Dates

    20–22 Jan 2027

    City / country

    Istanbul, Türkiye

    Venue

    Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi (Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi)

    Time

    9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily

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    Event overview

    Overview

    ICCI is Türkiye's long-running international energy and environment fair and conference, now in its 30th edition. From 20 to 22 January 2027 the Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi on Istanbul's historic waterfront hosts generation and grid equipment makers, EPC contractors, storage and hydrogen specialists, and the public bodies that shape Turkish energy policy.

    A paid conference runs alongside the trade floor, covering decarbonisation, efficiency, smart grids, digitalisation, storage, hydrogen and e-mobility. The 2025 edition drew just over 10,000 visitors from 58 countries, giving exhibitors a concentrated, technical audience of producers, industrial energy managers and buyers.

    TL;DR

    1. 130th ICCI runs 20-22 January 2027 at Yenikapı, Istanbul.
    2. 2Trade-only energy and environment fair with a parallel conference.
    3. 32025 edition drew 10,291+ visitors and 145+ exhibitors from 58 countries.
    4. 4Focus areas: generation, grids, storage, hydrogen, e-mobility, efficiency.
    5. 5The 2027 edition moves from the April Istanbul Fuar Merkezi slot to a January waterfront venue.

    Why visit

    Meet Turkish and regional energy buyers in one hall, compare generation, grid and storage equipment, and hear policy and project signals in the conference. The technical audience means conversations start at specification level rather than marketing level.

    Why exhibit

    A focused, engineering-led crowd with purchasing influence, low exhibitor density and a conference that attracts utility and ministry delegates. Three days in Istanbul also puts you within reach of Gulf, Caspian and Balkan buyers who travel in for the show.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Utility and licensed electricity producers
    Industrial energy and facility managers
    EPC contractors and engineering consultancies
    Public bodies, regulators and academia

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Turbine, boiler and generator manufacturers
    Solar, wind and storage technology providers
    Grid automation and digitalisation vendors
    Hydrogen, e-mobility and efficiency specialists

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Power generation equipment
    Renewable energy systems
    Energy storage and batteries
    Grid automation and smart metering
    Hydrogen and e-mobility technology
    Energy efficiency and environmental systems

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi (Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi)

    Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi, Kennedy Cad. No: 11/1, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

    Entrances & gates

    Main visitor entrance

    Main foyer

    Steps from Yenikapı Marmaray and metro interchange.

    Facilities

    Food options

    Foyer cafe and buffet stands

    On-site dining

    Parking: Use the Yenikapı event-area car park off Kennedy Avenue; arrive before 09:30 on opening day because the approach road narrows at the Marmaray station exit.

    Gate: Main visitor gate faces the Yenikapı square and Marmaray exit; exhibitor and freight vehicles use the service gate on the Kennedy Avenue side.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Trade-only

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    9:00 AM –6:00 PM daily
    Event dayslast-day entry before 14:00

    • Full-day trade visitor pass (third-party reseller listing)

      Listed by a reseller, not an organiser tariff; confirm with ICCI before paying.

      CN¥300.00

    Ticket info

    Badge collection

    Bring a passport or national ID matching the registration; badges are printed at the on-site service counter or self-service kiosk.

    Ticket notes

    The show is for energy professionals. ICCI has not posted an official ticket price on its own site; online passes are sold through resellers.

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Sektörel Fuarcılık A.Ş.

    Organiser

    Website

    KOJENTÜRK - Türkiye Kojenerasyon Derneği

    Industry association partner

    Website

    ENSİA - Enerji Sanayicileri ve İş İnsanları Derneği

    Industry association partner

    Website

    KBSD - Kazan ve Basınçlı Kap Sanayicileri Derneği

    Industry association partner

    What's on

    Programme

    Topic tracks

    Power Generation and DecarbonisationGrids, Digitalisation and StorageHydrogen, E-Mobility and Efficiency

    Awards

    ICCI Energy Awards

    The organiser presents energy awards alongside the fair, recognising innovative and sustainable energy projects.

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Last edition

    2025

    Completed

    Visitors: 10,291

    Exhibitors: 145

    Edition #: 29

    Visitor countries: 58

    This edition

    2027

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors: 11,500

    Exhibitors: 160

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Edition recap

    ICCI 2025, the 29th edition, ran 24-26 April 2025 at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi under the theme "Geleceğe Güç Ver!". The organiser reported 10,291+ visitors, 145+ exhibiting companies and visitors from 58 countries, with conference tracks on generation, decarbonisation, efficiency, grids, storage, hydrogen and e-mobility.

    Testimonials

    ICCI 2025’te, Mobil Oil’in Türkiye’deki varlığını vurgulamak ve enerji sektörüne duyduğumuz heyecanı paylaşmak için yer alıyoruz.

    Steven Fulleylove · Marketing Director, Europe/Africa/Middle East · Mobil Oil Türkiye · 2025

    ICCI, tüm enerji uzmanları için son derece önemli bir platform.

    Ivana Serec · Consul General of Croatia in Istanbul · Republic of Croatia · 2025

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    ICCI is the meeting point where Türkiye's generation, grid and industrial energy buyers meet equipment makers, EPC contractors and public bodies. A 10,000-plus visitor base drawn from 58 countries, concentrated in Istanbul for three days, makes it a compact negotiating floor rather than a mass-consumer show. For a supplier of turbines, boilers, storage or grid equipment, the density of licensed producers, industrial energy managers and ministry-linked delegates is the reason to be there.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors are technical and commercial rather than general public: licensed and unlicensed electricity producers, industrial energy managers, EPC and engineering firms, public utility staff and academics. Exhibitors describe the profile as engineering-led, with buying authority concentrated in a smaller number of utility and industrial groups, so qualification at the stand matters more than raw badge counts.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Budget for a three-day presence and judge it on qualified conversations, not footfall. The 2025 edition drew roughly 145 exhibiting companies, so competition for attention is low and stand traffic is concentrated in the middle day. Deals in this sector have long cycles; the realistic return is a pipeline of specification meetings and tender intelligence, not signed orders on the floor.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Türkiye and the wider Eastern Mediterranean, Gulf and Caspian energy market

    Why it matters

    Türkiye is rebuilding its power mix around renewables, storage and gas, while industrial users face decarbonisation targets. ICCI is where equipment suppliers meet the licensed producers, EPC firms and public bodies that specify those projects, making it a compact route into a market that sits between Europe, the Gulf and Central Asia.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Storage moves from pilot to procurement

    Battery storage is being paired with solar and wind projects as Türkiye adds capacity, pushing developers to compare integrators, inverters and safety systems on the show floor.

    What it changes: Storage buyers arrive with live project specifications, not general interest.

    02

    Grid investment follows generation

    New renewable capacity is straining transmission and distribution, so smart metering, substation automation and flexibility services are growing faster than generation equipment.

    What it changes: Grid and software vendors can meet utility engineers who own the upgrading budget.

    03

    Hydrogen and e-mobility stay at pilot stage

    Turkish hydrogen and charging projects remain largely demonstrator-scale, but the conference keeps them on the agenda, drawing public bodies and industrial consortiums.

    What it changes: Early conversations here shape specifications before tenders are written.

    Energy shows a buyer would pair with ICCI

    Plan ICCI first, then slot one spring and one autumn show around it.

    ICCI anchors the Turkish energy calendar in January. Buyers usually add a spring renewable-energy show in Istanbul, a Gulf procurement event and the autumn Antalya energy congress.

    11–13 Nov 2026

    EIF World Energy Congress

    Antalya, Türkiye

    Dates are indicative; the congress normally runs in November. Strong on policy and finance rather than equipment.

    website
    8–10 Apr 2027

    Solarex Istanbul

    Istanbul, Türkiye

    Dates are indicative for the 2027 edition; confirm with the organiser. Focus is solar, storage and charging rather than conventional generation.

    website
    13–15 Apr 2027

    Middle East Energy

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dates are indicative; the show normally runs in April at Dubai World Trade Centre. Useful for exporters who want Gulf utility buyers.

    website

    Q1 2027

    ICCI

    Turkish energy budget and tender cycle opens in January.

    Q2 2027

    Solarex IstanbulMiddle East Energy

    Spring renewable and Gulf procurement window.

    Circuit dates are planning approximations from the established annual calendar, not confirmed 2027 organiser announcements.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · TRY

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    IST

    Istanbul Airport

    Main international gateway; Havaist coaches and the M11 metro link to the city.

    about 40 km

    to venue

    50-70 min

    by car

    SAW

    Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    Asian-side airport; allow extra time crossing the Bosphorus at peak hours.

    about 45 km

    to venue

    60-90 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    budget
    Sultanahmet / Laleli

    USD 70–110 / night

    Tram to Yusufpaşa then one stop to Yenikapı; simple three-star rooms.

    mid
    Sirkeci / Beyoğlu

    USD 130–190 / night

    Walkable to the T1 tram and a short taxi ride to the venue.

    premium
    Sultanahmet / Beşiktaş

    USD 320–520 / night

    For hosted buyers and senior delegations; book well ahead.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    Metro / Marmaray

    Estimated costTRY 30-60 per ride
    Best forM1A-M1B or Marmaray to Yenikapı, then a 5-minute walk

    Istanbulkart works across metro, tram, bus and Marmaray.

    Taxi / ride-hail

    Estimated costTRY 150-400 in the city
    Best forAirport or hotel to Kennedy Cad. entrance

    Use the BiTaksi app or a licensed yellow cab; agree the meter at the start.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    e-Visa (online)Nationals of many countries including the UK, US and Gulf states for tourism and business meetings$60.00minutes to 3 days
    Visa-free short stayMany EU nationals for up to 90 days within 180—n/a

    EU, UK and several Gulf nationals usually enter visa-free for business meetings; confirm your category before travel.

    Ata Carnet is normally accepted for display goods; list serial numbers and carry the Turkish customs stamp.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    January is Istanbul's coldest, wettest month: 3-9°C, rain and occasional sleet, with a cold northerly wind off the Marmara.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Direct flights from most European and Gulf hubs; the M11 metro and Havaist coaches connect IST to the centre. Buy a Turkcell or Vodafone SIM at the airport with your passport.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business pace

    Meetings start with tea and relationship-building; expect a second meeting before commercial terms are discussed.

    Dress and etiquette

    Smart business dress is normal at the fair; handshakes are standard, and cards are exchanged at the start of meetings.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: IST

    Book 6-8 weeks ahead for January; Turkish Airlines and low-cost European carriers serve IST directly.

    Book flights

    Visa

    Most business visitors either enter visa-free for short stays or need an e-Visa obtained online before travel.

    Estimated cost: USD 0-60

    Processing: Minutes to 3 working days

    Carry a passport valid at least 150 days beyond arrival and a hotel booking.

    Official

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Havaist coach or M11 metro to the centre, then Marmaray to Yenikapı (60-90 minutes).

    Hotel → venue: Marmaray or tram to Yenikapı, then a five-minute walk to the main gate.

    Ride-hail: BiTaksi and Uber operate in Istanbul; expect TRY 150-400 for cross-city trips.

    Public transit: Istanbulkart covers metro, tram, bus and Marmaray; top up at station machines.

    Parking: Paid event-area parking off Kennedy Avenue; limited on show days.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: January

    Temperature: 3-9°C

    Seasonality: Rain on roughly half the days, occasional sleet and a cold northerly wind.

    Packing: Waterproof coat, warm layers and comfortable shoes for the waterfront walk.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 (21 January 2027)

    Opening morning is crowded with protocol visits and press, while the last day winds down early. The middle day has the fullest conference programme and exhibitors are still fresh for meetings.

    T-14

    Book flights and a refundable hotel in Sultanahmet or Sirkeci — January is low season but conference weeks fill mid-range rooms.

    T-10

    Register for a trade badge and check passport validity — Passport should be valid at least 150 days beyond arrival.

    T-7

    Download the floor plan and shortlist 12 exhibitors — Group by hall and product area to avoid backtracking.

    T-3

    Request meetings and confirm your e-Visa or visa-free status — Send a one-page company profile with each request.

    T-1

    Check the weather, load Istanbulkart and plan the Marmaray route — Allow 45 minutes from Sultanahmet to the venue gate.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    09:00

    Badge collection and coffee in the main foyer

    Main entrance
    10:00

    Supplier meetings in the generation and storage aisles

    Main hall
    13:00

    Lunch and informal networking

    Foyer cafe
    14:30

    Conference session on grids and digitalisation

    Conference floor

    Side trips

    2

    Historic Sultanahmet

    Half-Day Culture

    20 minutes by tram

    Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are a short tram ride from the venue.

    Bosphorus ferry to Kadıköy

    Evening

    45 minutes by ferry

    A cheap sunset crossing with the best skyline views and a lively food market on the Asian side.

    Networking spots

    2

    Conference coffee breaks

    structured networking

    The best place to meet utility and ministry delegates between sessions.

    National pavilion stands

    exhibitor hospitality

    Country pavilions host informal receptions on the middle day.

    First-timer guide

    Follow-up playbook

    1. Send a personalised note within 48 hours referencing the stand conversation
    2. Attach the technical datasheet or tender document discussed
    3. Log the lead in your CRM with a next-step owner
    4. Propose a call in the buyer's local time within 10 days
    5. Review pipeline after 30 days and drop contacts with no response

    Turkish energy procurement moves through technical specification, then commercial negotiation, then board approval. Expect two or three contacts before a tender is issued.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Shell scheme

    USD 140–200 / m²

    Raw space

    USD 90–140 / m²

    Standard booth

    9 m²

    Estimated from comparable Istanbul energy shows; ICCI has not published a 2027 tariff.

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    Build your working budget

    Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.

    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Booth 9 m² × $170.00/m²$1,530.00
    • Hotel × 3 nights$270.00
    • Per diem × 3$195.00
    • Visa$60.00
    • Insurance$120.00
    • Flight — From London$350.00
    Estimated total$2,525.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    booth

    exhibitor · shell 9 sqm

    USD 1260–1800 / per stand

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    hotel

    both · mid

    USD 130–190 / per night

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    per_diem

    both · standard

    USD 50–85 / per day

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    flight

    visitor · economy return

    USD 300–650 / per person

    estimateAs of 2026-10-31

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Six questions score your fit for visiting, exhibiting or skipping ICCI 2027.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What budget have you set for this trip or stand?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You have a live specification, a shortlist of suppliers, or a project that needs Turkish market intelligence.

    Best for

    Producers, EPC engineers and industrial buyers comparing suppliers or following policy

    Min. budget

    $900.00

    Timeline

    4-6 weeks to book travel and meetings

    Risks

    Few exhibitors, so pre-book meetings

    January weather can delay flights

    exhibit

    You can commit a stand, a technical team and a 90-day build-up, and you have a Turkish or regional pipeline to work.

    Best for

    Equipment makers, storage and grid vendors, and service firms entering Türkiye

    Min. budget

    $4,500.00

    Timeline

    3 months for stand, freight and approvals

    Risks

    Long sales cycles

    Freight and customs delays

    KVKK obligations for lead data

    skip

    Your product does not sit in the generation, grid, storage, hydrogen or efficiency value chain, or the trip cost outweighs likely pipeline.

    Best for

    Consumer brands, generalist software and anyone without a Turkish energy pipeline

    Timeline

    None

    Risks

    Missing early tender signals

    Competitors meeting your distributors

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    Partners

    Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi

    Venue

    Waterfront congress and exhibition complex in Fatih, Istanbul, hosting the 30th edition.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Venue named on the official ICCI homepage; the municipal link is the public owner reference, not a confirmed commercial partner.

    Turkish Airlines

    Airline

    Flag carrier with direct flights to Istanbul from most European and Gulf hubs.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Public airline serving Istanbul; no partnership with ICCI was confirmed on a fetched page.

    Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

    Ministry

    Ministry responsible for energy policy, licensing and the national energy agenda discussed at ICCI.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Relevant public body; not confirmed as an official supporter in this run.

    KOJENTÜRK - Turkish Cogeneration Association

    Industry association

    Cogeneration association named as an ICCI organising partner alongside ENSİA and KBSD.

    Visit partner Confidence: estimated

    Named as a cooperation partner on the Istanbul Fuar Merkezi listing.

    Recommended providers

    Visa

    Republic of Türkiye e-Visa

    Apply only through the official government portal.

    Hotels

    Booking.com

    Compare Sultanahmet and Sirkeci hotels; free cancellation is useful in January.

    Flights

    Turkish Airlines

    Direct flights to IST from most European and Gulf cities.

    Freight & shipping

    DSV

    Use a forwarder experienced in temporary import and Ata Carnet into Türkiye.

    Insurance

    Allianz Travel

    Buy travel medical cover before departure; check it covers trade-fair attendance.

    Side trips

    GetYourGuide

    Book Sultanahmet and Bosphorus tours around show hours.

    Lead capture

    Swapcard

    Bring your own scanning app; no official ICCI scanner was confirmed.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    When and where is ICCI 2027?
    20-22 January 2027 at the Yenikapı Avrasya Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi (Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi) in Istanbul, Türkiye.
    Is ICCI open to the public?
    No. It is a B2B trade fair for energy professionals; visitors register with business details and bring matching photo identification.
    What are the opening hours?
    The floor runs 09:00-18:00 on each show day. On the final day, plan to enter before 14:00 to allow time for meetings and packing.
    Which topics does the conference cover?
    Generation, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, supply security, smart grids, digitalisation, energy storage, hydrogen and e-mobility.
    How large was the last edition?
    ICCI 2025 ran 24-26 April 2025 at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi and drew 10,291+ visitors and 145+ exhibiting companies, with visitors from 58 countries.

    Glossary

    1
    EPC contractor
    Engineering, procurement and construction firm that designs and builds power plants and grid projects, often the specifier for equipment bought at ICCI.
    2
    Licensed producer
    A company holding a Turkish electricity generation licence, one of the core buyer groups walking the floor.
    3
    Cogeneration
    Combined production of heat and power from one fuel source, a founding theme of ICCI through KOJENTÜRK.
    4
    Decarbonisation
    Reducing carbon emissions from power generation and industrial processes, one of the conference tracks for 2027.
    5
    Smart grid
    A digitally managed electricity network that balances distributed generation, storage and demand in real time.
    6
    B2B trade fair
    An exhibition restricted to industry professionals, where entry is screened and the purpose is supplier and buyer meetings.

    Also known as

    Alternate names and search phrases for this event.

    • ICCI Istanbul
    • ICCI energy fair 2027
    • Istanbul energy exhibition
    • Turkey power generation expo
    • Yenikapı energy fair
    • ICCI conference Istanbul
    • renewable energy Turkey trade fair
    • energy storage Turkey
    • hydrogen Turkey exhibition
    • grid digitalisation conference

    6 more alternate names hidden

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    Sources

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    References

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    Publishers

    3

    Date checked

    1

    ICCI / Sektörel Fuarcılık

    2

    Istanbul Fuar Merkezi

    3

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