EXHIBITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.
As Moscow’s spring exhibition season reaches its zenith, a powerful new force is emerging in the world of information technology. From April 14-16, 2026, the ExpoCifra International Exhibition for Information Technologies and Digital Transformation Solutions will take over Pavilion 3 at Crocus Expo, marking its second edition and cementing its position as Russia’s essential gathering for the IT community. In an era where digital technologies are reshaping every sector of the economy, this is not merely a trade show—it is the meeting point where the electronics industry and information technology converge to build the future.
The Birth of a New Industry Powerhouse
ExpoCifra made its debut in April 2025 as a dedicated platform for IT professionals, and its rapid ascent reflects the growing importance of digital transformation across the Russian economy. The 2026 edition represents the evolution of this vision, building on the success of the inaugural event to deliver an even more comprehensive showcase of technologies, solutions, and expertise.
What makes ExpoCifra truly distinctive is its strategic positioning. The exhibition runs simultaneously and on the same site as ExpoElectronica, Russia’s largest electronics exhibition. This is not mere coincidence—it is a carefully orchestrated synergy designed to bridge two critical industries. As the organisers emphasise, the “symbiosis of the electronics industry and information technology opens up new opportunities for joint development and implementation of large-scale projects of high-tech companies”.
This integration serves a practical purpose: ExpoCifra is specifically designed to facilitate the active integration of domestic IT solutions into more than 12,000 industrial enterprises that already form the visitor base of ExpoElectronica. For IT companies, this represents direct access to a massive audience of potential clients who are actively seeking digital solutions.
A Platform Backed by Scale and Authority
The numbers associated with ExpoCifra and its sister exhibition speak to an event of substantial magnitude. The 2025 edition attracted 825 exhibiting companies from six countries, occupying more than 35,000 square metres of exhibition space and drawing 29,330 specialised visitors from 12,755 enterprises. For 2026, organisers project participation exceeding 800 companies and 23,000 visitors from 20 countries and 70 regions of Russia.
Beyond these impressive metrics, the exhibition enjoys significant institutional backing. ExpoCifra and ExpoElectronica are conducted with the official support of federal government authorities, industry associations, and foundations. This endorsement ensures that the event reflects national priorities in technology development and provides participants with access to policymakers shaping the regulatory landscape.
Media coverage amplifies the event’s reach. Following the 2025 edition, 661 media reports mentioned the exhibitions across leading federal, regional, and industry publications. For exhibitors, this translates into enhanced brand visibility far beyond the exhibition floor.
The ExpoCifra Exhibition: A Showcase of Digital Innovation
The ExpoCifra exhibition floor presents a comprehensive view of Russia’s IT landscape, bringing together the full spectrum of companies driving digital transformation.
Who Exhibits at ExpoCifra
The participant roster reflects the diversity of the IT ecosystem:
- Russian suppliers of software and hardware delivering integrated solutions for enterprise needs
- Automation system providers transforming industrial processes
- Software developers creating applications across every domain
- Information security specialists protecting digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape
- Manufacturers of computer equipment and systems building the hardware foundation of the digital economy
- Telecommunications equipment developers enabling connectivity
- Navigation, landing, surveillance, and air traffic control specialists serving critical infrastructure needs
For international companies, ExpoCifra offers a gateway to the Russian market. While the exhibition primarily showcases domestic developers—reflecting the national priority on import substitution and technological sovereignty—foreign participants are welcome and can find valuable partners and customers among the thousands of attendees.
What Visitors Discover
For attendees, ExpoCifra delivers a concentrated dose of innovation across multiple technology domains:
- Information technology solutions for enterprises of all sizes
- Digital transformation products enabling businesses to reimagine their operations
- Software applications spanning every industry vertical
- Computing hardware and data processing systems
- Automation technologies for industrial and commercial applications
- Telecommunications equipment connecting people and machines
- Information security solutions protecting digital assets
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- Embedded systems integrating intelligence into devices
This breadth ensures that whether one’s interest lies in enterprise software, industrial automation, cybersecurity, or emerging technologies, ExpoCifra delivers a complete picture of the market.
The Business Program: Where Ideas Shape the Industry
Beyond the exhibition floor, the joint business program of ExpoElectronica and ExpoCifra serves as the intellectual heart of the event. This is where industry leaders, government representatives, and technical experts come together to debate the most pressing issues facing the technology sector.
By the Numbers
The 2025 program demonstrated remarkable scale and depth:
- 30 specialised events across three days
- 142 expert speakers sharing insights and analysis
- More than 1,100 delegates participating in discussions
For 2026, organisers expect an even more ambitious program, with the call for speakers already open and inviting experts to contribute to the agenda.
Program Themes and Topics
The business program addresses the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities at the intersection of electronics and information technology. Key themes include:
- Progress in robotics and the integration of intelligent systems
- Artificial intelligence applications across industries
- Advancements in computing technology
- Intelligent electronics and smart device development
- Smart city concepts and urban digital transformation
- Effective digital solutions for enterprise and government
What makes this program particularly valuable is its focus on the intersection of electronics and IT—the very space where ExpoCifra operates. Sessions explore not just individual technologies but how they combine to create transformative solutions.
Speaker Quality and Perspectives
The speaker roster reflects the program’s authority. Participants include:
- Representatives of federal government bodies providing policy perspectives
- Leaders of industry associations offering collective industry viewpoints
- Executives from major technology companies sharing practical experience
- Technical experts delivering deep dives into specific domains
- Researchers and academics presenting cutting-edge developments
This diversity ensures that attendees gain multiple perspectives—policy, commercial, technical, and academic—on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Speaker Benefits
For those selected to present, the benefits extend beyond the immediate audience:
- Profile visibility: Speaking before a targeted audience of specialists and potential clients
- Solution showcase: Presenting innovations to one of Russia’s largest technology platforms
- Industry influence: Participating in shaping the 2026 industry agenda
- Network expansion: Connecting with potential partners and collaborators
- Content amplification: Video recordings and materials published on exhibition websites
Why Attend ExpoCifra?
For IT professionals, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts, ExpoCifra offers compelling reasons to attend:
For Technology Professionals
- Discover the latest solutions in software, hardware, and digital transformation
- Compare offerings from multiple vendors in a single location
- Gain hands-on experience with new technologies
- Learn from experts through the extensive business program
- Stay current with market trends and emerging technologies
For Business Leaders
- Identify technology partners for digital transformation initiatives
- Benchmark solutions against competitive offerings
- Understand market dynamics shaping the technology landscape
- Connect with peers facing similar challenges
- Access government representatives influencing policy and regulation
For Developers and Engineers
- Explore new tools and development platforms
- Learn best practices from successful implementations
- Network with potential employers or collaborators
- Discover open source and community initiatives
- Gain inspiration from innovative applications
Why Exhibit at ExpoCifra?
For companies serving the IT market, ExpoCifra delivers exceptional business value:
New Client Acquisition
The 2025 edition attracted 29,330 specialised visitors from 12,755 enterprises, the majority visiting with the explicit purpose of finding products and services for their businesses. This concentrated pool of qualified prospects represents a sales opportunity that would take months to replicate through traditional channels.
Brand Visibility and Credibility
ExpoCifra’s official government support and extensive media coverage—661 media mentions in 2025—provide exhibitors with enhanced visibility that extends well beyond the exhibition dates. Participation positions companies alongside industry leaders, reinforcing brand credibility.
Market Intelligence
With 825 exhibitors showcasing their innovations across 35,000+ square metres, the exhibition floor serves as a living laboratory for understanding competitive dynamics and emerging trends. Exhibitors can study competitor offerings, identify market gaps, and refine their own positioning.
Networking and Partnerships
The convergence of electronics and IT at ExpoCifra creates unique partnership opportunities. Companies can meet potential integrators, distributors, technology partners, and even competitors with whom collaboration might prove beneficial.
Sales Growth and Geographic Expansion
The 2025 edition attracted visitors from 30 countries and 76 Russian regions, with 39% holding executive positions and 31% serving as line managers or department heads. This geographically diverse, decision-maker-heavy audience offers exhibitors the chance to expand into new territories and secure contracts with genuine authority figures.
Market Context: Russia’s Digital Transformation Imperative
ExpoCifra‘s significance is inseparable from the market dynamics driving Russian technology adoption. Several factors make this an opportune moment for IT investment and innovation:
Import Substitution and Technological Sovereignty
As international technology companies have reassessed their Russian operations, domestic developers face both challenge and opportunity. The imperative to replace foreign systems with homegrown alternatives has accelerated demand for Russian software, hardware, and integrated solutions.
Industrial Digital Transformation
Russian industry is in the midst of a profound digital transformation. From manufacturing and energy to transportation and logistics, enterprises are seeking automation, data analytics, and intelligent systems to improve efficiency and competitiveness. This creates sustained demand for the very solutions ExpoCifra showcases.
Government Support
Federal programmes promoting digitalisation, artificial intelligence development, and technology entrepreneurship provide funding, incentives, and policy support for technology adoption and innovation.
Technology Talent
Russia’s strong tradition of mathematical and engineering education continues to produce world-class developers, researchers, and technologists—many of whom are building the companies exhibiting at ExpoCifra.
Practical Information for Attendees
Dates and Hours:
- April 14-15, 2026: 10:00 – 18:00
- April 16, 2026: 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Crocus Expo, Pavilion 3, Moscow. The exhibition centre is located at Mezhdunarodnaya Street, 16, in Krasnogorsk, just outside Moscow.
Getting There:
- By Metro: Myakinino station (Line 3), first carriage from the centre, exit to Crocus Expo
- By Car: From the outer side of the MKAD (66 km), turn onto Crocus City after Volokolamskoe Highway; from the inner side, turn under the bridge before Volokolamskoe Highway
Parking: Free parking is available on the Crocus Expo grounds daily from 7:00 to 20:00.
Admission: Attendance at the exhibition and participation in business program events is free of charge for pre-registered industry professionals. Registration is available on the official ExpoCifra website.
An Invitation to the Digital Future
As the 2026 edition approaches, ExpoCifra stands poised to establish itself as Russia’s essential IT event. In its second year, it already offers a compelling proposition: a dedicated platform for digital transformation solutions, strategically co-located with the country’s largest electronics exhibition, backed by government support, and serving a massive audience of qualified industrial buyers.
For IT companies seeking clients, partners, and visibility, ExpoCifra delivers a concentrated opportunity. For technology professionals seeking solutions, insights, and connections, it offers an unrivalled learning and networking environment. And for anyone interested in where Russian technology is heading, it provides a comprehensive window into the innovations shaping the digital future.
The symbiosis of electronics and IT is not just a tagline—it is the defining characteristic of modern technology development. ExpoCifra 2026 is where this symbiosis comes to life.
The International Exhibition for Information Technologies and Digital Transformation Solutions – ExpoCifra 2026 – will take place from April 14-16, 2026, at Crocus Expo, Moscow. For registration and the latest updates, visit the official event website.
