During the program held at the Pamukkale Technocity Erhan Çıralı Conference Hall, certificates of appreciation were presented to academicians who took part in the TEKNOFEST evaluation processes in 2024, 2025, and 2026. At the ceremony, which was attended by many academicians from different faculties and units of the university, the contributions of the board members who took part in the evaluation processes were emphasized.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör stated that the national technology initiative gains strength through the vision of young people, the knowledge of academicians, and the support of universities. Stating that TEKNOFEST is one of the important organizations shaping Türkiye’s technology development ecosystem, Rector Prof. Dr. Güngör expressed that the academicians involved in the evaluation processes undertake a very valuable responsibility by guiding the projects of young people. Emphasizing that, as Pamukkale University, they attach importance not only to producing scientific knowledge but also to contributing to technology development processes, Rector Güngör underlined that the university’s institutional contribution to TEKNOFEST processes has been growing stronger every year. Our Rector stated that the devoted work of the academicians reflects the university’s scientific accumulation in the field and thanked all board members who contributed to the process.

Pamukkale University TEKNOFEST Coordinator Associate Professor Engin Tan stated in his speech that TEKNOFEST is not limited only to competition processes, but also creates a strong ecosystem that supports young people’s skills in producing, developing, and thinking with a technology-oriented perspective. Stating that academicians working in different fields within the university actively contribute to the evaluation processes, Associate Professor Dr. Tan said that this contribution demonstrates Pamukkale University’s scientific capacity and interdisciplinary approach. Within the scope of the program, certificates of appreciation were presented to the evaluation board members, and the ceremony ended with a family photo session.