The Smart Cities of the Future Will Come Together at CITYNEXT on January 28–30, 2027
ISTANBUL – Vendist, the industry’s leading meeting point, is shaping the future today through a visionary brand transformation. Bringing together the vending industry with the digital backbone of urban life, the event is preparing to open its doors as CITYNEXT – Vending and Smart City Solutions Expo from January 28–30, 2027.
A New Era in the ATRAX Ecosystem: Holistic Urban Living
Integrated with the strong “Urban Wellness” and active city concept of the ATRAX Expo, CITYNEXT is positioned not merely as a product exhibition, but as a commercial ecosystem where technology, speed, and human-centered services converge. Blending the traditional vending industry with the Smart City discipline, the expo brings together a broad spectrum of solutions under one roof — from self-service retail technologies and AI-powered vending machines to contactless payment systems and autonomous smart city infrastructure.
“Cities Are Now Dynamic Organisms”
In a statement, the exhibition committee highlighted the strategic importance of this transformation:
“Cities are no longer simply made up of concrete structures and spaces for living; they are dynamic organisms that breathe through technology, are managed through data, and operate through automation. By transforming Vendist into CITYNEXT, we have made vending technologies an integral part of the urban fabric. Our goal is to bring together professionals who are building a seamless, intelligent, and sustainable service model today within a global network.”
CITYNEXT 2027: Key Focus Areas and Content
Taking place at the Istanbul Expo Center from January 28–30, the event will shape the industry around the following key themes:
Vending and Self-Service Technologies
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Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems: Next-generation smart vending machines that use data analytics for inventory management and learn user habits.
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Smart City Integration: Self-service points integrated into urban furniture and smart solution hubs designed for public spaces.
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Fintech and Payment Technologies: Secure and fast financial solutions ranging from biometric payments to blockchain-based systems.
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Sustainability and Energy: Green technologies with low carbon footprints and high energy efficiency.
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B2B Business Network: A unique collaboration platform bringing together manufacturers, software developers, municipalities, local governments, major retailers, and investors.
Istanbul to Define the Industry’s New Direction
CITYNEXT will bring technology producers and visionary investors together at the heart of Istanbul, offering tangible solutions for the “living cities” of the future. By transforming industry stakeholders into technology partners, the platform aims to become one of the most significant milestones in Türkiye’s smart city journey.
About
ATRAX is an international trade platform that guides the transformation of cities into destinations of attraction. Under the ATTRACTION, AQUALAND, ARENA, and CITYNEXT segments, it brings together a broad ecosystem ranging from attractions and recreation facilities to the urban technologies of the future under one roof.
Spanning 6 halls and 65,000 m², ATRAX provides a powerful networking and business development platform by bringing together manufacturers, investors, public-sector decision-makers, and designers to develop sustainable and innovative urban projects.
CITYNEXT represents the smart city, digitalization, and commercial dimension of this ecosystem. Under the ATRAX umbrella, it brings together innovations that make urban life more accessible, efficient, and integrated through cutting-edge urban solutions.
