The IEEE Region 8 Central European Students & Young Professionals Congress 2025 (CEuSYP’25) was successfully held on 10–11–12 October 2025 in Istanbul, Turkiye, bringing together young engineers, academics, and professionals from all around the Region 8. Organized in collaboration with the IEEE Turkiye Section, IEEE Istanbul Technical University Student Branch and IEEE Yeditepe University Student Branch, the event hosted over 100 participants representing more than 30 universities across 9 countries.
CEuSYP’25 Group Photo 
CEuSYP’25 Group Photo 
(From left to right) CEuSYP’25 Co-Chairs Ihsan Kupelikilinc and Alen Babayigit, IEEE Turkiye Section Chair Prof. Nizamettin Aydin, IEEE R8 YP Committee Member Ahsan Qamer Sheikh 
CEuSYP’25 People in Congress 
CEuSYP’25 People in Congress 
CEuSYP’25 People in Congress
The congress officially commenced on 10 October 2025 with the opening ceremony. Opening remarks were delivered by:
- Prof. Nizamettin Aydin – IEEE Türkiye Section Chair
- Prof. Mustak Yalcin – Istanbul Technical University
- Ahsan Qamer Sheikh – IEEE Region 8 Young Professionals
- Ala Chalghaf – IEEE Region 8 Student Activities Committee
- Alen Babayiğit – CEuSYP 2025 Co-Chair
Speakers emphasized IEEE’s global vision, the responsibilities of young engineers, the strength of student branch collaboration, and the role of volunteering in professional development.
Following the ceremony, the IEEE R8 SAC, IEEE R8 WIE, and IEEE R8 YP keynote sessions explored student engagement, gender inclusion, leadership pathways, and volunteerism across Region 8.
The day concluded with a Poster Session, Multicultural Night & Dinner and an interactive IEEE Bingo Night, strengthening international bonds among delegates.
Poster Session: IEEE Yeditepe University Student Branch 
Poster Session: IEEE EMBS Turkiye Chapter Students 
Poster Session: IEEE CS Turkiye Chapter Students 
Poster Session: IEEE Region 8 WIE 
Cezerye dessert and famous salgam from Adana presented to our guests at the Multicultural Night. 
IEEE Bingo Night 
IEEE Bingo Night 
IEEE Bingo Night 
IEEE Bingo Night 
IEEE Bingo Night Winner: Ahsan Qamer Sheikh
The second day began with an inspiring talk by Prof. Esref Adali (Istanbul Technical University), who addressed The Logic of Turkish and Its Applications in Computer Science.
This was followed by the IEEE Region 8 WIE Panel, featuring:
- Hazar Oklah – IEEE Region 8 WIE Committee
- Dr. Neylan Tokerler – HP Middle East Africa
- Fay Majid Elhassan – IEEE Region 8 SAC
Panelists discussed women’s leadership in engineering, equal opportunity initiatives, and IEEE WIE’s global efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
IEEE R8 WIE Panel Discussion: Hazar Oklah 
IEEE R8 WIE Panel Discussion: Dr. Neylan Tokerler 
IEEE R8 WIE Panel Discussion: Fay Majid Elhassan 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Hazar Oklah, Neylan Tokerler and Fay Majid Elhassan, in recognition of their valuable insights. 
Appreciation plaque was presented to Hazar Oklah, representing IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering.
In the afternoon, participants joined the Cultural Istanbul Tour – Bosphorus Tour – Gala Dinner, where they explored the cultural heritage of Istanbul and enjoyed a memorable networking evening along the Bosphorus.
Cultural Istanbul Tour: Basilica Cistern 
Cultural Istanbul Tour: Basilica Cistern 
Cultural Istanbul Tour: Archeological Museum 
Cultural Istanbul Tour: Archeological Museum 
Cultural Istanbul Tour 
Bosphorus Tour 
Bosphorus Tour 
Bosphorus Tour 
Bosphorus Tour 
Gala Dinner 
Gala Dinner 
Gala Dinner 
Gala Dinner 
Gala Dinner
The final day opened with the IEEE R8 SAC Panel, where Oussema Fitouri and Ala Chalghaf discussed student branch collaboration strategies, communication practices, and sustainable volunteer models across Region 8.
IEEE Region 8 SAC Panel: Ala Chalghaf 
IEEE Region 8 SAC Panel: Ala Chalghaf 
IEEE Region 8 SAC Panel: Oussema Fitouri 
IEEE Türkiye Section SAC Chair Dr. Murat Tumer enriched the session with valuable insights and informed student branches about the effective use of vTools. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Ala Chalghaf and Oussema Fitouri, representing IEEE Region 8 Student Activities Committee, in recognition of their valuable speech.
The panel was followed by a technical talk by Assoc. Prof. Tuncer Baykas, Vice-Chair of IEEE Turkiye Section, focusing on wireless communication technologies and the role of IEEE standards in shaping modern connectivity.
In parallel with the Technical Talk, the IEEE CS SYP Nano Mentoring Session provided one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Participants received personalized guidance in two key areas: Student Branch Leadership and Student to Young Professional Journey with the mentorship of Ahsan Qamer Sheikh and Alen Babayigit.
The congress concluded with the Closing Ceremony, during which appreciation certificates were presented to the IEEE Region 8 CEuSYP’25 Organizing Committee. A group photo captured the unity and collaborative spirit of CEuSYP’25.
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Mehmet Ihsan Kupelikilinc in recognition of his valuable contributions. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Alen Babayigit in recognition of his valuable contributions. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Zeynep Ulasan in recognition of her valuable contributions. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Bogac Guler in recognition of his valuable contributions. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Efe Sezen Sahin, representing IEEE Yeditepe University Student Branch, in recognition of their valuable contributions. 
The certificate of appreciation was presented to Sude Kart, representing IEEE Istanbul Technical University Student Branch, in recognition of their valuable contributions.
IEEE Turkiye Section extends its gratitude to all sponsors, partners, and volunteers whose contributions made CEuSYP’25 possible—particularly the IEEE Region 8 SAC, YP & WIE Committees, IEEE MGA Young Professionals, IEEE Foundation, IEEE AESS, IEEE PELS, IEEE VTS and local IEEE communities that supported every phase of the event.
IEEE R8 CEuSYP’25 will be remembered not just as a congress, but as a movement of young leaders shaping the technological and humanitarian landscape of tomorrow.