Bezmialem Vakıf University hosted a significant career event focused on the transformation of the professional world through digitalization on May 13, 2025. Titled “The Summit is for You: Talent-Driven Digital Transformation Career Summit 2025", the event brought together university students and young professionals with leading figures in the industry, offering valuable insights into career opportunities in the digital age.
Opening Remarks Set the Stage
The program began with opening speeches delivered by Dr. İlyas Samet Ergün, Coordinator of KAGEM; Dr. Zeynep Görmezoğlu, Secretary General of Bezmialem Vakıf University; and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bilgin. Their remarks emphasized the strategic importance of talent in the digital transformation era, the university's commitment to supporting student career development, and the long-term impact of such initiatives.
Insightful Sessions on Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence
Throughout the summit, field experts delivered presentations primarily focusing on digitalization in healthcare, artificial intelligence applications, and leadership.
Prof. Dr. Salih Haluk Özsarı emphasized the importance of leadership skills for the next generation of healthcare professionals in his speech on “Leadership in Healthcare."
Prof. Dr. Erhan Akdoğan, in his presentation titled “Don't Wait for the Future – Redefine the Moment for Humanity with AI," shared insights on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence across healthcare and other industries.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Leyla Türker Şener, an expert in AI and wearable technologies, shared the latest developments on the role of digitalization and technology in today's business landscape.
Kenan Şahan discussed the broader impact of digitalization on the corporate world, while Burak Buyrukbilen delivered an inspiring talk on human-centered AI applications. Serdal Serin provided future-oriented projections through his talk on digital solutions in healthcare services.
Student–Industry Networking: 11 Companies Opened Booths
As part of the summit, 11 industry representatives set up booths to engage directly with students. Attendees had the opportunity to interact one-on-one with professionals, explore job and internship opportunities, and map out their career paths. This interactive environment served as a valuable platform for strengthening university–industry collaboration.
Engagement, Inspiration, and Steps Toward the Future
Participants, including students and professionals, were exposed not only to theoretical knowledge but also to the real-world implications of digital transformation. The direct interactions with domain experts provided invaluable support for young talents in shaping their career planning.
Bezmialem's Vision for the Future of Young Talent
With events like this, Bezmialem Vakıf University aims to provide its students not only with academic achievements but also with a strong vision for their professional journeys. The “Talent-Driven Digital Transformation Career Summit 2025" stood as a tangible example of this mission. The event concluded with a closing speech by Dr. İlyas Samet Ergün, Coordinator of KAGEM.
