Istanbul: Türkiye’s premier technology event, TEKNOFEST, opened its doors in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul on Wednesday. The five-day event, hosted by Istanbul Ataturk Airport, is organized by the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation and Türkiye’s Industry and Technology Ministry.

According to TRTworld.com, TEKNOFEST has been held since 2018 with the support of dozens of government bodies, private sector partners, and universities. The festival is welcoming visitors through Sunday, not only with technology competitions but also with a wide array of spectacular events.

The festival features breathtaking air shows, various exhibits and workshops, immersive simulation areas, a planetarium, trade fair activities, and special student flight events. These attractions bring together a plethora of technological and exciting experiences for attendees.

The event has traditionally been held in various Turkish cities in even-numbered years and in Istanbul in odd-numbered years. Additionally, the festival has been hosted in two foreign countries: Azerbaijan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Last month, Blue Homeland, TEKNOFEST’s maritime edition, was held in Istanbul. The festival, held last year in the southern Turkish city of Adana, attracted approximately 1.1 million visitors, contributing to a total attendance to date of around 11 million.