ANTALYA TECHNOPARK AT CES 2026

CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show), one of the world's largest, most influential, and most prestigious technology events, was held in Las Vegas, USA. Bringing together global technology leaders, innovative startups, investors, public institutions, and academia, CES 2026 hosted a distinguished delegation from Antalya Technopark.

The delegation included Dr. İbrahim Yavuz, General Manager of Antalya Technopark; Prof. Dr. Özlenen Özkan, Rector of Akdeniz University and Chair of the Board of Antalya Technopark; and Prof. Dr. Ömer Özkan.

Recognized as a key platform shaping the future of technology, CES 2026 showcased the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, digital health, biotechnology, smart cities, mobility, sustainable technologies, advanced manufacturing, the Internet of Things, and consumer electronics. Throughout the event, Antalya Technopark closely followed emerging global technology trends and examined innovative solutions and promising technologies across various sectors.

During the fair, numerous official visits and bilateral meetings were held with international technology companies, startups, investors, and fair representatives. These meetings focused on enhancing the global visibility of the Turkish technology ecosystem, supporting the commercialization of R&D and innovation-driven projects, expanding startups' access to international markets, and fostering international collaborations. Antalya Technopark also shared its experience and activities in entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and university–industry cooperation.

As part of the CES 2026 program, Dr. İbrahim Yavuz, Prof. Dr. Özlenen Özkan, and Prof. Dr. Ömer Özkan met with Mr. Mustafa Varank, Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye's Committee on Industry, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology.**

The meeting addressed Türkiye's representation at global technology events such as CES, strengthening the international presence of Turkish startups, enhancing university–industry collaboration, and supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Discussions also covered priority technology areas and strategies to increase the global competitiveness of Turkish startups.

During the fair, special visits were made to stands showcasing innovative Turkish startups. At the Vivoo booth, which attracted attention with its digital health solutions, discussions were held on the global success of Turkish women entrepreneurs, the impact of digital health technologies on user experience, and global market dynamics in this field. CES was emphasized as a vital platform for increasing the international visibility of Turkish startups.

The Turcorn Pavilion was also visited, where advanced technology projects developed by Turkish entrepreneurs were examined. Evaluations were made regarding their technological focus areas, growth strategies, investment needs, and positioning in global markets.

It was emphasized throughout the visits that participation in global platforms such as CES significantly strengthens the international competitiveness of Turkish startups.

Within the scope of CES 2026, Bilgi Transferi Ltd., a company operating within Antalya Technopark, showcased its artificial intelligence–based solutions and presented its projects to international stakeholders, exploring new collaboration opportunities.

Additionally, the Fark Labs stand—recognized for its contributions to the entrepreneurship ecosystem—was visited. Meetings were held with Ahu Büyükkuşoğlu Serter, Founder of Fark Labs and Arya Investment Platform, focusing on technology-driven initiatives, startup scaling and commercialization processes, investor–startup interactions, and international collaboration opportunities.

All meetings, visits, and collaborations conducted during CES 2026 contributed significantly to strengthening Türkiye's presence on the global technology stage, enhancing the visibility of the Turkish innovation ecosystem, and expanding international partnerships.