Selçuk Bayraktar leads innovation in Turkish aerospace as CTO of Baykar Technologies, the company behind Bayraktar drones. In 2025, he continues to champion indigenous defense technology, youth tech education via Teknofest, and Türkiye’s broader commitment to strategic autonomy. An MIT and Georgia Tech alumnus, Bayraktar’s vision hinges on combining technical excellence with national pride. Admired as a Muslim tech pioneer, he symbolizes Türkiye’s aspiration toward scientific leadership and self-sufficiency in key industries.