THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EXHIBITION POWEREXPO ALMATY 2026 HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN ALMATY, BRINGING TOGETHER 288 COMPANIES FROM 11 COUNTRIES

TODAY, ON 21 OCTOBER 2026, THE 24TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “ENERGY, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE BUILDING” — POWEREXPO ALMATY 2026 — OPENED IN ALMATY.

One of Kazakhstan’s significant industry events has brought together domestic and international manufacturers of energy equipment, suppliers of electrical products, representatives of the engineering and technical community, and specialised organisations. Over the course of three days, the exhibition will serve as a platform for showcasing modern technological solutions, strengthening international business ties and discussing strategic areas for the development of the country’s energy sector.

The official opening of the exhibition was marked by a ceremonial opening ceremony, attended by representatives of government bodies, industry associations and the energy community. The event marked the beginning of a large-scale professional dialogue aimed at addressing current challenges in modernising energy infrastructure, strengthening technological potential and expanding international cooperation amid the transformation of the industry.

Among the distinguished guests at the opening ceremony were: Yerzhan Yertayev — Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Bagdaulet Ustenov — Head of the Territorial Department of the Committee for State Energy Supervision and Control of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Almaty; Elvira Konakhbayeva — Member of the Management Board – Managing Director for Strategy and Sustainable Development, KEGOC JSC; Zhakyp Khairushev — Chairman of the Public Council on Fuel and Energy Complex Issues under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Managing Director, National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken”; Zhaksylyk Sagymbekov — Deputy Chairman of the Management Board – Chief Engineer, Alatau Zharyk Company JSC; Yerlan Zhaylaubay — Director General, Chairman of the Management Board, Industrial Zone – Almaty LLP; Serik Tyutebayev — Honoured Power Engineer of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Marat Kalmenov — Director of the Data Processing and Analysis Department, National Energy Saving Centre JSC; Boris Danilenko — Director of the Iteca exhibition company.

During the official part of the event, the importance of consolidating the efforts of government institutions, industry organisations and the business community to ensure the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s energy sector, introduce advanced technologies and implement promising investment initiatives was emphasised.

In his speech, Yerzhan Yertayev conveyed to all guests and exhibition participants a welcoming address from Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Akkenzhenov:

“Professional dialogue, exchange of experience and the technological solutions presented will contribute to the implementation of new investment projects, strengthening international cooperation and further development of Kazakhstan’s energy sector”.

Following the opening ceremony, a VIP tour of the exhibition took place, during which distinguished guests explored modern technological developments, equipment and engineering solutions presented by domestic and international companies.

The international scale of Powerexpo Almaty 2026 is confirmed by the quantitative and geographical composition of its exhibition. This year, the exhibition brought together 288 companies from 11 countries: Austria, Belarus, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, China, Poland, Russia, Türkiye, France and the Czech Republic. The international group of participants comprises 225 foreign companies, while the Kazakhstan sector brings together 63 enterprises, including 22 domestic manufacturers. China, Kazakhstan and Russia have the largest representation, forming the top three countries by number of exhibitors.

Collective expositions of the Republic of Mordovia, Chelyabinsk Region and the St. Petersburg Export Support Centre play a significant role in expanding international participation. The involvement of regional associations contributes to the development of interregional production ties, establishing direct contacts between enterprises and creating conditions for the implementation of joint projects in the energy and electrical engineering sectors.

The exhibition covers a wide range of equipment, products and services in demand in the energy sector and related industries. Powerexpo Almaty is particularly important as a professional communication platform providing direct interaction between manufacturers and suppliers and end users of technological solutions.

The business programme serves as a substantive continuation of the exhibition, with the Energy Forum 2026 taking centre stage. Its agenda has been developed with consideration of the current challenges of modernising energy infrastructure, ensuring the stability of energy supply, diversifying generation capacities and attracting investment in capital-intensive industry projects.

Today, as part of the Energy Forum 2026, the plenary session “Almaty’s Energy Sector: 105 Years of Development and New Growth Areas” was held, dedicated to the historical development of the city’s energy sector and identifying prospects for its further improvement. Strategic aspects of the transformation of the national power system were discussed during the session “Generation of the Future: What Should Kazakhstan’s Energy Mix Look Like?” Particular attention was paid to the modernisation of heat energy infrastructure during the strategic session “Kazakhstan’s Heat and Power Sector: Modernisation of Heat Sources and Heating Networks and New Technologies”.

On 22 October, the Energy Forum 2026 will continue its work, focusing on promising areas for the development of national energy, investment mechanisms and new technological challenges. The final day of the exhibition, 23 October, will be dedicated to the III KazEnergoOTP-2026 Forum, organised by KazEPI and Green Platform Kazakhstan.

The broad representation of government bodies, industry associations and international businesses confirms the importance of the exhibition as a tool for professional interaction and strengthening partnerships. By combining a large-scale exhibition with a substantive expert agenda, Powerexpo Almaty 2026 contributes to the development of cross-industry cooperation, the promotion of modern energy technologies and the creation of new opportunities for implementing investment and infrastructure initiatives.

The Gold Partners are Assystem and TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd., while the Bronze Partners are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group and Boltcomm.

Powerexpo Almaty 2026 will continue through 23 October inclusive. Visitors can explore the exhibition and participate in the business programme events upon prior registration on the official website.