On 8 May 2026, Istanbul Gedik University held an online planning meeting with its international partners within the framework of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). Representing Istanbul Gedik University, Dr. Muhammet Ali Aytaç from the Department of International Trade and Logistics, together with International Relations Director and Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator Lecturer Yücel Kamar and International Relations Office staff members Ezgi Yıldız and İlayda Önder, participated in the meeting. The meeting was attended by representatives from our partner institutions, the University of Aveiro (Portugal) and the University of Economics in Krakow (Poland). During the meeting, participants discussed the overall structure and content of the upcoming BIP programme, reviewed organizational matters, and coordinated the planning of academic and logistical activities. The meeting provided an opportunity for all partners to align their expectations and responsibilities, ensuring the successful implementation of the programme. Istanbul Gedik University would like to thank its partners for their valuable contributions and looks forward to welcoming participants to the programme.