Events and exhibitions in Gaziantep

Gaziantep hosted the 8th International Turkic World Science and Culture Festival, an event featuring 142 projects from young researchers and inventors across three continents. The festival included science workshops and cultural performances aimed at fostering technological independence and interdisciplinary ties.

Following this, the city is scheduled to host the 2nd Middle East Food and Food Technologies Fair (MFF 2026) from November 5 to 7, 2026, at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center. Held under the auspices of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, the event is a collaboration between the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry and Nobel Expo.

This B2B specialized fair will occupy 29,000 square meters and is expected to feature over 200 companies and more than 330 brands. The exhibition aims to host professional visitors from over 56 countries, including purchasing delegations from more than 38 nations. Sectors covered include legumes, spices, vegetable oils, confectionery, dairy, meat, and organic foods, alongside food processing machinery, packaging technologies, and industrial automation. Adnan Ünverdi, Chairman of the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry, noted that the fair serves as a significant opportunity to promote the city’s production and export capabilities on an international stage.