22nd International Entrepreneurship Forum Held at Özyeğin University

Özyeğin University hosted the 22nd International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF), bringing together academics, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers from around the world under the theme “Entrepreneurship, Values, and Well-Being in the Age of AI.” Returning to Istanbul after 17 years, the forum featured two days of discussions at Özyeğin University’s Çekmeköy Campus, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on entrepreneurial opportunities, the world of work, and society, as well as broader questions of ethics, inclusion, resilience, and well-being.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Barış Tan, President of Özyeğin University, highlighted entrepreneurship as an integral part of the University’s institutional approach since its founding, while also sharing insights into Özyeğin University’s artificial intelligence initiatives and its contributions to the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Özyeğin University Faculty of Business and the Center for Entrepreneurship contributed to the organization of the forum, while members of the OzU Entrepreneurship Society and student volunteers helped create a welcoming campus experience for international participants throughout the event.