INFTEC’26 Congress held at Near East University

The 3rd International Data Science and Information Technologies Congress (INFTEC’26) was held in a hybrid format at Near East University, organized in collaboration with Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University. Under the theme “Reliable Data, Sustainable Technology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the event brought together researchers, academics, and private sector representatives from 86 universities and 12 private sector organizations.

The congress featured 164 scientific papers, including 108 presented online and 56 in person. Participants included 42 foreign researchers from 13 different countries. The program covered 77 distinct topics within the information technology sector, ranging from artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics to cybersecurity, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital transformation.

Keynote presentations and discussions addressed the impact of data science and AI on scientific research, technological progress, and societal transformation. Notable highlights included a presentation titled “From Abacus to AI” by Prof. Dr. Murat Özgören and a demonstration by Prof. Dux, an AI-supported academic robot developed by Near East University.