Russian industrialist 2026 - 30th International Forum and Exhibition Featuring Industrial Leaders
About the exhibition
The 30th anniversary International Forum and Exhibition «Russian Industrialist» is one of the key federal platforms for discussing national industrial development priorities, showcasing new technologies and equipment, and identifying growth areas in strategically important sectors of industry.
Held since 1997, the Forum and Exhibition brings together key stakeholders across Russian industry: major enterprises, government authorities, technology companies, financial institutions, research organizations, small and medium-sized businesses, industry associations and international partners. It provides a platform where industry engages with government, science and the financial community, while practical business challenges become the focus of professional discussion.
In 2026, the Forum and Exhibition will be held under the motto «Bringing Leaders Together for the Benefit of Russia». The event is co-organized by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg, with ExpoForum International serving as the event operator.
From Industrial Policy to Practical Technologies
A distinctive feature of the «Russian Industrialist» Forum and Exhibition is its combination of a federal-level forum with a large-scale industrial exhibition. Discussions on technological leadership, cross-industry and international cooperation, workforce development and industrial policy take place alongside presentations of technologies and manufacturing capabilities of Russian enterprises.
For visitors, this format provides an opportunity not only to explore equipment and technologies, but also to gain a broader view of industrial development: which areas are receiving support, which technologies companies are implementing, where opportunities for cross-industry cooperation are emerging, and what challenges the manufacturing sector is currently facing.
For Industrial Executives and Professionals
The Forum and Exhibition is aimed at executives and professionals from industrial enterprises, representatives of government authorities, technology companies, financial institutions and the scientific community, entrepreneurs, industry associations and international partners.
Participation will be particularly relevant for companies seeking new technologies and manufacturing solutions, partners for industrial cooperation, opportunities to engage with regions and development institutions, as well as those interested in discussing government support measures, workforce issues and prospects for entering new markets.
Special Formats and Partner Projects
The «Russian Industrialist» Forum and Exhibition extends beyond the exhibition and conference programme. The programme will include competitions and award ceremonies, as well as industrial tourism with visits to enterprises in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
Partner projects will also play an important role. The 2026 programme will include the BRICS+ Business Forum, the Forum of the Association of All-Terrain Vehicle Manufacturers, the Forum of the Association of Exporters and Importers, and the annual practical conference «IT.RUSS».
Exhibition
The exhibition programme of the «Russian Industrialist 2026» Forum and Exhibition will cover 14,000 sq m and showcase the industrial potential and achievements of leading Russian enterprises. The exhibition will feature 350 companies, along with 16 regional group exhibitions.
Key areas:
- «Industry and Entrepreneurship» — an exhibition by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs;
- «Achievements of Industry and Related Sectors» — exhibitions by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, regional industrial development funds, companies and enterprises;
- «Industrial Development Associations and Organizations» — group exhibitions by industry associations;
- «Industry of St. Petersburg» — achievements of the city’s enterprises and an exhibition by the Government of St. Petersburg;
- «Industrial Map of Russia and the World» — exhibitions by Russian regions, a group exhibition of the Republic of Belarus and participation by friendly countries.
This format allows the exhibition to showcase not just an individual industrial sector, but the capabilities of enterprises, regions and industry associations in the context of cross-industry cooperation.
Business program
In 2026, the «Russian Industrialist» Forum and Exhibition will feature 150 thematic events. The business programme will include conferences, round tables, seminars, business breakfasts and agreement-signing ceremonies.
The programme will focus on five key areas:
- «Technological Leadership»;
- «Cross-Industry Cooperation»;
- «Workforce Development»;
- «St. Petersburg — the Industrial Capital»;
- «International Cooperation and Export».
The official programme will include the opening of the Forum and Exhibition, a tour of the exhibition by official delegations, a plenary session, as well as a meeting of the Coordination Council for Industry of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade jointly with the Federal Council of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
This combination of formats makes it possible to address industrial development at several levels — from national industrial policy and international cooperation to specific technologies, workforce challenges and cooperation between enterprises.
Exhibition sections and exhibited products:
- Machine tools and industrial equipment;
- Automation systems and robotics;
- Metalworking equipment;
- Electrical engineering, electronics and instrumentation;
- Information and telecommunications technologies;
- Advanced materials and chemical products;
- Energy and transport technologies;
- Construction and engineering solutions;
- Industrial facility security systems;
- Industrial products for export.
Additional information
Every day from 10:00 to 18:00
On the last day from 10:00 to 17:00
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