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AI & Cyber Security Expo 2026, scheduled for 20-21 October 2026 in Istanbul, is a premier event focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity innovations.
Dates
20–21 Oct 2026
City / country
Istanbul, Turkey
Venue
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center
Event overview
The AI & Cyber Security Expo 2026 will be held at the ITU SDKM in Istanbul, Turkey, on 20-21 October 2026. This event aims to bring together industry leaders, technology providers, and decision-makers to discuss advancements in AI and cybersecurity.
Participants will have opportunities to engage in workshops, panels, and networking sessions, making it a key platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration in the tech ecosystem. AI & Cyber Security Expo takes place in Istanbul, Turkey.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest AI and cybersecurity trends, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative solutions. Dates and Venue: AI & Cyber Security Expo 2026 takes place on 20-21 October 2026 at ITU SDKM, Istanbul. Buyer Authority: Attendees include C-level executives, IT managers, and decision-makers from various sectors.
Exhibitors will showcase their latest products and solutions to a targeted audience, enhancing brand visibility and generating leads. Organiser: The event is hosted by a coalition of leading technology organizations. Buyer Authority: Attendees include C-level executives, IT managers, and decision-makers from various sectors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
ITU Ayazağa Campus, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center in Istanbul typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center in Istanbul typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
General admission
Student ticket (free for ITU students)
General admission
Standard professional ticket
General admission
Last-minute ticket
General admission
International participant ticket
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
For security integrators, consultants, and end-users, AI & Cyber Security Expo on 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-21 at Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center is the key Italian window to compare video, access, intrusion, fire, and cyber-physical platforms before year-end budgets close — co-located buyers use it to shortlist vendors for 2028 rollouts.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the largest commercial gateway serving Istanbul and the usual arrival point for international exhibitors. The M11 metro links the airport with the city rail network, and licensed taxis or app-based rides cover the onward trip to the Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center; budget extra time during morning and evening peaks on the Istanbul road network
to venue
Approx. 45-60 min by road in normal traffic
by car
Sabiha Gökçen
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side of Istanbul is the second gateway, often used by low-cost and regional carriers. The M4 metro serves the airport and connects toward the city, with taxi and shuttle options for the final leg to the exhibition centre. Cross-city road transfers can take considerably longer than the nominal 45-60 minutes at peak times
to venue
Approx. 45-60 min by road in normal traffic
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Royal Inci Hotel
Budget 3-star surfaced in Google Hotels searches near the venue; amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, breakfast, parking, room service and an airport shuttle. USD band is an approximate conversion of the sampled rate (capture showed a discount flag) - confirm live TRY pricing before booking.
La Vie Suits - Avcılar Otel
Suite-style 3-star in the Avcılar district from the same venue-area search set; free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, hot tub, restaurant and airport shuttle. Rate appeared with a discount flag in capture - treat the USD band as approximate and recheck in TRY.
Mall Of Palace Hotel
Higher-rated 4-star (guest score around 4.3 in capture) with free Wi-Fi, free parking, breakfast, kitchen in some rooms and full-service laundry. Midscale USD band is an approximation of the sampled rate; confirm current TRY tariff directly.
Casa Nova Hotel
4-star listed at around 4.1 guest score with free Wi-Fi, free parking, hot tub, spa, breakfast, kitchen in some rooms and laundry. Sample pricing indicated a substantial discount at capture time - verify before relying on the band.
Grand Palace Hotel
3-star with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, breakfast, parking, bar, room service and airport shuttle, surfaced in the same venue-area Google Hotels result set. Approximate USD band only - check live rates and cancellation terms.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Metered yellow taxis and ride-hailing apps both serve the airport-to-venue trip. Journey time is roughly 45-60 minutes outside peak hours and longer in Istanbul rush-hour traffic; agree the route or use an app-based fare estimate.
taxi
SAW sits on the Asian side, so a cross-city transfer can take noticeably longer than the nominal 45-60 minutes. The M4 metro covers the airport side of the trip, with a taxi or bus for the final leg.
metro
The M11 line connects Istanbul Airport with the metro network, and Istanbulkart is the standard stored-value card for metro, tram, bus and ferry. Buy or top up at station machines with cash or card.
metro
The M4 metro serves Sabiha Gökçen Airport and links to the broader Istanbul metro network, useful when the venue leg can be completed by taxi or bus from a nearby interchange.
airport shuttle
Several venue-area hotels advertise airport shuttle service, including Royal Inci Hotel and La Vie Suits - Avcılar Otel. Book shuttle seats in advance during the show week.
Weather
October in Istanbul is mild and increasingly wet: daytime highs typically around 18-20 C with night lows near 12-14 C, and roughly 8-10 rainy days across the month. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check a reliable weather service in the week before travel and allow for cooler, breezier conditions near the Bosphorus and on the exhibition floor.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage in Istanbul is strong across Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom networks, and 4G/5G data is widely available. Visitors using a Turkish SIM should expect passport registration requirements at the point of sale; alternatively check roaming costs or an eSIM data plan before departure. Venue Wi-Fi is normally offered to registered attendees - confirm the network name and password with the organiser or at the badge desk. Turkish sockets are Type F, 230 V, so bring an adapter for laptops and phones.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
Turkish business meetings often open with brief small talk and handshakes; exchanging business cards is normal. Punctuality is expected for scheduled exhibition meetings, though traffic can make arrivals unpredictable, so leave buffer time between appointments.
Dress and venues
Smart-casual business dress works for the exhibition halls. If you plan to visit a mosque in your free time, modest clothing and a head covering for women are required, and visits are best avoided around prayer times, especially Friday midday.
Payments and tipping
Cards are widely accepted in Istanbul hotels, restaurants and taxis, but keep some Turkish lira for small purchases, transit top-ups and tips. A tip of around 5-10 percent is customary in restaurants and for good service.
Language and local time
Turkish is the everyday language, with English widely used in the technology and hospitality sectors. Istanbul observes Turkey Time (TRT); confirm your phone updates automatically, and remember that Turkish driving and walking etiquette can feel fast-paced around busy venues.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: IST
Book into Istanbul Airport (IST) when you want the widest long-haul choice and the shortest single transfer; compare Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) if low-cost or regional fares are materially cheaper, but factor in the longer cross-city transfer. Sample Google Flights economy round-trips for the October 2026 show window were approximately USD 700-950 from Dubai (DXB), USD 600-900 from London (LHR), USD 1,100-1,500 from New York (JFK), USD 1,900-3,600 from Tokyo (NRT) and USD 1,600-2,500 from Sydney (SYD), mostly one-stop via Gulf, Frankfurt or Amsterdam hubs. Those figures are approximate conversions captured during research - recheck fares, baggage rules and visa-linked transit requirements before booking, and aim to arrive the day before the show opens.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Istanbul Airport (IST): Approx. 45-60 min by road in normal traffic; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): Approx. 45-60 min by road in normal traffic. Allow road or rail time to Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center: Istanbul: Royal Inci Hotel; Avcılar, Istanbul: La Vie Suits - Avcılar Otel; Istanbul: Mall Of Palace Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing is well established in Istanbul, with app-based options operating alongside metered yellow taxis; some apps dispatch licensed taxis rather than private cars. Fares are typically metered or quoted in app in Turkish lira. For airport pickups, use the designated ride-hailing or taxi ranks rather than accepting unsolicited offers in the terminal. During the show week, expect surge-style pricing and longer waits near the venue at closing time, so book a ride before the halls empty or agree a fixed pick-up point with your driver.
Public transit: Istanbul's metro, tram, bus and ferry network reaches most business districts, and the Istanbulkart stored-value card is the standard way to pay across modes. The M11 metro connects Istanbul Airport to the rail network, while the M4 serves Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side; from a nearby interchange, a short taxi or bus ride completes the trip to the Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center. Single rides cost approximately TRY 25-45 depending on mode - fares change, so top up at station machines and confirm the current tariff. Allow extra time at peak hours and carry your card rather than relying on single-use tickets.
Parking: On-site parking is typically available at the Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center for visitors arriving by car, with capacity tightening on the busiest show days. Confirm current daily rates, entry gates and any exhibitor-specific loading arrangements with the organiser or venue before travelling. If you are driving from a hotel, allow buffer time for Istanbul traffic and check whether your hotel offers parking, as several venue-area properties advertise free on-site parking.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026 (Istanbul)
Temperature: Approx. 12-20 C across the day (night lows around 12-14 C, daytime highs around 18-20 C). These are climatological ranges rather than a forecast - confirm the actual outlook in the days before departure.
Seasonality: October marks the start of Istanbul's wetter season, with roughly 8-10 rainy days typically recorded across the month and a noticeable drop from summer heat. Rain tends to arrive in short showers rather than all-day downpours, but evenings can feel cool and breezy near the water.
Packing: Pack layers rather than heavy winter clothing: light knitwear or a jacket for cool mornings and evenings, breathable shirts for warm afternoons, and a compact umbrella or water-resistant outer layer for October showers. Comfortable walking shoes matter for long days on exhibition floors, and bring a Type F plug adapter for Turkish 230 V sockets, plus a power bank and any prescription medication in original packaging.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at AI & Cyber Security Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14 - Confirm your registration category and badge details for AI Cyber Expo, and check whether your ticket tier requires a student, academic or professional credential to be uploaded.
Day 14 - Book flights into Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and lock in a hotel in the venue precinct; venue-area searches surfaced 3-star options such as Royal Inci Hotel and 4-star options such as Mall Of Palace Hotel.
Day 13 - Verify Turkish entry requirements for your passport through the official e-Visa portal and print or save the approval document.
Day 12 - Download the organiser schedule and exhibitor list, then mark the AI security, SOC and cloud-governance sessions you cannot miss.
Day 11 - Set up 6-8 target meetings with exhibitors by email or LinkedIn before the floor gets busy, naming the specific product line you want to see.
Day 10 - Arrange travel insurance and check whether your company requires pre-approval for foreign technology procurement discussions.
Day 9 - Plan your Istanbulkart or contactless payment approach for metro and tram rides, and note approximate taxi fares of TRY 600-1,200 from either airport.
Day 8 - Prepare a one-page buying brief: current stack, integration constraints, KVKK/compliance questions and budget cycle timing.
Day 7 - Check the October Istanbul forecast and pack layers plus a compact umbrella; daytime highs sit near 18-20 C with rain likely.
Day 6 - Confirm roaming or an eSIM for Turkey and test your laptop's VPN before travelling; venue Wi-Fi details are usually published with the visitor guide.
Day 5 - Print or store digital copies of your passport, badge confirmation and hotel booking, and share your itinerary with your office.
Day 4 - Review the exhibitor floorplan and sequence your hall walk so you cover security vendors and AI platform vendors in separate passes.
Day 3 - Charge power banks and bring a Type F adapter (230 V) for Turkish sockets.
Day 2 - Recheck the organiser site for any schedule or hall change and confirm your arrival transfer option from IST or SAW.
Day 1 - Arrive early on the first show day for badge collection and security screening, then walk the floor once to orient before meetings begin.
During the show - Capture booth contacts, demo screenshots and follow-up dates the same day, and attend at least one session outside your core discipline to catch cross-over AI risk topics.
Registration and hall orientation at Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
AI & Cyber Security Expo registration concourse
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Culture and Exhibition Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
TRY 1500 / per person
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | TRY 1500 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether AI & Cyber Security Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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