In 04-07 March 2026, in the Republic of Turkey in Istanbul, with the support of the Ministry of Trade of Turkey, one of the largest events in Europe was held the international exhibition of textile products and accessories "TEXHIBITION". The exhibition is focused on demonstrating the trends of the season and innovative nano-developments with attending seminars, master classes and networking meetings. Despite the fact that the target audience of the exhibition is clothing manufacturers, importers, buyers of fashion brands, along with them, the pedagogical community of scientists, representatives from different faculties of Turkish universities, for example, Marmara University (Marmara Üniversitesi), Pamukkale University and others.

The international exhibition was opened by the Minister of Trade of Turkey Ticaret Bakanı Prof. Dr. Ömer BOLAT. In his speech, he raised global problems that concerned not only the sphere of trade and industry, but also the international situation in terms of cultural exchange of experience and transfer of knowledge to the younger generation of the cultural code of the nation and the preservation of national traditions through modern art art and art education.

Within the framework of the Individual Registration Number AR 23488786 project "Transdisciplinary research in the art education system: cultural memory and the phenomenon of national values in modern content" this event interested us in demonstrating modern trends, sustainable development and exchange of experience in innovative developments and areas in terms of art education. The head of the scientific project Laura Kakimova and a member of the research group Akmaral Smanova visited the pavilions of the international exhibition, took part in the seminar and networking of the University of Marmara (Marmara Üniversitesi) and the University of Pamukkale (Pamukkale University). Where innovative and creative works of students, young specialists and university teachers were presented. The representative of the Faculty of Technology Doç.Dr.Mustava Sabri Őzen introduced us to the achievements of the faculty and presented the developments of students.

The seminar organized by the organizers of the exhibition on the theme of fashion industry demonstrated modern trends, environmentally friendly materials and innovations.

The exhibition ended with the presentation of certificates of participation and discussion of opportunities for cooperation and the implementation of academic programs.