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October 23-25, 2025 | Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Türkiye

The 7^th International Engineering and Technology Management Summit (ETMS 2025) will be hosted by Abdullah Gül University in collaboration with Istanbul Technical University and Bahçeşehir University. This esteemed academic event will take place at Abdullah Gül University Sümer Campus in Kayseri, Türkiye, on October 23-25, 2025. An specific Qn session is envisaged for sharing the progress made in the conext of the alliance.

Theme: Engineering Management Tomorrow – AI, Humanity, and Sustainability in HarmonyAs artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries and societies, the need for sustainable and human-centric engineering management has become more critical than ever. ETMS 2025 will explore the intersection of AI, humanity, and sustainability, addressing both challenges and opportunities within technology, management, and society. The summit will foster discussions on innovative strategies for integrating AI while ensuring that ethical, environmental, and societal considerations remain at the core of engineering and technology management.

Since its inception in 2018, the Engineering & Technology Management Summit (ETMS) has been a premier academic and international event jointly organized by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Bahçeşehir University (BAU). The summit brings together academics, researchers, professionals, and students to exchange knowledge, research insights, and best practices in engineering and technology management.

Submission & Participation

The summit will offer both in-person and virtual participation through online platforms.
Selected papers will be considered for publication in Springer indexed journals and conference proceedings.
Join us in Kayseri, Türkiye, for an engaging exchange of cutting-edge ideas and pioneering discussions at ETMS 2025!

Publications

• Submitted abstracts or full papers, written either in Turkish or English, will be presented in the sessions organized based on the language of submission.
• All submissions will undergo a double-blind review process. Successful submissions will be accepted for oral presentations during the summit.
• All accepted abstracts and full papers will be published in the conference proceedings, which will be printed by İTÜ Yayınevi.
• Selected full papers will be published as book chapters in Springer Verlag Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: MAY 30^TH, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: JUNE 1^ST, 2025
Full Paper Submission (Optional): AUGUST 1^ST, 2025
Sending the Acceptance Letter: OCTOBER 1^ST, 2025

The Qⁿ Alliance of Universities continues to evolve, strengthening its governance and expanding its international collaboration. As part of this transformation, ESEnfC and EDC will transition to associated partners, maintaining strong ties with the network while focusing on specific areas of cooperation.

As part of the ongoing efforts to foster excellence and innovation within the Qⁿ Alliance of Universities, José Martí Parreño –Vice-Rector for Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Internationalisation; and Toñi Caro – Director of the International Research Project Office (IRPO) at Valencian International University (VIU), will visit EKA University of Applied Sciences in Latvia on 8^th April. The teams of the 2 Qⁿ partner universities will deepen on internationalisation matters, micro-credential offer and entrepreneurship programmes. This is aligned with the European Alliance Mission and the agreed roadmap.

The Qⁿ alliance will be represented in the programme of the 2025 EAIE Annual Conference (9th to 12^nd September in Gothenburg, Sweden). This event brings together over 7,300 participants in more than 240 sessions. It is focused on international education. The session titled “Universities and Quadruple Helix Co-Creation – Are living labs the game changer for impact?” will be chaired by Toñi Caro, Director of the International Research Project Office (IRPO) at Valencian International University (VIU), inviting participants to explore the evolving role of universities as they strive to embed innovation beyond entrepreneurship, redefining it as a core mission of local and international agendas.

Aalen University, as a full partner of the Qn alliance, continues to achieve significant milestones, such as the launch of a First Priority Project called “International Degree Seekings” in early 2024. This initiative is dedicated to increasing the university’s total student population by developing select study programs into fully English-taught international programs. Additionally, the project focuses on intensifying the recruitment of international students from abroad, aiming to enhance the university’s global presence and foster a more diverse academic community. Through these efforts, Aalen University is further strengthening its internationalisation strategy through key actions such as:

• Increase in English-taught Master’s programs from 3 to 7 between early 2024 and Fall 2024.
• Planned addition of an 8th Master’s program and two fully English-taught Bachelor’s programs by Fall 2025.
• Intensive marketing efforts abroad leading to a substantial rise in international applications (642 in Fall 2023 to 1,632 in Spring 2024).
• Ongoing review and restructuring of university systems to accommodate rapid growth.
• Structural developments struggling to keep pace with program expansion.
• Increased workload across all departments, including administration, faculty and the International Center, without additional staff resources.

Despite these challenges, the university remains committed to strengthening its internationalisation strategy, ensuring long-term success in attracting and supporting global talent.

From the Palazzo Ducale to the WIN Building: Rita Bergami’s experience in the University of Aalen

The University of Urbino and Aalen University share a strong partnership within the framework of the Qⁿ alliance, promoting internationalisation and interconnection. The two universities offer exchange opportunities through the Erasmus programme, enabling students to experience different academic and cultural environments. Rita Bergami, an Italian marketing student from the University of Urbino, exemplifies the benefits of such collaborations. Upon arriving in Aalen, she appreciated the personalised support and small class sizes that allowed for deeper engagement with professors, a contrast to her larger university in Urbino. This personalised attention, along with Aalen’s modern facilities and close-knit campus, enhances the student experience for international learners.

The partnership focuses on academic exchange and also promotes social integration through the International Centre, which organises events and provides a Buddy Programme for newcomers. These initiatives ensure students like Rita feel welcomed and connected to the local community. Aalen’s compact campus and vibrant cultural offerings, such as the Christmas Market, further enrich the international student experience. Through these collaborative efforts, both universities promote global connections, offering students from different backgrounds valuable opportunities to grow personally and academically, while building a network of international relationships within the Qⁿ alliance.

The Doctoral School of Valencian International University (VIU), created in 2022, is currently offering three online doctoral programmes and is welcoming students from all over the world:

• Doctoral programme on Inmunonutrition, Nutritional Genomics and Alimentation hosted in collaboration with the IMDEA Research Institute Food & Health Sciences in Madrid, that integrates nutrition into a holistic vision of health, addressing the therapeutic potential of food to improve the quality of life in society.
• Doctoral programme on Public Health, Communitarian Care and Addictions that trains researchers in working towards developing solutions to public health problems in diverse environments to advance community wellness.
• Doctoral programme on Data Science and Big Data that contributes to develop competences in STEAM and aims at leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth and enhance efficiency.

We are enthusiastic about these programmes and our ongoing advancements in research, collaborating with Qⁿ Alliance member universities to promote a healthier and more digitally integrated future!

The Qⁿ Research Hub Digital transformation and disruptive technologies is conducting a joint research on “Personal and Institutional Barriers Perceived by Staff of Higher Educational Institutions in the Process of Digital Transformation”.

During the implementation of digital transformation, every university faces challenges. These barriers can arise both at the organisational level and from personal, internal factors. The aim of this research is to identify the internal and external barriers that most significantly influence staff resistance to the digital transformation process in higher education institutions.

One day before, several Qⁿ alliance universities will make an official visit and hold a working session at EKA University of Applied Sciences.e University of Latvia, Riga, and it will strive to define what sustainability and resilience, as multi-faceted concepts, mean for universities. One day before, several Qⁿ alliance universities will make an official visit and hold a working session at EKA University of Applied Sciences.

EKA University of Applied Sciences, Alberta College, Sumy State University, Ferris State University, AMBIS University and the Association of Latvian Economists organise the International Scientific Conference on Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities (ETECH2025). The conference will foster discussions on pressing issues in sustainability, economics, business, culture, law, and ICT, encouraging collaboration across diverse fields.

The event will take place on 23rd and 24th April in Riga, Latvia at EKA, Pernavas 62, Riga, Plenary session – Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel, Riga.

The following topics will be discussed based on emerging trends in:
• Sustainability and circular economy
• Social entrepreneurship
• Macroeconomics, international economics, public economics and financial economics
• Business administration, marketing and corporate finance
• Culture studies and international culture project management
• Creative industries, art and design
• Law
• ICT solutions for business, management and education

Important dates:

Registration (with a short abstract)	Up to February 23, 2025
Payment of a conference fee (standard fee EUR 300)	Up to March 15, 2025
Submission of a full paper	Up to March 15, 2025

Registration:

The participants should register with a short abstract (1500-2500 characters) via conference electronic registration system etech.eka.edu.lv . Abstract template is available for uploading in the registration system. After the notification of the abstract acceptance participants can send a full paper to the address jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv Paper template is available in the registration system.

For more information please contact Dr.oec. Jevgenija Dehtjare, Head of the Development of the EKA Scientific Institution, jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv.