VIP Hosted Buyer Program
Building New Business Connections through Targeted B2B Matchmaking at Eurasia Packaging Istanbul
As part of its international visitor development initiatives, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026 brings purchasing decision-makers, investors, importers, distributors and industry professionals from key target markets together with exhibitors in Istanbul.
Under the Hosted Buyer Program, the sourcing requirements and product interests of participating buyers are identified in advance, enabling targeted B2B matchmaking with relevant exhibitors.
Matched buyers and exhibitors meet for pre-scheduled one-to-one business meetings at the Business Matchmaking Lounge during the exhibition.
More Than Networking: Targeted Business Matchmaking
The Eurasia Packaging Istanbul Hosted Buyer Program goes beyond bringing international buyers and exhibitors into the same venue. It is designed to facilitate relevant business connections based on mutual commercial interests and sourcing needs.
Before the exhibition, hosted buyers are assessed based on:
Based on this information, matchmaking is carried out with Eurasia Packaging Istanbul exhibitors whose products and solutions are aligned with buyer requirements.
This approach makes business meetings during the exhibition more structured, targeted and productive.
How Business Matchmaking Works
Company profiles, sourcing requirements and product interests of international hosted buyers are identified in advance.
Eurasia Packaging Istanbul exhibitors offering products and solutions aligned with buyer requirements are identified and evaluated.
Targeted matches are created between buyers and relevant exhibitors based on their mutual business interests.
One-to-one B2B meetings are scheduled in advance for suitable matches.
Scheduled meetings take place in the dedicated Business Matchmaking Lounge within the exhibition venue.
Find the Right Match Across All Key Product Categories
Eurasia Packaging Istanbul brings together the entire packaging industry value chain under one roof, covering a broad spectrum from packaging products, raw materials and semi-finished products to packaging machinery, printing and converting technologies.
Under the Hosted Buyer Program, sourcing and investment requirements are particularly evaluated across the following areas:
International Hosted Buyers from Target Markets
As part of Eurasia Packaging Istanbul's international visitor development activities, targeted initiatives are carried out to bring industry professionals from priority markets and different geographies to the exhibition.
Hosted buyers from the Middle East and Gulf countries, North Africa, Europe, the Balkans and surrounding markets are welcomed to Eurasia Packaging Istanbul to discover new suppliers, evaluate solutions for planned investments and meet potential business partners directly.
Benefits for Hosted Buyers
The Hosted Buyer Program helps international buyers make their four-day exhibition visit more efficient, focused and business-driven.
- Faster access to exhibitors offering relevant products and solutions
- Targeted exhibitor matches based on sourcing interests
- Pre-scheduled one-to-one B2B meetings
- Opportunity to discover new suppliers and business partners
- Ability to compare different products and technologies in one venue
- Access to the Business Matchmaking Lounge
- Guidance and support from the organising team throughout the program
Benefits for Exhibitors
The Hosted Buyer Program supports Eurasia Packaging Istanbul exhibitors in establishing more structured and qualified contact with potential customers from target markets.
- Meet international purchasing professionals directly interested in their products and solutions
- Develop new business connections in target markets
- Connect with buyers whose sourcing requirements have been identified in advance
- Make more efficient use of exhibition time through scheduled B2B meetings
- Explore new export markets and distribution opportunities
- Engage directly with prospective customers and business partners
Keep Your Exhibitor Profile Up to Date
During the Business Matchmaking process, hosted buyers evaluate exhibitors based on their product categories, fields of activity and company profiles.
It is therefore important to ensure that your company description, product categories, brands and product information in the Exhibitor Portal are complete and up to date.
A complete and current company profile helps relevant purchasing professionals assess your company and offering accurately.
Update My Exhibitor ProfileBusiness Matchmaking Lounge
Where Business Connections Take Shape
Created as part of the Hosted Buyer Program, the Business Matchmaking Lounge will host pre-scheduled B2B meetings between international purchasing professionals and Eurasia Packaging Istanbul exhibitors.
Based on the meeting schedules created under the program, buyer and exhibitor representatives will come together in the lounge to discuss products, investment plans, sourcing requirements and potential business collaboration opportunities directly.