Browse the 12–16 January 2026 talk and workshop schedule by day and time.
January 12-16, 2026•German Highschool Istanbul
Monday12 January 2026
08:30 - 09:45Discover yourself, enrich lives with technologyEmirhan ErdoğanEmirhan Erdoğan shares how technology can be a powerful tool for solving real human needs and enriching lives when used with a human-centered approach.MensaSpeech
11:20 - 12:35Seashells (The Little-Known Jewels of the Sea)Kemal GeyranA journey into the scientific world of sea shells and the importance of these little-known jewels of the sea in the ecosystem.MensaSpeech
Tuesday13 January 2026
08:30 - 09:45Consuming Consumption and Climate CrisisErden GüvenExperiences on sustainable architecture, ecological urban design, and restoration of historical buildings, and a vision for the future of architecture.MensaSpeech
09:50 - 11:10Dentistry WorkshopDr. Burçin KarataşlıA hands-on look into the world of dentistry; an interactive workshop on prosthetic treatment and modern dental techniques.AulaWorkshop
11:20 - 12:35Drug Design and Molecular ModelingProf. Dr. Nilgün L. KaralıAn in-depth look at modern drug development processes, including AI-supported drug design and synthesis for anticancer and Alzheimer's treatments.MensaSpeech
Wednesday14 January 2026
08:30 - 09:45Brain and Nerve Surgery (Neurosurgery)Prof. Dr. Memet ÖzekA session on pioneering work and medical vision in pediatric neurosurgery, craniofacial surgery, and general neurosurgery.MensaSpeech
11:20 - 12:35Electrical EngineeringAssoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan CeylanA session focused on electrical engineering, decision support, and computational methods, specifically optimization, heuristic algorithms, and energy systems.MensaSpeech
Thursday15 January 2026
08:30 - 09:45Biomedical EngineeringAssoc. Prof. Dr. Yiğit Dağhan GökdelAn interdisciplinary look at sensor technologies, optical MEMS, and biomedical device design; the future of microsystems in medicine and engineering.MensaSpeech
11:20 - 12:35Money and Economic DevelopmentProf. Dr. M. Ege YazganA contemporary evaluation of economic growth, monetary policies, and development strategies.MensaSpeech
Friday16 January 2026
08:30 - 09:45Stepping Outside the Comfort ZoneEmre BaşkanA session on the critical role of stepping out of the comfort zone, dealing with uncertainty, and taking action for individual and corporate growth.MensaSpeech
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Important Information
Duration
An event spanning all school days between January 12-16, 2026. Daily sessions are from 8:30 AM to 12:35 PM. There is a break between the two sessions. Additionally, there is a workshop on Tuesday between 09:50 AM and 11:10 AM.
Location
All events take place in the Mensa area of the German Highschool Istanbul building. The location for workshops is variable.
Attendance
Open to the entire German Highschool Istanbul community. Some workshops had limited capacity.
Registration
WOW 2026 has concluded. There is currently no active registration form available; registration information for January 2027 will be published closer to the event.
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Next edition
WOW 2026 has concluded — see you in January 2027
WOW 2026 has concluded. Registration information for January 2027 will follow closer to the event.
