FOOD&PACK SHYMKENT 2026 — This is not just an exhibition, but a three-day international business ecosystem that unites manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, technology companies, startups and leaders of the food and packaging industry.

Participants will find new markets, direct contacts with buyers, investors and international partners, as well as access to an intensive business and educational program.

FOOD&PACK 2026 brings together key industry areas: food production, packaging solutions, equipment, digital technologies and logistics.
The international FoodTech forum will be held within the framework of the exhibition. & PackFuture, dedicated to:
* Artificial intelligence in the food industry
* automation and robotization of production
* Smart and eco-friendly packaging
* Digital transformation of logistics and retail
The format includes panel discussions, expert presentations and pitch sessions of innovative companies, creating an environment for the exchange of experience and the introduction of new technologies.

FOOD&PACK 2026 is a platform for active B2B communication between manufacturers, purchasers, distributors and international partners.

The exhibition includes:
* B2B negotiations and business meetings
* International conferences on brand export and scaling
* meetings with buyers and retailers
* Gala Networking Dinner with participants, sponsors and partners
This is a unique opportunity to establish long-term partnerships and enter new markets in Central Asia, the CIS, the Middle East and Europe.

Participants get ample opportunities to demonstrate their products and technologies:
* presentations of new products
* tastings and demonstrations of equipment
* Master classes from exhibiting companies
* International Chef Battle and cooking shows
* Startup Pitch Arena for innovative projects
FOOD&PACK becomes an entry point for new brands and a platform for launching innovations to the market.

The exhibition covers not only the B2B, but also the B2C audience, creating a direct link between brands and end consumers.
Within the framework of Consumer Day, there are:
* brand tastings and promotions
* interactive areas of companies
* presentations of new products
* prize draws and activities for visitors
This enhances brand awareness and directly affects sales and customer loyalty.

Holding FOOD&PACK 2026 in Shymkent opens up access to one of the most dynamically developing regions of Kazakhstan with high export potential.
The exhibition is becoming a point of attraction for companies from Kazakhstan, Central Asia, the CIS and international markets, forming a new business ecosystem in the region.

The three days of the exhibition combine:

• technology and innovation
• manufacturing and packaging
• export and international trade
• marketing and consumer trends
• B2B and B2C interaction