Moscow remains a pivotal, albeit complex, hub for the advanced materials industry. As the Russian market continues to navigate technological sovereignty and import substitution, the demand for domestic composite materials—ranging from carbon fiber to bio-composites—has surged. For engineers, procurement specialists, and business developers, the spring and summer of 2026 offer two distinctly powerful platforms to gauge the state of the industry, network with local manufacturers, and source new technology.
Here is what you need to know about the two major composite-focused events hitting Moscow in 2026.
The Flagship Event: Composite-Expo 2026
If you have room in your calendar for only one event, the 18th International Specialized Exhibition Composite-Expo is the definitive anchor of the Russian composites calendar. Held on April 22–24, 2026, the event returned to the sprawling Crocus Expo IEC.
Scale and Scope
Despite global market shifts, Composite-Expo remains a substantial gathering. By 2025 statistics, the exhibition hosted 270 exhibitors (split evenly between domestic and foreign firms from six countries) and attracted approximately 7,500 professional visitors across 15,000 square meters of floor space. The expo is UFI-approved (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry), signaling a high standard of organization and international relevance.
Exhibition Focus
Walking the floor at Composite-Expo 2026 provides a vertical slice of the entire production chain. Expect to see:
- Raw Materials: A heavy focus on resins, thermoplastics, carbon fiber, and basalt fiber, reflecting Russia’s move away from solely imported stock.
- Advanced Materials: Glass-fiber reinforced plastic, wood-polymer composites (WPC), artificial stone, metal composites, and even bio-composites.
- Hard Tech: Additive manufacturing (3D printing), molding equipment, non-woven textiles, and crucially, measuring and testing equipment for quality control.
- Application Sectors: The exhibition floor will heavily feature end-products for the aerospace, ship-building, oil & gas, and military-industrial complexes—sectors where Russia is actively investing in local composite solutions.
The Business Program
The exhibition is more than just a showroom. On April 23, the event hosts the 7th R&D Conference: “Practical aspects of the use of composite materials in various industries”.
This conference is the intellectual heart of the event. Agenda items typically include deep dives into:
- Epoxy resins and carbon fiber applications.
- Basalt plastics in construction.
- The specific challenges of composite use in Russian shipbuilding.
For Western and Asian suppliers currently operating in or looking to enter the market, this conference offers a rare opportunity to hear directly about the specific technical pain points of Russian engineers.
The Summer Mega-Show: Techtextil & Techcomposite (June 2026)
While Composite-Expo is the specialist’s choice, June offers a broader, multi-industry behemoth. From June 16–19, 2026, the 22nd International Interindustry Exhibition Techtextile / Techcomposite / Techpolymer will also take place at Crocus Expo (Pavilion 1).
A Synergy of Industries
The unique value proposition here is convergence. Techcomposite runs concurrently with Rosplast (plastics machinery), Rosmould (molding and tooling), and 3D-TECH (additive technologies).
This creates a “from idea to finished product” ecosystem. A visitor looking for composite materials can walk a few meters to find injection molding machines or polymer recycling solutions.
What to Expect
The summer exhibition leans heavily into industrial textiles and polymers alongside rigid composites. Key zones include:
- Non-woven materials, membranes, and geotextiles.
- Biopolymers and biodegradable composites.
- Chemical equipment for fiber processing.
This event is ideally suited for professionals in the automotive, civil engineering, and consumer goods sectors, where the line between high-performance textiles and rigid composites is increasingly blurred.
Strategic Considerations for Visitors
Venue: Both major events are held at Crocus Expo. It is accessible via the Myakinino metro station on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line.
Registration: For serious industry professionals, pre-registration is the standard. Composite-Expo offers free online registration for visitors. Given the current geopolitical climate, foreign visitors should ensure their visas and logistical plans are secured well in advance, as requirements remain stringent.
Language: While these are international events, Russian is the dominant business language. However, major exhibitors typically provide English-speaking representatives or translation services for key negotiations.
Moscow’s 2026 trade fair season presents a bifurcated landscape. Composite-Expo (April) is the urgent, technical deep-dive for hardcore materials engineers and defense/aerospace buyers. Techcomposite / Rosplast (June) is the broader industrial extravaganza, ideal for those sourcing plastics, textiles, and manufacturing hardware.
As the Russian composites market continues to pivot toward self-sufficiency, these exhibitions serve as the primary battleground for contracts and innovation. For global suppliers willing to navigate the current environment, or for regional players looking to expand their footprint, the halls of Crocus Expo remain the essential meeting point.