Turkey bridges Europe and Asia and has a busy conference calendar, especially in medicine, engineering, the social sciences and tourism. ConferenceInc lists upcoming conferences in Turkey for 2026–2027.
Istanbul hosts the largest events, Antalya is popular for medical congresses in resort hotels, and Ankara and Izmir host university-led academic meetings.
ConferenceInc currently lists 1 upcoming conference in Turkey. The busiest conference city is Istanbul (1 event).
The most common field is Social Sciences & Humanities. The next event is ForenSoc'27 – International Forensic Social Sciences Conference on 5 February 2027 in Istanbul.
The Istanbul Congress Center, the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center and the Haliç Congress Center host major international events.
Resort hotels with built-in congress halls host many medical and academic congresses.
The capital's universities and government institutions host research and policy conferences.
Izmir hosts trade fairs and university-led academic events.
Many nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free or obtain an e-Visa online before travel; others need a visa from a Turkish consulate. Check the official e-Visa website (evisa.gov.tr) for your nationality.
Best time to go: April–June and September–November; coastal resorts are very busy in summer.
Visa rules change often. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website before you book.
Citizens of many countries can apply for a Turkish e-Visa online for short visits, including conference attendance. Check evisa.gov.tr for your nationality's conditions.
Antalya's large resort hotels have built-in congress halls, so organisers can host sessions and accommodation in one place at a competitive price.
ConferenceInc currently lists 1 upcoming event in Turkey. The list is updated daily as organisers add new events.
Istanbul currently has the most upcoming events in Turkey (1).