The Central Anatolia Regional Career Fair (İKAF’26), one of the most comprehensive career events in Central Anatolia, was held in Konya under the coordination of the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) and hosted by Selçuk University, with the theme “The Age of Youth in Production.” Konya Technical University drew attention at the fair with its student projects and strong participation.

 

Konya Technical University participated in the fair with eight different student clubs and their innovative projects, showcasing concrete examples of university-industry collaboration. Forty students from the Software Development Club, YAZGİT, RACLAB, AI Lab, the Information Technology Club, Sancaktar, KBRNT, and the KTUN Young Yeşilay Club introduced visitors to their projects on drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), underwater robots, and artificial intelligence.

 

Intense Interest in the KTÜN Booth from Official Delegations

The Konya Technical University booth attracted a great deal of visitor interest throughout the fair. Faruk Özçelik, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security; İbrahim Akın, Governor of Konya; Latif Selvi, AK Party Member of Parliament for Konya; Mustafa Uzbaş, Deputy Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality; Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz, Rector of Selçuk University; and Önder Çiftçi, Provincial Director of the Konya Labor and Employment Office, visited the booth and received information about the projects from the students. Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Nurettin Çetinkaya also accompanied the guests during their visits.

“An Important Event That Contributes to Our Students’ Careers”

Konya Technical University Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik made the following remarks in his assessment of the fair: “The Central Anatolia Career Fair is an important platform that brings together universities with representatives from the public and private sectors. Ensuring our students’ active participation in such events through our Career Center makes a significant contribution to their career planning.”

Dr. Resul Çelik, Lecturer and Director of the KTÜN Career Center, added: “We were very pleased to represent our university with eight different student clubs. Our students had the opportunity to present their projects, share their experiences, and meet industry professionals. I would like to thank our Rector, Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik, for his unwavering support throughout this process, as well as all our faculty members and students who contributed to this event.”

 

AİLA Was the Center of Attention at the Fair

One of the most eye-catching projects at the fair was “AİLA,” an AI-powered robot developed by Konya Technical University. AİLA, which integrates the university’s digital information infrastructure with artificial intelligence, was designed as an interactive guide for students and faculty.

AİLA simplifies the user experience by providing quick and accurate information on courses, exam schedules, regulations, and other aspects of university life, while also saving faculty members time by supporting them in administrative processes.

Developed within the AI Lab, the project reflects the university’s vision for technology and innovation and stands out as a significant outcome of student-centered R&D efforts.

The two-day Central Anatolia Career Fair (İKAF’26) concluded successfully with high attendance and productive interactions.

At the fair, students had the opportunity to explore job and internship opportunities by holding one-on-one meetings with leading companies in the sector. By completing their resumes and application processes, these young people took an important step in their career journeys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Konya Technical University Career Central