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TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu festival held in Şanlıurfa
TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu is currently being held at the Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, bringing together technology, aviation, and defense industry enthusiasts. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, the festival features various competitions, exhibitions, and aerial demonstrations, including performances by the SOLOTÜRK aerobatic team and the Türk Yıldızları.
High-level officials, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and various ministers, have participated in the event. The festival has seen significant attendance, with reports indicating hundreds of thousands of visitors. It serves as a platform for young innovators, with teams from across Turkey and international students participating in categories ranging from UAVs and rockets to blockchain and autonomous vehicles.
The event is also providing a boost to the local economy in Şanlıurfa, with increased activity in the tourism and food sectors. Local businesses have reported high consumption rates, such as the daily consumption of approximately 2 tons of liver, as visitors flock to the city's historical sites and restaurants.
Entities
Ministry of Industry and Technology · Roketsan · SOLOTÜRK · Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı · Selçuk Bayraktar · T3 Foundation · T3 Vakfı · Teknofest · Şanlıurfa · Şanlıurfa GAP Airport · Şanlıurfa GAP Havalimanı
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Exhibited aircraft include HÜRKUŞ, ANKA, Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar TB3, Bayraktar AKINCI, and KAAN
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival runs from September 30 to October 4
- [● 4 SOURCES] The festival is held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport www.bolgegazetesivan.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu is organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation
- [● 2 SOURCES] SOLOTÜRK is scheduled to perform flight demonstrations www.bolgegazetesivan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rapper Ceza is scheduled to perform a concert at the festival