KazAtomExpo is an exhibition for equipment and service suppliers to Kazakhstan’s nuclear industry. Its main goal is to support the development of the domestic nuclear sector and to strengthen nuclear safety.

KazAtomExpo is a professional event aimed at specialists working in nuclear energy and industry, mechanical engineering, and related fields. The exhibition also contributes to the coordination of efforts in implementing priority areas of nuclear science and technology and to fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.

Key exhibitors include developers of technical documentation; companies providing design and construction services for nuclear power plants; enterprises offering engineering and service solutions for the decommissioning of nuclear reactors and the handling of radioactive waste (RAW) and spent nuclear fuel (SNF); developers of reactors of various capacities; uranium mining and processing companies; geological exploration enterprises; companies engaged in the production of uranium, beryllium, and tantalum; manufacturers of nuclear fuel for reactor facilities; organizations running educational programs, seminars, and training aimed at improving the qualifications of nuclear industry personnel; and investment and insurance companies.

KazAtomExpo will be held alongside the Kazakhstan International Exhibition “Energy, Electrical equipment and Machine building” – Powerexpo Almaty. This co-location will help attract a maximum number of targeted visitors and create a rich business program.

The extensive business program will introduce specialists to the latest equipment and technologies used in various industrial sectors.

KazAtomExpo will be attended by nuclear industry professionals, including representatives of Kazakhstani and international government bodies; international, governmental, and public organizations; executives and specialists from Russian and foreign nuclear companies; leaders from the fuel and energy sector and engineering services; chief engineers and energy specialists from utilities and industrial enterprises; representatives of design, construction, and installation companies; and professionals from the transport, service, and trade sectors.

The nuclear industry is one of the most successfully developing sectors in Kazakhstan. The country holds about 19% of the world’s explored uranium reserves and has a well-developed uranium mining and processing industry that supplies around 40% of global uranium demand. For Kazakhstan, the nuclear sector is of strategic importance, being one of the core components of the national economy. Kazakhstan ranks first in the world in uranium production.

In addition to developing its nuclear industry, Kazakhstan plans to build two nuclear power plants in the coming years.

In June 2025, the Agency for Atomic Energy announced that Rosatom had been selected to lead an international consortium for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The Agency also reported that China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) would head the consortium for the construction of a second nuclear power plant.

The first Kazakhstani nuclear power plant is planned to be built in the village of Ulken, Zhambyl district, Almaty region, on the shore of Lake Balkhash. Its capacity is expected to be approximately 2.4 GW. The timeline from design and construction to commissioning is projected at 10–12 years, with completion estimated between 2035 and 2036.

In January 2025, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Government to begin the creation of a nuclear cluster. Its key areas will include nuclear industry and energy, scientific and technological development, and the management of RAW and SNF. Future plans also involve the establishment of science cities, modernization of research infrastructure, development of accelerator and radiation technologies, nuclear medicine and isotope production, as well as strengthening international cooperation.