Carrying the vision of the National Technology Initiative from land to sea, the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, TEKNOFEST, now brings together technology and defense industry enthusiasts under the theme “Blue Homeland,” with a focus on maritime. Taking place on August 30–31 at the Istanbul Shipyard Command, TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will showcase Turkey’s maritime strength and advanced technological capabilities to young people, helping to carry maritime culture into the future.
The event, focusing on maritime and underwater technologies, will host the Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition, the Underwater Rocket Competition, and the Unmanned Marine Vehicle Competition as part of TEKNOFEST Istanbul.
In addition, TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will offer visitors the chance to explore Turkish Navy’s flagship vessels such as TCG Anadolu and TCG Piri Reis; participate in competitions aimed at preserving maritime culture; experience interactive gaming areas with virtual reality headsets; watch special demonstrations by SAT and SAS Command personnel; visit the “Turkish Maritime History Time Tunnel” showcasing maritime heritage; and attend various conferences and exhibitions on maritime and defense industries.
The countdown to TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland has begun, and visitor registration is now open!
Entry to TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan is completely free; however, visitors are required to register online in order to attend. Since participation is limited, a separate ticket must be created for each attendee. Children under the age of 7 do not need to register. Entry and exit to the event area will be allowed only during the session time selected during registration.
Visitors can choose one of the three available time slots on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st:
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09:00–12:00
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12:00–15:00
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15:00–18:00
Additionally, visitors who have or create an NSosyal social media account will enjoy exclusive privileges during the event. They will earn a Red Badge on their social profiles, receive special gifts at the TEKNOFEST NSosyal zone, and benefit from fast-track entry through the turnstiles.
Don’t forget to reserve your spot now for this unique experience with limited capacity!
