KITME Almaty

The KITME Fair, officially known as the "Kazakhstan International Textile and Machinery Exhibition", serves as a significant platform for promoting the textile industry in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. This international event, which specializes in textile machinery and technologies, is held annually at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty and attracts leading manufacturers and representatives from the textile and light industries worldwide. The fair is organized by Iteca, a renowned exhibition organizer with expertise in hosting international events.

KITME covers a wide range of topics, including equipment for sewing, knitting, weaving, and dyeing processes, technical textiles, nonwovens, polymer film materials, fabrics, and accessories. It also showcases finished goods such as clothing and home textiles, as well as components, spare parts, printing solutions for labels and packaging, and leather and footwear products.

The fair not only has a strong local grounding, emphasizing the Kazakhstani textile industry, but also introduces the latest global trends and technologies. Exhibitors represent various segments of textile production and equipment, including machinery construction and material manufacturing. The main visitors are professionals from these and related sectors, including retail and the fashion industry.

The Atakent International Exhibition Centre in Almaty, renowned for its picturesque location and modern infrastructure, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world each year. Thus, the KITME Fair is not only indispensable for industry insiders but also a cultural highlight that emphasizes the dynamic connection between local industrial development and global market trends.

The KITME takes place annually, and therefore for the second time previsibly in April 2026 in Almaty.