International Restaurant & Bar Expo Astana

The International Restaurant & Bar Expo (IRB Expo) is the leading trade fair for gastronomy and hospitality in Central Asia. As the region’s only dedicated F&B platform, it offers a high-caliber forum for innovation, networking, and business development. The IRB Expo brings together international and local players from the fields of gastronomy, hospitality, bar and restaurant management, kitchen technology manufacturers, as well as service providers specializing in culinary experiences, customer service, and digitalization.

The IRB Expo is held annually at the modern IEC EXPO International Exhibition Center in the heart of Astana, the vibrant capital of Kazakhstan. The event is organized by UNITED EXPO LLC, an experienced specialist in staging industry events throughout the region.

With its clear focus on the food service market, the IRB Expo showcases the latest kitchen equipment, innovative bar technologies, software solutions, and interior design trends. Visitors will also find a wide selection of food and beverages—from specialty products and coffee, tea, and spirits to ingredients and semi-finished goods. Key topics include professional kitchen equipment, automation, IT solutions, interior design, franchising, and investment projects for the hospitality sector.

The expo stands out for its practical orientation and wide-ranging event program. Trade visitors benefit from live cooking shows, masterclasses, panel discussions, presentations, and competitions where renowned chefs, bartenders, and startups are recognized for their achievements. Exhibitors represent every area of gastronomy, including international equipment manufacturers, food producers, franchisors, software providers, interior designers, and consulting firms. Visitors primarily include decision-makers, professionals, and entrepreneurs from restaurants, bars, cafés, and hotels, as well as investors and industry journalists.

The IRB Expo highlights Astana’s growing role as a dynamic hub in Kazakhstan’s hospitality market and as a gateway between Europe and Asia. The IEC EXPO International Exhibition Center is centrally located, easily accessible by public transport or car, and provides an inspiring setting for forging future-oriented business contacts. Anyone wishing to experience and shape the trends in Central Asia’s gastronomy sector will find the IRB Expo in Astana to be an essential platform.

The International Restaurant & Bar Expo will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 28. October to Friday, 30. October 2026 in Astana.