Teknofest Istanbul

Teknofest Istanbul (Turkish: Teknofest İstanbul), short for Teknofest Istanbul Aerospace and Technology Festival (Teknofest İstanbul Havacılık, Uzay ve Teknoloji Festivali), is a festival of aviation, aerospace and technology was held at Istanbul New Airport of Turkey between 20–23 September 2018. Organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3), it aims to help develop public awareness for technology especially for the national production.[1][2] The event is sponsored by government bodies, private companies and academic institutions.[3]

Teknofest Istanbul
Teknofest İstanbul
Entrance to Teknofest 2019 at Itstanbul Atatürk Airport.
StatusActive
GenreFestival (Aviation, space and technology, air show)
FrequencyAnnually
VenueIstanbul Atatürk Airport
Location(s)Istanbul
CountryTurkey
Inaugurated2018 (2018)
FounderTürkiye Teknoloji Takımı (Technology Team of Turkey)
Websitewww.teknofest.org
Quadrotor helicopter Baykar Cezeri at Teknofest 2019.

Activities, which was took place during the festival, are seminars, award-winning technology competitions, exhibitions of domestic technology enterprises, a summit of international venture and aviation demonstrations, including parachuting, air shows of "Solo Turk", "Turkish Stars" and international professional aviation teams.[3][2]

Technology competitions are organized in 12 different categories. A wide range of age groups, from secondary school students to university graduates, are allowed to develop their projects with the help of technical equipment.[3]

For the contest "The HackIstanbul 2018 Capture the Flag", organized in cooperation with the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO) and Romanian Government, computer hackers from all over the world are was completed. For the winners in the first three places, money awards are provided.[3]

Another award-winning competition is the "World Drone Cup" race.[4]

References
  1. "About". Teknofest Istanbul. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. "Turkey's largest tech fest to be held in Istanbul this month". Hürriyet Daily News. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  3. "Hackers from over 130 countries to compete in Teknofest Istanbul hackathon". Daily Sabah. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  4. "About". World Drone Cup. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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