Held from 4–6 March 2026 at the Timiryazev Centre, Russian Construction Week 2026 brought together key players across construction and glass, highlighting innovation, digitalisation, and industry resilience.
Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event covered 7,400 sq. m and attracted over 9,000 visitors from 33 countries and 82 Russian regions, including more than 600 real estate developers. A total of 264 companies from eight countries participated.
A central highlight was World of Glass 2026, featuring 173 exhibitors from seven countries. The exhibition focused on high-tech solutions, including digital production systems, sealing technologies for insulating glass units, hot-applied coatings, and advanced 3D façade concepts. The Russian glass sector was strongly represented by 67 companies, alongside international players such as Bottero.
The conference programme reinforced industry dialogue. The Second International Glass Congress addressed container glass markets, ERP 2025 outcomes, and recycling technologies, while the “Time of Glass and Aluminum 2026” conference explored regulation, digital transformation, and global market shifts. Meanwhile, the Glass Union Presidium meeting focused on climate challenges, energy efficiency, and the transition to best available technologies.
Parallel exhibition RosBuild 2026 showcased IT-driven construction solutions, including smart home systems, ERP platforms, and integrated digital ecosystems. A notable addition was the “Lighting the Cities 2026” project, promoting new approaches to architectural lighting.
A key innovation was the launch of the Olympics of Developers, featuring 56 teams competing across 48 disciplines and 34 sessions, with 240 real cases evaluated based on demand, conversion, and ROI.
Source: mirstekla-expo with additional information added by Glass Balkan