ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti.

What ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti. does

ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti. is a privately held Turkish trade fair and exhibition organizer headquartered in Çekmeköy, Istanbul, operating a portfolio of eight branded B2B trade fairs across two verticals. In maritime and boat shows, the company operates Bosphorus Boat Show Kara (Turkey's first and world's second largest land-based boat fair, featuring 1,200+ brands, 500+ boats, and 65,000+ visitors across 75,000 m² of indoor fairground), Bosphorus Boat Show Deniz (9-day sea-based fair at Ataköy Marina with 500+ brands and 45,000+ visitors), Bodrum Boat Show (200+ boats, 500+ brands), MAST İzmir Boat Show, EXPOSHIPPING Istanbul (Turkey's largest shipbuilding and marine industry fair with 500+ global brands, owned by IMEAK Chamber of Shipping with 36+ years of history), and TYBA Yacht Charter Show. In the ceramics, bathroom, and kitchen sector, the company operates UNICERA Istanbul (described as the fastest-growing trade fair globally in its category) and CeramTech.

Name

ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti.

Legal name

ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti.

Website

https://edfuar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ED Fuarcılık is a privately held Turkish trade fair organizer headquartered in Istanbul operating eight B2B trade fairs across maritime/boat shows (Bosphorus, Bodrum, EXPOSHIPPING, MAST, TYBA) and ceramics/bathroom/kitchen sectors (UNICERA, CeramTech), serving exhibitors and industry professionals primarily across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Fair and Exhibition Organization Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Auto, Boat & RV Shows (MPAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Trade fair organization
• Exhibition management
• Maritime boat shows
• Ceramics bathroom kitchen exhibitions
• Shipbuilding exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Trade Fair Services: ED Fuarcılık generates revenue through organizing trade fairs and exhibitions. They provide fair and organization management, participant and visitor management, and promotion and marketing services to brands and companies participating in their events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti. is a trade fair and exhibition organizer headquartered in Çekmeköy, Istanbul, that plans, produces, and operates industry-specific exhibitions in Turkey. The company's portfolio focuses on boat and maritime events (Bosphorus Boat Show Kara, Bosphorus Boat Show Deniz, Bodrum Boat Show, MAST İzmir Boat Show, EXPOSHIPPING İstanbul, TYBA Yacht Charter Show) and ceramics, bathroom, and kitchen industry exhibitions (UNICERA İstanbul, CeramTech), serving manufacturers, brands, distributors, and industry buyers.

Product overview

ED Fuarcılık ve Organizasyon Ltd.Şti. is a trade fair and exhibition organization company that operates as a unified service offering centered on organizing industry-specific trade fairs and business events across Turkey. The company delivers three core service modules: Fair and Organization Management (planning and executing industry-specific trade fairs), Participant and Visitor Management (targeted audience engagement), and Promotion and Marketing Services (digital marketing, PR strategies, and media collaborations). The product portfolio comprises eight distinct trade fairs spanning maritime/boat shows (Bosphorus Boat Show Kara, Bosphorus Boat Show Deniz, Bodrum Boat Show, MAST İzmir Boat Show, TYBA Yacht Charter Show), maritime industry (EXPOSHIPPING İstanbul), and ceramics/bathroom/kitchen sectors (UNICERA İstanbul, CeramTech). Each fair operates as a standalone branded event while sharing the company's organizational infrastructure, marketing services, and visitor management capabilities.

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Products and services

• Bosphorus Boat Show Kara Annual boat and marine exhibition held in Istanbul showcasing boats, yachts, marine equipment, and maritime services to industry buyers, distributors, and consumers. The event serves boat manufacturers, yacht brands, marine equipment suppliers, and maritime service providers seeking visibility among qualified industry and end-customer audiences.
• Bosphorus Boat Show Deniz Istanbul-based boat and maritime exhibition focused on sea-based boat displays and maritime exhibitors, offering waterborne demonstration opportunities to exhibitors and visitors. The event serves boat builders, marine suppliers, and maritime service providers targeting the Turkish and regional maritime industry audience.
• Bodrum Boat Show Regional boat and yacht exhibition held in Bodrum, Turkey, targeting the Aegean coast maritime market and serving exhibitors seeking audience access in the Bodrum yachting and charter hub. The event serves boat brands, yacht charter companies, and maritime service providers.
• MAST İzmir Boat Show Boat and maritime exhibition held in İzmir, Turkey, delivering exhibitor access to the İzmir and Aegean coast maritime industry audience. The event serves boat manufacturers, marine equipment suppliers, and maritime service firms seeking regional maritime market visibility.
• EXPOSHIPPING İstanbul Shipbuilding and maritime industry exhibition held in Istanbul, providing shipbuilders, marine equipment suppliers, and ship repair firms with a B2B platform to engage domestic and international shipowners, operators, and procurement teams. The event serves the commercial shipbuilding industry and its supplier ecosystem.
• UNICERA İstanbul Flagship ceramics, bathroom, and kitchen industry exhibition held in Istanbul, serving manufacturers, brands, distributors, architects, interior designers, and retail buyers. The event serves the Turkish and international ceramics, bathroom, and kitchen industry with a large-scale B2B and retail platform for product launches, distribution, and brand engagement.
• TYBA Yacht Charter Show Yacht charter industry exhibition serving yacht charter operators, brokers, and charter service providers. The event engages the Turkish and Mediterranean yacht charter industry with a specialized B2B platform connecting charter firms with industry partners and high-end clientele.
• CeramTech Ceramics industry and technology exhibition serving ceramics manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and ceramics industry technology providers. The event provides a B2B platform for the ceramics manufacturing sector to engage with technology suppliers and industry partners.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• İMEAK Deniz Ticaret Odası (Chamber of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Istanbul Chamber of Shipping for organizing maritime trade fairs including EXPOSHIPPING Istanbul. IMEAK Deniz Ticaret Odası owns the EXPOSHIPPING fair which has over 36 years of history.
• İZFAŞ (İzmir Fuarçılık)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with İZFAŞ for organizing MAST İzmir Boat Show at Fuar İzmir venue.
• YATED (Yat ve Tekne Endüstrisi Derneği)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Yacht and Boat Industry Association for organizing Bosphorus Boat Show Kara - Turkey's first and world's second largest land-based boat fair after Düsseldorf Boots.
• Muğla Büyükşehir BelediyesimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuğla Metropolitan Municipality cooperation for Bodrum Boat Show organization.
• Bodrum BelediyesimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBodrum Municipality support for Bodrum Boat Show.
• MUTTAŞ Denizcilik A.Ş.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUTTAŞ Maritime A.Ş. support for Bodrum Boat Show organization at Bodrum Port.
• TOBB (Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği)majorOthersExposhipping organized under TOBB supervision per Law No. 5174.
• KOSGEBsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport organization providing backing for ED Fuarcılık events.
• DTO (Deniz Ticaret Odası)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Shipping supporting maritime exhibitions.
• GISBİRsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemi İnşaatı ve Deniz Bilimleri İhracatçıları Birliği supporting maritime events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Messe Düsseldorf: Operator of boot Düsseldorf — the world's largest land-based boat fair that ED Fuarcılık's Bosphorus Boat Show Kara is benchmarked against. Closest international incumbent and global category leader in boat exhibitions.
• Reed Exhibitions (RX): One of the world's largest exhibition organizers with deep maritime and lifestyle fair portfolios. Comparable business model of multi-vertical event ownership and global visitor databases.
• Informa Markets: Global B2B exhibitions group operating major yacht, maritime, and lifestyle fairs. Closely comparable vertical mix and the type of consolidator that could acquire ED Fuarcılık's assets at scale.
• Messe Frankfurt: Major German trade fair organizer with global venue and event portfolio spanning consumer goods, textiles, and lifestyle verticals. Comparable diversified exhibition operator with international reach ED Fuarcılık lacks.
• Hyve Group (formerly ITE Group): UK-based international exhibition organizer with emerging-markets focus including Turkey. Operates fairs across multiple verticals comparable to ED Fuarcılık's portfolio structure.
• GL Events: French-headquartered global event organizer with venue management and exhibition organizing capabilities across Europe, Middle East, and Latin America. Comparable end-to-end event services model.
• Deutsche Messe (Hannover Messe): Major German trade fair organizer with industrial and maritime-adjacent exhibitions. Comparable organizer of capital-intensive, multi-stakeholder industry events.

Regional players

• Koç Holding (TUYAP parent): Turkish conglomerate with material ownership in TUYAP — the dominant domestic competitor. Relevant as both a peer-equivalent organizer and a potential strategic acquirer of ED Fuarcılık's assets.

Direct peers

• CNR Holding (Istanbul Expo Center): Operates CNR EXPO, one of Istanbul's largest exhibition venues, and hosts major industry fairs. Overlaps directly with ED Fuarcılık at the Istanbul Expo Center and competes for Turkish maritime and industrial exhibitors.
• TUYAP Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi: Turkey's largest exhibition organizer operating across 40+ industry verticals with owned venues in Istanbul. Direct competitor in the Turkish trade fair market and the most natural benchmark for ED Fuarcılık's growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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