Özyegin University took part in the First Mesopotamia  Gastronomy Summit, in collaboration with the  Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Özyegin University Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department  of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, chaired by Prof. Dr.  Özge Samancı, was represented in the organization and  advisory board of the summit, with Murat Bayramoglu  from the Sustainability Platform as a member of the  executive board. The aim is to establish the summit as a  traditional event, bringing together academicians, chefs,  gastronomy writers, and civil society organization leaders.