Children's Village being established in Izmir: 9 days of free science and technology events
The ASELSAN Children's Festival, to be held at Gündoğdu Square as part of the Izmir Culture Road Festival, will bring children together with science and technology between October 24 and November 1, 2026.
The Children's Village, which will be set up at Gündoğdu Square as part of the Izmir Culture Road Festival, opens its doors on Saturday, October 24, at 15:00. The ASELSAN Children's Festival, which will continue until November 1, 2026, will offer children free experiences focused on science, technology, and games.
The Techno Adventure Truck, which will be located at Gündoğdu Square as part of the festival, will provide an interactive learning environment for children, while the Inventors Museum will introduce inventions that have shaped human history. Additionally, the digital book experience titled 'Techno Adventurers: A Nature Journey,' prepared with augmented reality technology, will be presented to visitors in the event area.
In the festival, where the ASEL character will interact one-on-one with children using special voice and animation technology, science shows and hands-on experiments will be conducted. Participation in all events, which will last for nine days, is free, and access to the area can be provided by public transport vehicles such as trams, ferries, and buses.