RESULTS OF KIOSH 2025: FROM INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO NEW SAFETY STANDARDS IN THE INTERNATIONAL
FROM MAY 28 TO 30, 2025, THE 13TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - KIOSH 2025 WAS SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN ASTANA, WHICH BECAME A SIGNIFICANT EVENT FOR SPECIALISTS AND EXPERTS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
KIOSH 2025 Exhibition
The exhibition was located on the territory of EXPO IEC and brought together 90 companies from 12 countries: Belarus, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, China, Latvia, Pakistan, Russia, Romania and Turkey. 38 companies (41% of exhibitors) demonstrated their products for the first time. Visitors had the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest technological and software solutions for labor protection and industrial safety. The expo event became a center of attraction for 47 domestic companies and 44 international participants, which indicates that KIOSH has become not only a key event for the domestic industry, but also an important global platform for discussing strategic issues of labor protection and industrial safety.
The event traditionally gathered 2,003 unique visitors from different countries of the world. Visitors emphasized that the exhibition is a platform for new opportunities for cooperation. “Such exhibitions play an important role in business development both in Kazakhstan and in the CIS countries. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with new offers and products, especially foreign ones. For example, there are many representatives from China here – it is possible to communicate in person, exchange experiences. The impressions are only positive”, Dinmukhamed Alimbekov, the Sales Engineer, AROS Group LLP, noted.
Over the course of three days, the exhibition platform hosted a rich business program, including seminars, sessions, workshops, and master classes. For the first time, parallel seminars were held within the exhibition in two halls. In one of the zones, the Republican Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a series of workshops, practicums, and master classes covering current labor protection issues. At the same time, at a parallel platform, exhibiting companies and partners presented their own educational formats, sharing experiences, cases, and new technologies.
The interactive demonstration program, which was held in such a format for the first time, became a real center of attraction. The fashion show of modern workwear attracted great interest due to its original concept: the models not only demonstrated the design of the products, but did it in motion, including dance elements, which clearly emphasized the convenience and functionality of clothing in active work conditions. Also, a demonstration zone with a master class on working at height worked on the platform. The ERG Corporate University Security Academy held mini-courses “First Aid” and “Communications on Safety”, which became a valuable practical addition to the educational program of the exhibition. Best Vision, the Kazakhstani manufacturer, demonstrated an online broadcast using helmets with action cameras and software to prevent injuries and deaths.
The exhibition had a businesslike and lively atmosphere for all three days: productive meetings were held, new partnerships were established, and current issues of industry development were discussed. Participants noted the high level of organization and the importance of such events for the professional community. Tursunay Ibadatova, the Director, PIK Yutariya Ltd, shared her opinion: “During this exhibition, we met many companies, and have already exchanged contacts with new ones. I think that we will achieve some mutually beneficial cooperation. Such platforms have a great influence on the development of the industry, in terms of exchanging experience with other countries, because such countries as Pakistan, India, Turkey, China, and even Belgium are represented at this exhibition. The exchange of experience and information should influence the development of the occupational safety and health industry as a whole”.
KIOSH 2025 Conference
On May 28-30, in parallel with the exhibition, the International Conference - KIOSH 2025, which included 10 specialized sessions and a business game, was held. On the first day of the conference, a Strategic Plenary Session was held on the topic: “The Future of Occupational Safety and Health: Strategies, Trends and Innovative Solutions”. Participants discussed modern challenges and trends in the field of occupational safety and health, priority areas for the development of a safety culture and the implementation of international standards. Among the key speakers were Yermek Kosherbayev, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Svetlana Zhakupova, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Satybaldy Dauletalin, the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhumabek Zhanykulov, the Chairman of the Presidium of the National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Kazakhstan “PARYZ”, Gibrat Auganov, the Managing Director of Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Rebecca Hickman, the CEO of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), UK, Darren Nichols, the International Expert on Industrial Safety, Australia, Slavik Sargsyan, the Vice-President of the International Association of Labor Inspectors and Head of the Health and Labor Inspection Authority of the Republic of Armenia, Rashid Dubayev, the Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chingiz Akhmetov, the Head of Industrial Safety of the Directorate for Occupational Safety and Health of Eurasian Group LLP, Nikolay Radostovets, the Executive Director of the Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises, Bolat Akchulakov, the Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association, Beibit Abdikenov, the Director of Artificial Intelligence Scientific Research Center, Astana IT University LLP.
Particular attention at the conference was drawn to 4 panel sessions, which were held on the topics: “Transformation of the national system of professional competencies in the field of Occupational Safety and Health”, “How do Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and other digital solutions change Labor Protection and Industrial Safety?”, “Ensuring Occupational Safety and Health: challenges and prospects”, “International standards for the prevention of industrial injuries: strategies and practice”. These sessions became key discussion platforms that brought together experts and practitioners to exchange experiences and develop solutions to current challenges in the industry. Also, in partnership with the Council for the Formation of the National Market of Professional Services in the Field of Technogenic Safety of the Atameken NCE of RK, a meeting of specialists in the field of technogenic safety was held on the topic: “Ensuring the safety and integrity of hazardous production facilities and equipment”.
On May 29, sessions were organized on the development of corporate safety culture and modern approaches to risk management in partnership with ERG. Kazakhstani and foreign companies shared current practices and experience in occupational safety and health. The business program ended on May 30 with a business game on occupational safety and health.
KIOSH 2025 once again confirmed its importance as a leading platform for discussing current issues of occupational safety and health in industries, strengthening international cooperation and developing innovative solutions.
Gold Partner - Eurasian Group LLP.
Silver Partners - Kazzinc LLP, Kaz Minerals Group.
Bronze Partner - BEST Vision Technologies LLP.
State Partner of the Project - the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The event was officially supported by the Republican Research Institute for Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Republican State Enterprise on the Right of Economic Management, the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Atameken NCE, the Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AMME), the Kazakhstan Association of Oil, Gas and Energy Complex Organizations “KAZENERGY” Association of Legal Entities, the Association of PPE, IOSH, ORP, NEBOSH, CSSE, the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Association of Light Industry Enterprises “QazTextileIndustry” Union of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs, the Safe Driving Association, Petro Mining.
The exhibitions were organized by Iteca Kazakhstan Exhibition Company and its international partner - ICA Events Group of Companies.
