From April 1 to 3, 2026, the International Exhibition Center “EXPO” in Astana will host the key industry exhibitions of Kazakhstan and Central Asia: the 7th International Exhibition for Machinery and Metalworking Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2026 and the 15th International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for the Water Industry SU ARNASY – Water Expo 2026. The events will bring together equipment manufacturers, technology suppliers, industry associations, government bodies, engineers, technologists, and representatives of industrial enterprises and the utilities sector on one platform.
Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2026 confirms its status as the region’s largest professional platform for machinery, metalworking and welding technologies. The thematic sections include machine tools and metalworking, forging and pressing equipment, measuring systems and quality control, industrial 3D printing, robotics, automation, software, tools and tooling, as well as industrial logistics and warehouse technologies.
For industry professionals, the exhibition is an opportunity not only to see equipment, but also to compare solutions live, find suppliers, discuss cooperation terms directly with manufacturers, and understand which technologies can already improve the precision, productivity and sustainability of production processes. It is here that decisions are made on workshop modernization, equipment fleet renewal and the introduction of new production approaches.
More than 250 companies from 19 countries will present their solutions at the exhibition. Participants include companies and brands well known to the professional market, such as CHIRON Group SE, INDEX-WERKE, RÖHM, GÜHRING, HORN, SMW AUTOBLOK, ISCAR Kazakhstan, Yamawa, Mastercam, HSG Laser, Bodor, Dener, Fronius, Lincoln Electric, ESAB, IGM Robotersysteme AG, Faccin Group, Hubei Tri-Ring, Henan Mine Crane, Weihua Heavy Machinery, QazTehna, KAMAZ-Engineering, Kostanay Tractor Plant, Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan, Allur, and other participants from Kazakhstan, Germany, Italy, Austria, Türkiye, China and other countries.
The exhibition is annually attended by more than 4,000 specialists, including owners of plants and manufacturing enterprises, representatives of companies selling machinery equipment, engineers and technologists, automation and robotics specialists, professionals in industrial design, as well as representatives of the construction and manufacturing sectors and government bodies.
The key event of the business program will be the 13th Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Union of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan. The main theme of the forum is: “Robotization and advanced technologies as a prospect for the development of Kazakhstan’s machine-building industry.”
The program will also feature the practical conference “Laser Material Processing Technologies for Kazakhstan’s Industry” organized by VPG LaserONE. The presentations will focus on innovations for business development, product lines and implemented projects, as well as the application of laser technologies in various segments of machine building.
SU ARNASY – Water Expo 2026 is a key event for the water industry that has been bringing together leading companies, experts and specialists from Kazakhstan and Central Asia for 15 years. The exhibition covers the full range of solutions for water supply, wastewater disposal, water treatment, pumping equipment, pipeline valves, metering devices, digital monitoring and modernization of utility infrastructure.
In 2026, more than 80 companies from over 13 countries will take part in the exhibition.
Participants of SU ARNASY – Water Expo 2026 include Xylem Water Solutions, Saint-Gobain PAM, Nijhuis Saur Industries, Hugo Vogelsang, Wilo Central Asia, Grundfos Kazakhstan, KROHNE CA, TECOFI, ESPA, Hidrostal, Aquaphor Professional Kazakhstan, Bluwat Chemicals, Bohai Valve Group, Karlskrona LC AB, Hydro Engineering, WaterWays, Riza Global, KAZZNT, Ulba-Electro, Aquatoria-Aktobe, ANDRITZ AG, Honeywell and other companies representing both international technologies and solutions adapted to the needs of Kazakhstan’s utilities and industrial enterprises.
The SU ARNASY business program in 2026 is focused on the practical agenda of the industry. Its central event will be the forum “Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal 2030: modernization, digitalization, sustainability,” which will take place on April 1 in Hall No. 3 at IEC “EXPO”. The forum will focus on national projects for the modernization of the utilities sector, automation of water utilities, tariff regulation, digitalization, IoT solutions and modern water treatment technologies.
Among the forum speakers are Zeynulkabden Tabigat, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Water Association and moderator of the forum; Timur Kosymbayev, Chairman of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Nurlan Soltanbekov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “Kazakhstan Center for Modernization and Development of Housing and Public Utilities”; Irina Voropayeva, Rudnensky Vodokanal LLP; Rolan Tleubergen, Sales Director of WAVIoT LLP; Askhat Mailin, expert in water resources management; and Yevgeniy Ivanov, Executive Director of UE “Polymerkonstruktsiya”.
Kazakhstan Machinery Fair and SU ARNASY – Water Expo are effective business platforms that bring market participants together to establish partnerships, exchange professional expertise and discuss current industry challenges. The exhibitions create a space for showcasing modern technological solutions and contribute to the development of Kazakhstan’s industry and engineering infrastructure.
Organizers: Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Union of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan, Astana Expo
Co-organizer: Leipziger Messe International (Germany)
Official support: Akimat of Astana, Visit Astana, Astana Tourism
Partners: Kazakhstan Water Supply and Wastewater Association, EcwaTech and WasteTech exhibitions
Venue: International Exhibition Center “EXPO”, 53/1 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana
Opening hours:
April 1: 09:30–18:00
April 2: 09:30–18:00
April 3: 09:30–15:30
Contacts for media and visitors:
Dinara Tazhenova
Marketing and PR Manager
T: +7 701 888 56 92
E: td@astana-expo.com
