Izmir International Fair, the first and the most comprehensive commercial fair of Turkey organized 84 years ago despite war, famine and crises opened its doors for the 85th time on Friday, August 26, 2016. This theme of the Izmir International Fair 2016 is ‘Innovation’. The most important brands of the world and of Turkey will meet in Kültürpark in Izmir where great steps have been taken to create a city of design and innovation.
Izmir International Fair will be a new platform in which innovators, academicians and private sector representatives will be able to introduce innovation to the public.
With its slogan “The Future Lies in Izmir”, 85th Izmir International Fair will progress in line with change and innovation; and it will continue its innovation theme in the following years by bringing future to Izmir.
Representatives from 42 different countries attend the event, where Malaysia is this year’s partner country.
Turkish Science Minister Faruk Ozlu at the opening ceremony said, "Fair organizations develop diplomatic ties between countries as well as contributing to expanding economic and commercial relations.