Industry Engagement Initiative

The Mechatronics Engineering Department at Tishk International University participated in the HITEX International Fair 2025, held at the Erbil International Fairground from October 7-10, 2025. This industry engagement activity provided students with exposure to real-world technological innovations and engineering solutions.

Department Representation

Participating Delegation

  • Ms. Shokhan Abdulkhaleq, Department Representative

  • Joudy, Student Representative

Fair Exploration

Technological Exposure

  • Examination of wide-ranging technological innovations

  • Engineering solution analysis across multiple sectors

  • Robotics project review from local and international participants

  • Industrial automation system observation

  • Research-based innovation assessment

Event Scale

  • 100+ companies exhibiting technological products

  • Diverse technological and engineering displays

  • Local and international participant representation

  • Comprehensive industry coverage

Departmental Outreach

Institutional Representation

  • Department vision presentation to industry companies

  • Academic activity highlighting in mechatronics field

  • Modern engineering technology program promotion

  • Industry-academia relationship building

Educational Programming

Podcast Participation

  • Session: “Filmmaking Meets AI: Is the Industry Ready for the Shift?”

  • Artificial intelligence influence discussion in creative fields

  • Industrial application exploration of AI technologies

  • Cross-disciplinary technology impact analysis

Activity Benefits

Multifaceted Experience

  • Scientific knowledge enhancement through technology exposure

  • Social interaction and professional networking

  • Emerging technology insight acquisition

  • Academic curiosity stimulation

  • Professional relationship development

Recreational Component

  • Sami Abdulrahman Park visit for team relaxation

  • Balance between educational and recreational activities

  • Teamwork promotion through shared experiences

  • Learning integration with social interaction

Educational Impact

This industry fair participation provided:

  • Innovative thinking inspiration for students

  • Deepened understanding of technological developments

  • Real-world engineering context for academic learning

  • Professional network establishment

  • Career pathway insight in mechatronics engineering

The HITEX 2025 visit successfully connected academic learning with industry practice, enhancing student understanding of current technological landscapes and future engineering directions.

Keywords: HITEX Fair, Mechatronics Engineering, Industry Engagement, Technological Innovation, Robotics, Industrial Automation, AI Technology, Engineering Education, Professional Development

  • HITEX 2025 Badges