ZAO Expocentr (EXPOCENTRE AO)

ZAO Expocentr, now commonly styled as EXPOCENTRE AO, is one of Russia’s best-known exhibition companies and a long‑standing organiser of major international trade fairs and congresses. Based in Moscow, the company has historically operated the EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, where it developed a dense calendar of industry‑specific shows spanning manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, consumer goods and advanced technologies.

Over several decades, Expocentr has played a central role in connecting Russian and CIS manufacturers with global buyers, investors and technology partners, positioning Moscow as a regional hub for B2B trade events. Its portfolio includes specialised trade shows such as ELEKTRO, focused on electrical engineering, power equipment and related technologies, which runs as part of the broader Russian Week of High Technologies alongside events like the Sviaz exhibition.

Expocentr’s events typically combine large-scale exhibition areas with targeted conferences, technical seminars and matchmaking programmes, enabling exhibitors to showcase innovations while engaging directly with procurement decision‑makers and regulators. The organiser works closely with Russian ministries, sectoral associations and major industrial groups to ensure that its shows reflect current policy priorities and market trends.

Expocentr’s value proposition to exhibitors rests on its ability to deliver access to the Russian and wider CIS markets, deep local institutional relationships, and professionally managed infrastructure for international participation. For visitors, its trade fairs provide efficient exposure to leading suppliers, new technologies and industry expertise across a concentrated schedule.

As of mid‑2025, EXPOCENTRE AO has announced that it no longer conducts exhibitions at the historic EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, and is in the process of reconfiguring its activities and venues, but remains a recognised brand in the Russian exhibition landscape.