Urban Development & Investment Expo

Building the Future of Cities

UDI Expo connects developers, investors, governments, technology providers, and industry leaders to explore projects, form partnerships, and shape the next generation of urban development.

Venue
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Date
To be announced
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Location
Istanbul, Türkiye

Starting space costs

USD 400/m²

10 m² minimum · estimate only

40+
Countries represented
250+
Exhibiting organisations
5,000+
Senior delegates targeted
120+
Speakers & investors

Figures represent targeted participation for the upcoming edition and will be updated as confirmations are received.

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Where development meets investment

A platform for the organisations shaping tomorrow's cities.

UDI Expo brings together the organisations and decision-makers shaping the future of cities. The event creates a professional environment for presenting projects, exploring investment opportunities, entering new markets, building partnerships, and exchanging knowledge across the urban development ecosystem.

Who UDI Expo connects

Every stakeholder shaping the built environment, in one venue.

Real estate developers

Master-plan and mixed-use development companies

Investors & funds

Sovereign, institutional, private equity and family offices

Government entities

Ministries, municipalities and development authorities

Construction & materials

Contractors, engineering, and building product providers

Architects & planners

Studios and firms leading urban design

PropTech & smart cities

Digital infrastructure and urban technology providers

Sustainability leaders

ESG, resilience, and environmental specialists

Banks & financial

Development finance, project finance, capital markets

Key sectors

Twelve interconnected sectors defining the future of urban life.

Explore projects, meet solution providers, and identify investment opportunities across the full urban development value chain.

01Urban Development
02Real Estate Investment
03Construction & Building Materials
04Architecture & Urban Planning
05Infrastructure & Mobility
06Smart Cities
07Property Technology
08Sustainable Development
09Energy & Environmental Solutions
10Hospitality & Mixed-Use
11Finance & Investment
12Government & PPP
Participation pathways

Four ways to take part.

01

Exhibit

Present your projects, services, developments, technologies, and investment opportunities to a qualified international audience.

Exhibit at UDI Expo
02

Sponsor

Increase visibility, strengthen market positioning, and connect your brand with senior decision-makers.

Explore Sponsorship
03

Attend

Discover projects, solutions, market insights, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

Register to Attend
04

Speak

Share expertise, contribute to industry discussions, and build professional visibility.

Apply to Speak
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The venue

A premium venue in the heart of Istanbul.

UDI Expo will take place at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, a leading international business and conference destination offering a professional environment for exhibitions, conferences, executive meetings, networking, and international delegations.

  • One of Istanbul's largest ballroom and exhibition capacities
  • Executive lounges suitable for private meetings and signings
  • Direct access from Istanbul Airport and city business districts
  • Adjacent to major hospitality, cultural, and commercial areas
Business & investment opportunities

From introductions to real opportunities.

A structured environment for meaningful conversations — not another passive exhibition floor.

Pre-arranged B2B meetings

Curated matches between exhibitors, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.

Investor and project matchmaking

Direct access to developers seeking capital and investors seeking pipeline.

Deal-room sessions

Private rooms for structured discussions and confidential presentations.

Country and city showcases

National pavilions presenting flagship projects and incentives.

Investment roundtables

Sector-specific closed-door conversations chaired by industry leaders.

Post-event follow-up

Continued introductions and documentation after the event closes.

Request a Business Meeting

Meeting requests are subject to profile review, relevance, and availability.

Confirmed speakers

Speaker announcements coming soon.

Speaker announcements will be published here when they are confirmed and approved for release.

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Programme

Six programme tracks. One integrated conversation.

From capital allocation to smart infrastructure to public policy — the programme is designed as a coherent editorial arc, not a stack of parallel panels.

01Main StageProgramme coming soon
02Investment ForumProgramme coming soon
03Government & Cities ForumProgramme coming soon
04Smart Cities & TechnologyProgramme coming soon
05Sustainability ForumProgramme coming soon
06Real Estate & DevelopmentProgramme coming soon
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Previous editions

A proven platform for international connection.

UDI Expo builds on previous international event experience, including the Malaysia 2018 edition, which brought together business leaders, investors, public officials, exhibitors, and international organisations across the urban development sector.

30+
Countries
180+
Exhibitors
15
Government partners
The UDI Excellency Awards

Recognising excellence in urban development and investment.

Ten award categories celebrating the projects, organisations, and individuals defining the future of cities. Applications are reviewed by an independent jury; submission does not guarantee selection.

Urban Development Excellence
Real Estate Innovation
Sustainable Development
Smart City Solution
Architecture & Design
Investment Impact
Community Development
PropTech Innovation
Public-Private Partnership
Emerging Development Company
Participants

Segmented partner and exhibitor listings.

Logos will be published by category as agreements are finalised — organised so each participant category is visible on its own terms.

Strategic Partners

Announcements pending
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Sponsors

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Government & Institutional Partners

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Media Partners

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Newsletter

Receive UDI Expo updates.

Speaker announcements, programme updates, investment opportunities, participant news, and registration information — delivered when it matters.

Take part

Be part of the future of urban development.

Join the companies, investors, governments, and professionals shaping the next generation of cities.