The Space Technology Conference 2026 (STC 2026), which opened its doors to bring together technology leaders and satellite operators of Central Asia, was held with the participation of Türksat. In his speech at the STC 2026 conference, Türksat General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay emphasized that Türksat is ready to share its technological expertise and disaster backup models with the Turkestan region, and met with numerous institution officials, including the delegation from the Tajikistan Digital Development and Satellite Communication Centre, to discuss regional cooperation opportunities and strategic partnerships. The Space Technology Conference (STC) 2026, which brings together the space ecosystem of Central Asia, opened its doors in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to bring together the region's technology leaders and satellite operators. Türksat participated in the conference with a high-level delegation including General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay, Deputy General Manager of Satellite Services Dr. Selman Demirel, Business Development and Sales Director Ömer Şamil Açba, and other relevant executives. During the conference, Türksat shared the advantages that Türksat 6A, developed with domestic and national resources, brings to the region, as well as its end-to-end space consultancy services, with the participants, aiming to contribute to the region's digital transformation processes and evaluate strategic cooperation opportunities. -“Türksat: A Decisive Player in the IFC Market”
Speaking at the session titled “Shaping the Future of Space in Central Eurasia: Views from the Region's Space Leaders,” Türksat General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay emphasized that Türksat is a global player that has reached the technological maturity to offer turnkey in-flight internet (IFC) services. Stating that they have positioned Türksat as a decisive player in the international IFC market, Atalay noted that this capacity is not only a convenience but also a direct "lifeline" during times of crisis and disaster. Expressing their readiness to share the disaster backup models and Ka-Band mobile antenna solutions successfully tested in Turkey with the entire Turkestan region, Atalay underlined that Türksat's doors are wide open to friendly and brotherly regions in technology transfer and joint infrastructure development processes. Uninterrupted Communication Network with Brotherly Regions
With the completion of STC 2026, Türksat passed another important threshold in strengthening its technological ties with the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States. The strategic advantages that Türksat 6A, developed with domestic resources, brought to the region were closely followed by international participants. These concrete contacts conducted during the fair once again confirmed Türksat's regional leadership and global growth vision in line with the goal of establishing an uninterrupted communication network that no physical obstacle can break. Regional Cooperation Contacts
The Türksat delegation also conducted intensive diplomatic activity during the STC 2026 conference. In this context, Türksat General Manager Atalay, Deputy General Manager Dr. The delegation, which included Demirel and Business Development and Sales Director Açba, met with Samariddin Saidov, Director of the Tajikistan Digital Development and Satellite Communications Centre, and Mahmadi Ismoilov, Deputy Director. The meeting comprehensively discussed satellite communication solutions, regional connectivity strategies, and potential cooperation opportunities. During the conference, intensive contacts were established not only with representatives from Tajikistan but also with representatives from many countries operating in the region and international technology companies. In these contacts, where the concrete contributions that Türksat's technological expertise can offer to the digital transformation processes in the region were discussed, a consensus was reached on supporting the space vision of friendly and brotherly regions and deepening strategic partnerships.
