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Throughout my editorial career, I have visited many facilities across different stages of the sector and interviewed scores of industry pioneers. Every technical feature we bring to our pages serves as a subtle reminder of the sharp boundary between journalism and field engineering. We are neither process engineers nor plant consultants; we do not put on a hard hat to calibrate a conditioning valve. Yet as journalists, our fundamental responsibility is to observe where the industry is evolving, recognize which variables become vital amid tightening margins, and deliver the right information to the right audience with an objective eye.

The 11th IDMA Istanbul, held from June 25–27, 2026, brought together thousands of professionals from 120 countries, laying the groundwork for a $1 billion business volume. High-level state officials and global association leaders turned the exhibition into the undisputed hub for technology exports and food security.