Hosted by Kastamonu University and organized by the Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MÜSİAD) Kastamonu Branch, the talk and signing event titled "The Unknown Story of Yeni Altay," featuring OYAK General Manager Prof. Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş as the speaker, was held on October 14, 2026, in the Sezai Karakoç Hall of our University Central Library. 

In the program, OYAK General Manager Prof. Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş shared his experiences in business life with the students. The interview also covered the developments in Türkiye's defense industry and the unknown aspects of the New Altay Main Battle Tank Project.  

Before the program, OYAK General Manager Prof. Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş visited our Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal in his office. During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on areas of cooperation between our University and OYAK, such as studies to support the professional development of students, internships and career opportunities, and joint project and research activities. 

Following the visit, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Ömer Küçük and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Atalan, as well as representatives from public institutions and organizations, MÜSİAD executives and members, our academics, students, and guests attended the program. 

The program, which started with the opening speech of MÜSİAD Kastamonu Branch President Mustafa Akif Özmat, included Özmat thanking those who contributed to the organization of the event. 

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş, who gave examples from his experiences in business life, offered advice to students regarding their career journeys. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, Yalçıntaş stressed that individuals should be aware of their own intrinsic value as well as the value others place on them. 

Touching on the role of learning a language in understanding the world and the global order, Yalçıntaş emphasized the importance of students fulfilling their academic responsibilities. Stating that grades are one of the indicators of fulfilling these responsibilities, Yalçıntaş emphasized the importance of being socially active in university life and establishing a work-life balance. 

Recommending that students participate in volunteer work throughout their educational lives, Yalçıntaş emphasized that the social and professional connections established during this process could turn into career opportunities after graduation. Making evaluations on entrepreneurship, Yalçıntaş emphasized the importance of discovering new business areas and trying different initiatives, in addition to following existing business models. 

In the continuation of the interview, the transformation of Türkiye's defense industry, the vision of domestic and national production, and the development process of the New Altay Main Battle Tank Project were discussed. Starting from his book "The Unknown Story of the New Altay," Yalçıntaş explained the lesser-known stages of the project to the public and provided information to the participants about the project's importance and its contributions to the country. 

At the end of the program, a gift and plaque were presented to Prof. Dr. Murat Yalçıntaş by the President of the MÜSİAD Kastamonu Branch, Mustafa Akif Özmat. The program concluded with a book signing ceremony where Yalçıntaş signed his book "The Unknown Story of New Altay" for the participants and students.