FROM MAY 29 TO 31, 27 EU MEMBER STATES AND MORE THAN 80 COMPANIESFROM 12 COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD PRESENTED A WIDE RANGE OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES AT THE EXPO IEC. OVER THE THREE EXHIBITION DAYS, 2,014 PEOPLE BECAME UNIQUE VISITORS.
InterFood Astana is a large-scale event that brings together participants and visitors from around the world, creating a platform for a wide exchange of experiences, ideas and innovations in the food industry. The 2024 exposition was presented by manufacturers from Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Kazakhstan, China, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Singapore, Turkmenistan, and the Czech Republic. Among the exhibitors there were 21 companies from Kazakhstan and 59 foreign companies, which confirms the significance of the expo event on the international platform. This year, 15 manufacturers from Guizhou Province (China) and the Hungarian Export Promotion Association (HEPA), at whose stand 8 Hungarian manufacturers presented their products, made their debut at the exhibition. Manufacturers from Belarus and China presented unified national stands. During the exhibition, partnership agreements between the countries were concluded and successful negotiations were held.
- This is our first time at this exhibition and our first time presenting Hungarian products at our stand. At the exhibition we held very successful negotiations and preliminary agreements. We are very pleased with the organization of the exhibition. I think that the Kazakhstani market is interested in new technologies, new products, modern goods from Hungary. A lot of visitors were interested, and I can say with confidence that the majority of visitors to the exhibition gathered at our stand. We have great interest in the Kazakhstani market, so we are planning to participate in the exhibition next year, Madari Akos, Senior Export Advisor, Hepa Hungarian Export Promotion Agency, shared his impressions.
ON JUNE 6-7, 2024, THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL MINING AND METALLURGY CONGRESS - ASTANA MINING & METALLURGY - AMM 2024 WAS HELD AT THE HILTON ASTANA HOTEL (ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN), WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY 2,044 INDUSTRY LEADERS.
The main theme of this year’s Congress is “The Era of Metals - Challenges and Solutions”; this choice of leitmotif for the event emphasizes the prospects of Kazakhstan in the extraction and processing of rare earth metals, which have turned into “new oil” and the most important sector of the country’s economy. In just two days of the Congress, a Plenary session, 3 key Forums, 18 specialized sessions and 291 b2b, b2g meetings were held. Exhibitors at the AMM exhibition were 41 companies from 12 countries, such as Germany, Kazakhstan, China, Cyprus, Poland, Russia, USA, Turkey, Finland, France, Japan. The expanded exhibition area of more than 350 sq.m. featured a wide range of products and services, including advanced technological solutions and equipment for the mining and metallurgical industry. At their stands, exhibitors presented advanced technologies and equipment, chemical products for the mining and metallurgical industry, solutions for industrial and environmental safety, geological research, engineering services and innovative developments. Among the participants are key players in various fields offering relevant and in-demand solutions for industry. For the first time at the exhibition, the following companies presented their products: AV Group, Alef Trade, Geobrugg, Derrick Corporation, Eurasia TechMachinery, Labvea, Magotteaux S.A., Miakom Spb, Mount Sopris, Netcad Yazilim A.Ş, Novomek, Satbayev University, Warter Polymers Ltd., Feluwa Pumpen Gmbh and Cable Alliance Holding.
94 COMPANIES FROM 9 COUNTRIES PRESENTED THEIR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, UNIQUE MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTS IN THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN AT THE ASTANABUILD 2024 EXHIBITION: BELARUS, GERMANY, INDIA, KAZAKHSTAN, CANADA, CHINA, RUSSIA, UZBEKISTAN, UKRAINE.
Among the exhibitors in 2024, 53% are foreign companies, which confirms the significance of the expo event on the international platform. 47% of the stands were organized by Kazakhstani companies, which included both domestic manufacturers and distributors. The number of debutants amounted to 44% of the total number of participants, this indicates the growing importance and attractiveness of the exhibition as a platform for business promotion, exchange of experience and establishment of new partnerships. The three days of the exhibition were intense, participation brought results. The participants say:
- The exhibition made a very good impression on me, very large and beautiful stands, many manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, were represented. We receive a lot of interesting information. The exhibition is very rich and contrasting; the stands are presented with very interesting solutions. Next year we will form a budget and most likely we will set a budget for the AstanaBuild 2025 exhibition, because we really liked it here, it was very productive and we saw great potential”, said Mikhail Pichkunov, Commercial Director of JUNG Central Asia.
For the first time, Qorgau, Belintegra, Bwt Barrier Rus, Selena Ca, Comfort Engineering NT, Letina, Sonex, Aluminstroy Kazakhstan, Meesenburg Kazakhstan, Solardzhi 18, Tas Kilem, Yumags presented their unique products and advanced solutions in the field of construction. Manufacturers of construction and finishing materials from regions of the Russian Federation presented collective stands, and manufacturers from China took part in the joint exposition. A new feature of the 2024 exposition was a gallery of ceramics and stone from manufacturers from Indian, Kazakhstani and Ukrainian companies.
THE EXHIBITION MADE IT POSSIBLE TO CREATE A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, EXPERIENCE AND THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS BETWEEN HSE SPECIALISTS AND EXPERTS. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE CRITICAL FLOOD SITUATION, AS A SIGN OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE COUNTRY, THE ORGANIZERS ABANDONED THE GRAND OPENING THIS YEAR.
The Kazakhstan International Conference and Exhibition and KIOSH 2024 Conference brought together 2,302 visitors at the site. A lively atmosphere reigned at the stands of the KIOSH Exhibition all three days - this year more than 76 companies from Belgium, Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia became its participants. Innovative HSE solutions, including textiles, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment for industrial high rise works, health and safety products, fire safety products, medical examination systems, training companies and much more were presented at the 2024 exposition. 48 companies took part in KIOSH 2024 for the firsttime, showing significant and impressive progress in the development of occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan.
As part of the business program of the exhibition, practical and educational seminars were held from expert practitioners: Inter Knowledge Solutions Institute, Horizon Inc, Safe Driving Association, Nurikon Professional Training Center, Pozharnaya Bezopasnost 2.0 LLC, FeskGroup, Zelinsky Group and a series of seminars from the Republican Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ON JUNE 6, AT THE ASTANA OPERA, THE LARGEST THEATER IN CENTRAL ASIA, THE WINNERS OF THE 14TH NATIONAL INDUSTRY COMPETITION - GOLDEN HEPHAESTUS WERE SOLEMNLY AWARDED, ORGANIZED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE EVENT - EURASIAN RESOURCES GROUP (ERG).
Golden Hephaestus is considered one of the most anticipated events in the industry and is the most revered award of republican significance for mining and metallurgy industry specialists. The scope and scale of the event amazed the imagination, bringing together the best representatives of the mining and metallurgy complex from all over the country within the walls of the theater. The award ceremony was attended by Kanat Sharlapayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Daniyar Rakhmatullayev, Deputy General Director for Finance of ERG in Kazakhstan, Yevgeniy Bolgert, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
THE 14TH ANNUAL ASTANA MINING & METALLURGY CONGRESS, LEADING CANADIAN MINING, METALS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANIES GATHERED TOGETHER WITH THEIR KAZAKH COUNTERPARTS FOR A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON DEEPENING COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES’ RAW MATERIALS SECTORS AND SHARING STRATEGIES TO DOMESTICATE A LARGER SHARE OF DOWNSTREAM VALUE-ADDED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FROM THEIR RESOURCE INDUSTRIES.
The Canadian delegation; including Hatch, Barrick Gold, Memorial University, and B2Gold Corp, expressed the growing interest among Canadian and Western developers in expanding their presence within Kazakhstan, attracted by high-quality reserves and a well-governed business environment. Delegates expressed their intentions during personal meetings with the Minister of Industry and Construction, K. Sharlapaev.
Speakers expressed their administration for the sustained progress on adoption of international mining standards, but recognised that Kazakhstan cannot rest on its laurels, with Garth Kirkham, Chairperson of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), noting that, “maintaining standards is vital. If you lose trust, it can take a generation to regain confidence.”
ON JUNE 6, THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL MINING AND METALLURGICAL CONGRESS - ASTANA MINING & METALLURGY - AMM 2024 BEGAN ITS WORK AT THE HILTON ASTANA HOTEL.
The AMM Congress is a unique platform where major players in the industry meet with representatives of the ministry, industry associations and business to create partnerships and exchanges experience and discussion of pressing problems of the mining and metallurgy industry. In 2024, 1,280 delegatesfrom 20 countriesof the world will take part in the Congress (Kazakhstan, Denmark, UAE, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, France, Australia, Mongolia, Canada, India, Switzerland, China, Russia, USA, Poland, Finland, Japan, Turkey, Belgium), which confirms the interest of international organizations in one of the leading events in Central Asia, promoting the strategic development of the mining and metallurgy industry of Kazakhstan.
On the first day of the Congress, a wide range of issues related to the development of the mining and metallurgy industry were considered. The Congress program was opened by the Plenary Session: The Age of Metals - Challenges and Solutions. Experts discussed the role of international cooperation in solving global challenges in the global mining, metallurgical and uranium industries. The moderator was Mikhail Volkov, Managing Director and Partner of the Boston Consulting Group. The speakers of the Plenary session were Kanat Sharlapayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Benjamin Gallezot, Interdepartmental Delegate for Strategic Supplies of Ore and Metals, Office of the Prime Minister of France, Garth Kirkham, President of CRIRSCO; Serik Shakhazhanov, General Director of Eurasian Group LLP; Zhanibek Baigabelov, General Director of Kazakhmys Smelting LLP; Tina Armstrong, Global Managing Director of Hatch.
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