The Eurasian Higher Education Summit (EURIE 2026), organized for the 11th time this year by the Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS), commenced with strong participation at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Delivering the opening speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of EURAS and President of Istanbul Aydın University, emphasized the competencies that will stand out in the future of the business world.

The opening session brought together prominent stakeholders of higher education, including the President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, along with university representatives and academics from different parts of the world.

On the first day of the summit, key topics such as internationalization in higher education, academic collaborations, and strengthening global education networks were addressed through numerous sessions and meetings.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also held international meetings throughout the day and shared evaluations on developing a common vision in higher education, highlighting EURIE as a strong academic platform bringing together different geographies.

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