STARTEX 2026, which will be organized under the coordination of Sakarya Teknokent and in cooperation with Sakarya University, aims to bring technology companies together with industry experts and corporate stakeholders on the same ground. The event will be held on 7–8–9 May 2026 at Sakarya University Teknokent Enterprise Valley. STARTEX aims to accelerate field-oriented collaborations with an approach that “goes beyond acquaintance”.

Field-proven solutions and expert feedback

The focus of STARTEX, which will be held for the first time this year; To contribute to the faster matching of solutions developed around technology, production, innovation and industrial applications with the needs in the field. Within the scope of the event, technology companies; An interview and content flow is planned to enable direct contact with industry experts on topics such as production, automation, digital transformation, quality, occupational health and safety, standardization and field applications.

The term “sector experts” here; It includes field practitioners, industry professionals, quality-standard consultants, production process experts and professionals with experience in related fields. Thus, technology companies not only offer their solutions; It is also aimed to evaluate it in terms of suitability for the field, application conditions and standards.

Planned interview approach: Structured interaction instead of random contact

One of the highlights of STARTEX 2026 is the aim of a planned flow of interaction so that discussions are not limited to just random encounters. Organization; It is moving forward on appointment meeting sessions and 1:1 meeting formats in order to bring together technology companies and expert participants more efficiently.

This approach is expected to contribute to technology companies in the following areas:

• Solution validation and development with an expert perspective  

• Clarifying usage scenarios and adapting them to the field  

• Evaluating pilot implementation and collaboration options  

• Solution partnership discussions with corporate stakeholders  

Content sessions and networking areas

In addition to planned talks, the event is expected to include panels and content sessions focusing on technology and industrial applications. With the networking areas, the aim is for participants to advance with an agenda based on both information and contact.

Who should participate?

STARTEX 2026; It aims to bring technology developing companies, sector experts, industrial and corporate stakeholders and ecosystem components together in the same environment.  

• For technology companies: Direct contact with experts, field verification, collaboration scenarios  

• For industry experts: Evaluating new solutions, contributing from a standards and implementation perspective, joint project opportunities  

• For corporate stakeholders: Evaluating and contacting technology partners that suit your needs in a single area  

Event information  

• Date: 7–8–9 May 2026  

• Location: Sakarya University Teknokent Entrepreneurship Valley  

• Details and registration: startex.sakaryateknokent.com