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GOLD SPONSOR
Koç University was founded in 1993 as a non-profit private university located in Istanbul.  The mission of Koç University is to be a center of excellence, one that strives to provide a world-class education to its students, create new knowledge via the research of its faculty, apply the acquired knowledge for the benefit of society,  and equip its students with the highest sense of ethics,  social responsibility and good citizenship.  At Koç University students acquire the intellectual courage to inquire and question while concurrently developing the character necessary to serve as custodians of democratic values and freedom.  Guided by the highest standards of academic and interpersonal development, the institution collectively imparts the critical thinking necessary to analyze knowledge, the creativity to nurture and surpass this knowledge, and the curiosity for lifelong learning.
With its prominent faculty, Koç University is one of the leading research institutions in Turkey. Koç University’s faculty attracts an enriching combination of Turkey’s most established senior researchers and recent PhD’s from top research institutions worldwide.
http://www.ku.edu.tr

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HAVELSAN is a software and systems company presents global solutions in Defense and IT sectors. HAVELSAN has improved its expertise in the fields of C4ISR, Naval Combat systems, Air Defense Systems, Management Information Systems, Simulation and Training Systems, Homeland Security Systems and Energy Management Systems. Cost effective integrated systems are designed and developed to turn data into information and information into powerful tools for users, decision-makers by implementing our capabilities in system integration, software development and expertise in functional requirements, software/system development metodologies.
http://www.havelsan.com.tr

DELEGATE LANYARD SPONSOR
Starting with the aim of creating a self-sufficient industry primarily for defence requirements of Turkish Armed Forces, ASELSAN, with tremendous success in the last 30 years in expanding systematically into the local and global markets, today, has become a high technology, multi-product defence electronics company by introducing state-of-the-art equipment and systems solutions for both military and professional applications. The field of activities Aselsan has been organized in 4 main division; Communication and Information Technologies Division, Radar, Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Systems, Defense Systems Technologies, Microelectronics, Guidance & Electro-Optics Division
http://www.aselsan.com.tr

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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world’s most valuable brand, the Company’s portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company’s beverages at a rate of 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate
http://www.coca-cola.com

YS ACCOMMODATION SPONSOR
ITU was established in 1773, during the time of the Ottoman Sultan Mustafa III. With its original name "Muhendishane-i Bahr-i Humayun", The Royal School of Naval Engineering, its responsibility was to educate chart masters and ship builders. In 1795, the "Muhendishane-i Berr-i Humayun", The Royal School of Military Engineering, was established to educate the technical staff in the army. In 1847, education in the field of architecture was also introduced.
Established in 1883, the School of Civil Engineering assumed the name "Engineering Academy", with the aim of teaching essentials skills needed in planning and implementing the country's new infrastructure projects. Gaining university status in 1928, the Engineering Academy continued to provide education in the fields of engineering and architecture until it was incorporated into ITU in 1944. Finally, in 1946, ITU became an autonomous university which included the Faculties of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
With a history stretching back over 236 years, providing technical education within a modern educational environment and strong academic staff, ITU is strongly identified with architectural and engineering education in Turkey. Since its inception and foundation under Ottoman rule, ITU has constantly lead the way in reform movements, and in the latter era of the Republic of Turkey, ITU has assumed pivotal roles in the reconstruction, modernization, and administration of the country. The efforts and expertise of ITU graduates have been major contributors in the planning and construction of Turkey's roads, bridges, dams, factories, buildings, energy plants, communication networks, villages and cities. ITU is a state university which defines and continues to update methods of engineering and architecture in Turkey. It provides its students with modern educational facilities while retaining traditional values, as well as using its strong international contacts to mould young, talented individuals who can compete in the global arena.
http://www.itu.edu.tr