About Us

The bridge between Turkish companies and the world's most valuable markets

Our Story

A 16-year journey from Istanbul to the world

Lider Expo was founded in Istanbul in 2010 to turn the global potential of the Turkish textile and fashion industry into reality.

Today, through fairs across Africa, Central Asia and Eurasia, we connect thousands of Turkish companies with new buyers and markets every year — knowing every fair grows exports, and exports drive jobs and growth.

Lider Expo team in a meeting
Fabric rolls
4.500+exhibitors
  • 16Years of experience
  • 120+Fairs organised
  • 4,500+Exhibitors
  • 150,000+Trade visitors

Our Mission

To research and identify high-value international sector fairs abroad on behalf of Turkish companies, and to enable their participation — contributing to Turkish exports and the economy.

Our Vision

To be the first fair organiser that comes to mind in emerging markets — representing Türkiye at its best on the global stage.

Milestones

Our network, growing over the years

  1. 2010

    Founded in Istanbul.

  2. 2015

    First fairs: Bishkek and Addis Ababa.

  3. 2019

    Tashkent Fashion & Textile Expo launched.

  4. 2022

    Moscow and Nairobi joined the calendar.

  5. 2025

    Expansion into West Africa: Dakar – Senegal.

  6. 2027

    7 fairs a year in 6 countries, targeting 1,300+ exhibitors.

Our Values

The principles that define us

  • Reliability

    For 16 years we've kept every promise we've made.

  • Exhibitor first

    We own every exhibitor's goals as if they were our own.

  • Results driven

    We measure success in orders and new partnerships.

What We Do

We manage your participation end to end

  • 01

    Stand Design & Build

    From shell-scheme to custom 3D design, we deliver turnkey stands that make your brand stand out.

  • 02

    Logistics & Customs

    We handle the entire shipping and customs process for your samples, from Istanbul to the fair floor.

  • 03

    Visa, Flights & Hotels

    Visa applications, group flights and hotels near the venue — organised for your team in one place.

  • 04

    B2B Buyer Matchmaking

    Before the fair, we schedule meetings for you with wholesalers and distributors in the target market.

  • 05

    Interpreters & Hosts

    Experienced interpreters and hosts fluent in Russian, French, Amharic and Uzbek.

  • 06

    Incentive Consulting

    We guide you through the paperwork for government support schemes for overseas fair participation.

Your next fair

Take your place in your next market

Complete your application in 3 minutes — our sales team will get back to you within 24 hours.