Organized by the Technical Sciences Vocational School of Our University, the event titled “Science, Industry and Technology World in the Vision of Industry 4.0” was held online.  Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) Assembly President Mustafa Deryal and Our University Faculty of Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering Lecturer Prof. Dr. Metin Gürü took part in the event moderated by the Director of Technical Sciences Vocational School Prof. Dr. Erdal Irmak.                                                                            

In the opening speech of the event Our Rector Prof. Dr. Musa Yildiz said that in recent years Turkey has taken important steps with regards to the digital transformation in industry. Prof. Dr. Yıldız stated that with the 21st century, the doors of a new industrial era have been opened and every country has set targets for itself in this new period and said, “In the scope of the Eleventh Development Plan prepared by the Presidency Strategy and Budget Office, this new Industrial era, known as Industry 4.0 in the world, has been named  'Digital Transformation in Industry'. It is aimed to create a digital infrastructure in many areas, especially production, by taking advantage of digital technologies offered by information and communication technologies. By announcing national technology action and digital Turkey, Our country takes its place in this process."                                                                                    

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Yıldız expressed his belief that this event, organized by the Vocational School of Technical Sciences, will be extremely beneficial in terms of getting to know Industry 4.0 and the World of Science, Industry and Technology closely, and thanked those who contributed to the conference.                                                                     

Mustafa Deryal stated that as a society that has missed the industrial revolution, Turkey faces a long road in order to catch up with developed countries, but believes that we are a nation capable of overcoming this if we work with perseverance.  Defending that the Turkish people have entrepreneurial traits, Deryal said, “A significant portion of the Turks who went to Germany in the 1960s without any qualifications succeeded in establishing businesses and becoming employers. They were even more successful as second and third generation business people. This, I think, is an achievement that needs attention. There is nothing that the Turkish society cannot overcome if wanted."                                                                                    

Prof. Dr. Metin Gürü started his speech by explaining the work done in the Ottoman Empire during the industrial revolution. Emphasising that important steps were taken in the name of industrialization with the establishment of the Republic, Prof. Dr. Gürü said, “Important decisions were taken at the İzmir Economy Congress. Modern farms were being established in order to improve domestic production. Textile, sugar, paper, glass and cement factories were established. MKE was activated for the defense industry. In addition, shoe factories and sewing shops were established. Iron and Steel factories were opened. İşbank was established and started its operations”. Prof. Dr. Gürü argued that the process of digital transformation continues in industry, and that science is the forefront of technology and innovation today. After the presentations, the conference ended with a question and answer session.