Teknofest brings aerospace displays and tech workshops to Şanlıurfa

From Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa will host Teknofest Southeast, a five-day aerospace and technology festival organized by the Industry and Technology Ministry together with the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation. Set up at GAP Airport, the event blends modern tech with the region’s historic heritage, including the nearby Göbeklitepe site. Visitors will see a range of Turkish defense hardware, including the Bayraktar KIZILELMA, KAAN, TB3, HÜRJET, AKINCI and TB2, as well as performances by the Bayraktar AKINCI, TB3, TB2 AI, AKSUNGUR, T-129 ATAK, T-70, the Turkish Stars aerobatic team and SOLOTÜRK with F-16s. Additional attractions feature military helicopter formations, a special-forces display, parachute and paramotor shows, a HÜRJET and KAAN musical, and a concert by Semicenk.

Interactive areas such as a planetarium, Göbeklitepe Experience, Journey of Materials, Hezarfen and HÜRJET zones, plus exhibitions by ASELSAN and the Turkish Land Forces, will complement workshops and competitions in AI, blockchain, robotics and drone technology. The festival concludes on Oct. 4 with an awards ceremony.