VENDIST, the region’s only specialized exhibition for the vending machine, self-service, and smart shopping technologies sector, will be held for the 6th time at the Istanbul Expo Center from January 15–17, 2026, as part of the ATRAX – International Attraction, Park, Sports, and Recreation Areas Exhibition.
This year’s theme strongly reflects the sector’s digital transformation: “TRADE AUTOMATIC – Business Opportunities Automate Here.”
The Future of Trade Is Automating
VENDIST 2026 brings together technologies that define the new direction of the trade world.Vending machines, self-service systems, digital payment solutions, smart kiosks, and sales automation make shopping faster, more accessible, and more efficient, providing advantages to both businesses and consumers.
This year’s TRADE AUTOMATIC theme carries two strong messages at once:
As the only exhibition in this field in Turkey—the commercial center of the region—and surrounding geography, VENDIST connects European, Middle Eastern, North African, and Central Asian markets thanks to Istanbul’s strategic location.
The exhibition brings investors, manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers under one roof, creating new business opportunities, sales networks, and collaboration channels.
Visitors will explore the future of automating trade with products and technologies such as:
- Vending machine systems,
- Coffee and beverage machines,
- Self-service kiosks,
- Digital payment infrastructures,
- Smart sales solutions.