The world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, TEKNOFEST, will be held in Şanlıurfa in 2026, a city renowned for its thousands of years of history and deep-rooted civilizational heritage. TEKNOFEST 2026, which will take place at GAP Airport between September 30 and October 4, will bring science and technology together with millions at the birthplace of history, Şanlıurfa.

With its annually renewed competition categories, TEKNOFEST continues to host the world’s largest prize-awarded technology competitions this year as well. Applications for the TEKNOFEST Technology Competitions, which will be held in 52 competitions and 127 subcategories in 2026, continue until February 20.

From the Heart of History to the Minds of the Future: 52 Different Competitions at TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa!

At TEKNOFEST 2026, technology competitions will be organized in a total of 52 different categories, including areas that attract great interest from young people such as the “Rocket Competition, Agricultural Technologies Competition, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competitions, Steel Dome Air Defense Systems Competition, Artificial Intelligence in Health Competition, and Secure Satellite Communication Competition.”

This year, unlike previous years, the “Electronic Warfare Competition, Advanced Autonomous Systems Design and Operation Competition, TEKNOFEST Mining Technologies Competition, FPV Drone Tracking Competition, and Technologies for the Benefit of Humanity Competition” will be open for applications for the first time, offering technology enthusiasts new horizons and powerful experience opportunities.