The “Management in a Virtual World” project, coordinated by Süleyman Demirel University and supported by the Turkish National Agency, held a workshop on November 19, 2025. The meeting, held at Süleyman Demirel University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, began with an Opening Reception. At this reception, attended by Süleyman Demirel University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet SALTAN, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. Hakan Mehmet KİRİŞ, project partners, and numerous relevant academics, intercultural exchanges took place.
An awards ceremony was held following the workshop. The students who analyzed scenarios, wrote reports, and made decisions on their teams using the simulation software throughout the project were thanked for their contributions and presented with medals. Participation certificates were distributed to all participants, and the meeting concluded.
Following the cocktail, the hybrid workshop event began. Project coordinator Prof. Dr. Aygen OKSAY, who initiated the event, first briefed the online and in-person participants on the project’s 24-month journey. Prof. Dr. Oksay explained that a business simulation was developed as part of the project with the support of TÜBİTAK 1001. This simulation, translated into English and shared with partner universities, was designed to provide students with experience in management processes. Prof. Dr. Serpil SENAL gave the floor for the simulation presentation. Prof. Dr. SENAL demonstrated the simulation software used as a teaching technique in the project through a practical application using a sample scenario. This provided participants with detailed information about the simulation software. After the software presentation, Prof. Dr. OKSAY shared the findings of the project.
