According to the statement made by the World Halal Summit Council, the 12th World Halal Summit and Halal Expo 2026 International Trade Fair will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center on 25-28 November, under the auspices of the Presidency, in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Standards and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and the Halal Accreditation Agency.
The summit, of which Anadolu Agency (AA) is the Global Communication Partner, will bring together the leading representatives of the global halal economy and offer important opportunities for the development of international trade, access to new export markets and establishment of strategic collaborations.
Halal Expo 2026, which aims to contribute to the development of the global halal economy, will bring together producers, exporters, importers, distributors, purchasing managers of retail chains and investors from different regions of the world in Istanbul.
The fair, which will be held with the understanding of "Global Trade, Common Values", will pave the way for the establishment of new commercial connections with its wide product range and international participant profile. In the organization, where industry professionals can communicate directly, efforts to increase trade volume with international purchasing delegations, bilateral business meetings, country business forums and conference programs will come to the fore.
Investment and trade opportunities will be discussed at business forums
Investment and trade opportunities in different markets will be brought to the agenda at the country business forums to be held at the fair. In the programs to be held with the participation of representatives of public institutions, international business delegations and private sector managers, the development of economic relations between countries and the creation of new cooperation models will be discussed.
Companies operating in the fields of cosmetics, natural and organic products, vegan products, healthy living, textile, fashion and e-commerce, as well as food and food-related production sectors, will introduce their products and services to international sector representatives.
Companies engaged in private label production in the Private Label field and businesses looking for production and supply partners for their own brands will come together. While products developed with a sustainable production approach will be exhibited in the natural and organic products section, different product groups in the field of cosmetics and essential oils will be offered to international buyers. The Modest fashion section will highlight the global trade potential of brands operating in the textile and fashion industry.
At the 12th World Halal Summit, which will be held together with Halal Expo 2026, the developments in the global halal economy and the topics that shape the future of the sector will be evaluated.
Within the scope of the summit, the development of international standards in halal products and services, certification and accreditation systems, quality assurance in production processes and commercial harmony between countries will be discussed.
WHS Halal Congress will be held
WHS Halal Congress, which will be held on 25-27 November as part of the 12th World Halal Summit, will bring the scientific and technological dimensions of the halal economy to the agenda.
The scientific program of the congress will include a wide range of topics such as sustainable halal economy, food safety and quality infrastructure, standardization, testing and certification processes, accreditation systems, international supply chains, Islamic finance, health, medicine, cosmetics, tourism and lifestyle. The role of technology and innovation in halal sectors will also be among the important agenda items of the congress.
Research that successfully completes the scientific evaluation processes will be shared with participants through oral presentations and poster presentations. The congress will contribute to the meeting of academic studies with sector practices and strengthening the interaction between the scientific world and the business world.
ETHEXPO Eurasia Tourism and Health Fair, which will be held together with the Halal Expo 2026 organization, will bring together institutions operating in the fields of tourism and health with international business partners.
Last year, Halal Expo hosted 497 participants from 38 countries and hosted 31 thousand 842 visitors from 113 countries. While 500 international buyers were hosted within the scope of the fair, 2,500 bilateral business meetings were held.
