In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and HAVELSAN, as part of the Sector on Campus Program initiated to contribute to the training of young talents who will shape the National Technology Move, Hasan Kalyoncu University’s (HKU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Aerospace and Space Sciences organized a seminar titled ‘Technology and Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Future Professions’ at the Law Amphitheater. The seminar aimed to evaluate future professions and developments in technology to enhance students’ knowledge levels.
Dr. Erol Yücel, Strategy Team Manager at HAVELSAN, was the keynote speaker at the seminar, which saw a high turnout of attendees including HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Gül Rengin Küçükerdoğan and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Lütfi Yola, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Prof. Dr. Hanifi Çanakçı, Dean of the Faculty of Aerospace and Space Sciences Prof. Dr. Fatih Hasoğlu, faculty members, and students.
Highlighting the necessity of being prepared for the future and achieving competitive advantage through technology in today’s business world, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli stated, ‘At Hasan Kalyoncu University, we are working tirelessly to train talented, entrepreneurial, and innovative experts who can shape the future and contribute to strengthening our country in every field. We encourage research and innovation and equip our students with the necessary competencies in their fields. In this process, we strive to not only collaborate with relevant sectors but to integrate with them. The ‘Sector on Campus’ program is one of the best examples of this collaboration. Today, we are here with HAVELSAN as part of this program. We thank them for their support and participation.’
Starting his speech by providing information about HAVELSAN and the ‘Sector on Campus’ program, Dr. Erol Yücel emphasized, ‘Technology is advancing rapidly, but the priority always lies in qualified human resources. Qualified individuals enhance competitive advantage by developing technology. It is important for you to use technology in a way that enhances your competitive edge. You need to continuously improve yourself. The most important task to achieve competitive advantage is to develop meaningful differences and deliver them rapidly.’ He provided insights to students on the importance of technology and competitive advantage, how future professions might shape, and possible strategies aligned with these concepts.
As part of the ‘HAVELSAN on Campus for Your Future’ program, mentorship groups under the theme ‘Strategic Self: Individual Transformation for Future Leaders’ will continue to engage with students on March 21-22, 2024, at the HKU campus.
