Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Expand your supplier network in Türkiye: Join the 2nd Procurement and Supply Forum Türkiye 2026 – tailored for buying companies

Source: BME e.V.

Following the success of the first edition in 2024, BME invites buying companies to participate in the 2nd Procurement and Supply Forum Türkiye, taking place from 3 to 6 February 2026 in Istanbul.

Organized in partnership with Turkish Machinery and Uludağ Exporters’ Association (UIB), this free B2B matchmaking forum is designed to connect procurement professionals from Germany and across Europe with qualified Turkish suppliers in a structured and efficient format. In advance buyer’s can get the latest information on the market in an online webinar.

Why buyers should attend

• Efficient, targeted meetings
  All registered suppliers are visible on the BME Matchmaking Platform. Buyers can review company profiles, product portfolios, and capabilities — and then choose who they want to meet. Only the suppliers you select will be part of your meeting schedule.
• Direct access to Türkiye’s industrial supply base
  Türkiye is a strong sourcing destination, particularly in mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, and aviation. The forum allows you to identify and connect directly with relevant suppliers in one place.
• Time- and cost-efficient format
  In just a few days, you can conduct multiple one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified partners. Meetings are scheduled based on your preferences, saving your team time and reducing coordination efforts.
• Free participation
  There are no fees for buying companies. Participation, platform access, and meeting scheduling are entirely free of charge.

Results from the first edition

The first Procurement and Supply Forum Türkiye, held in 2024, delivered excellent results:

• 13 participating buying companies
• 63 registered Turkish suppliers
• 128 one-on-one B2B meetings

Many buyers reported new supplier relationships, follow-up projects, and valuable insights into the Turkish market.

Event details

Event: 2nd Procurement and Supply Forum Türkiye
Date: 3–6 February 2026
Location: Türkiye Exporters Assembly – TIM, Istanbul
Sectors: Mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, aviation
Cost: Free of charge for both buyers and suppliers

An information webinar for interested German purchasing companies will take place on 17 October 2025 from 10:00 until 11:30 (CET). Our event partner will shed light on the potential of the Turkish procurement market, and selected buying companies will share practical experiences. Please register here.

How to register as a buyer

1. Register on the BME Matchmaking Platform:
   https://www.bmematchmaking.com/events/2nd-procurement-and-supply-forum-turkiye-2026/
2. Browse the list of suppliers
   Review detailed company profiles and select the suppliers you want to meet.
3. Receive your meeting schedule
   Meetings are arranged according to your selections.
4. Attend the forum in Istanbul
   Take part in structured one-on-one meetings and explore new supplier partnerships.

Take the next step

This forum gives buying companies the tools to build strategic supplier relationships in Türkiye — with full control over their meeting schedule and a clear, time-saving process.

Register today and join the buyer webinar to get started:
https://www.bmematchmaking.com/events/2nd-procurement-and-supply-forum-turkiye-2026/