This year, the 17th event was held and is one of the important events of the IT world. “International MEB Robot Competition” It started in Kayseri. Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin wished success to the students in a video message he sent from London.
Future Engineers Compete with Record Participation
Organized by the General Directorate of Vocational and Technical Education of the Ministry of National Education 17th International MEB Robot Competition, from 14 different countries as well as Türkiye 10 thousand 508 participants, With the 3 thousand 903 robot project The competition, which is held internationally every year, Between May 21-24 at Kadir Has Congress Center is being carried out.
The competition started with a moment of silence and the reading of the National Anthem, followed by a promotional film. Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin sent a video message to the opening program due to his participation in the World Education Forum.
Minister Tekin: “This is the Symbol of Our Hope for the Future of This Country and Humanity”
In his message, Minister Tekin stated that students will not only compete with their robots, but will also demonstrate their passion for knowledge, their courage to produce, and their determination to succeed together. Emphasizing that each effort represents much more than technical success, Tekin noted the following:
“You will present meaningful examples of disciplined work, setting out with faith, and effort spent for common goals. Every moment you spend on this competition will take you further both professionally and humanly. Knowledge deepens when combined with morality, and production finds its true value when kneaded with patience.”
Minister Tekin, who said, “Every work you will come from all over Türkiye and present here is also a symbol of our hope for the future of this country and humanity,” expressed that young people, as engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs of the new century, are building a more just, more sustainable and human-centered future. Tekin thanked the teachers who contributed to the organization, and all institutions and stakeholders such as TÜBİTAK and TİKA, and concluded his message with the words, “We are expanding the vision of the Turkish Century with the inspiration of our past, the determination of today and the energy of young people like you, together with science, technology and entrepreneurship.”
“A Platform Where Ahi Culture and Technology Are Blended”
Deputy Minister of National Education Celile Eren Ökten stated that they were happy with the 17th competition and that the event showed the dreams and determination of young people who are passionate about technology and innovation and the technology-producing power of the country. Ökten emphasized that the guarantee of the technology-producing power of the country is the youth and said the following:
“This competition is not only a field of struggle; it is also a platform that reminds us of the essence of Ahi culture and blends our country's deep-rooted past with today's understanding. With the record number of participants this year, an important opportunity is presented for our youth to showcase their talents, increase their communication skills and take a more solid step into the future. We believe that the experiences in this event are very valuable. I wish success to all our student competitors from all 81 provinces of Türkiye and abroad and to our valuable teachers who guide them with their vision, and I thank everyone who contributed.”
Deputy Director General of Vocational and Technical Education Salih Kaygusuz stated that not only a competition was held, but also a strong and concrete competition that Türkiye has drawn in vocational and technical education. Kaygusuz said that this year, a total of 1000 students from home and abroad participated in the competition. 10 participants with 508 robots in 15 categories He stated that he had applied.
Deputy Minister Ökten and protocol members then drew lots for the competition, toured the stands and chatted with students. This competition provides an important platform for young people to showcase their talents in the field of robotics and technology and to grow up as future technology leaders.
