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Hosted by Istanbul Nişantaşı University, the Management Information Systems Summit began with an opening speech by Club President Arda Kaplan. Following this, Dr. Tuğba Dayıoğlu emphasized the transformative impact of digital transformation on the business world. She underlined the strategic use of information technologies in enterprises and highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of Management Information Systems in bridging students and industry professionals.

One of the keynote speakers, Ferisoft CEO Ferkan Akyazıcı, discussed their work under the vision of “Shaping the Digital Future with Innovative Solutions.” He highlighted the company's operations in mobile applications, artificial intelligence solutions, integrated software systems, and map-based technologies. Akyazıcı noted that their AI team, formed in early 2024, had achieved successful results in four projects in Turkey and Germany. He also emphasized Ferisoft’s role in supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to the startup ecosystem.

DIZAYN VIP Founder Erbakan Malkoç delivered a motivational speech titled “Realize Your Youth: Your True Power Lies Within.” He stressed that individuals do not need an external force to change their lives and that true transformation comes through personal effort. Highlighting the 16–25 age range as the most productive period of youth, Malkoç urged participants to act without delay.

Coşkun Güneş, Founder of Atolyewolf Jewelry, shared his entrepreneurial experience. While there are now many resources to support new ideas, he stated that the biggest chalenge is having the courage to take the first step. He emphasized the value of building strong, trust-based connections with users throughout the entrepreneurial journey.

BOB GYM Founder Barış Okan Belovacıklı underlined the direct impact of economic conditions on entrepreneurship in the fitness sector. He shared his early experience of growing rapidly with limited capital 12 years ago and noted how much harder it is to start from scratch today. Despite the chalenges, he emphasized the need to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for the industry’s future.

Finaly, Anatomical Haircut Expert Kadir Alkan discussed the social resistance entrepreneurs face, in addition to economic fluctuations. He shared how his journey, which started in a 10-square-meter shop, has grown into an international brand with 23 branches and 250 employees, stressing the power of determination and belief.

The summit concluded with inspiring speeches that offered valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship and digital transformation, attracting great interest from participants