İZFAŞ

What İZFAŞ does

İZFAŞ (İzmir Fuarcılık Hizmetleri Kültür ve Sanat İşleri Tic. A.Ş.) is a municipal trade fair and exhibition management company established on February 7, 1990 under the leadership of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, with founding shareholders including TOBB, Ege Bölgesi Sanayi Odası, Ege İhracatçılar Birliği, İzmir Ticaret Odası, and İzmir Ticaret Borsası. The company operates Fuar İzmir, a 330,000 m² exhibition complex with 4 halls, 4 seminar rooms, 5 meeting rooms, amphitheater, and 93,000 m² parking, plus the historic Kültürpark venue (established 1936). It organizes 130+ fairs and events annually across multiple sectors, with flagship properties including Marble İzmir (ranked among the world's top 3 natural stone fairs, 31st edition in April 2026 with 1,003+ exhibitors and 61,816+ visitors), IF Wedding Fashion İzmir (Europe's largest bridal/fashion fair), Travel Turkey İzmir, LOGISTECH, OLIVTECH, MINEX, AGROEXPO, and the İzmir Enternasyonal Fuarı (Turkey's longest-running general trade fair, dating to 1923).

İZFAŞ monetizes through transaction-based booth and exhibition space rental paid by participating companies, sponsorship arrangements with supporting organizations, visitor entry fees, and ancillary services including hosted buyer programmes and B2B matchmaking. Go-to-market is event-driven: the company sells directly to exhibitors via its sales team, recruits international purchasing delegations through partnerships with sector associations (e.g., Aegean Mineral Exporters' Association), and uses digital channels (Dijital İzmir Fuarı, the Marble İzmir mobile application, fair microsites) for registration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by fair, hall location, and package type.

The business is anchored by a regulatory moat — organization under TOBB supervision pursuant to Law No. 5174 and with T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı endorsement — combined with century-old brand equity and one of Turkey's largest exhibition footprints. Value-added services include the D.esign Arena (Marble Talks, International Different Natural Stone Design Competition, Marble Sculpture Workshop), the Alım Heyeti Programme (Hosted Buyer Programme), and co-organizer partnerships with SNS Fuarcılık, TACT Fuarcılık, İzgi Fuarcılık, 4M Fuarcılık, Nobel Expo, and Digi Game Studio. İZFAŞ also organizes Turkish national participation at overseas trade shows (e.g., Multimodal 2026 in the UK) and hosted the UFI European Conference 2026 with 36 countries represented.

Name

İZFAŞ

Legal name

İzmir Fuarcılık Hizmetleri Kültür ve Sanat İşleri Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://izfas.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

İZFAŞ is a municipal trade fair and exhibition management company in İzmir, Türkiye, operating Fuar İzmir (330,000 m²) and Kültürpark to organize 130+ sector-specific fairs annually for Turkish and international exhibitors across natural stone, fashion, tourism, logistics, agriculture, and energy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Fair and Exhibition Management

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Trade fair organizing
• Exhibition management
• B2B trade shows
• Exhibition venue rental
• International trade fairs

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Trade Fair Organizing: İZFAŞ generates revenue primarily through organizing and hosting trade fairs and exhibitions at Fuar İzmir and Kültürpark venues. Revenue is derived from booth/exhibition space rental charges paid by participating companies and brands, visitor entry fees, sponsorship arrangements with supporting organizations, and ancillary services including B2B meeting facilitation, hosted buyer programmes, and hosted buyer accommodation packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

İZFAŞ organizes and hosts approximately 130 trade fairs and exhibitions annually at its Fuar İzmir (330,000 m²) and Kültürpark venues, anchoring Turkey's exhibition industry with flagship sector events. Its portfolio spans flagship general fairs (İzmir Enternasyonal Fuarı), sector-specific ihtisas fairs (Marble İzmir, IF Wedding Fashion İzmir, Travel Turkey İzmir, LOGISTECH, Fashion Prime, WENERGY, OLIVTECH, MINEX, İZFURNEX, PET İzmir, MAST Boat Show, HORECAFAIR, PACK PLAST, INTERMODA, AGROEXPO, İZKİTAP, MOTTA, GITFEST, EXPO SPORT, CANDY EXPO, FUTURE FISH EURASIA, INTERFRESH EURASIA, Optic World İzmir, IMATECH), and digital participation platforms (Dijital İzmir Fuarı, Marble İzmir mobile app). It connects thousands of exhibitors with qualified international buyers across 36+ countries via B2B matchmaking, Hosted Buyer Programmes, and sector-design competitions such as the International Different Natural Stone Design Competition.

Product overview

İZFAŞ (İzmir Fuarcılık Hizmetleri Kültür ve Sanat İşleri Tic. A.Ş.) is a trade fair and exhibition management company established on February 7, 1990, under the leadership of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality. The company operates a multi-platform exhibition business with two main venues: Fuar İzmir (330,000 m² with 4 halls and extensive facilities) and Kültürpark. The portfolio includes flagship events like İzmir Enternasyonal Fuarı (İEF), MARBLE İZMİR (International Natural Stone Fair - one of the world's top three natural stone fairs), and sector-specific exhibitions including fashion (IF Wedding Fashion İzmir, Fashion Prime), tourism (TTI İzmir), logistics (LOGISTECH), energy (WENERGY), industrial production (IMATECH), optics (Optic World), food/agriculture (OLIVTECH), mining (MINEX), pet products (PET İZMİR), furniture (İZFURNEX), outdoor (GITFEST), sports (EXPO SPORT), aquaculture (FUTURE FISH), automotive (MOTTA), HORECA, packaging (PACK PLAST), sweets (CANDY EXPO), footwear (INTERMODA), agriculture (AGROEXPO), publishing (İZKİTAP), and maritime (MAST Boat Show). Supplementary offerings include the D.esign Arena featuring Marble Talks, design competitions, and sculpture workshops, plus the Alım Heyeti Programı for buyer matching and digital platforms including the Dijital İzmir Fuarı virtual fair and Marble İzmir mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MARBLE İZMİR: International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair - one of the world's most important natural stone sector events, held annually in April.
• IF Wedding Fashion İzmir
• Travel Turkey İzmir
• Fashion Prime
• LOGISTECH
• MINEX İzmir
• OLIVTECH
• İZKİTAP
• HYROX İzmir
• INTERFRESH EURASIA
• AGROEXPO
• HORECAFAIR
• PACK PLAST FAIR TÜRKİYE
• İZMİR BRIDAL WEEK
• MOTTA
• FUTURE FISH EURASIA
• İZFURNEX
• PET İzmir
• İZMİR TATTOO FEST
• GİTFEST
• CANDY EXPO İzmir
• INTERMODA AYAKKABI FUARI
• EXPO SPORT
• MAST İzmir Boat Show
• WENERGY Expo
• IMATECH
• Optic World İzmir

Products and services

• İzmir Enternasyonal Fuarı (İEF) Turkey's longest-running general trade fair established in 1923, bringing together thousands of participants and visitors from around the world for commercial and cultural interaction at Kültürpark.
• Marble İzmir (International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair) International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair — one of the world's most important natural stone sector events, held annually in İzmir. The 31st edition took place April 14-17, 2026, with the 32nd scheduled for April 13-16, 2027.
• IF Wedding Fashion İzmir International Wedding Dress, Groom Suit and Evening Wear fashion fair, one of Europe's largest fashion exhibitions for the bridal industry.
• Fashion Prime Tekstil, Hazır Giyim Tedarikçileri ve Teknolojileri Fuarı — Textile, ready-made clothing suppliers and technologies fair bringing together the garment industry.
• Travel Turkey İzmir (TTI İzmir) Uluslararası Turizm Ticaret Fuar ve Kongresi — International Tourism Trade Fair and Congress, serving as Turkey's gateway to tourism markets.
• LOGISTECH Lojistik Depolama ve Teknolojileri Fuarı — Logistics, Warehousing and Technologies Fair connecting logistics companies, ports, and all sector stakeholders.
• HORECAFAIR Uluslararası Otel Restoran, Kafe, Fırın, Çamaşırhane Ekipmanları, Ağırlama ve Konaklama Teknolojileri Fuarı — International Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe, Bakery, Laundry Equipment, Hospitality and Accommodation Technologies Fair.
• PACK PLAST FAIR TÜRKİYE Uluslararası Ambalajlama, Paketleme, Plastik Endüstri ve Teknolojileri Fuarı — International Packaging, Packing, Plastic Industry and Technologies Fair.
• INTERFRESH EURASIA Sebze, Meyve, Ambalaj, Depolama, Lojistik, Tarım Makine ve Teknolojileri Fuarı — Fresh produce, packaging, storage, logistics, agricultural machinery and technologies fair.
• FUTURE FISH EURASIA Uluslararası Su Ürünleri İhracat ve İşleme, Akuakültür ve Balıkçılık Teknolojileri Fuarı — International Seafood Export and Processing, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technologies Fair.
• MINEX İZMİR (International Mining, Natural Resources and Technologies Fair) Uluslararası Madencilik, Doğal Kaynaklar ve Teknolojileri Fuarı — International Mining, Natural Resources and Technologies Fair.
• İZFURNEX (İzmir Furniture Fair) İzmir Mobilya Fuarı — İzmir Furniture Fair showcasing furniture and interior design products.
• GITFEST (Caravan, Tiny House and Outdoor Fair) Karavan, Tiny House ve Outdoor Fuarı — Caravan, Tiny House and Outdoor Fair.
• EXPO SPORT (International Sports Fair) Uluslararası Spor Fuarı — International Sports Fair.
• PET İZMİR (Pet Products Fair) Uluslararası İzmir Evcil Hayvan Ürün, Malzeme ve Aksesuar Tedarikçileri Fuarı — International Pet Products, Materials and Accessories Suppliers Fair.
• MOTTA (Motor Vehicles Fair) Motorlu Araçlar Fuarı — Motor vehicles fair.
• INTERMODA AYAKKABI FUARI (Shoes Fair) Intermoda Shoe Fair — International footwear trade fair.
• AGROEXPO (International Agriculture and Livestock Fair) Uluslararası Tarım ve Hayvancılık Fuarı — International Agriculture and Livestock Fair.
• Fuar İzmir (Venue Rental) The main exhibition venue operated by İZFAŞ with 330,000 m² total area (119,400 m² indoor and outdoor exhibition space), featuring 4 exhibition halls, 4 seminar rooms, 5 meeting rooms, open exhibition areas, amphitheater, and extensive parking facilities. Available for venue rental to event organizers.
• Kültürpark (Venue Rental) Historic exhibition venue established by Dr. Behçet Uz on September 1, 1936, originally hosting the İzmir International Fair and now serving as a secondary exhibition area. Available for venue rental.
• Alım Heyeti Programı (Hosted Buyer Programme) Buyer Delegation Program connecting qualified international buyers and suppliers through pre-arranged B2B meetings to facilitate business connections and procurement at İZFAŞ-organized fairs.
• Dijital İzmir Fuarı (Digital İzmir Fair) Digital platform extending the physical fair experience online, enabling virtual participation and engagement with İZFAŞ exhibitions.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İzmir Metropolitan Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990İzmir Metropolitan Municipality is the founding and lead shareholder of İZFAŞ. The municipality established İZFAŞ on 7 February 1990 as its trade fair subsidiary, with the primary purpose of developing exhibition industry in İzmir, revitalizing the city economy through fairs, and contributing to İzmir's cultural and artistic life.
• Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği (TOBB) — Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990TOBB is a founding shareholder of İZFAŞ and serves as the supervisory body for İZFAŞ-organized fairs under Law No. 5174. TOBB coordinates with trade chambers and commodity exchanges across Turkey to support exhibition industry development and export promotion.
• Ege Bölgesi Sanayi Odası (Aegean Region Chamber of Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990Founding shareholder of İZFAŞ. Represents the Aegean region's industrial base and supports exhibition activities that promote Turkish manufacturing and industrial exports.
• Ege İhracatçılar Birliği (Aegean Exporters' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990Founding shareholder of İZFAŞ. Coordinates international purchasing delegations and export promotion activities through İZFAŞ-organized fairs, particularly for agricultural, food, and mineral export sectors.
• İzmir Ticaret Odası (İZTO — Izmir Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990Founding shareholder of İZFAŞ. Connects İZFAŞ fairs with the local and regional business community, facilitating exhibitor recruitment and commercial linkages for trade events.
• İzmir Ticaret Borsası (Izmir Commerce Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 1990Founding shareholder of İZFAŞ. Supports agricultural and commodity fairs organized under the İZFAŞ umbrella and facilitates trade connections for exchange members.
• UFI — The Global Association of the Exhibition IndustryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerİZFAŞ is a member of UFI, the world's leading exhibition industry body. İZFAŞ hosted the UFI European Conference in İzmir in June 2026 — the largest regional conference in UFI's 101-year history with 36 countries and ~400 participants. UFI membership provides international credibility and connects İZFAŞ with the global exhibition community.
• T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı (Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial supporter of Marble İzmir under the auspices of Law No. 5174. Provides government backing and endorsement, facilitating international buyer delegations, export support programmes, and official recognition of İZFAŞ-organized fairs as nationally significant trade events.
• SNS FuarcılıkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of İZKİTAP Fest (İzmir Book Fair Festival), held at Kültürpark alongside the main İZKİTAP fair at Fuar İzmir. SNS Fuarcılık brings its expertise in literary and cultural festivals to the partnership.
• TACT FuarcılıkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of İZKİTAP (İzmir Book Fair), held at Fuar İzmir. The partnership brings together İZFAŞ's exhibition infrastructure with TACT Fuarcılık's publishing and literary event expertise.
• İzgi FuarcılıkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of IMATECH — Industrial Production Technologies Fair, held at Fuar İzmir. Partnership brings together İZFAŞ's exhibition infrastructure with İzgi Fuarcılık's industrial trade show expertise.
• 4M FuarcılıkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of IMATECH — Industrial Production Technologies Fair, held at Fuar İzmir. Partnership enables joint promotion and operational coordination for Turkey's machinery and production technology sector exhibition.
• Nobel Expo FuarcılıkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of Rescon Expo (Real Estate, Construction and Urban Transformation Fair), held at Fuar İzmir. Partnership combines Nobel Expo's construction sector event expertise with İZFAŞ's venue and operational infrastructure.
• Digi Game StudiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer with İZFAŞ of the Next Game Startup Game Entrepreneurship Competition, which identifies and promotes Turkish gaming entrepreneurs. Digi Game Studio brings gaming industry expertise to support Turkey's game development sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fiera Milano: Italian trade fair venue and organizer with owned Rho-Fiera complex. Comparable to İZFAŞ in operating major exhibition infrastructure and organizing flagship international B2B fairs across multiple industrial verticals.
• Messe München: German trade fair organizer operating Munich exhibition complex. Comparable to İZFAŞ as venue-owning, multi-vertical organizer running flagship events such as bauma, IFAT, and ISPO.
• Informa Markets: World's largest trade fair organizer (Informa plc division), running hundreds of B2B exhibitions including flagship events across multiple sectors. Directly comparable business model to İZFAŞ at much larger scale.
• Fira de Barcelona: Spanish trade fair venue and organizer with owned Gran Via and Montjuïc exhibition complexes. Comparable to İZFAŞ in operating owned venue infrastructure and organizing flagship international B2B fairs across multiple verticals.
• Koelnmesse: German trade fair organizer operating Cologne exhibition complex. Comparable to İZFAŞ as a venue-owning, multi-vertical trade fair company running flagship events in food, furniture, sports, and industry segments.
• Messe Frankfurt: Global trade fair organizer operating owned Frankfurt exhibition complex. Closest functional analogue to İZFAŞ: operates owned venue infrastructure, organizes flagship sector-specific fairs (e.g., Ambiente, Light+Building), and runs international buyer delegation programmes.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions): Major global trade fair organizer operating hundreds of events including industry-leading B2B exhibitions. Comparable to İZFAŞ in organizing flagship sector-specific fairs and international buyer matchmaking programmes.
• Messe Düsseldorf: German trade fair organizer with owned venue and portfolio of flagship B2B fairs (e.g., drupa, K, MEDICA). Comparable to İZFAŞ in owning exhibition infrastructure and hosting internationally-ranked specialty fairs across multiple verticals.

Regional players

• İstanbul Fuar Merkezi (IFM): Major Istanbul-based exhibition venue operator hosting trade fairs and congresses. Comparable to İZFAŞ as a Turkish regional trade fair venue competitor, though primarily a venue lessor rather than an organizer-operator.
• CNR Holding (CNR Expo): Turkey's largest private trade fair organizer based in Istanbul, operating CNR Expo and running 30+ fairs annually across fashion, food, construction, and other sectors. Most direct regional competitor to İZFAŞ in the Turkish trade fair market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6YhYiXEMCkDc4br6S48pdQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/izfas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i%CC%87zfa%C5%9F-i%CC%87zmir-fuarc%C4%B1l%C4%B1k-hizmetleri-k%C3%BClt%C3%BCr-ve-sanat-i%CC%87%C5%9Fleri-tic-a-%C5%9F
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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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