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The most comprehensive platform bringing together global textile investors: ITM 2026

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ITM 2026, the world's second-largest exhibition in textile technologies, is preparing to open its doors in Istanbul as the 'most comprehensive', 'most accessible', and 'most secure' international platform for global textile investors. With over 1000 companies and company representatives from 55 countries, ITM 2026 will transform into a hub for global trade, attracting thousands of professional visitors, generating machinery sales, and fostering new business collaborations.

The ITM 2026 Exhibition, which will be organized in collaboration with Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş. and in partnership with Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD), will welcome visitors at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center from June 9–13, 2026. The ITM team continues its global promotional activities without interruption to increase the exhibition's global impact, and ITM 2026 has already taken its place among the most anticipated international events in the sector.

Breaking records in terms of both participant and visitor numbers, as well as the technological vision it offers, the ITM Exhibition continues to establish itself as one of the world's most prestigious exhibitions in its field. More than just a exhibition for industry professionals, ITM 2026 offers opportunities to open up to new markets, develop collaborations, and gain firsthand access to the latest technologies. It continues its mission of being an 'accessible global showcase' for manufacturers and investors.

Visa facilitation will increase international participation in ITM 2026

Istanbul's unique location connecting Asia and Europe, along with ease of transportation and visa procedures, and Türkiye's secure business environment, makes ITM 2026 even more attractive to global visitors. Global investors, particularly those facing visa and logistical challenges in attending European exhibitions, are eagerly awaiting ITM 2026, which offers a more accessible and comprehensive international experience. The existence of visa agreements between Türkiye and numerous countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan further enhances the importance of ITM 2026. Investors from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Turkic Republics can easily reach Istanbul to see the latest technologies firsthand, establish direct contact with manufacturers, and develop business collaborations.

High interest from trade delegations in ITM 2026 Exhibition

As ITM 2026 prepares to take the pulse of international trade, official trade delegations from many countries, including Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Morocco, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam, are requesting invitation letters to participate in the exhibition. Turkish Consulates and Commercial Attachés are supporting professional visitors and global investors from these countries who wish to visit ITM 2026 in the visa application process.

The latest technologies to be unveiled at ITM 2026

The ITM 2026 Exhibition will bring hope, direction, and momentum to the textile industry in an environment where production power is being redefined. Innovations that are redefining the boundaries of textile technology today will be unveiled for the first time at ITM 2026. From digitalization to AI-powered production solutions, from sustainability to automation systems, many innovations will be showcased by leading global manufacturers at ITM 2026. For those who want to shape the factories of the future today, the exhibition will offer unmissable opportunities.

A strategic meeting point for global investors

The ITM 2026 Exhibition, which will bring together the world's leading textile machinery manufacturers, industry representatives, investors, and professionals in Istanbul, will be a strategic business development platform for global investors. Company owners and professionals will be able to listen to experts explain the latest technological equipment needed to bring their facilities into the future; they will be able to experience next-generation R&D studies firsthand. Visitors, on the other hand, will be able to guide their investments by closely experiencing the solutions developed in the textile sector in the context of sustainability and digital transformation.

Billion-Dollar business volume expected

The exhibition will not only be an exhibition area; it will also be a center for large-scale trade. While the high business volume achieved in past organizations is expected to increase even further this year, a strong ground will be prepared for new collaborations and strategic agreements. The exhibition, which is expected to be attended by thousands of sector representatives from different regions of the world, especially Europe, Asia, America, the Middle East and Africa, will make a significant contribution to the development of international trade and the establishment of new collaborations with billion-dollar machinery sales.




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