Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay said that the 10th Konya Science Festival, recognized as Turkey’s largest science festival, has opened its doors at the Konya Science Center.
Mayor Altay said, “It is our greatest dream for Konya to be associated with science, for our children to take scientists as role models, and for our young people to turn toward technology. Our Konya Science Festival, enriched with hundreds of scientific activities, workshops, Solo Türk and drone shows, competitions, and simulators, brings especially our children and youth together with the exciting world of science. At the festival, our young people also get the chance to closely discover our national defense industry and our science and technology institutions. We invite all science enthusiasts from Konya and beyond to join BilimFest, which will continue until August 25.”
Citizens who attended the event said that it was a very enjoyable and beneficial festival for children, adding that they experienced science to the fullest. The young visitors also shared that they conducted experiments, took part in activities, and spent an educational yet fun-filled time.
Visitors who came from outside the city for BilimFest said that they have been following the Konya Science Festival for years and that they enjoy it very much.
As part of the Konya Science Festival, the breathtaking air show performed by Solo Türk, the aerobatic team of the Turkish Air Force, captivated the audience.
With this year’s theme set as “Imagine, Let’s Shape the Future Together; Discover with Science,” BilimFest will bring science enthusiasts together with a rich program featuring more than 200 scientific activities and workshops, science shows, competitions, and simulators.
At BilimFest this year, an Immersive show is being presented for the first time in the newly established Digital Experience Area under the theme “From Particle to Universe: A Fine-Tuned Universe!” Another new addition, the “Light Exhibition,” adds vibrancy to the festival with nighttime light, stage, and drone shows.
