Marble İzmir – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair is preparing to open its doors to the world for the 32nd time at Fuarizmir on April 13–16, 2027. As one of the most significant gatherings of the global natural stone industry, preparations for Marble İzmir continue uninterrupted through ongoing collaboration with industry representatives and stakeholders.
As part of the advisory board meetings held to shape the future vision of Marble İzmir, organized by İZFAŞ and hosted by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, the industry’s needs, expectations and priorities are being evaluated. Through contributions from natural stone producers, exporters, professional organizations and industry representatives, plans are being developed to further strengthen the fair’s international reach. Throughout the year, preparations aimed at further strengthening Marble İzmir’s position among the world’s leading natural stone and technology fairs remain a key priority. International promotion activities, buyer delegation programs, new partnerships and sectoral engagements are all aimed at expanding the fair’s global network.
Within this framework, Marble İzmir continues to strengthen its international collaborations. In line with ongoing relations with Italy, one of the world’s leading centers for natural stone and stone processing technologies, cooperation efforts with Confindustria Marmomacchine, the umbrella organization representing the Italian natural stone and stone processing technology industry, are also continuing. These partnerships aim to ensure stronger participation from companies operating in both natural stone and technology sectors while contributing to increased international trade volume.
With more than 30 years of experience, Marble İzmir has become the international showcase of Türkiye’s natural stone industry, which generates exports exceeding USD 2 billion annually. In 2027, the fair will once again bring together producers, exporters, architects, designers, machinery and technology companies, investors and professional buyers in İzmir. Alongside natural stone exhibitions, Marble İzmir will continue to contribute to the industry’s growth through buyer delegation programs, B2B meetings, the International Natural Stone Design Competition and a wide range of sectoral events.
Preparations are also underway to further strengthen Marble İzmir’s focus on design, architecture and innovation. Through design competitions that encourage the transformation of natural stone into high-value-added products, D-ESIGN Arena events and Marble Talks sessions, the fair aims to foster discussions on the future of the industry. The Sculpture Workshop, one of the most popular features of this year’s fair, further strengthened Marble İzmir’s cultural and artistic dimension. As part of the preparations for 2027, efforts are underway to further develop and continue events that highlight the artistic use of natural stone. Bringing together local and international architects, designers, academics, artists and industry professionals, these initiatives aim to reinforce Marble İzmir’s position as an international platform that promotes design and innovative approaches within the natural stone sector.
Through the ongoing preparations shaped by the contributions of industry stakeholders, Marble İzmir aims to further strengthen its international brand value and once again place İzmir at the center of the global natural stone industry in 2027.
