ITM 2026 to Bring Together Global Textile Machinery Manufacturers and Investors in Istanbul
More than 1,000 companies from 55 countries expected to participate in textile technology exhibition from June 9–13, 2026
The ITM 2026 will be held in Istanbul from June 9–13, 2026, bringing together textile technology companies, investors, and sector representatives from around the world. The exhibition is being organized jointly by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş., with the support of the Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD).
According to the organizers, more than 1,000 companies and company representatives from 55 countries are expected to participate. The event will host professional visitors and industry stakeholders while providing a platform for machinery demonstrations, business meetings, and commercial collaborations.
International Participation and Accessibility
Istanbul’s position between Asia and Europe, transportation connectivity, and visa procedures are expected to support international participation at the exhibition. Organizers note that investors from regions including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Turkic Republics can access the event and engage directly with textile machinery manufacturers.
The existence of visa agreements between Türkiye and countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan is expected to facilitate participation for visitors from these markets.
Trade Delegations Confirm Interest
Official trade delegations from Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Morocco, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam have requested invitation letters to attend the exhibition.
Turkish Consulates and Commercial Attachés are supporting professional visitors and investors from these countries during the visa application process.
Focus on Textile Technology Developments
The exhibition will showcase developments across textile manufacturing technologies, including digitalization, AI-powered production solutions, sustainability-focused systems, and automation technologies.
Textile machinery manufacturers will present technologies aimed at supporting production efficiency, digital transformation, and evolving manufacturing requirements. Visitors will have the opportunity to review solutions related to research and development, production modernization, and sustainability initiatives.
Platform for Business Development
ITM 2026 will bring together textile machinery manufacturers, investors, and industry professionals for business networking and commercial discussions. Company representatives will be able to evaluate technological developments and engage with suppliers and industry experts.
The event is also expected to facilitate new commercial agreements and business partnerships among participants from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.
Organizers expect the exhibition to generate significant business activity, including machinery sales and strategic collaborations across the global textile industry.
