ISK-SODEX 2025 Welcomed Over 80,000 Visitors from 114 Countries
ISK-SODEX 2025, Held on 22–25 October 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center, Achieves Remarkable Success by Bringing Together the Global HVAC&R, Insulation, Pumps, Valves, Piping, Water Treatment, Fire Safety, Pool Systems, and Solar Energy Sectors. This year, the exhibition welcomed over 80,000 professional visitors from 114 countries.
A Broad Exhibitor Profile and Strong International Pavilions
This year’s edition featured:
• 754 exhibiting companies
• 1,000 brands
• Representatives from 22 different countries
The China, Germany, and Uzbekistan national pavilions attracted significant attention. Exhibitor satisfaction rates also reached impressive levels:
• Overall satisfaction: 93%
• Intention to exhibit again: 94%
• Satisfaction with new business connections: 89%
• Recommendation rate: 95%
Intensive B2B Activity and High-Level Procurement Delegations
During the exhibition, more than 1,600 B2B meeting requests were received, and over 500 procurement meetings were carried out. Through the hosted buyer program, more than 300 buyers from 61 countries visited the fair.
Notably, 86% of the visitors were decision-makers, reaffirming ISK-SODEX as a powerful business platform for the industry.
Visitor Demographics and Sectoral Distribution
The regional distribution of visitors was as follows:
• Europe: 34.72%
• Middle East & North Africa: 25.03%
• CIS countries: 16.25%
Top visitor-generating countries included Iran, Iraq, China, Bulgaria, and Egypt.
In terms of sectoral diversity, the exhibition was most frequently visited by professionals from HVAC–plumbing, electrical–electronics, construction, energy, automotive, and public institutions. Among visitor professions, engineers and architects accounted for 52% of the total.
A Rich Event Program Enhancing the Exhibition Experience
Throughout ISK-SODEX 2025, visitors enjoyed:
• 24 panels
• 38 speakers
• Activities in the Campus Area
• Competitions for young professionals
• Forums and career networking events
These programs offered valuable insights into the latest industry trends.
Continued Growth and Expanding Audience
This year, 46% of visitors attended ISK-SODEX for the first time, demonstrating the event’s growing reach and influence. Additionally, 94% of visitors stated that they plan to return for future editions.
