Building the Future at Ege KAF: Algo Aydın, Youth Summit & Algorithm Competitions

Aydın Tekstil Parkı, ., Efeler, 09010

GDG on Campus Aydın Adnan Menderes University - Aydin, Türkiye

We were proud to take part in Ege Kariyer Fuarı (Ege KAF), one of the most comprehensive career and technology events in...

Apr 15, 4:00 AM – Apr 16, 3:00 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

AIAR/VRAccessibilityAndroidBuild with AICareer DevelopmentCommunity BuildingConferenceGoogle CloudGoogle I/O ExtendedTech Talk / MeetupUX / UI DesignWorkshop / hands-on session

About this event

We were proud to take part in Ege Kariyer Fuarı (Ege KAF), one of the most comprehensive career and technology events in the Aegean Region of Turkey, bringing together leading companies, startups, and thousands of students under one roof.

At this large-scale event, we represented Algo Aydın — not just as a student community, but as a growing initiative focused on building a long-term, sustainable technology ecosystem in Aydın.

Throughout the event, our stand became a meeting point for students who are genuinely interested in improving themselves in software, algorithms, and technology. Rather than simply introducing what we do, we focused on creating real conversations, understanding people’s goals, and showing them how they can be part of something bigger.

As part of our ecosystem, we introduced our core initiatives:

  • Aydın Youth Summit
    A high-impact event designed to bring together students, industry professionals, and experienced speakers. Our goal is to create an environment where participants gain not only inspiration but also real connections and direction for their careers.

  • Algorithm Competitions (including the Google Türkiye Algorithm Competition)
    These competitions are designed to build a strong problem-solving culture. We aim to push participants beyond theoretical knowledge and help them develop real-world thinking skills through competitive and collaborative environments.

During the event, we:

  • Engaged directly with a large number of students and developers

  • Explained our long-term vision and growth roadmap

  • Invited motivated individuals to join our community and take active roles

  • Built awareness around algorithm culture and technical skill development

  • Created strong interest in our upcoming events and initiatives

We also had insightful discussions around modern software development and **Google technologies, which naturally attracted a highly motivated and curious audience.

What made this experience even more valuable was the environment that Ege KAF provides. It is not just a traditional career fair — it is a dynamic ecosystem where companies, communities, and individuals interact, exchange ideas, and build connections that can shape future careers.

For us, this was not only about visibility.
It was about building the foundation of a long-term movement.

At Algo Aydın, we aim to go beyond one-time events.
We are building a system where:

  • Students continuously improve themselves

  • Communities collaborate instead of competing

  • Opportunities are created, not waited for

Our vision is clear:
To create a strong tech culture in Aydın and connect local talent with global opportunities.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, shared their ideas, and became part of this journey 🚀

We are just getting started — and much bigger things are on the way.

When

When

April 15 – 16, 2026
4:00 AM – 3:00 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Alperen Sümeroğlu

    Organizer

  • Erden Dereli

    Co-Organizer & Official Chairman Core Team

  • İsmail Eyup Parlak

    Organizer

  • Mustafa Senoglu

    Organization & Event Manager

  • Zeynal Ramazanzada

    Technology & Education Core Team Member

  • defne özgel

    Organization & Event Manager Core Team

  • Yiğit Ünal

    Organization & Event Manager Core Team

  • Mert Aygül

    Social Media & Design Core Team Member

  • Yade Aksoy

    Technology & Education Core Team Member

  • Ennur Ekmekçi

    Organization & Event Manager Core Team

  • Seda Sarıcalı

    Technology & Education Core Team Member

  • Berra Naz Uğuz

    Technology & Education Core Team Member

  • Ahmet Furkan Demirbağ

    Technology & Education Core Team Member

  • Dilşah Şen

    Organization & Event Manager Core Team