ISK-SODEX 2027
19–22 October 2027 | Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Türkiye
ISK-SODEX is an international trade exhibition for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R), alongside insulation, pumps, valves, installation, plumbing, water treatment, fire prevention, pool and solar-energy systems. The 2027 edition is scheduled at Istanbul Expo Center. The show is relevant to professionals who need to assess equipment across connected building-services systems: buyers can compare technologies, contractors can evaluate installation options, and manufacturers and distributors can explore commercial relationships.
ISK-SODEX 2027 at a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|
| Event | ISK-SODEX 2027 |
| Official name | ISK-SODEX International HVAC&R, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Fitting, Water Treatment, Fire Prevention, Pool and Solar Energy Systems Exhibition |
| Edition | The 17th edition took place in 2025; the ordinal number for 2027 has not been confirmed in the published material reviewed. |
| Type and category | Business trade exhibition; Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Systems |
| Dates | 19–22 October 2027 |
| Opening hours | 10:00–18:00 on 19–21 October; 10:00–17:00 on 22 October |
| City and country | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Venue | Istanbul Expo Center, Yeşilköy, Bakırköy |
| Organiser | Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık A.Ş. |
| Main sectors | Heating; refrigeration and cooling; air conditioning and ventilation; insulation; pumps and valves; installation and plumbing; water treatment; fire prevention; pools; solar energy |
| Main audiences | HVAC&R manufacturers and suppliers; technical and procurement buyers; contractors and installers; distributors and importers; building, energy and public-sector organisations |
| Latest dated scale information | In 2025, the organiser reported 1,000 participating brands and nearly 250 international exhibitors from 22 countries. These are organiser-reported figures. |
The dates, venue and daily visitor hours are stated on the organiser’s 2027 pages. The next edition’s detailed conference programme and exhibitor directory should be checked with the organiser as they are updated.
Why ISK-SODEX matters to HVAC&R professionals
See connected systems in one place
Heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, insulation, water systems and installation components all affect building performance. ISK-SODEX’s multi-sector scope lets professionals look beyond a single equipment purchase and consider how system components fit together. For project teams, that can make comparisons more useful: the choice of a heating or cooling unit may also raise questions about controls, pipework, insulation, maintenance and the capabilities of local suppliers.
Compare technologies and suppliers
The organiser describes product displays, special experience areas and opportunities to evaluate and compare solutions. Buyers can use the show to build a shortlist, ask technical questions and identify which specifications, efficiency data, installation requirements and service arrangements need follow-up. An exhibition conversation is a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for performance documentation or a project-specific assessment.
Connect business development with technical learning
For manufacturers and distributors, the event combines product visibility with a stated focus on international B2B meetings. For visitors, the 2025 edition’s forum programme offered a view of topics shaping the industry. Taken together, the commercial and educational strands can help attendees understand both what is available and the questions that should guide a purchase, partnership or market-entry decision.
- 2025 organiser-reported participation: 1,000 brands, including nearly 250 international exhibitors from 22 countries.
- 2025 conference programme: 24 sector panels and 38 speakers, with themes including energy transformation, industrial refrigeration, energy efficiency, heat pumps, digitalisation and robotic applications.
- 2025 business activity: the organiser announced B2B meetings involving more than 300 participants from 61 countries.
The figures describe the 2025 edition and are not independently audited in the sources reviewed. They indicate international reach and a broad range of commercial and technical activity, but should not be read as a forecast for 2027.
Exhibition sectors and product groups at ISK-SODEX
The organiser’s product-group listings span the building-services chain. The examples below describe the kinds of products professionals may evaluate within those groups; confirm the 2027 exhibitor list for specific brands and models.
Heating systems and elements
- Boilers and combustion heating equipment
- Water heaters and hot-water systems
- Heat pumps and renewable-energy heating systems
- Floor-heating systems
- Electric heaters
- Heating controls and system components
Cooling and refrigeration systems
- Chiller groups
- Cooling towers
- Closed-circuit liquid-cooling systems
- Cold rooms and refrigeration equipment
- Refrigeration compressors
- Cooling-system components
Air conditioning and ventilation
- Air-conditioning systems
- Ventilation systems and air-handling equipment
- Air distribution and ductwork components
- Building climate-control equipment
- System elements for commercial and industrial applications
Installation, pumps and valves
- Installation systems and components
- Pumps for building-services applications
- Valves and flow-control products
- Pipe fittings and connection systems
- Plumbing-system components
Insulation products
- Thermal insulation materials
- Insulation for pipes and building-services equipment
- Products for reducing heat transfer in HVAC&R systems
- Insulation components for installation work
- Materials relevant to energy-efficient building systems
Bathroom, sanitary and water systems
- Bathroom equipment
- Sanitary products and fittings
- Water-treatment systems and components
- Water-supply and circulation equipment
- Products associated with pools and water services
Fire prevention and solar energy
- Fire-prevention and fire-safety systems
- Solar-energy systems and components
- Renewable-energy solutions related to heating
- Products associated with pool systems
- Supporting installation and control components
Who should visit ISK-SODEX?
HVAC&R buyers, engineers and procurement teams
Useful if you specify, purchase or manage heating, cooling, ventilation or refrigeration equipment. Focus on:
- System performance and energy-efficiency documentation
- Capacity, operating conditions and compatibility with the project
- Controls, components and integration requirements
- Installation, commissioning and maintenance needs
- Warranty, service coverage, spare parts and expected lead times
The show’s listed HVAC&R, insulation, pump, valve and installation sectors support a cross-system review. Bring project requirements and compare suppliers against the same criteria.
Contractors, installers and technical service companies
Useful if your work involves fitting, upgrading or maintaining building-services equipment. Prioritise installation details, access for maintenance, component compatibility, documentation and the availability of technical support. Questions about pipe connections, valves, insulation, controls and replacement parts can help reveal whether a product fits your work methods and customer requirements.
Importers, distributors and wholesale businesses
Useful if you are assessing products for a portfolio or looking for manufacturers to represent. Compare product ranges, target applications, technical documentation, distribution expectations, after-sales support and conformity requirements. Use meetings to identify which suppliers merit a more detailed commercial discussion; do not treat an initial conversation as confirmation of a distributorship or sales terms.
Manufacturers and building-services suppliers
Useful if you want to present HVAC&R, insulation, pump, valve, installation, water-treatment, fire, pool or solar-energy products to an international professional audience. Set a clear target market, prepare concise product and compliance materials, and identify the distributors, contractors or project buyers with whom a conversation would be most useful.
Building owners, energy companies and public institutions
Useful if you plan, operate or maintain buildings and infrastructure. Compare approaches to heating, cooling, ventilation, water and energy use, and prepare questions about operating conditions, service requirements and procurement criteria. Municipalities and public institutions are among the visitor-profile groups listed by the organiser.
Why visit ISK-SODEX?
- Build a supplier shortlist: identify manufacturers whose heating, refrigeration, ventilation or installation products match a defined project or portfolio need.
- Compare solutions consistently: use the same capacity, efficiency, control, service and compliance questions at each relevant stand.
- Review whole-system fit: consider how equipment relates to pumps, valves, pipework, insulation, water treatment and building operation.
- Explore international sourcing: use the participation of international exhibitors as a reason to compare product ranges and supplier support, not as a guarantee of market access.
- Follow sector discussion: review the 2025 panels as examples of prior themes, then check the organiser’s published 2027 programme before planning around sessions.
- Test a market or channel hypothesis: discuss product positioning and distribution requirements with relevant companies, then validate demand, regulations and commercial terms independently.
Why exhibit at ISK-SODEX?
The event is relevant to manufacturers and suppliers across HVAC&R, insulation, pumps, valves, installation, plumbing, water treatment, fire prevention, pool and solar-energy systems. In 2025, the organiser reported nearly 250 international exhibitors from 22 countries among 1,000 participating brands. That international mix may make the fair worth evaluating for companies seeking conversations with distributors, technical buyers, contractors and other industry participants.
Before committing, define which product lines and buyer groups matter, compare the cost of participation with other channels, and ask the organiser for current visitor and exhibitor data, stand options, deadlines and the 2027 floor plan. Confirm whether your products meet the standards and documentation requirements of the markets you intend to serve. Exhibitors can get help from ilikevents with participation planning, organiser coordination, stand selection, booth design, interpretation, promotional materials and business-meeting arrangements.
How to prepare before ISK-SODEX
1. Set a practical objective
Choose a decision you want to make: shortlist suppliers for a project, compare a defined product class, identify a distribution partner, or assess technical options for a building upgrade. Turn that objective into a short list of questions and criteria.
2. Map the product groups you need
Separate must-see categories from optional ones. For example, a cooling-system project may require time for chillers and refrigeration components as well as pumps, valves, controls, insulation and installation solutions. Check the latest exhibitor directory and hall layout when the organiser publishes them; do not assume the prior edition’s stand plan applies.
3. Prioritise meetings
Classify target companies as A — must meet, B — useful to meet and C — explore if time allows. For each A company, prepare the project context, required capacities, operating conditions and the next decision you need to make. The organiser offers visitor registration and promotes B2B matchmaking; check which tools and meeting arrangements are active for 2027.
4. Prepare technical questions
- Which operating conditions and performance measurements apply to this model?
- What efficiency data and test documentation are available?
- Which controls, pumps, valves or other components are required?
- What are the installation clearances and connection specifications?
- How is the system maintained, and which parts need periodic replacement?
- Where are service and spare parts available for the intended market?
- Which product standards, conformity documents or certifications apply?
- What are the product’s expected lead times, minimum order quantities and commercial terms?
- How does the equipment perform under the project’s actual load and climate conditions?
- Which information is needed to compare the supplier’s proposal with alternatives?
5. Plan attendance and travel
Register through the organiser’s visitor service and confirm the current badge conditions. The official travel page describes access by metro, metrobus connections and Marmaray; check current transport arrangements and service times before travelling. The event runs for four days, with a shorter closing-day schedule. If meetings or sector priorities span several product groups, allocate time accordingly. ilikevents can assist with visit planning, registration, travel arrangements, local transport and interpretation.
Make the most of the exhibition
Record each useful conversation in a consistent format: Company → product → project fit → evidence to request → next action. Note the model, specification, operating conditions, required components, documentation and service expectations. Photograph or collect materials only with permission and keep notes detailed enough to distinguish similar products later.
Use the organiser’s exhibitor and product search, mobile fair app and any confirmed B2B meeting tools when available. Compare alternatives on the same criteria instead of relying on a general impression. If a supplier makes a performance or compliance claim, ask for the supporting technical file or certificate and verify that it applies to the exact product and destination market.
Beyond the exhibition floor
ISK-SODEX 2025 combined product exhibits with a forum programme of 24 sector panels and 38 speakers. The organiser’s 2025 coverage listed discussion of energy transformation, industrial refrigeration, energy efficiency, heat pumps, digitalisation and robotic applications. It also described a Campus Project, educational activities and technical competitions. These are examples from the previous edition, not a confirmed 2027 schedule. Check the organiser’s programme when it is released and select sessions that address a decision you are actively making.
ISK-SODEX visitor profile and business opportunities
| Visitor type | Potential focus at the exhibition |
|---|
| HVAC&R manufacturers and suppliers | Present product ranges, assess competitor offerings and explore technical or distribution conversations. |
| Procurement and engineering teams | Compare equipment specifications, efficiency information, system compatibility and service provision. |
| Contractors and installers | Review installation systems, fittings, controls, maintenance access and component availability. |
| Importers and distributors | Assess manufacturer fit, product documentation, commercial terms and after-sales support. |
| Building owners and facility teams | Explore options for heating, cooling, ventilation and water systems against operational needs. |
| Public institutions and energy companies | Review solutions relevant to buildings, infrastructure, energy performance and procurement planning. |
Travelling to ISK-SODEX
The official visitor guide identifies the World Trade Center–Istanbul Fair Center stop on the Yenikapı–Atatürk Airport metro line. For metrobus connections, it directs visitors to use the Airport Metro Connection from Ataköy–Şirinevler. For Marmaray, the guide describes a connection to the World Trade Center–Istanbul Expo Center station, or travel to Yeşilyurt followed by a short taxi ride. Confirm route names, service availability and access arrangements close to your visit, as transport information can change.
Practical information for international visitors
| Item | Information |
|---|
| Venue access | Istanbul Expo Center is served by metro, metrobus connections and Marmaray routes described in the organiser’s travel guide. |
| Visitor hours | 10:00–18:00 on 19–21 October 2027; 10:00–17:00 on 22 October 2027. |
| Registration | The organiser provides online visitor registration and describes a free visitor badge; confirm current conditions before travel. |
Check entry requirements for your nationality, and confirm travel, accommodation and local transport arrangements before departure. ilikevents can help visitors plan the trip, registration, transfers and interpretation according to their requirements.
After ISK-SODEX: turn comparisons into decisions
Sort contacts into A — immediate follow-up, B — keep under consideration and C — market intelligence. For priority suppliers, request the specific material needed to decide: technical data, system compatibility, conformity documents, service coverage, spare-parts availability, quotations, lead times and commercial terms. Compare the information against the same project criteria and record unanswered questions. For potential distributors or partners, agree a clear next step and validate territory, responsibilities and support requirements before making a commitment.
ISK-SODEX visitor checklist
Before
- ☐ Define the project, sourcing or market-development objective.
- ☐ List priority product groups and target companies.
- ☐ Prepare specifications, capacity requirements and technical questions.
- ☐ Check registration, the current exhibitor directory, hall plan and travel arrangements.
- ☐ Request meetings with priority companies where the organiser’s tools allow.
During
- ☐ Compare products against consistent performance and service criteria.
- ☐ Record product models, documentation to request and the agreed next action.
- ☐ Attend relevant sessions in the published programme.
- ☐ Verify claims and avoid treating a discussion as a confirmed offer or partnership.
After
- ☐ Follow up priority contacts with specific information requests.
- ☐ Compare quotations, technical files, compliance and after-sales arrangements.
- ☐ Decide which suppliers or opportunities warrant further due diligence.
Is ISK-SODEX worth visiting?
ISK-SODEX is most useful for professionals whose work touches HVAC&R equipment or connected building-services sectors and who arrive with a defined comparison, sourcing or project objective. Its range—from heating and refrigeration to ventilation, insulation, pumps, valves, water treatment, fire, pools and solar systems—can support a broader technical review than a single-product visit. The strongest value depends on selecting relevant stands, checking the current programme and following up with specification and compliance evidence; an unplanned walk through a large multi-sector show is less likely to produce useful decisions.
Closing question
What do you need to compare, source or decide at ISK-SODEX that you cannot resolve through desk research alone? Discover. Compare. Specify. Connect. Follow up.
HVAC&R opportunities in Türkiye
Market indicators and demand context
At ISK-SODEX 2025, an İSİB chairman said Türkiye’s HVAC exports had increased by 22% over the preceding four years and stated an export target of USD 7.8 billion for 2025. The target is not evidence that the amount was achieved, and the reported growth does not establish current demand for any one product category. It does, however, provide an industry-reported signal that export activity is an important part of the Turkish HVAC sector.
Market access and commercial considerations
A U.S. Department of Commerce Türkiye guide, published in January 2026, says products entering the Turkish market must demonstrate conformity with applicable technical regulations; it describes CE-marking and Turkish Standards Institution inspection requirements for products within relevant rules. Applicability depends on the product and its regulatory scope, so exporters should verify the current requirements, documentation and assessment route for each model before shipment.
Manufacturers and distributors could use ISK-SODEX to test whether their heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration or connected building-services products merit further distributor and customer research. Buyers may compare imported and domestic options against project specifications and ask suppliers about conformity files, service and spare parts. The reported export figures are a starting point for investigation, not proof of a supply gap, buyer access, sales or profitability.
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