Organized by the Quality and Productivity Club at Yıldız Technical University and named "Turkey’s Best Entrepreneurship Event" for three consecutive years, StarsUp is set to bring together young people and the business community on May 5–6.

StarsUp, which connects university students with the worlds of innovation and entrepreneurship, will take place this year on May 5–6 in front of the Dining Hall Building at Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) Davutpaşa Campus. The event, which offers young people seeking to shape their educational and professional futures the opportunity to connect directly with corporate firms, is preparing to open its doors with high participation in its eighth year. Recognized for three consecutive years as “Turkey’s Best Entrepreneurship Event” by the “Campus Best” platform, the event creates a multifaceted experience for participants through sessions featuring visionary speakers, dynamic exhibition areas, and interactive booths.

Starting in the morning with panel discussions and career-focused programs, the event offers networking opportunities to over 20,000 participants throughout the day, while young people will have the chance to hear firsthand from professionals about the dynamics of the business world.

Leading brands are waiting for young talent

As part of the event program, numerous valuable brands operating in both national and global markets will be on campus for two days. A wide range of companies—including international firms that shape their respective industries, such as Akbank, Vodafone, Metro Türkiye, Koçfinans, Boyner, Honda, Uber, and Madame Coco—will set up booths in the exhibition area to connect with students and graduates. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know these well-known companies up close and receive firsthand information from professionals about current internship and employment opportunities.

Education, inspiration, and entertainment all in one

StarsUp also stands out for the social and cultural activities it offers. After two days of sessions and intensive interactions in the exhibition halls, participants will have the chance to unwind with various events, such as an open-air cinema. The closing program will feature a concert organized to accommodate 30,000 people, with both opening and headlining artists taking the stage—a celebration designed to capture the festival’s spirit and take the fun to new heights.

Blending the entrepreneurship ecosystem with music, art, and social interaction, StarsUp invites all young people eager to stay in tune with the pulse of the tech and business worlds to join this unforgettable experience on May 5–6.