Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Machinery Central Asia 2026 is the International Exhibition of digital technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4. 0 solutions for smart factories and state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing.
This event serves as a strategic platform for G2B and B2B networking, bringing together business, technology, and government to present solutions that drive productivity and energy efficiency. Machinery Central Asia 2026 takes place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: November 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed on mca.uz) at Uzexpocentre NEC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- 2Sector Focus: industrial automation and smart manufacturing, including PLC and drive systems, IIoT and connected production, applied AI in the factory, industrial electronics and enterprise management software.
- 3Who Exhibits: automation component and system suppliers, robotics and motion-control makers, IIoT and industrial software vendors, engineering and system-integration firms, distributors seeking Central Asian partners.
- 4Who Attends: plant and maintenance engineers, production and operations directors from Uzbekistan's textile, food-processing, chemical, mining, metallurgy and power sectors, plus integrators, EPC contractors and state industrial bodies.
- 5Organisers: Iteca Exhibitions together with ICA Events and CMEC Expo; programme and hall schedule published at mca.uz/schedule.
Why visit
Visitors will gain insights into the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and automation solutions. Dates and Venue: Machinery Central Asia 2026 runs from 10-12 November 2026 at Uzexpocentre NEC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry leaders, technology developers, and government representatives.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors can showcase their cutting-edge technologies and solutions to a targeted audience, enhancing visibility and establishing valuable business connections. Scale and Focus: This exhibition showcases innovations in intelligent manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry leaders, technology developers, and government representatives.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Plant and maintenance engineers specifying PLC, HMI, drive and sensor replacements
Production and operations directors from Uzbek textile, food-processing, chemical and metallurgy plants
Automation and system-integration firms scoping vendor alliances for Central Asian projects
Mining, metals and power utility asset managers evaluating condition monitoring and IIoT retrofits
IT/OT and digital transformation managers selecting SCADA, MES and enterprise software
Industrial electronics and component distributors building local supply portfolios
Procurement and sourcing managers comparing turnkey line suppliers and retrofit packages
Government and state-enterprise representatives working on industrial modernisation programmes
EPC contractors and investors reviewing automation capex in Uzbekistan
Technical institutes and engineering students following applied robotics, vision and AI in production
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Automation component makers: PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, drives and motion control
Robotics and cobot vendors with welding, palletising, machine-tending and inspection cells
IIoT platform and edge-device providers targeting brownfield plant connectivity
Industrial software vendors for SCADA, MES, ERP and production analytics
AI and machine-vision suppliers for quality inspection and predictive maintenance
Industrial electronics, switchgear, cabling and connector manufacturers
System integrators and engineering firms delivering turnkey lines and retrofits
Pneumatics, hydraulics and motion subsystem suppliers
Metrology, testing, calibration and weighing equipment providers
Distributors and service partners looking for Central Asian representation agreements
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Intelligent manufacturing solutions: flexible cells, automated assembly and line integration
Industrial automation systems: PLC, HMI, DCS and supervisory control hardware
Drives and motion control: servo systems, inverters, geared motors and linear motion
Sensors and industrial safety: proximity, vision, encoders, light curtains and interlocks
Industrial robotics and cobots for welding, palletising, tending and inspection
IIoT and connected production: gateways, edge computing, protocol conversion and telemetry
Industrial networking and industrial Ethernet components for plant connectivity
Artificial intelligence applications: machine vision inspection, anomaly detection and process optimisation
Enterprise management software: MES, ERP, production scheduling and quality management
Industrial electronics and engineering: switchgear, control panels, power supplies, cabling and connectors
Pneumatics and hydraulics for automation actuators and handling systems
Metrology and testing: calibration, weighing, non-destructive testing and quality instruments
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance systems for rotating equipment
Energy efficiency and industrial power management for production sites
Turnkey engineering, system integration and retrofit services
Location & Facilities
Venue
Uzexpocentre NEC
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Mustakillik Avenue, 107
Facilities
Parking
Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent 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: Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent 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 Uzexpocentre NEC for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Iteca Exhibitions
ICA Events
CMEC Expo
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Why it matters
Attending Machinery Central Asia 2026 on 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-12 in Tashkent 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.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport
Main international gateway for the exhibition, with taxi and ride-hailing pick-up outside the terminals and some city hotels offering pre-booked shuttles; allow extra time on the first show morning and confirm the return journey time before an early departure
TBA
to venue
approx. 20-35 minutes by road depending on traffic
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hilton Tashkent City
5-star
Tashkent city centreEco-certified 5-star with breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, free parking, indoor pool, hot tub, air conditioning, pet-friendly and fitness centre; Google Travel listed at about INR 22,285 per night for the November 2026 dates, roughly 27% below its usual rate.
Hotel Uzbekistan
4-star
Tashkent city centre4-star hotel noted in Google Travel for an excellent location, with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, fitness centre, bar, restaurant and room service.
Orient Star Hotel
3-star
Tashkent3-star option with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, restaurant and airport shuttle.
The RISE
apartment-style hotel
TashkentRated 4.8 in the Google Travel capture; offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, airport shuttle, full-service laundry and is a smoke-free property.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forTashkent city centre hotels to Uzexpocentre NEC
Hotel inventories recommend properties near Uzexpocentre with easy taxi access; confirm the fare with the driver or ride-hailing app before departure.
airport shuttle
Estimated costUsually included in the room rate where offered
Best forTashkent International Airport to listed hotels
Orient Star Hotel and The RISE both advertise airport shuttle service; confirm pick-up timing when booking.
metro
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forCentral Tashkent to Uzexpocentre NEC area
Tashkent metro serves the city centre; check the nearest station to the fairground district before travelling.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from TAS to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forIslam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Uzexpocentre NEC
approx. 20-35 minutes by road depending on traffic; Main international gateway for the exhibition, with taxi and ride-hailing pick-up outside the terminals and some city hotels offering pre-booked shuttles; allow extra time on the first show morning and confirm the return journey
Weather
Tashkent in November is the transition into winter: expect cool, changeable days with highs roughly 10-15 degrees Celsius and nights around 2-6 degrees Celsius, plus a higher chance of rain than in September or October. Halls are indoor and heated, but the walk between halls and car parks is exposed, so bring layers, a warm mid-weight coat and an umbrella; mornings can be misty or foggy, which occasionally affects flight schedules, so keep a buffer on departure day. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check the local forecast in the final week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Hotel inventory captured for the 10-12 November 2026 window includes free Wi-Fi at Hilton Tashkent City, Hotel Uzbekistan, Orient Star Hotel and The RISE, so remote work and messaging between halls can be handled from the room.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Arrival
Arrive early on the first show day and use the airport shuttle offered by properties such as Orient Star Hotel and The RISE to reach the hotel before heading to Uzexpocentre NEC.
Parking and local mobility
Central Tashkent parking options captured near the venue district include Poytaxt parking (open 24 hours, +998 78 113 67 00) and Tashkent City Mall Parking.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: TAS
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Tashkent; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS): approx. 20-35 minutes by road depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to Uzexpocentre NEC; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Uzexpocentre NEC: Tashkent city centre: Hilton Tashkent City; Tashkent city centre: Hotel Uzbekistan; Tashkent: Orient Star Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Tashkent; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Tashkent's metro and city bus network connect the centre to the Uzexpocentre NEC district. Confirm the nearest station exit and the final walk on arrival, and allow buffer time during the first morning of the show.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Uzexpocentre NEC; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Daytime highs approx. 10-15 degrees Celsius, overnight lows approx. 2-6 degrees Celsius (November climatological band - confirm the local forecast before travel).
Seasonality: November marks the shift from dry autumn to early winter in Tashkent, with more frequent rain and occasional fog or early frost. Expect a handful of wet days across the month, so pack a compact umbrella and shoes suitable for wet pavements between Uzexpocentre halls and transport points.
Packing: November 2026
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Machinery Central Asia 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14
Confirm the exact November 2026 dates and daily opening hours on mca.uz before booking any travel.
Day 14
Complete online visitor registration and save the confirmation with your badge reference.
Day 12
Book flights into Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and allow an arrival day before the show opens.
Day 12
Reserve a hotel near Uzexpocentre NEC or on an easy taxi or metro route to the fairground district.
Day 10
Check visa or e-visa requirements for your passport and begin any application immediately.
Day 10
Build a target exhibitor shortlist by product family (drives, sensors, IIoT, MES, robotics) and request meetings.
Day 8
Prepare a one-page plant brief: controller and drive brands, protocols, line speeds, current bottlenecks and budget range.
Day 7
Save the venue address, plan the airport transfer and note that local currency in Uzbekistan is the som.
Day 6
Download offline maps and a ride-hailing app, and check the metro route to the fairground district.
Day 5
Arrange meetings with local integrators or distributors if you plan to source through a partner rather than direct.
Day 3
Pack for cool November weather with layers, a warm coat and an umbrella, plus business cards and a charged power bank.
Day 1
Re-check the schedule page for hall times and conference sessions you want to attend.
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Show day: Arrive at opening to walk the halls before appointments, and carry photo ID for badge collection.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Uzexpocentre NEC
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Machinery Central Asia 2026 registration concourse
Uzexpocentre NEC
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Uzexpocentre NEC
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Machinery Central Asia 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
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.
Gallery
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is the Tashkent industrial automation exhibition on mca.uz about?
It is a B2B exhibition in Tashkent focused on industrial automation and smart manufacturing. The product scope covers automation systems, IIoT and connected production, AI applications for factories, industrial electronics and engineering, and enterprise management software for manufacturers.
When and where does the 2026 edition take place?
The edition is scheduled for November 2026 at Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Exact opening dates and daily hours are published on mca.uz and on the schedule page at mca.uz/schedule - confirm them before booking flights, since November travel in Uzbekistan fills up around national holidays.
Who should visit the show?
Plant and maintenance engineers, production and operations managers, automation and IT/OT specialists, system integrators, procurement managers and industrial investors. It is most useful if you have a live project: a controller migration, a line retrofit, a monitoring system or a new factory build.
Is it trade-only or can the general public attend?
It is a trade-focused B2B exhibition aimed at professional buyers and engineers. Visitor registration is handled through the official organiser site, so register in advance and carry photo ID for badge collection; confirm on-site registration policy with the organiser before travelling.
How do I get from Tashkent International Airport to Uzexpocentre NEC?
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is the main gateway, roughly 20-35 minutes by road from the Uzexpocentre district depending on traffic. Taxi and ride-hailing apps are the usual transfer, several city hotels advertise airport shuttles, and the metro connects the centre to the wider fairground area.
Do I need a visa to travel to Uzbekistan for the exhibition?
It depends on your passport. Uzbekistan operates visa-free short stays for a number of nationalities and an e-visa route for others, but the lists change, so check the official Uzbek government immigration channels for your citizenship before booking. Hotels register foreign guests on arrival - keep your registration slips.
Which product groups will I find on the floor?
Automation components and systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, motion control), industrial robotics and cobots, IIoT gateways and edge devices, machine vision and AI applications, SCADA/MES/ERP software, industrial electronics, switchgear, cabling and connectors, plus engineering and integration services.
Which Uzbek industries does the show serve?
The buyer base mirrors Uzbekistan's industrial economy: textiles and apparel, food processing and packaging, chemicals and fertilisers, mining and metallurgy, power generation and utilities, construction materials, and automotive and appliance assembly.
What does it cost to exhibit and how do I book a stand?
Stand pricing is quoted by the organisers (Iteca Exhibitions with ICA Events and CMEC Expo) and is not published as a fixed rate in this listing. Contact them through mca.uz with your equipment footprint, power and compressed-air needs, and ask for the current floor plan and exhibitor manual.
What languages are used at the exhibition?
Uzbek and Russian are the working business languages in Tashkent, and most international exhibitors also staff stands in English. For conference sessions, ask the organiser which language each session is delivered in and whether interpretation is provided.
How many days should I plan for the visit?
Two to three days on the floor is realistic for a working visit: one day for a hall walk and vendor shortlisting, one for technical meetings and demos, and a half day for follow-up and site visits. Add an arrival day if you are flying long-haul into TAS.
What is the weather like in Tashkent in November?
November is the transition into winter: daytime highs usually sit around 10-15 degrees Celsius, nights fall to roughly 2-6 degrees Celsius, and rain becomes more frequent. Bring layers, a warm coat and a compact umbrella; indoor halls are heated.
Are there co-located events or a conference programme?
Any concurrent exhibitions, conference tracks and session times are listed on mca.uz/schedule. Check that page close to the show dates, because the programme is typically published and updated in the weeks before opening.
How do I prepare for meetings with exhibitors?
Bring your existing equipment list with controller and drive brands, communication protocols, line speeds and the specific bottleneck you want solved. Exhibitors can respond far more precisely to a documented retrofit case than to a general enquiry, and it saves time during a short show.
Glossary
- PLC (programmable logic controller)
- The industrial computer that runs a machine or line sequence, reading sensors and commanding drives and actuators.
- SCADA
- Supervisory control and data acquisition software that gives operators a live view and control of a plant from a control room.
- DCS (distributed control system)
- A plant-wide control architecture used in continuous process industries, with controllers distributed across the production area.
- MES (manufacturing execution system)
- Software layer between the shop floor and enterprise ERP that tracks orders, materials, quality and machine performance in real time.
- IIoT gateway / edge device
- Hardware that collects data from machines over industrial protocols and forwards it to cloud or on-premise analytics.
- Digital twin
- A simulation model of a machine, line or plant that is fed with live data and used for design, commissioning or optimisation.
- OEE (overall equipment effectiveness)
- A composite productivity metric combining availability, performance and quality losses.
- Cobot (collaborative robot)
- A robot designed to work alongside people, usually with force limits and simpler safety fencing requirements.
- Machine vision
- Camera and software systems that inspect, measure or identify products on a moving line.
- Motion control and servo drive
- The electronics and motors that position machines precisely, from conveyors to packaging heads and CNC axes.
- HMI (human-machine interface)
- The panel or screen an operator uses to run and monitor a machine.
- Predictive maintenance
- Using vibration, temperature or current data to service equipment before it fails rather than on a fixed schedule.
- System integrator
- An engineering firm that assembles hardware and software from several vendors into a working plant solution.
- Retrofit / brownfield upgrade
- Modernising existing production equipment rather than buying a complete new line.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Manufacturing technology
- Automation solutions
- Machinery Central Asia 2026 Tashkent 2026
- Machinery Central Asia Tashkent 2026
- Tashkent Uzbekistan
- Manufacturing Tashkent 2026
- Automation Tashkent 2026
- Digital Technologies Tashkent 2026
- Artificial Intelligence
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.