JEOFEST ’26 earth sciences festival concludes in Bornova

The JEOFEST ’26 earth sciences festival, hosted by Bornova Municipality in collaboration with the TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers Izmir Branch, has concluded following a weekend of intensive programming.

Renowned geologist Prof. Dr. Celal Şengör participated as the opening guest, visiting the municipality’s Smart City and Innovation Center. During a talk titled “The Story of Stone is Our Story,” Şengör emphasized the vital importance of teaching children about nature and the necessity of taking geology seriously, stating, “Human civilization can exist only as long as geology permits.”

The festival featured diverse scientific sessions covering topics such as the geology of Göbeklitepe, the history of Harran, earthquakes, Antarctic scientific expeditions, and living with volcanoes. The final day included discussions on Anatolian paleontology and renewable energy resources, bringing together academics, industry representatives, and science enthusiasts.