Billionaire Elon Musk in typical fashion took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce his intention to attend Teknofest in Turkey next year. The X conversation between the two was sparked by Musk extending his congratulations to the teams competing in Teknofest. The technology festival has evolved into a prominent platform for showcasing Turkey's aerospace and technology advancements. Erdogan Meets Musk and Asks Him to Open Tesla Factory in TurkeyTeknofest, an annual Aerospace and Technology Festival since 2018, plays host to various technology competitions, air shows, concerts, and discussions with the aim of cultivating technology interest within society and showcasing Turkey as a tech-producing nation. The festival is also championed by Erdogan's son-in-law, Selcuk Bayraktar, through his drone company, Baykar.

Source: Hindustan Times October 01, 2023 10:52 UTC