Global Exhibition Day 2026 - "Exhibitions Drive Opportunities"
As ICA Events, organizing Türkiye’s leading exhibitions in the construction, tourism, cosmetics, food, railway systems, and logistics sectors, we believe that exhibitions are a strategic force that creates opportunities for people and businesses, in addition to driving economic growth. Through the exhibitions we organize, we bring together industry professionals, investors, buyers, and decision-makers, contributing to the establishment of new collaborations, knowledge sharing, and commercial connections.
In the exhibitions we organized in 2025, we hosted 2,953 exhibitors, a total of 170,755 visitors — including 33,327 international visitors — and more than 2,600 buyers, generating a trade volume of USD 3.29 billion. This achievement is a concrete demonstration of the exhibition industry’s contribution not only to commercial activities but also to the development of industries and the strengthening of international collaborations.
Today, exhibitions stand out as platforms that go beyond showcasing products and services; they are environments where people come together to share experiences, gain new skills, and establish connections that shape the future. By encouraging collective effort, exhibitions foster meaningful relationships that support careers and communities while also contributing to the advancement of global collaboration. In this respect, the exhibition industry represents an important ecosystem that creates opportunities for people.
At the same time, exhibitions provide a powerful growth platform for businesses. By enabling access to new markets, connecting brands with the right target audiences, and facilitating direct customer interaction, exhibitions help companies increase their competitiveness, establish new business connections, and achieve sustainable growth. Creating performance and development opportunities for companies of all sizes, exhibitions continue to be one of the most important meeting points for trade and innovation.
This year’s Global Exhibitions Day theme determined by UFI, “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities” also highlights the industry’s multifaceted impact. While creating new opportunities for people, the exhibition industry supports business growth and plays a critical role in the development of global trade and the acceleration of economic growth.
As ICA Events, we will continue working together with our stakeholders to strengthen Türkiye’s position in the international exhibition industry and create new business opportunities. I would like to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day and extend my appreciation to all exhibition professionals who add value to our industry.
In the exhibitions we organized in 2025, we hosted 2,953 exhibitors, a total of 170,755 visitors — including 33,327 international visitors — and more than 2,600 buyers, generating a trade volume of USD 3.29 billion. This achievement is a concrete demonstration of the exhibition industry’s contribution not only to commercial activities but also to the development of industries and the strengthening of international collaborations.
Today, exhibitions stand out as platforms that go beyond showcasing products and services; they are environments where people come together to share experiences, gain new skills, and establish connections that shape the future. By encouraging collective effort, exhibitions foster meaningful relationships that support careers and communities while also contributing to the advancement of global collaboration. In this respect, the exhibition industry represents an important ecosystem that creates opportunities for people.
At the same time, exhibitions provide a powerful growth platform for businesses. By enabling access to new markets, connecting brands with the right target audiences, and facilitating direct customer interaction, exhibitions help companies increase their competitiveness, establish new business connections, and achieve sustainable growth. Creating performance and development opportunities for companies of all sizes, exhibitions continue to be one of the most important meeting points for trade and innovation.
This year’s Global Exhibitions Day theme determined by UFI, “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities” also highlights the industry’s multifaceted impact. While creating new opportunities for people, the exhibition industry supports business growth and plays a critical role in the development of global trade and the acceleration of economic growth.
As ICA Events, we will continue working together with our stakeholders to strengthen Türkiye’s position in the international exhibition industry and create new business opportunities. I would like to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day and extend my appreciation to all exhibition professionals who add value to our industry.