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AstanaBuild 2027 is the premier international exhibition for construction and building materials, taking place from April 28 to April 30 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Dates
28–30 Apr 2027
City / country
Astana, Kazakhstan
Venue
EXPO International Exhibition Center
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Event overview
AstanaBuild 2027 is the 27th Kazakhstan International Building & Interior Exhibition, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in the construction sector.
The event will be held at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana, providing a platform for industry professionals to network and explore new products.
Organised by ITECA and ICA Group, this exhibition is a must-attend for anyone involved in construction, architecture, and interior design.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends and technologies in the construction industry. Dates and Venue: AstanaBuild 2027 runs from April 28 to April 30 at EXPO International Exhibition Center, Astana, Kazakhstan. Buyer Authority: Key decision-makers from construction companies, architects, and interior designers will attend to explore new products and technologies. Entry: Registration is open for visitors; check the official website for details on tickets.
Exhibiting at AstanaBuild 2027 offers companies a chance to showcase their products to a targeted audience of industry professionals. Scale and Focus: This exhibition showcases the latest innovations in construction and building materials, attracting industry leaders and professionals. Buyer Authority: Key decision-makers from construction companies, architects, and interior designers will attend to explore new products and technologies.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
53/1, ave. Mangilik El, Astana, Kazakhstan
EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at EXPO International Exhibition Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
How the last edition performed
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending AstanaBuild - International Construction Exhibition on 2027-04-28 to 2027-04-30 in Astana lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Astana)
NQZ is the only commercial airport serving Astana and the practical gateway to EXPO International Exhibition Center. Taxis and Yandex Go pick up outside the arrivals hall; the fare is metered in tenge. Confirm the current transfer price in the app before you set off
Approx. 15-20 km city road distance to EXPO IEC (estimate)
to venue
Approx. 25-40 min by taxi or car depending on traffic
by car
Almaty International Airport
ALA is only relevant if your international routing lands in Almaty. From there you need a separate domestic flight to NQZ before the road transfer to EXPO IEC; allow a connection buffer of at least three hours
Not a local gateway: Almaty is roughly 1,200 km from Astana, reached by a domestic flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes
to venue
Add a domestic flight plus a 25-40 min NQZ-to-venue transfer
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hilton Astana
Approx. KZT 72,000-110,000 per night during trade weeks; 5-star with breakfast, spa, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Best choice if you need meeting space near the halls.
King Hotel Astana
Approx. KZT 43,000-67,000 per night; 4-star with breakfast, free parking, air conditioning, spa, bar and room service.
Hotel Lion
Approx. KZT 26,000-41,000 per night; 3-star with free Wi-Fi, free parking, bar, restaurant and full-service laundry. Good value for a crew of two or three.
Astina Inn Hotel
Approx. KZT 19,000-29,000 per night; 2-star with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restaurant and pet-friendly policy. Rooms are compact, so book a larger category if you carry samples.
Kapsula Hotel Astana
Approx. KZT 17,000-26,000 per night; simple 2-star with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, family-friendly. Suited to short solo stays close to transport.
Caps Lock Future Hotel
Approx. KZT 14,000-24,000 per night; 2-star with free Wi-Fi and parking, airport shuttle and kitchenettes in some rooms - useful for longer build-up stays.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Roughly 25-40 minutes depending on traffic on Kabanbay Batyr Avenue. Official airport taxis queue outside arrivals; agree the fare or use the meter.
ride-hail (Yandex Go)
Yandex Go is the dominant app in Astana and shows the fare before you confirm. Pickup is at the marked ride-hail bay outside the terminal.
city bus
Astana has a bus network with no metro or LRT in service. Routes to the Left Bank run frequently in peak hours; use 2GIS or Yandex Maps for live routing.
taxi (in-city)
Short hops between Left Bank hotels and the venue are quick outside rush hour. Allow extra time in the morning peak on show days.
parking (venue)
Surface parking surrounds the halls and fills early during trade weeks. Exhibitor vehicle access for build-up is controlled by the organiser's technical manual.
taxi
Approx. 25-40 min by taxi or car depending on traffic; NQZ is the only commercial airport serving Astana and the practical gateway to EXPO International Exhibition Center. Taxis and Yandex Go pick up outside the arrivals hall; the fare is metered in tenge. Confirm the current tra
taxi
Add a domestic flight plus a 25-40 min NQZ-to-venue transfer; ALA is only relevant if your international routing lands in Almaty. From there you need a separate domestic flight to NQZ before the road transfer to EXPO IEC; allow a connection buffer of at least three hours.
Weather
Astana has a sharply continental steppe climate. April is a transition month: daytime highs usually sit around 10-16 C, but nights can still drop near or below freezing early in the month. Strong winds and a mix of rain and occasional wet snow are normal, and pavements between the EXPO halls and car parks can be wet or icy in the morning. Indoor halls are heated, so layered clothing works better than a heavy coat during the day. Check the forecast one week before travel; late-April warmth is possible but not guaranteed.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Kazakhstan SIM cards from Beeline, Kcell and activ/Tele2 are sold at NQZ arrivals and in Astana shopping centres; eSIM plans are also available from international providers and are the simplest option for a short trip. 4G coverage is solid across the Left Bank and around EXPO IEC, while 5G is limited. Venue Wi-Fi is typically provided for registered participants - confirm the network name and passcode at the registration desk, and keep a mobile hotspot or roaming plan as backup for badge scanning and translation apps.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language on the ground
Kazakh is the state language and Russian is the working language of business in Astana. English is common among younger professionals and international exhibitors but not universal, so Russian-language product literature and a translation app help at the stands.
Currency and payments
The tenge (KZT) is the local currency. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger stands, but keep some cash for buses, small cafes and market stalls. Exchange at bank branches or airport kiosks and check the rate.
Greetings and meetings
A handshake is the standard greeting in business settings, with a slight nod; wait for a woman to offer her hand first. Exchange business cards at the start of a meeting. Punctuality is expected and agendas are usually followed closely.
Hospitality and tea
Tea or coffee is routinely offered in meetings and on stands; accepting is a small courtesy. Business meals often run long, and toasts at dinner are normal. Alcohol may be offered but a polite refusal is accepted.
Dress and conduct
Business dress in Astana is smart and conservative: suit or jacket for meetings, smart casual for the show floor. Remove outdoor shoes where a household or guest-room setting requires it; public venues follow European norms.
Time zone and working hours
Astana runs on GMT+5 with no daylight-saving change. Offices typically open 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday with a lunch break, and many businesses are closed or slow on public holidays, so confirm appointments around the show dates.
Getting around and safety
Astana is generally safe for business travellers; use licensed taxis or ride-hailing apps at night and keep an eye on belongings in crowded transport. The Left Bank is modern and walkable, but distances between the EXPO site and the centre are longer than they look on a map.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: NQZ
NQZ (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is the only commercial airport serving Astana, so all itineraries end there. Direct services to NQZ exist from a limited set of hubs, and many European and Asian itineraries connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Moscow or Almaty - confirm current schedules with the airline before booking. For April trade weeks, book six to ten weeks ahead; fares climb once the exhibition calendar and school holidays overlap. If you route through Almaty, add a domestic flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes plus a three-hour connection buffer, and make sure your baggage is checked through where possible. Arrive the day before you plan to be on the floor: Astana's weather can delay regional flights in early spring, and badge collection plus the airport transfer eat into a same-day arrival. Flight prices are not published in the captured material, so compare live fares rather than relying on any figure quoted elsewhere.
Kazakhstan visa requirements depend on nationality; use the visa eligibility checker to see whether your passport needs a visa, an e-visa or visa-free entry before booking travel to Astana.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
The capture returned the VisaHQ Kazakhstan application portal, which selects your country of residence and then displays price, requirements and application time for the matching Kazakhstan visa. Confirm the current rules on an official Kazakh government channel before travel.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Astana) (NQZ): Approx. 25-40 min by taxi or car depending on traffic; Almaty International Airport (ALA): Add a domestic flight plus a 25-40 min NQZ-to-venue transfer. Allow road or rail time to EXPO International Exhibition Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near EXPO International Exhibition Center: Astana (Left Bank, central): Hilton Astana; Astana (Left Bank): King Hotel Astana; Astana: Hotel Lion.
Ride-hail: Yandex Go is the dominant ride-hailing app in Astana, with inDrive also available. Both show a fixed fare in tenge before you confirm and accept in-app card payment, which avoids cash negotiation. English support in the apps is partial but the pickup and destination are shown on a map. At NQZ, follow signs to the ride-hail pickup bay outside the arrivals hall rather than accepting offers from drivers inside the terminal. At EXPO IEC, use the designated taxi zone near the main entrance during show days, when traffic control is in force. Surge pricing is modest by international standards but does rise during morning peak and after the halls close; waiting 15 minutes after the closing bell can cut the fare. Keep a screenshot of the booking in case of connectivity issues.
Public transit: Astana's public transport is a bus network; there is no metro in service and the planned LRT is not operating. Buses connect the Right Bank centre, the railway station and the Left Bank districts around EXPO IEC, with the highest frequency in the morning and evening peaks. Fares are low, roughly KZT 100-200 per single journey depending on payment method, and are paid by transport card or cash to the driver. Use 2GIS or Yandex Maps for live route numbers, stop locations and journey times, as route patterns change seasonally. For trade visitors, buses work best if your hotel is on a direct line to the Left Bank; otherwise a taxi or ride-hail is faster. Allow extra time on the first show morning and keep small notes for cash fares.
Parking: EXPO International Exhibition Center has surface parking around the halls, with separate areas for visitors and for exhibitor build-up vehicles. Trade weeks fill the closest bays early, so arriving 30-45 minutes before opening is safer than cutting it fine. Parking is charged by the venue; rates were not published in the captured material, so confirm the current day tariff and exhibitor permit rules when you collect your badge or through the exhibitor technical manual. Build-up access for vans and trucks is controlled by the organiser and usually restricted to defined time windows. If you park outside the site, check tow-away zones and paid street parking in the Left Bank before leaving the car. In winter and early spring, allow time to clear snow or ice from the vehicle.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: Approx. 10-16 C daytime highs, with nights around 0 to +5 C and occasional dips below freezing early in the month. Confirm the forecast one week before travel.
Seasonality: April is a transitional steppe month: frequent windy days, a mix of rain showers and occasional wet snow, and fast changes between sun and cloud. Spring melt can leave wet pavements and puddles around car parks and pedestrian routes to the halls.
Packing: Bring layers rather than one heavy coat: a windproof and water-resistant outer shell, a warm mid-layer for evenings, comfortable walking shoes with grip for wet or icy pavements, and a compact umbrella. Smart business casual covers most show-floor and meeting situations, with one jacket for evening dinners. Add moisturiser and lip balm for the dry, windy air.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at AstanaBuild - International Construction Exhibition usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
register on astanabuild.kz and save the badge confirmation to your phone and as a printout.
book NQZ flights and a hotel in the Left Bank near EXPO IEC if you want to walk to the halls, or in the centre for more choice.
check passport validity (six months beyond travel) and confirm whether your nationality needs a Kazakhstan e-visa.
download the exhibitor list and mark 10-15 target stands across materials, windows and facades, ceramics and HVAC.
email target exhibitors to fix meeting slots before the floor gets busy.
check which product certificates (EAC marking) you may need to review, so you know what documents to ask for.
arrange tenge cash and a card that works in Kazakhstan; small stands may prefer card or bank transfer.
plan the airport transfer - Yandex Go or a pre-booked taxi from NQZ to EXPO IEC takes roughly 25-40 minutes.
download 2GIS or Yandex Maps for bus routes and walking directions around the Left Bank.
check the April forecast and pack a windproof shell plus a warm mid-layer for the evenings.
save the seminar programme and hall plan, and set a route that limits walking between halls.
confirm your first meeting, charge power banks and test roaming or a local eSIM.
collect your badge at the registration desk before opening and use the first quiet hour for priority stands.
During the show: note product spec, MOQ and lead time for every stand visit so follow-up is concrete.
After the show: send follow-ups within 48 hours while you still have datasheets and samples to hand.
Registration and hall orientation at EXPO International Exhibition Center
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
AstanaBuild - International Construction Exhibition registration concourse
EXPO International Exhibition Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
EXPO International Exhibition Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether AstanaBuild - International Construction Exhibition fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
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Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.