S1 • 3 Nov
Kick-off Session: Introduction & Networking
Welcome, schedule overview, trainer & participant introductions.
Session
S1 — Kick-off
Format
Opening Session
Objective
Program launch and networking
Online
Foundations • Orientation
S2 • 5 Nov
AI Tools in Research: Transforming Knowledge Creation and Discovery
Lecture + Q&A: practical AI tools, ethics, future directions.
Session
S2 — AI Tools in Research
Format
Lecture + Q&A
Objective
Understand AI’s impact, explore tools & ethical considerations
Online
Tools • Ethics
S3 • 6 Nov
Intelligent Cybersecurity: Integrating AI, ML, and DL for Comprehensive Threat Defense
Lecture + Demo: AI-driven threat detection & defensive design
Session
S3 — Intelligent Cybersecurity
Format
Lecture + Demo
Objective
Apply AI/ML for threat detection, learn resilient design patterns
Online
Security • Applied
S4 • 7 Nov
Research Paper Writing: Abstract to Discussion
Workshop: structure, clarity, preparing manuscripts
Session
S4 — Paper Writing
Format
Workshop
Objective
Write clear abstracts/discussions and prepare for submission
Online
Academic Writing
S1 • 10 Nov
Enhancing Academic Paper Quality through Article Writing and Formatting Using LaTeX/Overleaf.
Workshop: LaTeX templates, reproducible manuscripts
Session
S1 — LaTeX Workshop
Format
Workshop
Objective
Use LaTeX for publication-ready manuscripts & templates
Online
Formatting • Tools
S2 • 11 Nov
Principles and Processes of Research Methodology.
Lecture: Research Methodology – From Study Design to Data Interpretation
Session
S2 — Methodology
Format
Lecture + Q&A
Objective
The main principles and steps of an effective research process.
Online
Methods • Process
S3 • 12 Nov
Qualitative Methods: From Research Design to Publication.
Workshop: qualitative principles, interviews, study design
Session
S2 — Research Methodology
Format
Workshop
Objective
Design and align methods with publication goals
Online
Methods • Analysis
S3 • 13 Nov
AI Applications in Digital Pathology: From Raw Data to Publication-Ready Results.
Workshop: preprocessing, reproducibility, visualization
Session
S3 — Digital Pathology
Format
Workshop
Objective
Build reproducible pipelines & visualize results for papers
Online
Data • Reproducible Research
Day 1 • 15 Nov
Arrival & Welcome — Istanbul
Hotel check-in, free time (rest, sauna, Turkish hamam...), group dinner & greeting.
Activity
Arrival & hotel check-in
Format
In-person — social
Objective
Settle in, relax, and start networking
In-Person
Welcome
Day 2 • 16 Nov
In-Person Kick-off & Engagement
Recap online weeks, workshop, and cultural visit.
Workshop
Reimagining Finance via Technology: A Roadmap for Research and Innovation
Objective
Reinforce learning, and introduce local culture.
In-Person
Ceremony • Workshop
Day 3 • 17 Nov
Campus & Lab Experience - Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
Opening session, expert presentations, campus & lab tours, and a group feedback session.
Activity
University Visit
Objective
Academic exchange and networking with experts
In-Person
Visits • Academic
Day 4 • 18 Nov
Active Morning & Offsite Excursion
Start the day with morning sports activities, followed by an excursion outside Istanbul for all participants.
Activity
Excursion outside Istanbul
Objective
Promote wellness, teamwork, and cultural exploration beyond the city.
In-Person
Cultural • Social
Day 5 • 19 Nov
Academic Visit: Galata University
Participants will visit a local academic or research institution to explore ongoing research and develop new contacts and collaborations.
Activity
Academic Visit
Objective
Foster networking, identify collaboration opportunities, and gain insight into current research activities.
In-Person
Visits • Academic
Day 6 • 20 Nov
Team Building & Adalar’ Islands Excursion
Guided boat tour of the Adalar’ Islands, with opportunities for team-building, cultural exploration, and networking.
Activity
Guided tour of the islands
Objective
Foster collaboration, cultural experience, and informal networking on board and around the islands.
In-Person
Cultural • Social
Day 7 • 21 Nov
Workshop, Participant Meeting & Bosphorus Dinner Gala
Concluding workshop, participant meeting to share outcomes and feedback, followed by free time and a Bosphorus dinner gala in a celebratory setting.
Workshop
To be decided
Objective
Finalize contributions, reflect together, and strengthen academic and social networks.
In-Person
Workshop • Networking
Day 8 • 22 Nov
Certification & Farewell Day
Certificate distribution and feedback session, followed by free time and participant departures.
Activity
Certification ceremony
Objective
Celebrate achievements and the in-person week, and support ongoing collaboration.
In-Person
Closing • Ceremony
