ANKIROS 2026 Fair to Be Held at Istanbul Expo Center in October
Bringing together all components of the sector from iron and steel to casting, ANKIROS 2026 will open its doors in Istanbul in October, concurrently with IMMC 2026 and the 76th World Foundry Congress.
ANKIROS 2026, one of the international gatherings of the metallurgy sector, will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center between October 22 and 24. Parallel to the fair, IMMC 2026 and the 76th World Foundry Congress will also be held in Istanbul during the same period.
Global Meeting Point in Istanbul
Bringing together all components of the metallurgy sector from iron and steel to casting, non-ferrous metals to industrial furnaces and heat treatment technologies, ANKIROS 2026 will welcome visitors in halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Istanbul Expo Center.
The fair is preparing to be the global meeting point for the metallurgy sector with the TURKCAST Foundry Products Special Section, concurrent scientific events, and international purchasing delegations.
International Exhibitor Target
Ozan Hünler, General Manager of Hannover Messe Ankiros Fuarcılık A.Ş., stated that in 2024 they hosted 1,137 exhibitors from 42 countries and over 21,000 industry professionals.
Hünler stated that in 2026 they will take this strong international structure even further, bringing manufacturers and technology providers together in Istanbul.
Sustainable Production Solutions
ANKIROS 2026 will highlight areas such as energy efficiency, digitalization, and process optimization alongside traditional metallurgy technologies.
Within the scope of the fair, melting and casting technologies, iron and steel production equipment, industrial furnaces, heat treatment systems, refractory technologies, and automation systems will be exhibited.
Concurrent Congresses and Registrations
Concurrently with ANKIROS 2026, the 23rd International Metallurgy and Materials Congress will be held on October 22–24, 2026.
The 76th World Foundry Congress will be held on October 18–24, 2026, and advance visitor registrations for the fair are now open for industry professionals.