The 4th International Exhibition of Auto Parts, Aftermarket, and Service, CTO Expo 2026, took place from May 26 to May 29, 2026, at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow. The project launched the season of large-scale business events in the automotive service industry.
Strategic Synergy and Efficiency
The exposition covered an area of 7,339 square meters. Hosting CTO Expo in the same pavilion as the commercial vehicle exhibition COMvex — as part of the extensive synergy of specialized trade shows under the EXPO+ umbrella — created an efficient business platform. Visitors were able to address all their requirements in a single venue, while exhibitors gained direct contact with their precise target audience.
Strategic Synergy and Efficiency
The exposition covered an area of 7,339 square meters. Hosting CTO Expo in the same pavilion as the commercial vehicle exhibition COMvex — as part of the extensive synergy of specialized trade shows under the EXPO+ umbrella — created an efficient business platform. Visitors were able to address all their requirements in a single venue, while exhibitors gained direct contact with their precise target audience.
CTO Expo 2026 in Figures:
The visitor survey confirmed the practical value of the platform: 48% attended to expand their supplier pool and establish direct procurement channels, 25% aimed to explore technological innovations, and 12% sought face-to-face negotiations with partners.
CTO Forum Business Program
Over the course of 4 days, the business program events gathered a record-breaking 1,098 attendees. A total of 17 expert sessions were held, featuring 40 speakers.
The professional status of the forum was backed by prominent industry partners, including Autocom, Index, Za Rulem, EuroAuto Franchise, Nadezhny Avtoservis, Avtomarketolog, FitService, Pravilny Avtobiznes, Soyuz Avtoservisov, and InsightHub. Key discussion topics included the transformation of supply chains, the quality of components from China, the Chestny Znak mandatory labeling system, e-commerce marketplaces, and private label (PL) development.
Major Industry Awards
The exhibition served as the venue for evaluating professional achievements of the year within three prestigious awards:
CTO Expo 2027: Exhibition Space Booking Now Open
Following the conclusion of CTO Expo 2026, the formation of the next season's exposition has immediately commenced. The 5th anniversary international exhibition will be held on May 25–28, 2027, at the Crocus Expo IEC.
Due to the rebooking process, active space allocation in the halls is already underway. Special early-bird booking rates for exhibition stands remain valid until September 1, 2026.
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- 215 exhibiting companies from Russia (172), China, Turkey, Belarus, and the UAE (43).
- Technological solutions were showcased by market leaders, including VolgaAutoProm, Rostar Group, MAZ Zapchast, ETS Group, Enterprise, AM Point, RN-Lubricants (Rosneft), Exovo, GNV Oil, OSAKA Pneumatic Tools, Shturman Rus, Equinet, Teplovye Sistemy, XCMG, Teploavto, Sorl, Phoenix Filter, AVLKRAFT, Shacman Rus, Suprotec, CNRG-Oil, Phoenix Lubricants, Lubrigard, NPP Quality, Good King, Avtodizelpart, and others.
- 26,126 visitors: industry specialists and professionals from 31 countries and 81 regions of the Russian Federation (a 6% increase compared to the previous year).
- 92% of the attendees were key business decision-makers.
- 70% of the audience consisted of top managers and business owners.
- 86% of the visitors fully achieved their business objectives.
The visitor survey confirmed the practical value of the platform: 48% attended to expand their supplier pool and establish direct procurement channels, 25% aimed to explore technological innovations, and 12% sought face-to-face negotiations with partners.
CTO Forum Business Program
Over the course of 4 days, the business program events gathered a record-breaking 1,098 attendees. A total of 17 expert sessions were held, featuring 40 speakers.
The professional status of the forum was backed by prominent industry partners, including Autocom, Index, Za Rulem, EuroAuto Franchise, Nadezhny Avtoservis, Avtomarketolog, FitService, Pravilny Avtobiznes, Soyuz Avtoservisov, and InsightHub. Key discussion topics included the transformation of supply chains, the quality of components from China, the Chestny Znak mandatory labeling system, e-commerce marketplaces, and private label (PL) development.
Major Industry Awards
The exhibition served as the venue for evaluating professional achievements of the year within three prestigious awards:
- Za Rulem Grand Prix 2026 — Maxim Kadakov, Editor-in-Chief of Za Rulem magazine, presented the awards to the winners. A Lada Iskra car was raffled among the participating motorists and officially handed over at the exhibition.
- Za Rulem Brand of the Year 2026 — the award expanded its format from 7 to 12 categories and hosted its first offline presentation ceremony for the previous year's laureates.
- MAC 2026 (World Automotive Components) — the platform hosted the official launch of the first stage of the international award by Avtokomponenty magazine.
CTO Expo 2027: Exhibition Space Booking Now Open
Following the conclusion of CTO Expo 2026, the formation of the next season's exposition has immediately commenced. The 5th anniversary international exhibition will be held on May 25–28, 2027, at the Crocus Expo IEC.
Due to the rebooking process, active space allocation in the halls is already underway. Special early-bird booking rates for exhibition stands remain valid until September 1, 2026.
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