Increasing global environmental awareness and rapid urbanization are placing the landscape and garden sector in a critical position. City planning in harmony with nature, the expansion of sustainable green spaces, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor designs are gaining strategic importance from environmental, economic, and social perspectives.
In light of these developments, OUTDES – Garden and Outdoor Design and Entertainment Products Exhibition will take place on January 15-17, 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Center. The fair, organized under the ATRAX umbrella, aims to bring together national and international stakeholders operating in garden, landscape, and outdoor design sectors.
The Growing Importance of Green Spaces in Urban Life and the Transformation of the Sector
In recent years, landscape investments have taken on a vital role beyond aesthetics—playing a key part in combating climate change, improving urban living standards, and increasing the value of real estate projects. Investments in recreational spaces, particularly in the residential, shopping mall, and tourism sectors, are growing rapidly.
In line with these developments, the landscape sector is no longer seen merely as a visual component, but as a strategic industry that enhances urban life quality, creates climate-resilient environments, and delivers high commercial value through recreational areas. OUTDES 2026 aims to highlight the importance of garden and outdoor solutions in this transformation and to bring together sector-leading companies with key decision-makers.