From the Zero Point of History to the Future: TEKNOFEST Southeast is in Şanlıurfa

The world's largest Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST, will be held in 2026 in Şanlıurfa, a city renowned for its thousands of years of history and deep-rooted civilizational heritage. Taking place at GAP Airport from September 30 to October 4, TEKNOFEST Southeast will bring science and technology together with millions at the zero point of history in Şanlıurfa.

Organized under the main execution of the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology, with the support of Türkiye's leading technology companies, public institutions, media organizations, and universities, TEKNOFEST will take place at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport between September 30 and October 4. As part of TEKNOFEST Southeast, technology competitions will be held across 61 main and 143 sub-categories. Teams passing the preliminary elimination phase will benefit from over 100 million TL in financial support, while top-ranking teams will be awarded a total of over 75 million TL in prizes.

Organized 14 times since 2018 with free entry, TEKNOFEST has brought millions of all ages together in shared excitement and a common dream for the future, carrying the passion for technology and innovation to all four corners of Türkiye. In 2026, TEKNOFEST Southeast will carry the dreams of young people from the zero point of history to the technologies of tomorrow.

“The City of History” will bring the past and future together in the same story

In Şanlıurfa, which bears the traces of ancient civilizations, science and technology will bring the past and future together as one this time. TEKNOFEST Southeast will once again offer an epic five days to visitors of all ages, from young children to families and technology enthusiasts. The festival will bring together numerous technology-filled and exciting experiences, including breathtaking air shows, concerts and stage performances that build excitement to its peak, horizon-expanding exhibitions and educational workshops, simulation experience areas, science shows, exhibitions of land and air vehicles that are our national sources of pride, and trade show activities.

With its ancient heritage spanning from Göbeklitepe to Harran, Şanlıurfa will bring thousands of years of civilizational legacy together with the technologies of the future, opening inspiring new horizons for young people.