OPINA Opening Ceremony and the Final Workshop

Join us on May 6, 2024, at Istanbul Okan University Premises for a day of significant events. The day will begin with the OPINA Opening Ceremony, celebrating the official inauguration of OPINA through presentations by distinguished guests. Additionally, you will witness the grand opening of the OPINA Lab and enjoy an exclusive demonstration of the OPINA Autonomous Vehicle.

Following the ceremony, the OPINA Final Workshop: Innovate, Integrate, Test with OPINA will provide an opportunity to explore OPINA services, real-world case studies, and collaborative possibilities. Engage with leading experts and delve into cutting-edge technologies, gaining valuable insights and fostering connections with peers in the industry.

Register now to secure your place at these landmark events and be part of shaping the future of technology and research.

Opening Ceremony Agenda

Location: Bekir Okan Kültür, Sanat ve Kongre Merkezi, Zeugma Hall

09.30 – 10.00: Registration and Networking

Connect with fellow attendees and expand your professional network.

10.00 – 10.15: OPINA Platform and Cluster

Prof. Dr. Orhan Behiç ALANKUŞ

OPINA Operation Coordination Unit Director (OCUD)

10.15 – 10.45: Welcoming Remarks

Ms. Prof. Dr. Güliz MUĞAN

Rector, Istanbul Okan University

Mr. Bekir OKAN
Chair of the Board of Trustees, İstanbul Okan University

Ms. Virve VIMPARI
Head of Green Development and Inclusive Growth Section in EU Delegation to Türkiye

Mr.Mehmet Fatih KACIR
Minister of Industry and Technology, Republic of Türkiye

10.45 – 12.00: OPINA Lab Opening and OPINA Autonomous Vehicle Demo

Witness the grand opening of the OPINA Lab and experience the future of technology with an exciting demo of OPINA Autonomous Vehicle.

12.30-13.30: Lunch

OPINA Workshop Agenda

Location: Osman Hamdi Bey Conference Hall

13.30-14.00: Registration and Coffee Break

14.00-14.10: Welcoming Remarks

Prof. Dr. Semih BİLGEN

OPINA Senior Representative İstanbul Okan University (SRER)

14.10-14.30: Introduction to OPINA Services

Prof. Dr. Orhan Behiç ALANKUŞ

OPINA Operation Coordination Unit Director OCUD

14.30-15.45: OPINA At Your Service! – A Case Study

OPINA Technical Assistance Team (TAT)

15.45-16.20: Collaboration Around OPINA - CCAM EU

Mr. Serhat MELİK

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK) National Contact Point for the Climate, Energy and Mobility Cluster

16.20-16.30: Closing Remarks

Prof. Dr. Semih BİLGEN

OPINA Senior Representative İstanbul Okan University (SRER)