The ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition will return to Istanbul from June 9–13, 2026, offering one of the world’s most strategically accessible platforms for textile technology buyers, manufacturers, and innovators.
Due to rising visa restrictions and geopolitical hurdles, thousands of investors from the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and South Asia — who increasingly struggle to attend European fairs — are now turning to ITM as their primary gateway to global technology. Istanbul’s location, connectivity, and inclusive environment make ITM 2026 a critical bridge for markets that are otherwise constrained by travel barriers.
The exhibition, which has consistently broken attendance and exhibitor records, will once again bring together the world’s leading technology suppliers. Manufacturers who have faced commercial setbacks due to the inability to meet clients at European fairs view ITM 2026 as an essential venue to reconnect with global buyers without visa complications.
ITM 2026 will feature a comprehensive showcase of next-generation solutions, including AI-driven production systems, advanced digitalization tools, sustainable machinery, automation technologies, and high-efficiency manufacturing lines. Many global manufacturers are planning world premieres of their newest equipment at this show.
A key highlight will be the Denim Technologies Zone, which encompasses the entire denim value chain, including weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, washing, laser finishing, chemicals, and digital solutions. This section will spotlight breakthroughs in water-saving dyeing, chemical reduction, energy efficiency, automation, and laser-based finishing — helping shape the future of sustainable denim manufacturing.
As the global textile industry reinvents itself, ITM 2026 is positioned to be the most influential and accessible meeting point for technology, investment, and collaboration.
