IDEX Istanbul 2027, 14-17 April, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Dates
14–17 Apr 2027
City / country
Istanbul, Türkiye
Venue
Istanbul Expo Center (İstanbul Fuar Merkezi)
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Event overview
IDEX Istanbul 2027 is the 21st International Dental Exhibition and Conference, running 14–17 April 2027 at the Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Organised by DİSSİAD Kongre & Winnow Fuarcılık, it fills 60,000 sqm with 700+ exhibiting companies and more than 7,000 dental brands.
The organiser expects over 100,000 dental professionals across four days, plus 150+ SDE-credited courses and conferences.
TL;DR
One trip covers the full dental supply chain: chairs and units, imaging and CAD/CAM, instruments, consumables, laboratory equipment and clinic software. Buyers can compare live demonstrations, negotiate distributor terms and earn SDE credits in more than 150 courses. The Istanbul location keeps travel short for European, Gulf, CIS and African practices, and free online registration removes entry cost.
Nowhere else in the region puts 100,000+ dental professionals and 30,000 international buyers in one hall over four days. Exhibitors reach distributors, clinic chains, dental laboratories, universities and public hospitals, with the Turkish Trade Ministry backing the show and Turkish Airlines running delegate flights. A 60,000 sqm footprint and 7,000+ brands create direct comparison pressure that rewards live demos and launch offers.
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
İstanbul Fuar Merkezi, Yeşilköy Mah., Atatürk Cad. No: 5/5, 34149 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Türkiye
Entrances & gates
Main entrance, Atatürk Caddesi
Closest to the M1A DTM–İstanbul Fuar Merkezi metro station.
Food options
Venue food court, Coffee and bakery kiosks
On-site diningParking: On-site car parks serve the exhibition halls; allow extra time on show mornings and use the Yeşilköy/DTM metro exit for the main entrance.
Gate: Enter through the main İFM gate on Atatürk Caddesi and follow hall signage; visitor badges are checked at the entrance.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor online registration
Free online visitor ticket; registration required before arrival.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online for a free ticket, then collect the badge at the registration desks in the main entrance hall with photo ID.
Ticket notes
Entry is free with online registration. Conference and course seats are booked separately through the same registration system.
What's on
Official Airline Partner
Turkish Airlines
Named as the official airline sponsor of IDEX Istanbul 2027, with a Turkish Conventions discount code for 7–24 April 2027 travel.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade(T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı)
Supporting ministry · Türkiye
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 100,000
Exhibitors: 700
Floor area: 60,000 sqm
Edition #: 20
Visitor countries: 100
This edition
2027
Visitors: 100,000
Exhibitors: 700
Floor area: 60,000 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
New this edition
150+ SDE-credited courses
More than 150 accredited conferences and hands-on courses run alongside the 2027 exhibition.
SourceImpact
IDEX matters because it compresses the dental supply chain into four days in one of the world's most connected cities. A buyer can compare equipment, materials and software across 7,000+ brands, while an exhibitor meets Turkish distributors, Gulf clinic chains and African importers without a multi-country trip. The 60,000 sqm floor and 100,000+ visitor base give both sides enough choice to justify the journey.
Audience quality
The audience is professional and purchase-oriented: dentists and clinic owners, dental technicians and laboratory managers, ADSM and hospital buyers, academics and students, plus distributors. In 2026 nearly 30,000 of the 100,000+ visitors came from more than 100 countries, which is unusually international for a specialised dental show. The SDE-credited programme adds clinical decision-makers rather than only procurement staff.
Exhibitor outcomes
Return depends on distribution strategy. For brands without a Turkish partner, the show is a distributor-sourcing and qualification trip; for established dealers it is a launch and order-writing window. The 7,000+ brand density makes differentiation through live demos and training essential. No audited ROI, rebooking rate or satisfaction score is published, so budgets should be modelled on pipeline quality rather than promised returns.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Türkiye combines a large domestic dental market with manufacturing and export reach into Europe, the Gulf, CIS and Africa. IDEX concentrates that trade in one venue, giving buyers a single sourcing trip and exhibitors access to distributors and clinic chains across four continents. Government backing and an SDE-accredited programme reinforce its role as the region's reference dental event.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital dentistry moves chairside
Intraoral scanning, chairside milling and 3D printing are shifting from laboratory add-ons to standard clinic equipment, shortening restoration turnaround and changing consumable demand.
What it changes: Buyers now compare complete digital workflows, not single machines, so exhibitors need integrated demos and software partnerships.
Implant and regenerative demand grows
Ageing populations and rising aesthetic expectations keep implant, bone-graft and regenerative material volumes expanding across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
What it changes: Distributors are consolidating implant portfolios, making IDEX a negotiation point for regional exclusivity and training packages.
Infection control and clinic efficiency
Clinics are investing in validated sterilisation, suction and air-quality systems while squeezing more patients into each operatory.
What it changes: Consumables and equipment that cut turnaround time or improve compliance are easier to justify than discretionary upgrades.
IDEX sits in a dense calendar of international dental exhibitions. Buyers often pair Istanbul with a Gulf or European show, while exhibitors use the circuit to meet distributors region by region.
DenTech China 2026
Shanghai, China
Dates published in IDEX Istanbul's own news feed.
websiteDLS Bahrain 2026
Manama, Bahrain
Dates published in IDEX Istanbul's own news feed.
AEEDC Dubai 2027
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dates from the established annual circuit; confirm on the organiser site.
websiteSpring 2027
Two Gulf-to-Türkiye sourcing trips within ten weeks.
Circuit dates cross-checked against the IDEX news feed; AEEDC dates are circuit knowledge and should be reconfirmed.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Istanbul Airport
Main international gateway; Havaist coaches and taxis run to Bakırköy and Yeşilköy.
About 45 km
to venue
50–70 minutes
by car
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Asian-side airport; allow extra time crossing the Bosphorus in rush hour.
About 55 km
to venue
60–90 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 65–95 / night
Simple rooms within 15–25 minutes of the venue; book early for congress week.
USD 130–180 / night
Sea-view business hotels with breakfast and easy taxi access to İFM.
USD 200–280 / night
Full-service properties with meeting space, gym and airport transfers.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Cheapest option; use an Istanbulkart and allow 5–10 minutes to walk to the halls.
Taxi / ride-hailing
Metered yellow taxis and apps such as BiTaksi and Uber operate in Istanbul.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free short business visit | Many EU, UK, Swiss and several other passport holders | — | None | |
| e-Visa | Nationals not covered by visa-free agreements and eligible for the online system | $50.00 | Minutes to 3 working days |
Visa-free entry and e-Visa eligibility depend on passport; confirm before booking.
Türkiye accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; list equipment serials on the carnet.
Official visa pageWeather
April in Istanbul is mild and changeable: roughly 12–19°C, with rain showers and occasional wind off the Marmara Sea. Evenings near the water feel cooler.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Turkish carriers offer fast 4G/5G; buy a local eSIM or tourist SIM at the airport. Most hotels and the venue provide Wi-Fi.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business pace
Turkish dental distributors value personal contact and relationship-building; expect tea, small talk and repeat meetings before pricing is finalised.
Ramadan and holidays
Ramadan 2027 falls around February–March, before the show. Check Turkish public holidays and 23 April National Sovereignty Day when planning travel around the April dates.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: IST – Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines is the official airline sponsor and offers a Turkish Conventions discount code for 7–24 April 2027 travel; book 6–10 weeks ahead for better fares.
Book flightsMany EU, UK and Gulf passport holders can enter Türkiye visa-free for short business trips; other nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online. Check your passport against the official list before booking.
Estimated cost: USD 0–60 depending on nationality
Processing: Same day to 3 working days
Carry a hotel booking and return ticket; border officers may ask for proof of purpose.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From IST, take a taxi (50–70 minutes, TRY 700–900) or Havaist coach to Bakırköy then a short taxi. From SAW, allow 60–90 minutes by taxi or airport bus.
Hotel → venue: Metro M1A to DTM–İstanbul Fuar Merkezi is fastest in traffic; taxis from Ataköy take 10–20 minutes.
Ride-hail: BiTaksi and Uber operate in Istanbul; confirm the plate and use the in-app fare estimate.
Public transit: Istanbulkart works on metro, tram, bus and ferry; top up at station machines.
Parking: İFM has on-site parking; arrive before 09:30 on show days.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 12–19°C
Seasonality: Spring showers are common; April is neither the driest nor the busiest tourist month.
Packing: Bring a light waterproof layer, comfortable shoes for 60,000 sqm of halls, and a jumper for cool evenings.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 – Wednesday 14 April 2027
Opening day has the full exhibitor roster, launch demos and the freshest stock of course seats; crowds build later in the week.
Register free online and book SDE course seats — Courses fill before the show; keep confirmation emails.
Book flights and a refundable hotel in Bakırköy or Ataköy — Check the Turkish Airlines convention code.
Download the exhibitor list and mark 10 priority stands — Group by hall to limit walking.
Confirm visa or e-Visa and print hotel and ticket confirmations — Carry a passport valid six months.
Plan metro route and pack business cards, charger and rain layer — Arrive at İFM before 10:00 to beat the queue.
Badge collection and hall orientation
Main entrance, İstanbul Fuar MerkeziPriority supplier meetings in the equipment halls
Exhibition hallsLunch and informal distributor networking
Venue food courtSDE-credited conference session
Conference roomsSecond supplier round and pricing comparison
Exhibition hallsHistoric Istanbul – Sultanahmet
Culture
40–50 minutes by metro and tram
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar fit a half-day before or after the show.
Bosphorus ferry
Sightseeing
30 minutes from Eminönü
A cheap public ferry gives the best skyline views and a break from the halls.
Venue food court
On-site
Central meeting point between halls; busiest at 13:00.
Ataköy marina restaurants
Evening
15 minutes by taxi; good for distributor dinners.
IDEX visitors meet dozens of suppliers in four days, so the first message after the show matters more than the stand conversation. Reference the exact product and quote a concrete next step.
Budget
Shell scheme
TRY 2800–4500 / m²
Raw space
TRY 1800–3000 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 tariff was published. Bands are planning estimates based on Istanbul dental-show build costs; confirm with the organiser.
sourceAdjust 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.
booth_build
exhibitor · shell
TRY 25200–40500 / 9 sqm stand
hotel
both · mid
USD 130–180 / night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 45–85 / day
visa
visitor · e-visa
USD 60 / trip
insurance
exhibitor · standard
USD 40–90 / trip
local_transport
both · metro/taxi
TRY 30–900 / ride
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth_build | exhibitor | shell | TRY 25200–40500 / 9 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 130–180 / night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 45–85 / day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| visa | visitor | e-visa | USD 60 / trip | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| insurance | exhibitor | standard | USD 40–90 / trip | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| local_transport | both | metro/taxi | TRY 30–900 / ride | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip IDEX Istanbul 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your approximate budget for this trip or stand?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You buy or specify dental products and can commit at least one full day.
Best for
Dentists, clinic buyers and students who want products plus SDE training
Min. budget
$800.00
Timeline
3–6 weeks
Risks
Course seats fill early
Hotel rates rise in April
exhibit
You have a demo-ready product and a distributor plan for Türkiye or nearby markets.
Best for
Dental equipment, consumables and lab technology brands seeking Turkish or regional distribution
Min. budget
$8,000.00
Timeline
3–4 months
Risks
Build costs are estimates
Distributor follow-up is slow
skip
Dental products are not part of your purchasing or selling remit.
Best for
General consumers or buyers outside the dental supply chain
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing regional partners
Losing a launch window
Book with
Istanbul Expo Center (İFM)
The 60,000 sqm exhibition complex in Yeşilköy that hosts IDEX Istanbul.
Venue named on the official IDEX page.
Turkish Airlines
Official airline sponsor of IDEX Istanbul 2027, offering Turkish Conventions fares for 7–24 April 2027 travel.
Named as official airline sponsor on the IDEX homepage news feed.
DİSSİAD
Turkish Dental Materials Manufacturers and Businessmen Association, supporting and co-organising the show.
Named as organiser supporter on the official profile.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade
Government ministry supporting the 2027 edition.
Listed as a supporter on the official profile.
Recommended providers
Apply only on the official government portal.
Filter for Bakırköy, Yeşilköy and Ataköy; free cancellation is advisable.
Use the IDEX 2027 Turkish Conventions promotion code 168TKM27 for travel 7–24 April 2027.
Useful freight resource; the official 2027 handler is not yet published.
Travel and exhibition equipment cover; confirm the policy covers Türkiye.
Book Sultanahmet or Bosphorus tours around show days.
Event lead-capture and matchmaking platform; confirm compatibility with rental scanners.
FAQs & glossary
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