2 September 2026 г.

KAZBUILD AND AQUATHERM ALMATY 2026 HAVE STARTED IN ALMATY, BRINGING TOGETHER 631 COMPANIES FROM 34 COUNTRIES AND LEADING EXPERTS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, THE LARGEST INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS IN KAZAKHSTAN — THE 32ND KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL BUILDING & INTERIOR EXHIBITION KAZBUILD 2026 AND THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL HEATING, WATER SUPPLY, SANITARY, AIR-CONDITIONING, VENTILATION EQUIPMENT AQUATHERM ALMATY 2026 — OPENED IN THE SOUTHERN CAPITAL.

Over three days, the leading industry platforms will bring together manufacturers and suppliers, representatives of the construction sector, the architectural and design community, developers, engineers, industry associations and government experts.

In 2026, the combined exhibition brings together 631 companies from 34 countries, confirming the high level of international interest in Kazakhstan’s construction and engineering markets. The geography of participants includes Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Vietnam, Germany, Hong Kong, Greece, Egypt, India, Iran, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Finland, France and South Korea.

The central part of the joint exhibition is KazBuild 2026, where 411 companies from 27 countries are presenting their products, technologies and solutions. Kazakhstan is represented by 94 companies, while the international segment comprises 319 participants. The national group is represented by Germany, while collective pavilions feature China, Russia, Iran, the UAE and India. At the same time, 161 companies, or 39% of exhibitors, are participating in KazBuild for the first time, demonstrating the continued expansion of the exhibition’s professional community and the attraction of new manufacturers and suppliers to the Kazakhstani market.

Aquatherm Almaty 2026 this year includes 220 companies from 20 countries, including 46 Kazakhstani and 174 international participants. The National Group is represented by Germany, while collective exhibitions are represented by China and Türkiye. 64 companies are participating in the exhibition for the first time, accounting for 29% of the total number of exhibitors. The parallel holding of KazBuild and Aquatherm Almaty provides a comprehensive presentation of solutions for construction, architecture, interiors, and engineering equipment for facilities, creating a unified professional environment for interaction between related industries.

Alongside the large-scale exhibition, the business programme traditionally serves as a key component of the events. The central event on September 2 was the joint plenary session of KazBuild and Aquatherm Almaty 2026, «New Construction Code, Tax Policy and Digital Regulation: Reforms Transforming Kazakhstan's Industry» The discussion was attended by: Mukhamed Zadinovich Andakov, Deputy Chairman of the Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction; Meirbek Zhamankulov, Head of the National Association of Designers of Kazakhstan; Vyacheslav Schepel, Director of CentreProject, Chief Engineer of PA KAZGOR; Anton Fedyanin, Head of the Young Architects’ Section of the Union of Architects of Kazakhstan; Sanzhar Rakhmetzhanov, Founder of ARMETA KZ LLP; Valery Lakisov, Deputy Chair of the Regional Public Organisation «Union of Builders of Kazakhstan»; Victoria Ten, Vice-President of the Association of Developers of Kazakhstan; Timur Nurtayev, Member of the Construction Council of the «Atameken» Regional Public Organisation, Almaty; Daniyar Baltin, Head of the Regulatory Support and Operations Division of the State Bank for Construction Projects, Methodology Department, State Enterprise «Gosekspertiza»; Saken Kashkimbayev, Chief Specialist, Development and BIM Technology Department, State Expert Review Agency RGP «Gosekspertiza».

In his welcoming speech, Mukhamed Zadinovich Andakov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Industry, noted: “Kazakhstan is developing actively, and I believe that at this exhibition everyone will find their partners, successfully conclude agreements and promote their products in new areas that will be applied at construction sites. The share of domestic production of construction materials has increased by 8 percentage points over the past five years and exceeded 70% — Kazakhstan is increasingly becoming self-sufficient in construction materials. Nevertheless, there is still room for growth: the market is worth USD 4.2 billion, and according to official statistics, approximately USD 1.2 billion accounts for imported products. We invite everyone interested in establishing themselves in Kazakhstan and selling their products here.” These figures confirm the sustainable development of domestic production and the continued potential of Kazakhstan’s construction market for new technologies, suppliers and business cooperation.

The plenary discussion focused on key changes in the regulation of Kazakhstan’s construction industry: the first results of implementing the new Construction Code, tax reform, the transition to BIM, improvements to the control and expertise system, workforce issues and the digitalization of design processes. Particular attention was paid to the use of artificial intelligence tools and the adaptation of businesses to new requirements.

The professional dialogue of the first day continued with the HD Magazine panel session, «Blue-green infrastructure of Central Asia: new markets for development, engineering and investments» Experts discussed water resource management, nature-based engineering solutions, the investment potential of blue-green infrastructure and modern sustainable construction standards.

A separate focus of the first day was dedicated to the professional community of the window industry. The Big Window Forum is taking place in Pavilion No. 8 as part of the specialized industry programme of KazBuild. The forum featured the panel session «Kazakhstan’s Construction Industry: New Market Rules and the Development of Domestic Production» organized with the participation of School of Windows+.

Throughout the day, seminars and master classes by Professional TANU Association and TECHNONICOL were also held, demonstrating the practical application of modern construction materials, technologies and professional solutions.

In the following days, the programme will be expanded with a number of specialized events. Tomorrow, September 3, KAZBUILD MATERIALS FORUM 2026 and KAZBUILD URBAN FUTURE FORUM 2026 will take place. Among the invited international experts are Paolo Matteuzzi, Director at ZHA Architects, as well as Yevgeniya Pozigun, Director of the architectural practice Mangera Yvars Architects. The industry programme will continue with the «Installer Show» by School of Windows+, while Aquatherm Almaty will host the 4th «Tekhnar PRO Kazakhstan 2026» Installer Championship. The final day will feature MARKETING DAY by School of Windows+, as well as specialized seminars and presentations by companies.

Holding two international exhibitions at the same venue makes it possible to bring together construction, architecture, design, interior design, engineering systems, energy efficiency and modern technological solutions within a single business environment. The combination of a large-scale international exhibition with an expert programme creates opportunities not only to present products and technologies, but also to engage in substantive discussions on regulatory transformations, investment priorities and further development directions for Kazakhstan’s construction sector.

Business Partner of Aquatherm Almaty 2026: Tekhnar Training Center

Official Partner of the Business Programme of the Window Technologies Sector at KazBuild 2026: Bastau Almaty LLP, represented by the Smart X trademark

Partner of the Business Programme of the Window Technologies Sector at KazBuild 2026: Meesenburg Kazakhstan LLP

Official support is provided by the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, Trade Representations and diplomatic missions of participating countries, and School of Windows+.

The events are organized by the Kazakhstan exhibition company Iteca and its international partner — the ICA Events Group of Companies.

Make sure to visit the exhibitions by September 4, inclusive, by completing pre-registration on the website of our events.