Top Trade Fairs in Türkiye in Autumn 2026: Where to Find Clients, Partners and New Technologies

Autumn Trade Fair Season in Türkiye

Autumn 2026, particularly the period from September to November, is set to be one of the most active seasons for B2B trade, exports, industrial production, logistics and business development in Türkiye.

According to the official calendar of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), 289 trade fairs are planned across the country in 2026, including 96 with international status.

October will be the busiest month, with 52 fairs scheduled. September will host 41 events, while November will see 31.

Istanbul remains the country’s main exhibition hub, with 155 fairs planned throughout the year. It is followed by Izmir with 25, Antalya with 24, Ankara with 19 and Bursa with 14. (tobb.org.tr)

For companies already working with Türkiye or considering entering the market, this calendar provides an opportunity not only to showcase products but also to meet dozens of potential buyers, suppliers and distributors within a few days.

Two Main Exhibition Hubs: Istanbul and Izmir

Autumn business activity will be concentrated primarily in two cities.

Istanbul will be the main centre for fairs related to industrial manufacturing, machinery, furniture, woodworking, packaging, construction materials, glass, windows, doors and hospitality equipment.

Izmir will be particularly relevant for companies working in agriculture, food supply chains, logistics, fisheries, textiles and related technologies.

For exporters, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers, trade fair participation is no longer simply a branding exercise. A well-prepared exhibition can help companies generate leads, expand dealership networks, study competitors, test demand and launch new products.

Major Trade Fairs in Autumn 2026

Below are some of the key events included in the official calendars of TÜYAP and İZFAŞ.

The Istanbul dates are listed in the official TÜYAP calendar. (tuyap.com.tr)

The Izmir schedule is published by İZFAŞ. Interfresh Eurasia is scheduled for 8–10 September, Future Fish Eurasia for 24–26 September, Logistech for 7–9 October and Fashion Prime for 21–23 October 2026. (izfas.com.tr)

Machinery and Industrial Technologies

One of the key events of the season will be MAKTEK Eurasia, taking place in Istanbul from 28 September to 3 October.

The exhibition focuses on machine tools, metalworking, sheet metal processing, cutting tools, quality control systems, CAD/CAM and PLM solutions, as well as a wide range of manufacturing technologies.

The fair is organised by TÜYAP together with the Turkish Machine Tool Industrialists and Businessmen Association (TİAD) and the Machinery Manufacturers Association (MİB). (tuyap.com.tr)

For industrial companies, it provides an opportunity to compare equipment from multiple suppliers, discuss after-sales service, local representation, delivery terms and possible financing options.

For companies involved in machinery, metalworking or industrial imports, the event can also serve as a platform for identifying new suppliers in Türkiye.

Another relevant event is Fastener Expo Eurasia, taking place from 17 to 20 September at TÜYAP. The exhibition covers fasteners and fixing technologies used in automotive, home appliances, construction, machinery and metalworking. (tuyap.com.tr)

Furniture, Woodworking and Interiors

İntermob will take place in Istanbul from 17 to 20 September, followed by WoodTech from 22 to 25 October. Both events will be held at TÜYAP. (tuyap.com.tr)

These two fairs complement each other well.

İntermob focuses primarily on:

• furniture fittings;
• components;
• wood-based materials;
• accessories;
• solutions for furniture production.

WoodTech focuses more on machinery, processing technologies, cutting tools and production automation.

For furniture manufacturers and interior companies, attending both fairs makes it possible to explore new materials and production technologies within the same market.

Packaging and Food Production

Eurasia Packaging Istanbul will take place in Istanbul from 13 to 16 October. It is one of the major specialised events for the packaging industry in the region. The dates are confirmed in the official TÜYAP calendar. (tuyap.com.tr)

The exhibition is relevant not only to packaging producers.

Its audience includes companies from:

• food and beverages;
• cosmetics and personal care;
• pharmaceuticals;
• retail;
• e-commerce;
• industrial manufacturing.

For manufacturers, packaging is directly connected to product cost, shelf life, safety, logistics and export compliance.

For this reason, the fair can be useful not only for marketing teams, but also for production, procurement and export departments.

Agriculture and the Food Supply Chain

Interfresh Eurasia will take place in Izmir from 8 to 10 September.

According to the official İZFAŞ calendar, the exhibition covers fruit and vegetables, packaging solutions, storage, logistics, agricultural machinery and technologies. (izfas.com.tr)

For importers and distributors, the event offers an opportunity to meet directly with Turkish producers and exporters of agricultural products.

It may also be useful for companies active in cold-chain logistics, packaging, warehousing and the transport of perishable goods.

Logistics and Warehousing Technologies

Logistech, the logistics, warehousing and technology fair, will take place in Izmir from 7 to 9 October. (izfas.com.tr)

For companies engaged in international trade, the event is relevant for solutions in:

• warehouse automation;
• intralogistics;
• transport management;
• digital cargo tracking;
• inventory management;
• order fulfilment;
• integration of warehouse and ERP systems.

The event can be especially useful for logistics, procurement, IT and operations teams attending together.

Modern logistics is no longer only about transport prices. Final costs are also affected by warehouse efficiency, order-processing speed, inventory accuracy, customs procedures and the quality of digital integration.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Future Fish Eurasia will take place in Izmir from 24 to 26 September as a specialised international exhibition for fisheries, aquaculture, processing and related technologies. (izfas.com.tr)

The fair may be relevant for:

• fish and seafood producers;
• processors;
• importers;
• exporters;
• equipment suppliers;
• cold-chain companies;
• feed and aquaculture technology providers.

For international companies, it can also be a useful platform for identifying Turkish suppliers of seafood and specialised equipment.

Textiles and Ready-to-Wear

Fashion Prime will take place at Fuarizmir from 21 to 23 October. The dates are published in the official İZFAŞ calendar. (izfas.com.tr)

The exhibition covers:

• fabrics;
• yarn;
• trims;
• accessories;
• manufacturing equipment;
• technologies for the garment industry.

Türkiye remains an important manufacturing base for the textile and apparel industries, making the event relevant for fashion brands, buyers, distributors and companies looking for private-label or contract manufacturing.

HoReCa and Hospitality

HOSTECH by TUSİD Istanbul will take place from 10 to 14 November in Istanbul. (tuyap.com.tr)

The fair focuses on equipment for:

• hotels;
• restaurants;
• professional kitchens;
• foodservice operations;
• laundries;
• the broader hospitality industry.

For equipment suppliers, restaurateurs, hotel operators and companies working with Türkiye’s tourism sector, it is one of the most relevant industry events at the end of the year.

Glass, Windows and Doors

From 21 to 24 November, Eurasia Glass, Eurasia Window and Eurasia Door will take place simultaneously at TÜYAP. (tuyap.com.tr)

This format allows visitors to explore several interconnected segments of the construction industry within a single trip:

• glass production and processing;
• window profiles;
• façade systems;
• door structures;
• components;
• production equipment.

This can be particularly useful for companies active in construction, architecture, building materials and international trade.

How to Generate Real Business Results from a Trade Fair

One of the most common mistakes is to treat participation as simply “setting up a stand and collecting business cards.”

For a B2B company, a trade fair should be managed as a separate commercial project.

1. Define the objective before the event

A company should know in advance why it is participating:

• to find dealers;
• to find importers;
• to attract buyers;
• to identify suppliers;
• to source equipment;
• to meet existing partners;
• to analyse competitors;
• to test a new product.

The objective determines the team, the materials and the meeting schedule.

2. Review the exhibitor list in advance

Companies should not rely only on spontaneous meetings at the venue.

Priority manufacturers, distributors, potential clients and buyers should be identified before the event.

The most important meetings should ideally be scheduled in advance.

3. Prepare market-specific materials

For an international fair, companies should prepare:

• catalogues;
• technical specifications;
• certificates;
• production-capacity information;
• delivery terms;
• references;
• a basic pricing framework.

English is the minimum requirement.

For companies targeting specific foreign markets, additional materials in Russian, Arabic or other relevant languages can also provide a competitive advantage.

4. Build a follow-up process

The value of a trade fair is not measured by the number of business cards collected, but by the number of contacts that move to the next commercial stage.

For every lead, it is useful to record:

• company name;
• contact person;
• area of interest;
• requested materials;
• next step;
• responsible manager;
• follow-up deadline.

The most promising contacts should ideally be followed up within 7–14 days after the event.

5. Treat visiting the fair as an investment too

A company does not necessarily need to exhibit.

In many cases, a professional visit by a procurement or business development team can generate equally valuable results.

At events such as MAKTEK, WoodTech or Logistech, companies can compare dozens of technological solutions, collect commercial offers and discuss service conditions directly with suppliers.

Why Autumn 2026 Is Particularly Relevant for International Companies

Türkiye offers an unusual combination of geographic proximity to multiple regions, a strong manufacturing base, a large domestic market and a broad network of export-oriented companies.

The autumn exhibition season allows international businesses to meet many potential partners within a relatively short period and quickly understand the structure of a specific industry.

October is particularly active: according to TOBB, it will host the highest number of trade fairs in Türkiye in 2026, with 52 events scheduled. (tobb.org.tr)

Istanbul remains the undisputed centre of the country’s exhibition industry, with 155 events planned over the course of the year. (tobb.org.tr)

Conclusion

Autumn 2026 will be one of the busiest business seasons in Türkiye.

Istanbul will be particularly important for industrial manufacturing, packaging, furniture, woodworking, building materials and HoReCa.

Izmir will stand out in agriculture, logistics, fisheries and textiles.

For companies seeking suppliers, buyers, distributors or technology partners in Türkiye, industry fairs can be one of the most efficient market-entry and business-development tools.

However, choosing the right fair is only the first step.

Commercial results come from clear objectives, a pre-defined target list, scheduled meetings and systematic follow-up after the event.

The full official 2026 trade fair calendar is published by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB). (tobb.org.tr) Official event schedules for Istanbul and Izmir are also available through TÜYAP and İZFAŞ. (tuyap.com.tr)