Istanbul It was the scene of one of the most anticipated events in the defense and aerospace sector, SAHA EXPO 2024which was held from October 22 to 26 at the Istanbul Exhibition Center.
This exhibition, organized by SAHA Istanbulthe largest industry cluster in Türkiye and Europe, brought together more than 1,200 national and international companies in a space of 90,000 m², with an approximate attendance of 150,000 professional visitors.
The objective of SAHA EXPO 2024 was to highlight the advances of the defense, aviation and space technology industry of Türkiye, attracting international attention and fostering cooperation.
Under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey and with the support of various ministries and government agencies, the exhibition was attended by national and international delegations, as well as representatives of world-renowned companies such as BAYKAR, ASELSAN, TAI, ROKETSAN, MKE, HAVELSAN y AIRBUS.
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SAHA EXPO 2024 provided an enabling environment where more than 20,000 meetings were held B2B (business to business), B2G (business to government) and G2G (government to government). Through the platform SAHA MATCHexhibitors were able to quickly identify potential partners and organize effective meetings to maximize collaboration opportunities.
This initiative seeks to strengthen relationships between suppliers, OEMs, system integrators and small businesses, also offering a launch platform for SMEs and startups.
Featured activities and networking opportunities
During the exhibition, international panels, presentations of products, projects, and signing ceremonies were held. Furthermore, within the program SAHA Initiativeentrepreneurs presented their innovations to investors and industry players.
With these initiatives, SAHA EXPO not only seeks to showcase the latest technologies in defense and aviation, but also strengthen the global ecosystem of the sector.
SAHA EXPO 2024 stood out for being a key platform for all actors in the defense and aerospace sector, providing a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration in an environment of rapid technological evolution.
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