About this expo
Ankiros is a prominent international trade fair dedicated to the foundry, iron-steel, and non-ferrous metallurgy industries. Held in Istanbul, Türkiye, this biennial event serves as a comprehensive platform for the latest technologies, machinery, and products across the metal and metallurgy sectors. It focuses on advancing the global foundry industry through solutions in energy efficiency, digitalization, environmental sustainability, and automation for iron, steel, and non-ferrous metal casting technologies.
The exhibition features a wide array of industrial solutions, including iron and steel production technologies, foundry technologies, non-ferrous metallurgy, metallurgical machinery, industrial furnaces, melting and casting technologies, and heat treatment systems. Specific exhibit categories range from smelting plants and equipment, refractory materials, and casting equipment to die-casting equipment, heat treatment and drying systems, and steel production plants. The event also covers raw material preparation, rolling technologies, measurement and control technologies, industrial automation, and environmental solutions.
Ankiros attracts a professional audience of manufacturers, technology providers, engineering companies, equipment suppliers, and international industry professionals. It offers a vital meeting point for exploring advancements and fostering collaborations within the metal and metallurgy industries. The 2026 edition will take place from October 22 to October 24 at the Istanbul Expo Center, utilizing halls 1 through 8.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved and AUMA Listed.
- Held every two years at the Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.
- The 2024 edition hosted 1,137 participants and welcomed 21,069 visitors.
- Features specialized sections: TURKCAST Foundry Products, Thermprocess Pavilion, STEEL & METALLURGY, and ANNOFER.
- Open to professionals.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does Ankiros 2026 take place?+
Ankiros 2026 will be held from October 22 to October 24, 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. The event will occupy halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Istanbul Fair Center.
Who is the organizer of Ankiros?+
Ankiros is organized by Hannover Messe Ankiros Fuarcilik A.S.
What industries and products are covered at Ankiros?+
Ankiros covers the foundry, iron-steel, and non-ferrous metallurgy sectors. It showcases technologies, machinery, and products for metal and metallurgy industries, including iron and steel production, foundry technologies, non-ferrous metallurgy, metallurgical machinery, industrial furnaces, melting and casting technologies, heat treatment systems, and environmental solutions.
Who is the target audience for Ankiros?+
Ankiros is open to professionals, including manufacturers, technology providers, engineering companies, equipment suppliers, and international industry professionals.