Dear IEEE Young Professionals Türkiye Community and Professionals,

Following the successful announcement of our Executive Committee in our first issue, we are excited to continue our journey by introducing the backbone of our operations: our dynamic team of Coordinators!

These dedicated individuals are the driving force behind the execution of our vision. They work tirelessly to organize events, build bridges between industry and academia, manage our digital presence, and foster the professional growth of our members. Their passion and expertise are instrumental in making the 2026-2028 term a period of significant impact and innovation.

🌟 Meet the IEEE YP Türkiye Coordinators (2026 – 2028)

• Baha Toprak Şahin – Coordinator for Technical Community Integration (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• BERK BALIK – Coordinator for Technical Community Integration (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Rabia Eda Patoğlu – Coordinator for Academic Programs & Workshops (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• FATMA DERYA ARIKAN – Coordinator for Academic Programs & Workshops (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Melisa Özmen – Coordinator for Congress Planning & Organization (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Mert Demiray – Coordinator for Mentoring & Career Programs (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Sinem Nur Karatay – Coordinator for Events & Organization Team (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Ahmet Barut – Coordinator for Events & Organization Team (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Fatih Eroğlu – Coordinator for Industry Relations & Sponsorship (Term: July 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Ali Emir Nur – Coordinator for Web (Term: May 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Bilal Erdoğan – Coordinator for Social Media (Term: May 2026 – Feb 2028)

🎯 Building the Future Together

With our coordinators now officially introduced and hard at work, we are accelerating our efforts to bring you high-value workshops, networking opportunities, and industry insights. Every event and project we undertake is designed to help you excel in your professional journey and expand your network.

Stay tuned for our upcoming event announcements and collaborative projects! Your support and participation are what make our community stronger every day.

📢 7-10 Temmuz 2026 tarihlerinde Piri Reis Üniversitesinde gerçekleşecek olan 34. SIU konferansı kapsamında, IEEE YP Türkiye Panelimize davetlisiniz!

Akademiden Sektöre: Genç Mühendislerin Kariyer Yolculuğunda Stratejik Adımlar Paneli
🗓️ 10 Temmuz 2026 (Konferansın 4. Günü)
⏰ 09:00 – 10:30
📍 Piri Reis Üniversitesi, Konferans Salonu

Panelistlerimiz:
•⁠ ⁠Doç. Dr. Fatih Uysal – IEEE YP Türkiye Başkanı (Panel Moderatörü ve Konuşmacı)
•⁠ ⁠Mehmet İhsan Küpelikılınç – IEEE YP Türkiye Başkan Yardımcısı (Konuşmacı)
•⁠ ⁠Arş. Gör. Ezgi Yağmur Çakmak Cebesoy – Piri Reis Üniversitesi (PRU), IEEE YP Üyesi (Konuşmacı)
•⁠ ⁠Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nergis Erdem – Mudanya Üniversitesi, IEEE YP Üyesi (Konuşmacı)

Tüm SIU katılımcılarını bu önemli oturuma bekliyoruz!

Dear IEEE Young Professionals Türkiye Community and Professionals,

As IEEE YP Türkiye, we are embarking on a brand-new journey to guide the career paths of young professionals and strengthen the bonds within the engineering and technology ecosystem! With this inaugural issue of our LinkedIn newsletter, we are thrilled to start sharing the latest industry developments and shaping the future together through our upcoming events.

We have dedicated this first issue to introducing our new Executive Committee, who will lead our community throughout the 2026 – 2028 term and make a lasting impact with their energy and vision.

Here is the dedicated team taking over the flag for the upcoming term, eager to drive IEEE YP Türkiye even further:

🌟 IEEE YP Türkiye Executive Committee (2026 – 2028)

• Fatih UYSAL – Chair (Term: Feb 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Alen Babayiğit – Vice Chair for Members Development (Term: April 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Mehmet İhsan Küpelikılınç – Vice Chair for Technical Activities (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Melih COBAN – Vice Chair for Academic Affairs (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Utku Köse – Vice Chair for Industry Relations (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• A. F. M. Shahen Shah – Vice Chair for Educational Activities (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Mustafa Yasin Erten – Secretary for Internal Affairs (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Cemil KESKİNOĞLU – Secretary for External Communications (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)
• Dr. Ezgi DEMİR – Treasurer (Term: June 2026 – Feb 2028)

🎯 What is Next for the Upcoming Term?

With our new committee, our primary goals for this term are to strengthen the bridges between academia and industry, significantly increase our technical and professional development activities, and expand our network to reach a much wider audience.

Be a part of this journey! Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter, share your thoughts in the comments, and follow our page so you never miss out on our upcoming events and opportunities.

We wish our entire community a successful new term!

✉️ A Message from the Chair: “As we step into this new term, our goal is to empower young professionals by creating strong connections, fostering innovation, and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Let’s build the future of technology together.”

Best Regards,

Fatih UYSAL Chair, IEEE YP Türkiye (2026 – 2028) On behalf of the IEEE YP Türkiye Executive Committee

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