Post Show Report Interlakokraska 2026
30th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings
24–27 February 2026
Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia
Interlakokraska 2026, the 30th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Paints and Coatings, took place at a new venue, Timiryazev Centre (Vavilov and Chayanov Halls) to bring together leading players in the paint and coating market.
For three decades, Interlakokraska has maintained its status as the main platform, which brings together representatives of science, business and government for presentation of innovations, exchange of experience, and discussion of relevant issues.
Dates: 24–27 February 2026
Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia
Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO
Supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chemists Union, the Soyuzkraska Association
Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Floor space: 14,700+ sq. m
Attendance: 8,230 professional visitors
Exhibitors: 299 companies (139 foreign companies, 160 Russian companies)
Countries: Russia, Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Turkiye
Products on display: the entire cycle of production and application of paints and coatings: materials and coatings for the treatment of various surfaces, raw materials for all types of paints and coatings, equipment for production and application of paint and coatings, feeding and cleaning equipment, waste treatment systems and related technological solutions
Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia
"Over 30 years of its existence, the show has established itself as the most important platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and innovations in the paint and coating industry. In recent years, the Russian paint and coating industry has demonstrated steady progress. There has been an increase in production, domestic consumption, and exports."
Conference programme
The conference programme of 2026 focused on achieving technological sovereignty, raw materials, and the industry's adaptation to new regulatory requirements. There were 19 events in total.
The key event was the Plenary Session on the Strategic Directions of Development of the Paint and Coating Sub-Industry. It was attended by Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Pavel Fomin, Director of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Textile Industry Department at the Industrial Development Fund, Viktor Ivanov, President at the Russian Chemists Union, Valery Abramov, Chair at the Board of the Soyuzkraska Association, CEO at Russian Paints, Vladislav Antipov, Director General at Kurchatov Institute – Prometey, Sergey Filatov, Rector at Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Anna Trofimova, Managing Director at the Fund of Industrial Initiatives, and Anna Valueva, Lead Expert at Creon Group.
During the plenary session, the participants discussed the current state and systemic challenges of the development of the paint and coating sub-sector, instruments of state support and regulation, export opportunities and new markets, practical experience of enterprises, and implemented technological solutions.
The stand of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade offered a series of events. The participants discussed issues of the range of Russian-made paints and coatings, the fight against counterfeit products, as well as government support tools, HR potential of the industry, and much more.
The show's partner, the Soyuzkraska Association, organised events on the raw material provision of the industry and the impelentation of the technical regulations for safety of paints and coatings. Another important event was an open meeting of the Technical Committee and the Marketing Committee for Decorative Paints and Coatings at the Soyuzkraska Association on the problems of the construction paints and coatings segment.
Interlakokraska 2027 will take place on 15–18 March 2027 in Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia.
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