Business forums and conferences in Russia worth attending in 2026
Content:
Russia remains a key destination for major international business forums and industry conferences, bringing together companies, investors and government representatives. This year will see both flagship federal-level forums and specialised conferences in IT, the digital economy and project management. Together, they offer practical opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and market entry.
Major events in Russia in 2026
Name | Dates | Participants | Focus, opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
Peterburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), St. Petersburg | 3–6 June | 22,000 participants from 139 countries | One of the world’s leading platforms for discussing global economic issues. |
Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Vladivostok | 1–4 September | 7,000 participants from 74 countries | In 2025, the Russia–India the bilateral session expanded significantly, becoming a key platform for strengthening partnerships. |
Russian Industrialist, St Petersburg | 22–24 October | More than 14,000 visitors, 350 companies | Suitable for finding Russian partners in manufacturing and technology. The event also features an exhibition and opportunities to showcase achievements. Companies can deliver presentations or organise their own events.
Key focus areas: robotics, machine tool engineering, metalworking, automation. |
INNOPROM, Yekaterinburg | 6–9 July | Around 1 million visitors, 90 participating countries, about 900 companies | An international industrial exhibition bringing together buyers from around the world. Focus areas include advanced technologies, B2B partnership development and networking. |
Information technologies (IT)
8–10 September | Over 4,000 business programme participants, over 800 speakers | A showcase of technological capabilities in Russia’s ICT sector, including software production, IT services and electronics. It offers opportunities to find partners among Russian IT companies. | |
Dates to be announced, traditionally in autumn | Hundreds of representatives from IT companies and large businesses | Industry leaders from various sectors share successful case studies on implementing technologies to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience and enter new markets. |
Current trends in AI, IT and digital transformation, as well as business opportunities—read our materials on technological cooperation between Russia and India.
AI Journey, online conference | Dates not announced, traditionally in November | 171+ million views, 190 countries, 200 speakers | An international online platform featuring leading AI experts. |
Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR), Nizhny Novgorod | 18–23 May | 10,000–15,000 visitors from more than 40 countries | A key platform for dialogue between business and government on digital transformation across industries and society. |
Mining and metallurgy industry
Moscow | 12–16 May | Over 1,200 participants from 30 countries | Focused on metalworking, welding equipment, lasers and automation. Features demonstration stands from Russian companies, with opportunities to present equipment and technologies. |
MiningWorld Russia exhibition of mining equipment, minerals and metallurgy, Moscow | 22–24 April | Over 500 participants from 12 countries, over 100 speakers | A direct business platform connecting manufacturers and suppliers. It offers opportunities for exhibitions, advertising and speaking engagements, with visa support available for international participants. |
Metallurgy.Litemash. Metal Structures, international industrial exhibition of metals and metal products, Yekaterinburg | 17–20 March | 100 companies from 40 cities across Russia, Belarus, Turkey and China | An exhibition of technologies and equipment for the metallurgy and foundry industries, as well as finished metal products. |
Mining equipment, minerals and metallurgy exhibition (MWR), Moscow | 27–29 April | 554 participants, 10,560 visitors, more than 100 speakers | An effective business platform enabling direct contact between manufacturers and suppliers of mining, mineral processing and transport equipment and specialists from mining enterprises and processing plants. |
Agro-industrial complex
Golden Autumn international agro-industrial exhibition, Moscow | October | 136 organisations, 31,000 visitors, 87 regions of Russia | A platform for showcasing achievements in the agro-industrial complex, including automation and robotics, and for discussing key issues in the development of the sector. |
AgroRus international agricultural forum, St Petersburg | 16–18 September | 6,500 visitors, 300 participants, 40 business events | Held with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and included among the priority projects of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. |
Agrocomplex agro-industrial forum, Ufa | 17–20 March | Over 380 participants, over 22,000 visitors | A platform for showcasing agricultural machinery and equipment, seeds, fertilisers, pedigree livestock and processed products. It also serves as a venue for sharing experience and developing cooperative links. |
Read more on agriculture and food sector opportunities in our related materials on agribusiness and agritech.
FMCG trade and manufacturing
WorldFood Moscow international food exhibition, Moscow, | 15–18 September | 1,100 participants, 22,000 visitors, 28 countries | Wholesale trade, manufacturing, retail and food service. An opportunity to find suppliers. Companies can showcase products at a stand, organise tastings, and take part in plenary sessions. |
InterFood food and beverage exhibition, Krasnodar | 22–24 April | 5,600 visitors | One of the largest food industry exhibitions in southern Russia. |
Russian Retail Week international forum, Moscow | 22–25 June | Over 8,000 participants, over 700 speakers | The event brings together government officials, senior executives from federal and regional retail chains, manufacturers and suppliers of products and equipment, FMCG representatives, logistics companies and warehouse developers |
Forestry industry complex (Lesprom)
international exhibition of machinery, equipment and tools for the forestry industry, Moscow | 23–26 November | 1,200 participants, around 30,000 visitors | Demonstration of equipment for forestry and industry, primary processing of raw materials, secondary wood processing. |
Woodex international exhibition of woodworking machinery and equipment, Moscow | 1–4 December | 180 companies from eight countries, over 6,000 visitors | Opportunities to demonstrate equipment, furniture components and fittings, as well as to find new clients from Russian regions. |
Light industry
CJF international exhibition for child and junior fashion, Moscow | 16–18 September | 170 companies from eight countries, 6,700 visitors | Professionals in child and junior fashion from more than two dozen countries worldwide. Held with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. |
Textile Salon international exhibition of fabrics and accessories for garment production, Moscow | 2–4 September | 200 companies from eight countries | A meeting place for fashion professionals interested in high–quality materials for garment production and for manufacturers of fabrics and accessories. |
Textillegprom federal wholesale fair for the textile and light industry products and equipment, Moscow | 15–17 September | Over 570 participants, 31,000 visitors from 61 countries | Textiles, knitted fabrics, fabrics, clothing and accessories, and home textiles. It is possible to book a stand. |
Russian Week of Textile Industry, Moscow | 16–19 March | Over 1,000 participating companies, 17,000 visitors, 250 speakers from different countries | Positioned as a business networking platform for negotiations and the conclusion of contracts between Russian and international participants in the light industry market. |
Explore trends and opportunities in textiles and apparel in our related coverage.
Toursim
MITT Moscow international travel & tourism exhibition, Moscow | 13–15 April | 1,008 participants from 34 countries and 54 regions of Russia, 16,000 visitors | An international business event. Tour operators can present India as a destination at their stand. Visa support and consultations are available for international guests. Visitors include travel agencies, tour operators and hoteliers. |
VIII SIFT international tourism forum in Sochi | 8–9 December | Over 3,000 visitors, 50 speakers | The largest business platform for domestic and inbound tourism, with the International Specialised Exhibition “Hotel and Restaurant Business 2025” as part of the forum. |
Intourmarket international fair of regional hospitality, Nizhny Novgorod2–4 April | 2–4 April | 15,000 visitors | An opportunity to present services to a wide public. Contacts with senior representatives of the Russian tourism industry and high–level colleagues. |
Transport & logistics
TransRussia international exhibition for transport & logistics services, Moscow | 17–19 March | 550 participants, 170 speakers in the business programme, 583 participants, over 27,000 visitors | The largest logistics exhibition in Russia. It is held at the same venue as the SkladTech special exhibition of warehouse equipment. |
LogistikaEхpo international trade fair for logistics, Moscow | 26–29 May | Over 1,700 participants from 13 countries, 19,000 visitors, 35 countries, 74 exhibitors. | Transport, logistics services, warehouse logistics and development. A platform for finding partners in Russian regions. |
Real estate
13–15 May | More than 5,000 attendees | Held as part of the Russia–Islamic World: Kazan International Economic Forum. Opportunities include a stand, advertising partnership and participation in the business programme. | |
NatMallExpo international exhibition for commercial real estate and retail, St. Petersburg | 14–15 April | 5,000 visitors, 100 participants, 5 countries worldwide. | Useful contacts, face-to-face negotiations and expansion of business geography; a meeting place for developers and retailers. |
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmtech & Ingredients international exhibition of equipment, raw materials and technologies, Moscow | 24–27 November | 10,000 visitors, 560 participants, 13 countries worldwide. | Brings together technology leaders from the industry interested in selecting equipment, raw materials and technologies for the production of pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, veterinary medicines, blood products and cosmetics. |
international exhibition of pharmaceuticals, engineering and biotechnology, St.Petersburg | 7–9 April | 3,200 visitors, 60 participants, 11 countries. | The entire production chain on a single platform. An independent platform for dialogue between experts in the pharmaceutical industry. A buyer programme for finding and organising meetings with target customers at the stand. |
Semashko Russian Pharmaceutical Forum, St. Petersburg | 13–14 May | Over 500 speakers | A meeting place for senior executives from international and Russian pharmaceutical companies, representatives of regulatory authorities, professional associations, scientific organisations, patient communities and industry experts. |
From finding business partners to supporting export—import transactions with Russia, discover how Sber can support your operations in the Russian market.
Major events in India 2026
Construction
EXCON 2026 exhibition of construction equipment, Bengaluru | December | 1,250 participants, 120,000 visitors | A major exhibition dedicated to construction equipment, providing a convenient platform for finding business partners. |
Build Bharat Expo, New Delhi | 23–25 March | 340 stands, 15,000 visitors from over 34 countries | A major multi-sector B2B platform offering opportunities for business meetings between company owners and innovators. |
Mining and metallurgy industry
IMME India–Int’l Mining Machinery Expo international mining and machinery exhibition, Kolkata | 18–21 November | Over 5,000 participants | The largest event in India showcasing technologies and solutions for the mining industry. |
Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy and Materials (MMMM) exhibition, New Delhi | 10–12 September | 472 participants, 11,346 B2B visitors | A major event showcasing technologies in the natural resources extraction sector. |
Bauma CONEXPO India–Mining Segment international trade fair for construction machinery and mining machines, Greater Noida | 15–18 September | 1,100 business representatives from over 100 countries | The platform provides an opportunity for focused discussions on requirements and applications of construction and mining equipment. |
MET India Expo (Materials Engineering) conference and exhibition, Mumbai | 16–18 December | Over 400 companies from 40 countries | A leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to materials science and heat treatment technologies. |
STEEL CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2026, exhibition, Mumbai | 27–29 October | Over 500 companies, 10,000 experts | A unique exhibition in India dedicated entirely to metal construction technologies. |
METEC India International metallurgical industry trade fair, Mumbai | 30 November to 2 December | Over 530 participants | One of the leading international platforms dedicated to metallurgy technologies and industry business processes. |
Light industry
SIMA Texfair 2026 textile machinery, accessories and spares exhibition, Coimbatore | 6–9 March | Over 250 exhibitors from 7 countries, 100,000 visitors | A platform for manufacturers of textile equipment, components and spare parts, inviting them to showcase and promote their products. |
Information technologies (IT)
India Electronics Week (IEW) conference and expo, Bengaluru | 13–15 May | Over 2,000 delegates | An international exhibition of electronic components and systems showcasing innovative developments in the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, embedded modules and 3D printing technologies. |
Chemical industry and mechanical engineering
India International Industrial Expo (IIIE) exhibition, Kochi | 16–18 January | Over 600 business representatives | The mission of the exhibition is to drive industry growth by bringing together global experts, advanced technologies and innovative working methods under one roof. |
India Energy Week exhibition, Goa | 27–30 January | Over 6,500 delegates, 550 speakers | The largest platform for exchanging energy innovations supported by the government of India. |
World Gas Summit, Greater Noida | 24–25 July | Over 500 experts | A major exhibition dedicated to new technologies and innovations in the oil and gas industry and energy sector. |
CHEMTECH World Expo (O&G cluster) exhibition, Mumbai | 3–6 February | Over 1,000 business representatives from 15 countries | A global meeting of companies from the chemical and fine chemicals industry, petrochemicals, biopharmaceuticals and the processing industry. |
Industrial Engineering EXPO, Indore, Bhopal | 9–12 January (Indore)
7–10 March (Bhopal) | A platform for finding solutions and innovations for small and large enterprises across various sectors. |
Read more about trends and opportunities in the chemical industry in our industry materials.
Pharmaceuticals
Pharma India Expo, exhibition of pharmaceutical innovations, Greater Noida | 12–14 February (Greater Noida)
7–9 July (Mumbai) | 15,000 visitors, more than 150 speakers | An international exhibition and conference in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare and technology sectors, providing an ideal platform for building business contacts and exchanging industry knowledge. |
Find out more about current trends, regulation and the development of the pharmaceutical industry in our selected online materials.
PharmaTech & LabTech Expo pharmaceutical exhibition, Chandigarh–Gandhinagar | 9–11 April (Chandigarh)
20–22 August (Gandhinagar) | 10,000 visitors, several hundred speakers | A major exhibition showcasing pharmaceutical manufacturers |
Medicall Expo Mumbai pharmaceutical exhibition, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai | 24–26 July (Chennai)
2–4 October (New Delhi)
8–10 December (Mumbai) | Over 950 companies from 20 countries | Showcasing innovations in medical equipment and technologies. |
CPHI India, New Delhi | 23-26 November | Over 50,000 visitors from 120+ countries | CPHI India focuses on what goes into pharmaceutical products, ingredients, chemicals and formulations. |