MAKTEK AVRASYA 2024: The premier gathering for the machinery industry
The region’s largest machine tools sector event starts on September 30 in Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye: 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 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. More than 1,000 companies and representatives are 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.