TEKNOFEST TRNC 2025 launched at the old Ercan Airport, with Selcuk Bayraktar emphasizing that high technology and artificial intelligence are key to shaping a better world.
Speaking at the opening, Bayraktar said AI, guided by ethics, can revolutionize health, education, and daily life. He called for technology to be used to promote justice, especially amid the tragedy in Gaza. He also stressed that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) should become a regional hub for science and innovation.
Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said the TRNC, with its 100,000+ university students, has the potential to become an “innovation island.” Over 47,000 young participants joined six competitions at the event.
Haluk Gorgun, head of the Defense Industries Agency, noted TEKNOFEST’s role in discovering Türkiye’s youth talent, especially in the defense sector.
TRNC is the second international host of TEKNOFEST after Azerbaijan.
