As the region’s largest exhibition for building, architecture, and construction technologies, Yapı – Turkeybuild Istanbul 2025 opens its doors for the 47th time at TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center from 16th-19th April. Centered around innovation, technology, impact, and collaboration, the event will shed light on the most pressing topics, including material science, artificial intelligence, sustainable cities, and social transformation. With more than 46,000 professionals expected to attend, the exhibition will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the construction industry.
The exhibition, which will bring together international exhibitors from Italy, Austria, China, Russia, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Portugal, Egypt, Georgia, the Czech Republic, and Azerbaijan, is further strengthening this year with a 50% government incentive. Yapı – Turkeybuild Istanbul, set to welcome thousands of visitors over four days, is also preparing to welcome 450 hosted tour operators from 64 countries, including key markets such as the USA, China, Russia, UAE, UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Italy, and France.
Emphasising that they have prepared a comprehensive event program to shape the future of the industry, Banu Keskin, Director of Yapı – Turkeybuild Istanbul, highlighted the exhibition’s crucial role in fostering new collaborations. She stated, “The most influential figures in the construction and architecture sectors will come together to introduce new business models, products, and ideas that will drive the future of the industry. This year, we believe that the topics covered—ranging from sustainability to technological transformation, from social impact to economic balance—will play a key role in shaping the sector’s development. Believing that the future of architecture lies in today’s transformative power, the exhibition will showcase a wide array of innovations—from advanced materials to smart technologies, from sustainable designs to projects with significant social impact. It will also offer a valuable platform for direct engagement with retail chains, construction companies, subcontractors, and other key industry stakeholders interested in construction materials, machinery, and cutting-edge technologies.”
Design with Innovation, Improve with Technology, Make an Impact, and Transform Together
This year, under the motto “Design with Innovation, Improve with Technology, Make an Impact, and Transform Together!”, the events will center on the economic, technological, social, and environmental transformation of the architecture and construction sector. The Yapı Arena events will provide a platform to explore creative projects, next-generation materials, and innovative designs through engaging panels, workshops, and exclusive exhibition tours featuring industry leaders. The program, developed in collaboration with Solo Design & Consultancy, Circular Design, Parametric Architecture, Nobon Architecture, and Piknik Works, aims to inspire industry professionals over four days.
The economic, technological, social, and environmental transformation of the construction sector will be explored through discussions led by four co-curators and more than 70 speakers. Organized around four key themes – “Innovation”, “Improvement”, “Impact”, and “Togetherness” – each session will offer unique insights into different aspects of the industry’s future.
High-Quality Exhibition Content with Innovative Events: Yapı Arena Stage, Yapı Tech Garage, and the Golden Magnet “Booth Design Awards”
At Yapı Arena Stage at Yapı – Turkeybuild Istanbul, an international platform that brings together local and international exhibitors, key issues shaping the future of the architecture and construction sector will be explored. The discussions will focus on sustainability, technology, impact, and collaboration, while also providing insights into innovative materials, smart technologies, sustainable designs, and the industry’s ongoing transformation.
With Yapı Master Class, a select group of industry professionals will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive exhibition experience. This includes guided booth visits, hands-on product demonstrations, and thematic discussions led by master architects and engineers.
Yapı Tech Garage will showcase startups that are revolutionizing building design, implementation, and customer experience through next-generation technologies. Startups offering solutions in areas such as digital design, smart buildings, advanced construction materials, robotic automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies will have the opportunity to connect with investors. Additionally, a dynamic rotating exhibition model will feature different startups each day, allowing a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 entrepreneurs to present their projects.
Yapı Exhibition’s traditional award program, Golden Magnet Booth Design Awards, will recognize the stands that provide the most impactful visitor experience by seamlessly integrating sustainability, innovation, and technology. An independent jury will evaluate the booths based on Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Design and Aesthetics, Technology and Functionality, as well as Product Presentation and Interaction.
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