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TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland 2026 Visitor Registration Is Now Open!
05.08.2026
Visitor registration has opened for TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland 2026, organized as a reflection of the National Technology Initiative on our seas. Taking place from August 20–23 at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command, an opportunity to discover the maritime spirit up close awaits you. Admission is free and register online now to secure your spot at TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland!
Organized under the main leadership of the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will bring Türkiye's maritime power and advanced technological capabilities to youth, carrying the maritime culture into the future at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command from August 20–23.
Focusing on maritime and underwater technologies, the event will host the Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition, Underwater Rocket Competition, and Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition as part of TEKNOFEST 2026. Furthermore, visitors to TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland can join guided tours to see flagship vessels of the Turkish Navy up close, including TCG Anadolu, TCG Savarona, TCG 18 Mart Submarine, and TCG Murat Reis Submarine. The festival promises unforgettable moments with the Turkish Navy exhibition, live demonstrations by SAT, SAS, and naval aviation units, maritime culture activities, and various defense industry events.
Participation in TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland is completely free of charge; however, visitors must register online via the website prior to the event to gain entry. Visitors wishing to register for TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland are required to have an account on NSosyal, the next-generation social media platform. As capacity is limited, an individual ticket must be created for each attendee, while registration is not required for children under the age of 7. Visitor entries and exits to the event grounds can be made between 09:00 and 18:00.
Click here to register as a visitor.
Organized under the main leadership of the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland will bring Türkiye's maritime power and advanced technological capabilities to youth, carrying the maritime culture into the future at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command from August 20–23.
Focusing on maritime and underwater technologies, the event will host the Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition, Underwater Rocket Competition, and Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition as part of TEKNOFEST 2026. Furthermore, visitors to TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland can join guided tours to see flagship vessels of the Turkish Navy up close, including TCG Anadolu, TCG Savarona, TCG 18 Mart Submarine, and TCG Murat Reis Submarine. The festival promises unforgettable moments with the Turkish Navy exhibition, live demonstrations by SAT, SAS, and naval aviation units, maritime culture activities, and various defense industry events.
Visitor registration for TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland has started, and admission is free!
Participation in TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland is completely free of charge; however, visitors must register online via the website prior to the event to gain entry. Visitors wishing to register for TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland are required to have an account on NSosyal, the next-generation social media platform. As capacity is limited, an individual ticket must be created for each attendee, while registration is not required for children under the age of 7. Visitor entries and exits to the event grounds can be made between 09:00 and 18:00.
Click here to register as a visitor.