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TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan, August 29–31 at Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command!
Reflecting the Maritime Technology vision of the National Technology Initiative, TEKNOFEST 2025 presents the “Blue Homeland” theme!
This special event, taking place for the first time, will showcase Turkey’s technological capabilities and engineering strength at sea, while promoting maritime culture for the future.
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will welcome visitors free of charge from August 29–31, 2025 at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command. Reserve your spot now with online registration! Visitor entry and exit will be allowed according to your selected session times.
Focusing on maritime and underwater technologies, the festival will host exciting competitions where young talents can demonstrate their skills, including:
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- Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition
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- Underwater Rocket Competition
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- Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition
Visitors will also enjoy:
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- Exhibitions aboard TCG Anadolu and TCG Piri Reis,
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- Contests promoting maritime culture,
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- Interactive game zones with virtual reality experiences,
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- Special demonstrations by SAT and SAS Command personnel,
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- Turkish Maritime History Time Tunnel, and
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- Various conferences and exhibitions on maritime and defense technologies.
Visitors can choose from three different session options:
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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 earn a red badge, receive exclusive gifts at the TEKNOFEST NSosyal area, and enjoy fast-track entry at the turnstiles.
Join TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland, experience cutting-edge maritime technology, and secure your place in this unique adventure!