Intense ınterest in ITM 2026: Applications continue at full speed

The world's leading textile machinery manufacturers and technology giants are expanding their stands at ITM 2026 to establish new business connections and gain a stronger foothold in global markets. Rising demand and strong applications are transforming the exhibition into an even more attractive and profitable investment platform for exhibitors.

The ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition will host industry professionals at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center from June 9-13, 2026. Standing out as one of the world's leading textile technology gatherings, the exhibition will transform Istanbul into a global textile technology hub over five days. Throughout the exhibition, investors and professional visitors will have the opportunity to closely examine the latest machines and innovative solutions. With its showcase of advanced technology products, new business connections, and investment decisions, ITM 2026 will make a significant contribution to the growth of the textile machinery sector and to strengthening its competitiveness in the international arena.

The success of ITM 2024 lays a strong foundation for ITM 2026

The ITM Exhibition held in 2024 set new records in terms of both the number of exhibitors and visitors, as well as machine sales. A total of 1,385 companies and company representatives from 71 countries participated in ITM 2024, which was visited by 66,200 people from 99 countries — 45% from abroad and 55% from Türkiye. The exhibition boosted the textile industry with machine sales and a business volume worth billions of euros over its five-day duration. This strong outcome achieved at ITM 2024 laid a solid foundation for ITM 2026. Hosting the leaders of textile technologies in Istanbul, ITM 2026 aims to carry this legacy forward and set new records.

Five days full of new business connections and ınvestment opportunities

ITM 2026 will not only be an exhibition, but also the most accurate address for new investments, collaborations, and technological transformations in the sector. The B₂B meetings to be organized within the scope of the exhibition will provide companies with the opportunity to establish long-term business connections and increase sales potential. Visitors will be able to closely examine the latest technologies and have the chance to receive first-hand information from industry experts. Delegations from countries with intensive textile production such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India, and Egypt, as well as global investors, will prefer ITM 2026. The machinery sales and business partnerships of manufacturers coming from all around the world will give significant momentum to both the Turkish and global textile machinery industries. ITM 2026 will be a prestigious meeting point where the heart of investments, collaborations, and innovations in the sector will beat.

ITM 2026 will attract more ınternational visitors thanks to Visa facilitation

ITM 2026, to be held in Istanbul — one of the crossroads of global trade — stands out with its geographically strategic location. Easily accessible from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Turkic Republics, Istanbul offers great advantages for exhibition participants. In addition, the visa agreements between Turkey and many countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan further enhance the significance of ITM 2026. Textile manufacturers from countries that face visa challenges when traveling to Europe will not encounter such difficulties when coming to Istanbul, which will play an important role in increasing the number of participants and visitors at ITM 2026.

Istanbul’s advantages in transportation, accommodation, and gastronomy will elevate ITM 2026 to the top

Istanbul offers great convenience to ITM 2026 participants and visitors not only with its strategic location but also with its wide range of accommodation and dining options. The availability of hotels to suit every budget in areas close to the exhibition venue ensures that participants enjoy a comfortable and pleasant stay throughout the event. In addition to the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine, Istanbul also offers countless alternatives from world cuisines. With its restaurants, cafés, and easily accessible dining spots, the city fully meets the needs of exhibition visitors. These advantages make ITM 2026 not only a hub for business but also a center for cultural and gastronomy discovery.