MAKTEK AVRASYA, the region’s largest machine tools sector event, kicks off on 30 September

Published July 8th, 2024 - 05:58 GMT

MAKTEK AVRASYA, the region’s largest machine tools sector event, kicks off on 30 September

This year's theme, “Digital Transformation”, will feature a Digital Transformation Experience Zone where visitors can explore new technologies and advancements in the manufacturing industry.

Highlights

MAKTEK AVRASYA, dubbed “the fair of machine-making machines” is set to return for its eighth instalment at the Istanbul TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center from 30 September to 5 October 2024.

Centred around the concept of Digital Transformation, this year’s eagerly awaited event will include a Digital Transformation Experience Area and a Start-up Zone, highlighting the latest innovations in the industry.

Additionally, the fair will feature an award ceremony for the industrial design competition, themed “Designing for Sustainable Industries”.

The 8th edition of MAKTEK AVRASYA will take place at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul from September 30 to October 5, 2024, bringing together the world's leading companies and the most important brands in the machinery industry.

MAKTEK AVRASYA, short for the International Machine Tools, Metal - Sheet Metal Processing Machinery, Holders - Cutting Tools, Quality Control - Measurement Systems, CAD / CAM, PLM Software and Production Technologies Fair, has already completed 99 percent of booth sales. Currently, there are more than 1,000 companies and company representatives participating.

Unlocking new market opportunities in Türkiye

The benefits of participating in MAKTEK AVRASYA are evident from the previous fair in 2022, where 51 percent of exhibitors strengthened existing business contacts and 56 percent gained new potential customers from Türkiye. This year, they aim to exceed these impressive numbers. With over 85,000 visitors expected from 90 countries, including Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Russia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Canada, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands, exhibitors will have unparalleled opportunities to expand their reach. Special invitations and a buyer delegation program organized by Tüyap's foreign offices will further attract numerous industry professionals, enhancing networking and business opportunities.

This year's theme, “Digital Transformation”, will feature a Digital Transformation Experience Zone where visitors can explore new technologies and advancements in the manufacturing industry. The Start-up Zone will provide a platform for new players in the sector to meet international leaders and pursue new collaborations, helping them advance their initiatives. The fair will also host the “Open Design Istanbul Design Competition”, organized by TIAD.

Fostering innovation with awards

Exploring the concepts of “Designing for Sustainable Industries” and the “Robotic Loading/Feeding System Design for CNC Machine Tools”, the competition encourages cooperation between industrial designers and industrialists. Awards will be presented on the first day of the fair, September 30, 2024, and the finalists’ designs will be displayed in a special digital showroom area in Hall 12A.

Visitors can obtain free online tickets from www.maktekfuari.com until July 15. After this date, online tickets and on-site registration will incur a fee. The fair will be open from 10:00 to 19:00 on the first five days and from 10:00 to 18:00 on the final day.

Background Information

Tüyap Exhibitions Group

Founded by Bülent Ünal in 1979, Tüyap holds the distinction of being Türkiye's first exhibition company. It has been a leader in the development of the exhibition industry in the country. Over the past 45 years, Tüyap has organized numerous exhibitions both in Türkiye and internationally. Throughout these events, it has served over 350,000 companies from various countries and welcomed more than 70 million visitors.

With five owned and operated exhibition centres in Türkiye and international offices in six countries, Tüyap regularly organizes specialized fairs. The company maintains long-term collaborations with more than 100 professional organizations, supported by a team of professionals. Notably, Tüyap organized the first Turkish export product fairs in China, Russia, and Africa and continues to organize Turkish national participation in an average of 10 international fairs per year. As the only private sector exhibition organization in Türkiye that owns its exhibition centres, Tüyap continues to innovate by organizing hybrid fairs, leveraging its digital capabilities.