The Central Asia Dental Expo, known as CADEX, has established itself as the largest and most significant professional dental event in Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region. Since its founding in 2016, the exhibition has grown into an essential platform for dental professionals, distributors, and manufacturers seeking to access one of the region’s most dynamic healthcare markets.
A Regional Hub for Dental Innovation
Held annually at the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty, CADEX brings together the full spectrum of the dental industry under one roof. The exhibition covers a comprehensive range of segments including dental practice, dental laboratory technology, infection control, and professional services for dental clinics.
The scale of the event reflects its regional importance. With an exhibition area of 7,000 square meters, CADEX annually hosts approximately 300 companies from 25 countries, presenting products from over 900 brands worldwide. Participating nations include Kazakhstan, Russia, Germany, Italy, France, China, Poland, India, Pakistan, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, among others.
Visitor numbers underscore CADEX’s role as a regional meeting point. Approximately 12,000 distributors, dental shop representatives, and practicing dentists attend from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Russia. This diverse international attendance makes CADEX an ideal venue for companies seeking to enter not only the Kazakh market but also the wider Central Asian region.
Why Almaty?
The choice of Almaty as the exhibition’s home is strategic. As the financial and economic center of Central Asia, Almaty offers a convenient geographical location and a well-developed transport network. The city’s international airport connects with more than 60 cities worldwide through direct flights, making it accessible for businessmen from neighboring countries to attend the exhibition.
Organizers and Institutional Support
CADEX is organized by Dental Forum Ltd, based in Almaty, in partnership with LMI – Leipziger Messe International GmbH from Germany. This international collaboration brings together regional expertise and global exhibition management standards.
The exhibition enjoys the backing of significant institutional sponsors, including the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, along with the Dental Associations of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. This support reinforces CADEX’s position as the authoritative dental industry gathering in the region.
A Launchpad for Market Entry
For international companies, CADEX serves as a proven entry point into Central Asia. The 2025 edition demonstrated this value, with exhibitors reporting strong engagement from regional dental professionals. One company making its Kazakhstan debut at CADEX 2025 welcomed more than 100 dental professionals to its booth over three days, exploring advanced dental solutions and engaging in substantive discussions with regional practitioners.
The exhibition’s focus areas span the complete range of dental products and technologies, including dental instruments, technical equipment for dentists, laboratory technology, disinfectants, hygiene articles, and X-ray devices for medical purposes. Direct sales are permitted at the event, enabling exhibitors to generate immediate commercial results alongside longer-term business relationships.
Looking Ahead
CADEX 2026 is scheduled for October 13-15 at the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty, continuing the event’s annual tradition of connecting the global dental industry with Central Asia’s growing healthcare market. For manufacturers, distributors, and service providers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region, CADEX remains the definitive platform for reaching the dental professionals who shape clinical practice across Central Asia.
