The 15th International Science and Technology Conference (ISTEC) has commenced at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The international conference, organized in partnership with Sakarya University, Kocaeli University of Health and Technology, and Chankaya University, brings together scientists from the global academic community.

In his opening speech, Professor Vilayat Valiyev, Rector of AzTU, expressed his pleasure in hosting the conference. He emphasized that such conferences and collaborations make significant contributions to the development of scientific and technological fields and will pave the way for more international cooperation in the future.

The conference agenda covers research and innovative solutions in fields such as engineering, information technologies, energy systems, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, presentations on sustainable energy, smart cities, and digital transformation were held. The conference also provided young researchers and students with an opportunity to present their projects and establish connections with international scholars.

The two-day International Science and Technology Conference has received submissions from speakers in 22 countries, with 75 papers being approved. Distinguished invited speakers at the conference included Professor Muzafer Elmas, Rector of Kocaeli University of Health and Technology, who presented on “New Developments in Quality in Higher Education”; Professor Teresa Franklin from Ohio University, who discussed “Changing Paradigms in Higher Education, K12, and Artificial Intelligence”; Professor John Hitchcock, who spoke on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Research”; and Professor Badrul H. Khan, who addressed “Smart Learning in the Digital World.”