Yapı-Turkeybuild Istanbul Gears Up to Shape the Sector with Its Comprehensive Agenda

Preparing to open its doors for the 47th time, Yapı - Turkeybuild Istanbul will shape the future of the construction industry with its event programme at TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center from April 16-19, 2025.

As the region’s largest exhibition for building, architecture, and construction technologies, Yapı - Turkeybuild Istanbul 2025 opens its doors for the 47th time between April 16-19. Centered around innovation, technology, impact, and collaboration, the event will shed light on the most pressing topics, including material science, artificial intelligence, sustainable cities, and social transformation. With more than 46,000 professionals expected to attend, the exhibition will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the construction industry.

The exhibition, which will bring together international exhibitors from Italy, Austria, China, Russia, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Portugal, Egypt, Georgia, the Czech Republic, and Azerbaijan, is further strengthening this year with a 50% government incentive. Yapı - Turkeybuild Istanbul, set to welcome thousands of visitors over four days, is also preparing to welcome 450 hosted tour operators from 64 countries, including key markets such as the USA, China, Russia, UAE, UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Italy, and France.

Emphasizing that they have prepared a comprehensive event program to shape the future of the industry, Banu Keskin, Director of Yapı - Turkeybuild Istanbul , highlighted the exhibition’s crucial role in fostering new collaborations. She stated: “The most influential figures in the construction and architecture sectors will come together to introduce new business models, products, and ideas that will drive the future of the industry. This year, we believe that the topics covered—ranging from sustainability to technological transformation, from social impact to economic balance—will play a key role in shaping the sector’s development. Believing that the future of architecture lies in today’s transformative power, the exhibition will showcase a wide array of innovations—from advanced materials to smart technologies, from sustainable designs to projects with significant social impact. It will also offer a valuable platform for direct engagement with retail chains, construction companies, subcontractors, and other key industry stakeholders interested in construction materials, machinery, and cutting-edge technologies.”

Design with Innovation, Improve with Technology, Make an Impact, and Transform Together!

This year, under the motto “Design with Innovation, Improve with Technology, Make an Impact, and Transform Together!”, the events will center on the economic, technological, social, and environmental transformation of the architecture and construction sector. The Yapı Arena events will provide a platform to explore creative projects, next-generation materials, and innovative designs through engaging panels, workshops, and exclusive exhibition tours featuring industry leaders. The program, developed in collaboration with Solo Design & Consultancy, Circular Design, Parametric Architecture, Nobon Architecture, and Piknik Works, aims to inspire industry professionals over four days.

The economic, technological, social, and environmental transformation of the construction sector will be explored through discussions led by four co-curators and more than 70 speakers. Organized around four key themes—“Innovation”, “Improvement”, “Impact”, and “Togetherness”—each session will offer unique insights into different aspects of the industry’s future.

On Wednesday, April 16, innovations shaping the future of the construction industry, groundbreaking discoveries in material science, and nature-inspired smart materials will be explored under the theme “Fueling Discovery”. Co-curated by Esra Aydınoğlu, Founding Partner of Solo Design & Consultancy, Architect, and Passive Building Designer, along with Özgül Öztürk, Founder of Circular Design and Architect, the first-day programme will focus on “Change the Material, Change the World! The Startup Impact”, “Cost or Value? New Balances in Construction Projects”, “The DNA of Building: The Triangle of Material, Architecture and R&D”, and “Ecological Intelligence, Smart Materials: Nature’s Digital Network”. Industry leaders will share inspiring insights on material innovation, financial sustainability, and startup collaborations within the framework of sustainable urbanization and next-generation business models driven by a circular economy approach.
On Thursday, April 17th – with the theme "New Matrix of Architecture" – the second day of the exhibition will feature sessions titled "Drawing with Codes: The Future of Parametric Modeling and Computational Design," "The Digital Production Age: 3D Printing, Robotics, and New Construction Technologies," "From Digital to Material: New Design and Production Approaches in Architecture," and "Digital Repair: Resilient Cities, Healing Technologies." These sessions will delve into the groundbreaking perspectives and inspiring presentations of renowned architectural firms, examining in detail and discussing the role of data and algorithms in replacing traditional design understanding and the role of new design in construction processes. The co-curator for the second day will be Hamid Hassanzadeh, the Founder of Parametric Architecture.

Friday, April 18th – "Designing Impact" will be the theme of the third day, focusing on impact. Under the co-curatorship of Architect Dr. H. Cenk Dereli, the Founder of NobonMimarlık, discussions will revolve around "If Architecture is More Than Aesthetics, Where is its Impact?", "Architecture Alone is Not Enough to Design Cities!", "Designs That Resist Time: Resilient, Smart, Effective," and "Design as a Tool for Struggle / Intervention." Decision-makers and opinion leaders will come together to strengthen collaborations between local authorities, academia, and the private sector.

Saturday, April 19th – with the theme "Together We Transform," the final day will focus on collaboration, with topics including "The New Architect's Playground," "Collaborative Transformation: From Material to Space," "Collaborative Transformation: Towards a New Architect," "Collaborative Transformation: Urban Crises - Public Grounds," and "The Architecture Ecosystem: From Romantic Dreams to Market Realities." These topics will be addressed by inspiring speakers under the co-curatorship of Oğul Can Öztunç, Architect, Multi-faceted Designer, and Co-Founder of Piknik Works.

High-Quality Exhibition Content with Innovative Events: Yapı Arena Stage, Yapı Tech Garage, and the Golden Magnet “Booth Design Awards”

At Yapı Arena Stage at Yapı - Turkeybuild Istanbul, an international platform that brings together local and international exhibitors, key issues shaping the future of the architecture and construction sector will be explored. The discussions will focus on sustainability, technology, impact, and collaboration, while also providing insights into innovative materials, smart technologies, sustainable designs, and the industry’s ongoing transformation.

With Yapı Master Class, a select group of industry professionals will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive exhibition experience. This includes guided booth visits, hands-on product demonstrations, and thematic discussions led by master architects and engineers.

Yapı Tech Garage will showcase startups that are revolutionizing building design, implementation, and customer experience through next-generation technologies. Startups offering solutions in areas such as digital design, smart buildings, advanced construction materials, robotic automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies will have the opportunity to connect with investors. Additionally, a dynamic rotating exhibition model will feature different startups each day, allowing a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 entrepreneurs to present their projects.

Yapı Exhibition’s traditional award program, Golden Magnet Booth Design Awards, will recognize the stands that provide the most impactful visitor experience by seamlessly integrating sustainability, innovation, and technology. An independent jury will evaluate the booths based on Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Design and Aesthetics, Technology and Functionality, as well as Product Presentation and Interaction.

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For detailed information: Bersay Communications Consultancy

Ayben Cumalı, +90 554 84468 05, ayben.cumali@bersay.com.tr