Izmir International Fair

The İzmir International Fair, Turkey's oldest trade show, takes place every September in İzmir's Kültürpark. Organized by İZFAŞ, a subsidiary of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, this renowned event seamlessly blends business with festive activities.

Established in 1923, the fair is a member of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) and draws participants from various sectors with export and import potential. Each year, the fair highlights a specific theme, field of activity, featured country, and Turkish province.

The event showcases a comprehensive range of sectors, including automotive, electronics, food, and packaging. For example, in 2006, the primary themes were organic farming and renewable energy sources, with Austria as the international guest of honor and Denizli Province as the national focus.

The fair is a major attraction, utilizing 80,000 square meters of exhibition space, 25,000 square meters of which is covered. Kültürpark itself is historically significant, having been the site of the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922.

Over the years, the fair has also become well-known for its musical and cultural events, which have grown to become significant attractions in their own right.