POWEREXPO ALMATY 2025 AND KAZATOMEXPO 2025 KICKED OFF IN ALMATY: 234 PARTICIPANTS FROM 17 COUNTRIES, 25% EXHIBITION GROWTH AND A RICH BUSINESS PROGRAM

TODAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025, THE 23RD KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION "ENERGY, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND POWER ENGINEERING" POWEREXPO ALMATY 2025 AND THE 9TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION "NUCLEAR ENERGY AND INDUSTRY" KAZATOMEXPO 2025 STARTED AT THE ATAKENT EXHIBITION CENTER, BECOMING THE MAIN EVENTS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY AND SOME OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED EVENTS IN THE SECTOR.

The exhibitors included 234 companies from 17 countries such as Austria, Algeria, Belarus, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the Czech Republic. The geography of the exhibitions covered both domestic and foreign participants: 165 companies represented the international market, and 69 the Kazakhstani market. It is particularly important to note the 26 domestic manufacturers represented at the exhibition, as they are the backbone and drivers of the development of the national energy sector. The participation of Kazakhstani companies in such a large-scale event highlights the high level of competence of local specialists, growing production capabilities, and the ability to offer modern solutions that meet global standards. Special attention is given to promoting local production and technologies that reduce import dependency, create new jobs, and strengthen the country's economic stability. The presence of domestic manufacturers at Powerexpo Almaty 2025 demonstrates that Kazakhstan is confidently moving towards energy independence, forming a sustainable market with a focus on innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility.

The collective stands of the Republic of Mordovia, Perm Krai, Omsk Region, and ANO MosProm attracted special attention from visitors. The exhibitors also included Kaluga Region, Chelyabinsk Region, and Sverdlovsk Region. This year, the exhibition shows a 25% growth, which is reflected in the expansion of participants — for the first time, 147 companies are participating, presenting their developments and technologies in the energy sector.

The exposition brings together key areas of the energy industry — from electrical equipment and energy, heat, and gas supply systems to solutions for housing and communal services. Energy-efficient technologies, automated control systems, software, as well as the latest developments in renewable energy, lighting, and cable products are presented.

The first day of Powerexpo Almaty not only became a launch pad for showcasing technological achievements but also laid the foundation for active discussion about the future of the industry. The event opened with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the start of the business and exhibition programs.

Following the ceremony, a VIP tour took place, attended by Gulnara Bizhanova, Member of the Board – Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken"; Zhakyp Khayrushev, Managing Director of the NCE RK "Atameken"; Sergey Agafonov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Repair, Design, Engineering Companies and Manufacturers of Energy Equipment; Marat Kalmenov, Director of the Department of Processing and Analysis of the Institute for the Development of the Electric Power Industry and Energy Saving; Baurzhan Ibraev, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Academician of the National Academy of Natural Sciences RK, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the New Nuclear Watch Institute in Central Asia, Chairman of the Veterans of Atomic Science, Energy and Industry RK Association "Nuclear Society of Kazakhstan"; Erlan Batyrbekov, General Director of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Damir Narynbaev, Executive Director of the KAZENERGY Association, Boris Danilenko, Director of the Kazakhstan Exhibition Company Iteca. VIP tour guests familiarized themselves with the exhibitors' stands and participated in the Plenary Session "Modernization of Kazakhstan's Electric Power Industry: Eliminating Deficits, Reducing Wear and Increasing Investment Attractiveness". Participants in the dialogue included Sungat Yesimkhanov – Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gulnara Bizhanova – Member of the Board – Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken", Damir Narynbaev – Executive Director of the KAZENERGY Association, Nurzhan Zhakupekbekov – Executive Director for Construction and Repair of JSC "Alatau Zharyk Company", Almaz Saukhimov – Managing Director for Development of NES JSC "KEGOC", Saken Zhunis – Head of the Electric Power and Coal Department of the Fuel and Energy Complex Department of the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In his speech, Zhakyp Khayrushev read a greeting from the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, to all present: "The scale of the current event is impressive. It is especially valuable to see both global technological leaders and domestic manufacturers here, ready for competition and partnership. The energy sector of Kazakhstan faces huge tasks. We need to carry out a deep modernization of generating capacities, eliminate deficits, reduce network wear, and significantly increase the sector's investment attractiveness. The answers to these challenges lie in the plane of open dialogue, technological partnership, and well-considered economic solutions. The Powerexpo Almaty platform is an exhibition of achievements and a unique opportunity for direct dialogue between the regulator, manufacturers, and consumers. I am confident that the discussions that will take place within these walls will form the basis of specific projects and commercial agreements."

The business program of the first day was rich and covered a wide range of topics related to the modernization of Kazakhstan's electric power industry, increasing the investment attractiveness of the sector, reforming tariff policy, as well as developing international cooperation and integration into the global energy network of the future.

Tomorrow, October 22, the business program will continue with a number of key events. Professionals are expected to attend Panel Sessions "The Future of Nuclear Energy in Kazakhstan: Balancing Technology, Transparency, and Responsibility" and "Energy Systems of the Future: How to Ensure Sustainability". As part of Expert Talks "Energy Dialogue – Synthesis Point", speakers will share practical cases, effective tools, and personal experiences in implementing advanced solutions in the energy sector.

On October 23, the business program will conclude with the "KazEnergoOTP-2025" Forum, organized by KAZEPI with the support of the NCE RK "Atameken". The forum program includes three key events: the plenary session "Localization and Demand: How to Ensure a Sustainable Sales Market for OTP?", the panel session "The New Role of OTP in the Country's Economy", and the strategic panel "National Industrial Base of Energy: What Needs to Change Now?" Participants will discuss the development of domestic engineering, strengthening industrial potential, and forming a sustainable energy infrastructure in Kazakhstan.

Powerexpo Almaty 2025 confidently confirms its status as a key professional platform for demonstrating advanced solutions, expanding business connections, and exchanging experience among participants in the energy sector.

The organizers of the exhibition are the Kazakhstan Exhibition Company Iteca, its international partner – the ICA Events Group.

The event traditionally takes place with the support of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty city, the NCE RK "Atameken", JSC "Samruk-Energy", JSC "KEGOC", JSC "Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Saving", the Union of Power Engineers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstan Electricity Association (KEA), the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Auditors, the Qazaq Green Association of RES, the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Supply Organizations, the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Repair, Design, Engineering Companies and Manufacturers of Energy Equipment.

The doors of Powerexpo Almaty 2025 and KazAtomExpo 2025 will be open until October 23 inclusive, we are waiting for professionals in the energy industry with prior registration on the event website www.powerexpo.kz