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Aquatherm Tashkent 2026: Where Engineering Solutions Meet Market Demand
The 14th International Exhibition for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Water Supply, Plumbing, Swimming Pools, Environment and Renewable Energy – Aquatherm® Tashkent 2026 was held successfully on 6-8 October 2026 at Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent.
Organisers: Iteca Exhibitions International Exhibition Company in partnership with ICA Eurasia Group, with the official support from the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities, Uzbekistan.
Aquatherm Tashkent is Uzbekistan’s flagship specialised exhibition for the latest developments and integrated solutions in HVAC, water supply, plumbing and related sectors. For 14 years, it has been a leading venue for showcasing modern equipment, sharing expertise and building business partnerships.
Each year, the exhibition brings together equipment manufacturers and suppliers, distributors and dealers, alongside leading industry professionals, including installers, property developers, building services designers, representatives of construction companies and utility providers, industry experts and professional associations.
The government officials and diplomats once again attended Aquatherm® Tashkent this year, underlining its importance to the industry. Guests included the Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities, Uzbekistan; representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Tashkent Main Construction Department, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Provincial Committee (CCPIT Zhejiang) and China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC); representatives of the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Belarus and the Kyrgyz Republic.
The exhibition brought together more than 200 local and international manufacturers and suppliers of engineering equipment from 12 countries: Republic of Belarus, China, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, Republic of Korea, Turkiye, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Throughout the three-day exhibition, the event welcomed 4,903 unique professional visitors, with 6,619 visits in total. More than a quarter of these professionals returned on all three days to continue discussions, meet new participants and visitors, and better explore the solutions on display. Their engagement shows how the exhibition became a place to do business that professionals wanted to return to, rather than visit just once.
A substantial part of the exhibition was dedicated to the China Pavilion, co-organised by China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC). The exhibition also featured collective stands representing companies from the Moscow Region of the Russian Federation.
New drainage and wastewater treatment products tailored to regional needs featured in this year’s Water Supply Section. They complemented a comprehensive range of modern water technologies by helping visitors find solutions to local challenges.
Alongside innovative industry solutions, the exhibition offered a full programme of business events and practical activities. Highlights included a presentation by Mr. Vitaly Egorov, a blogger, creator of Budni Santekhnika YouTube channel (A Plumber’s Everyday Life) and co-founder of the Union of Installers.
The installers tested their skills throughout the three days in the TEKHNAR PRO UZBEKISTAN professional skills competition, supported by NERO, ENERGOFLEX, TEBO and OSTENDORF. The competition drew a strong interest from the professional community, with valuable awards for the winners.
The interest in Aquatherm Tashkent 2026 extended well beyond the industry, with bloggers’ posts attracting more than 8.3 million views across social media. The posts received over 14,000 likes, 3,000 shares, 660 comments and more than 1,000 saves. Media coverage was also extensive, with 105 articles and TV and radio reports across six countries – Republic of Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Practical engineering solutions that meet demand in Uzbekistan and neighbouring countries are the main reason professionals attend the exhibition. The participants praised the high standard of organisation and the event’s standing both within Aquatherm’s international portfolio and among Uzbekistan’s leading industry exhibitions.
Nero, Dilmurod Ilyasov, Founder (Uzbekistan):
“AquaTherm Tashkent is more than just a product showcase, it rather brings together professionals in construction, water supply, heating, ventilation and treatment technologies. The exhibition has helped us grow our business in a highly specialised sector and reach new markets – from the CIS to countries further afield, including Algeria, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkiye. Over three years of participation, we have tripled the size of our stand, and next year we plan to increase it fivefold. In just three days, the exhibition helped us make new business contacts and build interest among visitors who are already looking forward to meeting us again.”
Nupi Industrie, Giovanni Cipolla, General Manager Commercial and Sales (Italy):
“We export to 85 countries and have been promoting our solutions in Uzbekistan for three years now. AquaTherm Tashkent is a valuable opportunity to present our products and build relationships with prospective customers. We started with a small project, but are now actively working to bring our full range of solutions to the market, covering water and gas supply, construction, and the oil and gas industry. Three busy days – that is what it takes to develop our business in a market where our journey is just beginning.”
Mair, Maxim Polonets, Director (Republic of Belarus):
“Participation in AquaTherm Tashkent gave us a valuable opportunity to assess the exhibition’s potential and get to know the local market. We were pleasantly surprised by both the number of visitors and quality of the audience: the event attracts a strong pool of prospective customers. Uzbekistan is a promising, fast-growing market where equipment buyers look beyond price – they also value rigorous engineering and sound technical expertise.”
Obair, Jinhan Lyu, International Sales Director (China):
“We are delighted to be taking part in AquaTherm Tashkent for the first time. We see strong demand in Uzbekistan for high-quality, competitively priced AHU and HVAC equipment. Uzbekistan is a key market in Central Asia. The exhibition has helped us make valuable contacts with potential customers, and we hope to secure new projects and find a distributor or exclusive representative in this promising market.”
Registration is now open for the 15th Anniversary International Exhibition Aquatherm® Tashkent 2027, which will take place on 5-7 October at Uzexpocentre NEC. For further information, please contact Alla Dzyurich, Project Manager: +998 71 205 18 18 or by e-mail: alla.dzyurich@iteca.uz
