CTO Expo 2027 - international exhibition of spare parts, after-sales service and maintenance

Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre will host the 5th anniversary edition of CTO Expo 2027, the International Trade Fair for Spare Parts, Aftersales and Service, traditionally opening the automotive service industry’s exhibition calendar in May 2027.

CTO Expo will once again take place in Hall 13 of Pavilion 3, directly alongside COMvex, one of the leading commercial vehicle exhibitions. This combination already proved its effectiveness in 2026, creating an effective business environment: visitors were able to address all their needs in one place, while exhibitors gained direct access to their target audience, from fleet owners to service centre managers.

Over five years, the project has not only earned the trust of industry professionals but also become the only specialised exhibition dedicated to commercial vehicle maintenance and repair. Today, CTO Expo is a hub for face-to-face communication and strategic planning across the industry.

The AUTOCOM Association traditionally serves as the project’s co-organiser, having recognised the platform’s strong potential for developing the automotive service industry from its very first edition.

CTO Expo 2027 within the EXPO+ synergy: six industry exhibitions

CTO Expo will traditionally take place as part of the large-scale EXPO+ synergy of industry exhibitions. Russia’s largest B2B event will bring together six projects from related sectors in 2027:

• CTO Expo – spare parts, aftersales and service;
• COMvex – commercial vehicles and technologies; 
• CTT Expo – construction equipment and technologies; 
• MINING CTT – the mining industry and special-purpose machinery; 
• Logistika Expo – logistics, warehouse technologies and supply chains; 
• Instrument Expo – professional tools and equipment (launching in 2027). 

CTO Expo 2026 results: exhibiting effectiveness and professional audience

Year after year, CTO Expo confirms its status as a highly effective B2B tool in its segment, giving companies the opportunity to secure orders for their businesses with confidence and strengthen their market position for the year ahead.

The 2026 exhibitor survey showed that 93% were satisfied with the results of their participation, and the same proportion were willing to recommend the project to their business partners. Meanwhile, 77% of companies reported fully achieving their business objectives, and 80% were satisfied with the quality and size of their target audience.

For 88% of respondents, exhibiting specifically at CTO Expo provides a competitive advantage in the market. Confidence in the platform reached an all-time high: 98% of CTO Expo 2026 exhibitors expressed their intention to return with stands in 2027.

These assessments were underpinned by record attendance in 2026: the exhibition welcomed 26,126 professionals from 31 countries and 81 Russian regions, exceeding the 2025 figures by 6%. The leading regions by visitor numbers included Moscow and the Moscow Region, St Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, and the Nizhny Novgorod and Samara Regions. Strong attendance was also recorded from the Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Sverdlovsk, Bryansk and Rostov Regions, as well as Krasnodar Territory.

The business profile of visitors also changed significantly: the proportion of those making or participating in decisions rose to 92%, compared with 76% the previous year, while the proportion of senior executives and business owners remained high at 70%.

According to the visitor survey, 86% fully achieved their business objectives at CTO Expo 2026, confirming the exhibition’s relevance to current market needs.

Exhibiting at the anniversary edition of CTO Expo 2027 as part of the expanded EXPO+ synergy gives companies the shortest route to a large professional audience from related industries and sets the right pace at the start of the spring business season.