About Events

WorldFood Istanbul will open its doors for the 32nd time on September 3-6, 2024 for the 32nd time with the support of the Turkey Food Platform, which was launched in 2023 with a historic collaboration of the umbrella organizations of the food sector, and will continue to strengthen its position as a "regional and international vision platform" and will not only create new business and partnership opportunities, but also offer a productive exhibition experience with events full of information and inspiration.

The Event Programme aims to show a realistic vision of the future with expert personalities from the industry, and to bring to the stage many topics that will guide the sector's goals, sustainable investments, technological developments and export-oriented projects.

DAY THEMES OF EVENTS

Preparing to provide information to its visitors in 4 different themes for 4 days, the Food Arena Events are organized as follows:

o Market Potantial: Export Opportunities, Economic Forecasts and Food Trends
o Food For Climate: Sustainability, Innovation and Innovative Production Methods
o Innovation In Trusted Flavors: Quality Parameters, Healthy Eating and Well-Being
o Taste of the Future: Artificial Intelligence, Experience Design and Transformation Ecosystem


EVENT FORMATS
The Food Arena Event Area will be set up in Hall 12A and will feature a variety of different formats in line with the themes of the day.

CONFERENCE STAGE SESSIONS AND WORKSHOP KITCHEN SHOWS

These 2 formats will be on the Food Arena Main Stage throughout the day, where current topics will be discussed with industry professionals, while star chefs will be in the workshop kitchen with innovative recipes.

With the collaboration of more than 70 experts and chefs and 20 different leading organizations, visitors will be given an inspiring experience.

FOOD TECH GARAGE START-UP AREA

Food Tech Garage, a WorldFood Istanbul tradition, will host entrepreneurial companies with innovative products and technologies that produce solutions for the future of the food industry for 4 days.

WFI LIVE INTERVIEW & PODCAST AREA

In the studio that will be set up in the area specially designed for the speakers, special interviews and conversations will be held in accordance with the themes of the day for 4 days. Within the scope of this project, which will be carried out with different collaborations, the content that will be released through instagram live broadcasts and podcasts will also be delivered to viewers who are not visitors of the fair and a valuable memory will be created.

HOSTED INFLUENCER TALKS & TOURS

An interactive exhibition experience will be offered to visitors with thematic exhibition tours with influencers and chefs.

EXHIBITOR STAND EVENTS

Exhibitors will host their visitors with chef workshops, product launches and special shows in 14 halls of WorldFood Istanbul 2024 for 4 days.