At the conference, Akşit addressed key technological issues of today, ranging from the risks associated with artificial intelligence and the security of personal data to smart devices and information security in the defence industry. He emphasised the importance of ensuring that software and systems in critical technologies are controlled using domestic capabilities.

Following the programme, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör shared his remarks, highlighting the importance of Türkiye developing its own technological capabilities and expressing his hope that young engineers educated in the country would undertake strategic roles in the future. Rector Güngör stated, “We hope that our own young people, the young engineers educated in our country, will take on important roles and that our country will no longer be dependent on foreign sources in technology.”

At the end of the programme, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör expressed his gratitude to TEI General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Faruk Akşit for his contributions and insights, and thanked all the guests who attended the event.