The Ankara leg of NASA's Space Apps Hackathon event, organized in more than 100 countries, has begun under the hosting of the Information Technologies and Communication Authority, led by the ODTÜ Young Entrepreneurs Society.
BTK President Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu also attended the opening of the Hackathon Event, where dozens of young people will sweat for 48 hours to win prizes. Expressing his pleasure in hosting the young people at their institution, Karagözoğlu stated that Turkey needs young, dynamic, bright, and perceptive minds.
President Karagözoğlu: Our Youth's Ideas Will Shape Turkey's Future
Emphasizing that such events are very important for young people to bring forth new ideas, Karagözoğlu said, “When fresh minds sharing a common idea on a specific topic come together, very beautiful results will emerge. What you produce here over two days will be projects that attract attention both nationally and globally. Our confidence in you on this matter is absolute. Don't forget! Every success you achieve will guide your thoughts, and your thoughts will guide Turkey's future.”
Stating that they would fulfill their duty to the fullest at this point, Karagözoğlu concluded his speech with the words, “Some of you may have participated in this event before. But for those attending for the first time, regardless of the outcome, an unforgettable 48 hours awaits you in your life. Both a wonderful experience and a wonderful memory. Moreover, with this organization, we hope you will produce open-source solutions to address global needs that are valid not only on Earth but also in space life.”