About the Event
The Information Systems and Technologies Expo is a national and international event hosted by İzmir Katip Çelebi University (İKÇÜ) and organised by Maven Events, Congress and Exhibitions Inc.
İKÇÜ was one of the eight partner universities involved in the Digital Innovation Collaboration Platform project initiated in 2022 under the leadership of the Presidential Digital Transformation Office. This project aimed to strengthen collaborations between academia, public institutions, and industry in the field of digital technologies. Additionally, in the same year, İKÇÜ was selected as one of eight pilot universities for the "Big Data in Higher Education Project" launched by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), playing a key role in the processes of digital transformation and technology development.
The Expo aims to contribute to Türkiye’s information technology ecosystem by developing projects aligned with the strategies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology. It highlights the locally developed and national projects of our university, such as the "University Information Management System (ÜBYS)" and the "University Cloud Computing System (ÜBBS)." The event also seeks to foster strong collaborations between public institutions and the private sector to drive innovative solutions in technology and information systems.
The inaugural 2025 expo supported knowledge sharing in areas such as information management systems, big data, cloud technologies, open-source software, artificial intelligence, enterprise solutions, and digital transformation. At the same time, it served as a vital platform for promoting national products and showcasing the technologies required by the sector.
Over two days, the event brought together 33 sponsors and exhibitors, 70 universities, 17 ministries and affiliated institutions; hosting 6 thematic sessions, 8 company workshops, 3 B2B sessions with nearly 200 bilateral meetings, as well as a special signing ceremony. In doing so, it contributed to the establishment of strong partnerships among universities, IT companies, and public institutions.
After attracting great interest in its first year, IST Expo will continue into its second year with a stronger, broader, and greater vision.