The Western Black Sea Defence & Technology Summit, organized by KAR-SAV at Karabük University, is a high-impact forum designed to strengthen the bridge between academia and the defence industry. Founded in 2017–2018, KAR-SAV channels the region’s academic strengths and industrial know-how into a cohesive, collaboration-driven platform where talent, research and technology meet.

Across defence technologies, advanced manufacturing & materials, AI and cybersecurity, energy systems, and aerospace & digital transformation, the summit delivers in-depth sessions, company spotlights and interactive Q&As. Participants engage directly with executives and experts to gain first-hand insights into corporate workflows, supply-chain practices, R&D/Productization roadmaps and hiring expectations.

For students and early-career professionals, the event amplifies career discovery and network building, while converting university–industry dialogue into actionable projects. In doing so, it turns knowledge into market-ready solutions and adds qualified talent to Türkiye’s growing defence ecosystem.