Istanbul Aydın University organized a search conference on “Corporate Innovation and Future-Oriented Difference Making Process” in order to integrate innovative approaches into the corporate culture, make a difference and strengthen processes. On the first day of the three-day conference, which was opened by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, an important step was taken to support the university’s vision of shaping the future and productive discussions were held on innovation-oriented strategies.

On the second day of the Search Conference on Institutional Innovation and Future-Oriented Difference Making Process, the future of higher education was discussed. Within the context of the program, Prof. Dr. Sezer Şener Komsuoğlu, Former Rector of Kocaeli University, made important evaluations on the transformation process of universities towards 2050. Prof. Dr. İlker Murat Ar, Director General of Industry at the Ministry of Industry and Technology, shared his views on the future of cooperation between industry and academia.

Former TÜBİTAK President and ITU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal talked about Turkey’s potentials in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem, while Fatma Nur Aydın, President of Kıbrıs Aydın University, evaluated the Berkeley model within the scope of good practices in universities. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Necmi İlhan, President of the Vocational Qualifications Authority, made a comprehensive presentation on the professions of the future.

In the workshop, attended by the senior management and faculty deans of Istanbul Aydın University, ways and methods to raise students as visionary individuals who can compete on a global scale by utilizing the power of innovation in education were evaluated.

It was consensus that studies will continue to be carried out in line with the vision of making a difference in higher education and shaping the future by presenting science, technology and innovation together.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the precious speakers who contributed to the conference for their sharing and impressive presentations.

On the last day of the workshop, which was organized in cooperation with Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) and Cyprus Aydın University (KAU), goals and results were discussed and evaluated. While the participants made important contributions to the workshop, which produced significant results beyond expectations, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to all participants who contributed.