Türkiye's capital Ankara to host major tech event TEKNOFEST next week

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Türkiye's premier technology and aviation event TEKNOFEST's second edition this year is set to begin in the capital Ankara next week.

The five-day event, starting on Aug. 30, will feature competitions, air shows, exhibitions, and workshops.

Visitors can benefit from a vertical wind tunnel, simulation experience areas, planetarium shows, stage shows and various other activities.

The first edition was held at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport in May, welcoming a record 2.5 million visitors.

This year's third event will be organized in the country's Aegean city of Izmir on Sept. 27-Oct. 1.