The Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) 2026 is set to bring together leading global fashion brands, manufacturers, buyers and designers when it returns to the Istanbul Expo Centre in August next year, reinforcing Türkiye’s growing role in the international apparel and textile trade.

The four-day exhibition is scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 August 2026 and is expected to serve as a major B2B platform for the global fashion industry, connecting suppliers and buyers across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, footwear, accessories and lingerie.

Organised by İTKİB Fairs, IFCO has developed into one of Europe’s key ready-to-wear and fashion trade fairs, providing a structured environment where brands meet collaborators, businesses connect with new partners, and designers showcase seasonal collections to international buyers.

The event is expected to attract hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of trade visitors from more than 120 countries, making it one of the region’s largest sourcing platforms for the apparel industry.

A key feature of the fair is its strong emphasis on business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, allowing exhibitors and buyers to pre-schedule meetings to explore partnerships, distribution agreements and wholesale opportunities. Organisers say this system is designed to streamline trade interactions and improve efficiency for global sourcing.

IFCO will also showcase specialised segments, including womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, lingerie and fashion innovation zones, reflecting the full breadth of the international fashion supply chain.

Beyond exhibitions, the fair will feature industry discussions and trend-focused sessions on sustainability, digital transformation, and evolving global fashion markets, as the sector adapts to changing consumer demand and production models.

With Istanbul’s strategic position bridging Europe and Asia, IFCO 2026 is expected to further strengthen the city’s status as a central meeting point for global fashion trade and production networks.