AKON Türkiye - Social Innovation

As the European Confederation of Science, Education, Health and Culture (AKON), we participated intensively in the 9th Konya Provincial Promotion Days event organized by KONSİAD and KONSİFED at the Atatürk Airport National Garden between 18-21 December 2025. Our Chairman Mr. Yasin Uluhan, our Vice Presidents Mr. Yaşar Açıkgöz, Mr. Özlem Asık and Mr. Hikmet Durdu and our Secretary General Mr. Canan Kaya. We took part in this meaningful organization with their honor. Konya Culture was Promoted in Istanbul. During the event, Konya's unique cultural heritage, traditional arts, fascinating whirling dervish shows, local delicacies (meat bread, oven kebab, Mevlana candy, okra soup and many more), handicrafts and economic potential were introduced to thousands of Istanbulites. This meeting, which took place with great interest and crowded participation, is more than just a promotional event; It has become a very valuable platform that strengthens the bonds of brotherhood between cities, increases cultural solidarity and builds bridges of cooperation. Distinguished Guests Attending the Opening The opening of the event was attended by the Minister of Trade, Mr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. Ali Yerlikaya, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Uğur İbrahim Altay, Governor of Istanbul Mr. Davut Gül, Konya Governor Mr. It was held with the participation of many state and local government representatives, including İbrahim Akın. Also, the previous term Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Mr. Ali Müfit Gürtuna, former deputy of the Ministry of Industry, Mr. Hasan Büyükdede, mayors, Konyader President and presidents of Konya associations and foundations in Istanbul and surrounding provinces also attended the event. Thanks to Those Who Contributed to the Organization. As AKON, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to KONSİFED Chairman Mr. Kemal Çelik, KONSİAD management, organization team and all the contributors, who contributed greatly to the realization of this organization that brings the spirit, hospitality and richness of Konya to Istanbul.… #KonyaDays #KonyaIstanbul #AKON #CulturalRichness #UnityTogetherness #KonyaPromotionDays #AtatürkAirportMilletBahçesi