Join Grow Expo Astana 2027 from April 7-9 at MVTs "EKhRO" in Astana, Kazakhstan, showcasing the latest in greenhouse technologies and crop production.
Dates
7–9 Apr 2027
City / country
Astana, Kazakhstan
Venue
MVTs "EKhRO"
Event overview
Grow Expo Astana 2027 is the premier exhibition in Central Asia for professionals in greenhouse technologies, crop production, and the fruit and vegetable industry.
Taking place from April 7-9, 2027, at MVTs "EKhRO" in Astana, this event will feature over 70 exhibitors from 12 countries, providing a unique opportunity for networking and exploring innovative solutions.
Attendees can expect to engage with industry leaders and gain insights into the latest advancements in agricultural technology.
TL;DR
Visit Grow Expo Astana 2027 to discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions for greenhouse farming.
Exhibiting at Grow Expo Astana 2027 allows you to showcase your products to a targeted audience of over 4,000 potential customers. Gain valuable B2B leads, enhance your brand visibility, and engage directly with decision-makers in the greenhouse and agricultural sectors. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of greenhouse structures and equipment, Suppliers of crop production technologies, Companies specializing in automation and robotics.
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
Astana, Kazakhstan
MVTs "EKhRO" 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: MVTs "EKhRO" 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 MVTs "EKhRO" for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Registration for the exhibition will open on February 1, 2027.
Who runs the show
Astana Expo
Union of Greenhouses of Kazakhstan
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026 · Astana
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
Impact
The most recent completed edition was Grow Expo Astana 2026, held on 8–10 April 2026 in Astana. Organisers published an exhibition results recap titled "Exhibition Results: How Astana Became a Hub for the Global Flower and ...". The 2026 edition was promoted as a greenhouse technology exhibition. The next edition is scheduled for 7–9 April 2027.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Visit Grow Expo Astana 2027 to discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions for greenhouse farming. Network with over 4,000 professionals and gain insights from 40+ business programme sessions.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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ReadPlan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
The primary gateway for Grow Expo 2027 and the only airport with a short transfer to the venue. Taxis and ride-hailing pick up outside the arrivals hall; prepaid SIM counters and exchange desks are inside. Fares are quoted in tenge, so confirm the price in the app before you get in
About 15-20 km from the IEC EXPO complex on the left bank (approximate)
to venue
Roughly 25-40 min by road depending on traffic; allow 45-60 min at peak hours
by car
Almaty International Airport
Use Almaty only if your international fare is materially cheaper or your carrier does not serve NQZ. Add a domestic connection with at least two hours of buffer, and re-check baggage rules for display samples
About 1,000 km south-east of Astana by air, roughly 1,200 km by road (approximate)
to venue
About 1.5-2 h by domestic flight to NQZ, then 25-40 min by road to the venue; not a practical road transfer for a three-day show
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Lion
3-star, guest rating about 4.2, free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning; the lowest-cost property returned for the 7-9 April 2027 stay dates. Expect a longer ride to the IEC EXPO complex than from left-bank hotels.
Hampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch
3-star, guest rating about 4.5; about INR 9,231 per night in the Google Hotels capture for the April show window, roughly USD 110 at recent rates.
Holiday Inn Express Astana - Turan by IHG
3-star, guest rating about 4.5 with free parking; about INR 11,591 per night in the capture, roughly USD 140. A practical base for exhibitors who need parking near the halls.
Hilton Garden Inn Astana
4-star, guest rating about 4.7, pet-friendly with free parking; about INR 12,628 per night, roughly USD 150.
Park Inn by Radisson Astana
Radisson-affiliated 3-star, guest rating about 4.6 with hot tub and free parking; about INR 16,426 per night, roughly USD 200.
Radisson Hotel, Astana
5-star with spa and hot tub, guest rating about 4.6; about INR 20,807 per night, roughly USD 250. Suits delegations hosting buyer dinners during the show week.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Roughly 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hailing pick-up is outside arrivals; airport taxi desks quote fixed prices in tenge.
taxi
Short hop within the left bank; budget 15-25 minutes in the 9-10 am peak when the halls open.
city bus
Astana's network is bus-based. Buses are cheap but slow at peak; check the current route map for a stop near the venue before relying on it for a meeting time.
taxi
Relevant if you arrive on an intercity train rather than flying into NQZ; the station sits on the older right bank, so allow extra time to cross the city.
domestic flight plus transfer
Flying takes about 1.5-2 hours against a road trip of roughly 1,200 km; add two hours of connection buffer for baggage and transfers.
parking
Parking space is generally available at the EXPO grounds, but build-up week and the first show morning are the busiest. Carry tenge cash as a backup.
taxi
Roughly 25-40 min by road depending on traffic; allow 45-60 min at peak hours; The primary gateway for Grow Expo 2027 and the only airport with a short transfer to the venue. Taxis and ride-hailing pick up outside the arrivals hall; prepaid SIM counters and exchange desks are ins
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Weather
Grow Expo 2027 runs 7-9 April, which is early spring in Astana: expect cold mornings, daytime highs near 12-14 C, night lows around 1-3 C and a mix of rain and occasional late snow showers. The steppe wind makes walking between halls and transport points feel considerably colder than the thermometer reading, so plan an indoor route where possible and keep a windproof layer with you through the day.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Kazakhstan's national operators Beeline, Kcell and Tele2 sell prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs, with counters at NQZ airport and shops across Astana; bring your passport, since SIM registration is tied to ID. Most hotels in the capture list advertise free Wi-Fi, and the IEC EXPO complex typically provides Wi-Fi in public areas, but treat venue Wi-Fi as a backup and plan a local data plan for badge scanning and lead capture. Check your home operator's Kazakhstan roaming rates before departure, as pay-as-you-go data outside an add-on is expensive.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Kazakh and Russian are the working languages in Astana. Exhibition signage and organiser materials are often bilingual Russian and Kazakh, English is widely used by international exhibitors, and hiring an interpreter for contract talks is normal practice.
Currency and payments
The local currency is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger shops, but keep tenge cash for taxis, small vendors and venue extras, and check the live exchange rate before setting budgets.
Business dress and meetings
Business formal is the norm for exhibitor meetings and stand duty in Astana. Exchange business cards at the start of a meeting, address counterparts by name and title, and expect a short relationship-building phase before commercial detail.
Time zone and scheduling
Astana runs on UTC+5 year round, and Kazakhstan uses a single time zone nationwide. Set calendar invites in UTC+5 when booking calls with local buyers around the 7-9 April show days.
Tipping and dining
A tip of around 10 percent is common in Astana restaurants; first check whether a service charge already appears on the bill. Venue catering during the show is usually card-friendly, but cash avoids queues.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: NQZ
Book into NQZ, Astana's own airport, unless a fare via Almaty is materially cheaper, in which case budget for a 1.5-2 hour domestic connection with a two-hour buffer. Direct capacity to Astana from Europe is limited, so routings via Istanbul, Dubai or Frankfurt are usually the most flexible for Grow Expo 2027. Target arrival on 6 April to clear the airport and settle before the halls open, and check baggage allowances carefully if you are carrying samples or display units for a stand.
Kazakhstan issues e-visas through the official Visa-migration portal (vmp.gov.kz), and several nationalities travel visa-free. Business visitors to Grow Expo Astana should verify their nationality's status on the portal and apply for an e-visa if required.
Processing: Confirm current processing times on the official Visa-migration portal before booking flights.
Visa categories, fees and stay limits vary by passport. Use the gov.kz e-visa page or vmp.gov.kz for the authoritative rule set; carry a printed confirmation of registration if the organiser requires it.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): Roughly 25-40 min by road depending on traffic; allow 45-60 min at peak hours; Almaty International Airport (ALA): About 1.5-2 h by domestic flight to NQZ, then 25-40 min by road to the venue; not a practical road transfer for a three-day show. Allow road or rail time to MVTs "EKhRO"; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near MVTs "EKhRO": Astana: Hotel Lion; Astana city centre: Hampton by Hilton Astana Triumphal Arch; Turan district, Astana: Holiday Inn Express Astana - Turan by IHG.
Ride-hail: Yandex Go is the ride-hailing app most widely used in Kazakhstan, including Astana, and it is the simplest way to get between left-bank hotels and the IEC EXPO complex. Install the app and add a payment method before you travel, keep tenge cash as a backup if your card is declined, and confirm the fare and plate number in the app before getting in. Airport taxi desks at NQZ remain a workable alternative on arrival if you would rather not use an app after a long flight.
Public transit: Astana's public transport is a bus network, with fares paid in tenge by card or QR on board at roughly KZT 180-250 per single ride. Buses are inexpensive but slow in the morning peak, so allow a generous margin if you plan to commute to the IEC EXPO complex by bus on 7 April. The city's long-planned light rail line has had a drawn-out construction history and should not be relied on as a show-week option; check the current route map and service status for your hotel before you travel.
Parking: The IEC EXPO complex has on-site parking on the EXPO grounds, which is the simplest option if you drive from a suburban hotel or arrive with a stand crew. The venue has not published a public tariff, so confirm the daily rate and hall access arrangements at the gate or through the organiser, and expect the build-up days before 7 April and the first show morning to fill fastest.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (show dates 7-9 April)
Temperature: Early Astana spring on the Grow Expo dates typically means daytime highs of about 12-14 C and night-time lows of about 1-3 C, with cold starts in the morning. Treat these as seasonal bands rather than a forecast and re-check the five-day outlook in the week before travel.
Seasonality: April is a transitional month in Astana, with rain, wet snow showers and rapid swings between sun and wind possible within a single show day. The steppe wind is the main comfort factor at the open spaces around the IEC EXPO complex, and surfaces can stay wet underfoot after overnight precipitation.
Packing: Pack an insulated mid-layer, a windproof and water-resistant outer shell, waterproof shoes with grip, gloves and a warm hat for the morning transfer to the halls. Add a light second layer for the heated exhibition interior, and carry an umbrella plus a spare pair of socks for wet show days.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Grow Expo Astana 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
confirm your e-visa approval on vmp.gov.kz or your visa-free entitlement, and check that your passport name matches the booking exactly.
book the NQZ flight and a left-bank hotel so the daily transfer to the IEC EXPO complex stays under about 30 minutes.
complete visitor registration for Grow Expo 2027 and save the confirmation QR code or badge reference on your phone.
review the organiser schedule at grow-expo.kz/schedule and shortlist the sessions and hall areas you will cover on 7, 8 and 9 April.
request meeting slots with the exhibitors you most want to see; a three-day show is short if you arrive without a target list.
arrange the airport transfer or install a ride-hailing app and add tenge cash or a working card before landing at NQZ.
sort data connectivity, either a travel eSIM or a prepaid Kazakhstani SIM from Beeline, Kcell or Tele2, so you can scan badges and follow up leads on site.
pack for early Astana spring, with an insulated mid-layer, windproof shell, waterproof shoes and gloves for the walk between halls and transport points.
confirm the venue address in writing for your driver (IEC EXPO complex, left bank, Astana) and note the typical 25-40 minute ride from central hotels.
download the venue floor plan and an offline city map, and charge power banks for full show days.
check badge collection hours and hall opening times, and set out business cards plus a printed meeting list as a backup to your phone.
Show days: arrive 30-45 minutes before your first meeting, since outdoor queues in April wind feel much colder than the forecast high suggests.
Registration and hall orientation at MVTs "EKhRO"
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Grow Expo Astana 2027 registration concourse
MVTs "EKhRO"
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
MVTs "EKhRO"
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Grow Expo Astana 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Grow Expo Astana 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Greenhouse structures, covering materials and turnkey glasshouse projects solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Grow Expo Astana 2027 in Astana.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Greenhouse structures, covering materials and turnkey glasshouse projects products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Astana show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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