UFI European Conference 2026

3 - 5 June 2026

İzmir, Türkiye

🤝 Experience It Live

The UFI European Conference is where around 300 exhibition industry leaders from across Europe and beyond meet, network and learn together every summer.

An Event that Delivers

NPS +62 (top 8% of comparable ranked events), Overall Satisfaction 4.62/5 (top 6%), Importance of Event 4.39/5 (top 4%) Explori certified stats from 2024.

In Their Words

"Best opportunity to meet and hear the views of the people who define and drive the exhibition industry forward"

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🛫 Come for UFI, stay for Türkiye!

İzmir brings a dynamic and strategic setting for 2026. Türkiye is continuing to strengthen its role in global exhibitions, and İzmir’s growing infrastructure and vibrant culture make it a compelling host city.

However, it is also a great opportunity to extend your stay and visit this beautiful city and its surroundings. Blessed with a rich history and diverse cultural identity, İzmir lies in the cradle of civilisation, as we know it today. İzmir is home to the ancient cities of Bergama (Pergamum) and Efes (Ephesus) - two cultural properties that are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

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Our Host: İZFAŞ

Türkiye's leading force in global exhibitions and trade

İZFAŞ (İzmir Fair Services, Culture, and Art Affairs), owned by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, is one of Türkiye's leading exhibition organizers, driving trade, innovation, and cultural exchange through world-class events. Operating Fuarizmir, the country’s largest and most modern exhibition venue, İZFAŞ hosts flagship fairs such as Marble İzmir and the historic İzmir International Fair.

With a strong international network and a commitment to excellence, İZFAŞ continues to position İzmir as a global hub for business and events.

A proud UFI member since 1947, İZFAŞ previously hosted the UFI Global Congress in 1968 and 1972.