Press Release
September 2024
Eurasia's largest HVAC&R trade fair will spotlight the crucial cycle of the industry
ISK-SODEX will once again elevate the sector to new heights with its refreshed brand identity
ISK-SODEX, a premier event that unites global HVAC&R market representatives and industry experts every two years, will showcase the essential cycle of the sector through its refreshed brand identity. Scheduled to take place from October 22-25, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center, the trade fair will present the latest innovations and product groups, redefining the global HVAC&R market. Visitors from around the world will have the opportunity to explore the integral aspects of the industry highlighted in the exhibits.
The ISK-SODEX International HVAC&R, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Fitting, Water Treatment, Fire Prevention, Pool & Solar Energy Systems Trade Fair,, co-organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık, and the Heating Cooling Air Conditioning Research and Education Foundation (ISKAV), will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center from October 22-25, 2025. The trade fair will facilitate valuable information exchange among all stakeholders in the global HVAC&R sector, generating millions of dollars in export potential for local brands through its ongoing events and partnerships with leading industry associations. International collaborations will enable exhibitors to connect with their target professional visitors, enhancing their marketing strategies and expanding their market reach. ISK-SODEX, set to highlight the vital cycle of the industry with its refreshed brand identity, hosted approximately 1,000 brands and nearly 90,000 visitors from 19 countries in 2023, and will continue to showcase significant advancements in product groups and events.
New business agreements will be established
ISK-SODEX, renowned for capturing global attention with its exceptional opportunities for exhibitors and visitors each year, serves as an experience center that unites all sector components under one roof. The trade fair, showcasing thousands of products and services across heating, cooling, air conditioning, ventilation, insulation, pumps, valves, installations, water treatment, fire, pool, and solar energy systems, is set to achieve a new visitor record in 2025. Focusing on developing innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for economical and hygienic heating and cooling systems due to the escalating climate crisis, sector leaders of the HVAC&R sector will present their next-generation heating and cooling systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems, insulation products, installation systems, and bathroom and plumbing products—all designed within the framework of health and sustainability—while also laying the groundwork for new business agreements through meetings held during the trade fair.
Aiming to add value to the industry's global journey
Having brought together 300 professional buyers from 69 countries within the scope of the Buyer Delegation Program organized by the Turkish HVAC&R Exporters Association (İSİB) in 2023, the trade fair aims to add value to the global journey of the Turkish HVAC&R sector through B2B bilateral business meetings to be held within the program in 2025. The trade fair will also allow exhibitors to explain their new products and solutions with the Forum Area created every semester it is organized.
Providing a roadmap for the sector
The trade fair, which has become a central meeting point for businesses worldwide—particularly from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Turkic Republics—will also provide a roadmap for the sector through events and conferences featuring leading names from all areas of the Air Conditioning industry as speakers. Representatives from the HVAC&R sector, catering to the needs of shopping malls, hospitals, business centers, sports halls, industrial facilities, hotels, and other tourism-related businesses, will use ISK-SODEX to strengthen relationships with existing customers from around the globe while focusing on acquiring new ones.
Sector projected to grow by 5.6 percent annually, reaching $481 billion
The global HVAC&R market, which reached $300 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to $481 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6 percent. Increasing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable solutions, coupled with government regulations, is boosting the sector's development potential. The Turkish Air Conditioning sector, which closed 2023 with $7.2 billion in exports—an increase of 7.3 percent from the previous year—is focusing on strengthening its global market position by aligning with these developments.
Climate crisis alters user habits
The “Sustainability Action Plan” developed by the Turkish HVAC&R Exporters' Association (İSİB), which includes 25 strategic targets across 6 action areas, aims to enhance the international competitiveness of the sector by encouraging companies to embrace sustainability and green transformation. This action plan is designed to shape the sector's future and contribute to a greener future while supporting the Green Deal process that is redefining global trade. As user habits change in response to the escalating climate crisis, the HVAC&R sector now prioritizes health alongside sustainability. Businesses are focusing on transforming their products to provide 100 percent clean air, with an emphasis on health in their R&D and innovation efforts.
Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık A.Ş.
Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık A.Ş. (HMFS) is a subsidiary of Hannover Fairs Turkey Fuarcılık A.Ş., which, in turn, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe AG. Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık, a leading organization in the sector, manages and organizes Heating, Cooling, HVAC&R trade fairs, and congresses in Istanbul and Izmir with its business partners. The company is responsible for organizing and selling ISK-SODEX Istanbul and teskon+SODEX s. These trade fairs are crucial not only for Türkiye but also for the European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, showcasing sector innovations with the participation of leading companies. In addition to attracting domestic visitors, the trade fairs also host numerous buyers from Europe and the Middle East through International Buyer Delegation and Buyer Programs, making a significant impact on their respective sectors.
