The Future of Energy: Wind Power with Extended Reality (XR) Technologies

Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Balıkesir University, Balıkesir Vocational School / Department of Electricity and Energy

Speaker: Ozan Kırcı, Lead Trainer Specialist – EMEA at GE Vernova

Balıkesir University Vocational School, Department of Electricity and Energy, is organizing an exciting event for its students! Titled “The Future of Energy: XR and Wind Systems Technologies”, this seminar offers an in-depth look into the digital transformation of the energy sector and the applications of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in wind energy systems.

About the Event:

Ozan Kırcı, who serves as a Lead Trainer Specialist at GE Vernova, will share the latest industry innovations and explain the impact of XR technologies on wind turbines. The event will provide a comprehensive perspective on the energy sector through virtual reality (VR)-based training and demonstrate how students can benefit from more efficient and immersive learning experiences using these technologies.

Event Details:

Current Technologies:
How XR technologies are used in education, their impact on the industry, and the advantages they offer to students.

Wind Turbines:
Practical insights into corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, control systems, and LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) procedures through VR-based training modules.

Career Opportunities:
The future of digital training technologies in the energy sector and emerging career opportunities in the field.

This event will not only provide students with valuable industry knowledge but also offer digital training opportunities that will help enhance their professional competencies.