XIII FORUM OF KAZAKHSTAN MACHINERY MANUFACTURES
April 2-3, 2026, Congress Center & "EXPO" International Exhibition Center
Registration for the Forum
ROBOTICS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES – PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN'S MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRY
Forum mission
- The main platform for dialogue between the government and business for forming a conceptual vision for the development of the mechanical engineering and manufacturing industries, discussing mechanisms of state industrial policy, stimulating import substitution, and technological modernization
Purpose of the forum
- Developing proposals and practical recommendations for the further development of domestic mechanical engineering and increasing competitiveness
Main tasks
Discussing current issues in mechanical engineering development and finding ways to resolve them
Providing major consumers with high-quality and reliable mechanical engineering products
Assisting in personnel training, scientific development, and R&D
Integration into global value chains
Increasing the investment attractiveness of the industry
Review of international practices, development of international cooperation
Forum agenda
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1ST DAY OF THE FORUM, APRIL 2, 2026
- Congress Center – Astana, Heydar Aliyev str., 12 (from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
- "EXPO" International Exhibition Center – Astana, Mangilik El Avenue, 53/1 (from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
10:00 – 17:30
APRIL 2, 2026, CONGRESS CENTER
10:00 - 11:00
REGISTRATION OF FORUM PARTICIPANTS
11:30 – 13:00
PANEL SESSION:
Implementation of a comprehensive plan for the development of mechanical engineering
13:00 – 14:00
BREAK
14:00 – 15:30
PANEL SESSION:
Investment potential of Kazakhstan, the role of foreign partners in the development of the mechanical engineering industry
15:30 – 16:00
BREAK
16:00 – 17:30
PANEL SESSION:
Domestic value in purchases of Samruk-Kazyna JSC
13:00 – 18:00
APRIL 2, 2026, IEC EXPO
13:00 – 14:00
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN BREAKOUT SESSIONS
14:00 – 16:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
14:00 – 16:00
Hall 3
Industrial cooperation instruments: new opportunities for mechanical engineering
Hall 4
Mechanical engineering for energy projects
16:00 – 16:30
BREAK
16:30 – 18:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
16:30 – 18:00
Hall 3
Robotization and digitalization in industry
Hall 4
Personnel training for the mechanical engineering industry
2ND DAY OF THE FORUM, APRIL 3, 2026
- Congress Center – Astana, Heydar Aliyev str., 12 (from 07:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
- "EXPO" International Exhibition Center – Astana, Mangilik El Avenue, 53/1 (from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
08:00 – 11:00
APRIL 3, 2026, CONGRESS CENTER
08:00 – 09:00
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE PLENARY SESSION
10:00 – 11:00
THE PLENARY SESSION OF THE FORUM
11:00 – 16:00
APRIL 3, 2026, IEC EXPO
11:00 – 11:30
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:30 – 13:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:30 – 13:30
Hall 1
Mechanical engineering for the mining and metallurgical complex
Hall 2
Railway engineering
Hall 3
Oil and gas engineering
Hall 4
Agricultural engineering
13:30 – 14:00
BREAK
14:00 – 16:00
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
14:00 – 16:00
Hall 2
Financial instruments and support mechanisms of the EBRD for mechanical engineering enterprises
Hall 3
Introduction of advanced technologies for the development of the mechanical engineering industry
Hall 4
Automotive industry
14:00 – 17:00
VISIT TO JSC "LOKOMOTIV KURASTYRU ZAUYTY"
Speakers
Olzhas Bektenov
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Yersaiyn Nagaspayev
Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Rostislav Konyashkin
First Vice-Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sungat Yessimkhanov
Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zhou Weidong
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade - Machinery Sub-Council
Olzhas Saparbekov
Vice-Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alibek Kuantyrov
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aset Nusupov
Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Arman Kassenov
Vice-Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kanat Sharlapaev
Chairman of the Presidium of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken"
Zhandos Shaikhy
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Baiterek
Kairat Kalmanbaev
General Director of JSC Tynys
Talgat Alpysbaev
General Director of Karlskrona LC AB LLP
Moderators
Meyram Pshembayev
Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry
Azat Peruashev
Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Madiyar Sultanbek
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC Kazakh Invest
Sergey Agafonov
Chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Repair, Projecting, Engineering Companies and Manufacturers of Energy Equipment
Ramazan Sadyrkulov
Chief Engineer of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
Vladimir Turekhanov
President of the Association "Kazakhstan Association of Automation and Robotics"
Adilbek Bektibayev
Director of Department of Industrial Policy of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Anar Makasheva
President of the «Kazakhstan Automobile Union» LEA
Pavel Beklemishev
Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of the Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry
Zhanibek Baigabelov
General Director of Kazakhmys Smelting LLP
Dastan Abishev
CEO of IMBC
Eldar Doskenov
General Director of Samruk-Kazyna Contract LLP
Marat Idrissov
Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Industrial Development LLP
International specialized exhibition on mechanical engineering and metalworking “Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2026”
The main industry event in the industry and represents a unique platform for the development of cooperative relations. More than 300 Kazakhstani and foreign companies will take part in the exhibition.
Purpose of the exhibition: Promoting accelerated development of the machine-building industry, strengthening trade and economic ties, providing the necessary conditions for effective dialog between the state and business
The organizers of the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures
Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry
Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
General Partners of the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken"
A leading company in Kazakhstan that produces oil, gas and associated products that fuels the modern economy
An investment holding company whose mission is to enhance Kazakhstan's national welfare and ensure long-term sustainability for future generations.
Official Partners of the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures
Organizer of key industry exhibitions and conferences in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
One of the world's leading and most diversified companies in the field of natural resource extraction and processing
The largest railway engineering cluster in Kazakhstan, producing rolling stock and elements of the upper structure of the track
The country's leading automaker, which has been developing the country's automotive industry for 22 years
The leading Kazakhstani company that holds a leading position in the automotive market of Central Asia
An industry organization representing the interests of investors in the manufacturing industry of Kazakhstan
Partners of the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures
Modern and technological battery factory
The national operator of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the import and export of uranium, rare metals, nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants
The largest international oil transportation project involving Russia, Kazakhstan, as well as the world's leading mining companies
A company that ensures the country's energy security and promotes an accelerated energy transition
Supported the XIII Forum of Kazakhstan Machinery Manufactures
Совместное предприятие АО НК «КазМунайГаз» в лице дочерней организации ТОО «KMG Systems & Services» и компании «Schneider Electric»
