From the University Agenda

20th Computer Engineering Students’ Congress was held at IGU

The Computer Engineering Students' Congress (BİLMÖK), which deals with the Information Technologies of the Future, was held at Istanbul Gelisim University this year. Speaking at the 20th Computer Engineering Students’ Congress, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Computer Engineers Arif Cevizci said, "8 of the 10 most valuable companies in the world are IT companies. Nine out of the 10 richest people in the world are software developers. Tomorrow, perhaps, these will be 100 percent it specialists."

The 20th Computer Engineering Students’ Congress, which is held every year at Istanbul Gelisim University, was held. Thanks to the congress, which lasted for 2 days and brought together computer engineering students and the sector, students had the opportunity to share their ideas, present projects and develop their experience in new technologies, innovative ideas and sustainable solutions, such as interacting with people specialized in engineering. The event, which started with the opening speech of IGU Computer Engineering student 20th BİLMÖK Organizing Committee President Bahadır Duman, continued with the main theme of "Information Technologies of the Future". Many topics such as "Past, Today and Tomorrow of Computers", "Artificial Intelligence and its Future", "Multilingual Strategies in Internet Software" were discussed by experts in their fields. Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Dr. Nuri Kuruoğlu and Prof. Dr. Arda Öztürkcan participated in the event.

“We represent today's most up-to-date, volatile and dynamic discipline”
 
Arif Cevizci, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Computer Engineers, stated the following: "It is so meaningful organization. I would like to thank my young colleague candidates who organized this organization and my esteemed teachers and Istanbul Gelisim University for their support. We represent today's most up-to-date, volatile and dynamic discipline. 8 of the 10 most valuable companies in the world are IT companies. Nine out of the 10 richest people in the world are software developers. Tomorrow, perhaps, these will be 100 percent it specialists." While such a situation exists, there are extremely difficult, troublesome issues such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, autonomous devices, and security that we have to deal with. It is so nice for you, our colleague candidates, to address these issues.”

“Advances in technologies will change science”
 
Stating that the congress is an important meeting point of the new generation of computer engineering, the Head of Computer Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Prof. Dr. Abdulsamet Haşıloğlu said the following in his opening speech:
 
“It is clear that computer engineering and computational technologies are pushing the boundaries of science and technology and are taking scientific research, big data analysis, and complex problem-solving capabilities to new levels. Advances in these technologies have the potential to change the face of science for future generations and offer innovative solutions to the biggest, toughest problems facing humanity. As an area of constant innovation and change, computer engineering gives us the task of not only working with existing technologies, but also shaping future technologies. Hence, this congress is an important meeting point where we come together to develop new ideas and visions that will shape the future of computer engineering young generations.”