​On May 15, 2026, within the scope of the meeting held in İzmir, the AARINENA delegation led by TAGEM General Director  Dr. Mustafa Altuğ Atalay visited our institute. 

The visit was attended by TAGEM General Director Dr. Mustafa Altuğ Atalay, Deputy General ​Director Doc. Dr. Fatih Özdemir, Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Project Management Birol Karadoğan, along with TAGEM representatives and distinguished participants from international organizations and regional research networks.

During the visit, the delegation was informed about sterile insect production processes, and a sterile insect release was carried out in the application area. The delegation also toured the drone operations and electroantennogram laboratories, where detailed information was provided regarding the ongoing studies, technical infrastructure, and current projects. In addition, the insect museum located within our institute was visited.​