Terminal İstanbul to become global tech hub by 2027

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the Atatürk Airport terminals are being transformed into ‘Terminal İstanbul’, which is intended to become the world’s largest technology and entrepreneurship center. While the first phase has already been launched, the project is expected to be fully operational with all its functions by 2027.

Speaking at the 13th Turkey Innovation Week in Istanbul, Erdoğan addressed the theme ‘The New Phase of Humanity’. He emphasized the importance of preparing the business world for rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, data systems, and autonomous technologies. He also noted the growing societal concerns regarding the relationship between human values and rapid technological progress.