- 100 Exhibitors from Central Asia, China, South Korea, Türkiye Participate in HomeTech & Electra 2024 Held in Almaty city, Kazakhstan
By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia
Astana: The HomeTech & Electra 2024, an international exhibition of electronics and household appliances featuring over 100 factories from Central Asia, China, South Korea, and Türkiye was held at exhibition Center in Almaty city, Kazakhstan, from July 30 to Aug. 1, 2024.
Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis. The city is the vital passage, a busy crossroads along the ancient Silk Road, both in ancient times and modern times. The Almaty city was originally established as a headquarters of Ancient Turkic nomads that was transformed into a big city on the Silk Roads.
Entrepreneurs and representatives of trading networks from Kazakhstan and Central Asia participated in the trade event that displayed electrical equipment from over 30 factories in China’s Guangdong Province and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
During the event, a forum titled Prospects for the Development of the Electronics Market in Central Asia took place, along with B2B sessions, a fair, seminars, reports, and presentations by leading manufacturers. An award ceremony is also part of the program.
Alisher Satybaldiev, head of the entrepreneurship and investments department of Almaty, emphasized the significance of the household appliances industry in the city’s economy and expressed readiness to support investors and foster comprehensive cooperation.
“Almaty is the largest market for goods and services. Over 350,000 small and medium-sized enterprises operate here,” he said. State support measures are provided in the Almaty industrial zone and the Alatau special economic zone. The Almaty Business Development Company also provides a one-stop shop for investor support.”
Asset Aitbayev, director of the trade and development department of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, noted that comprehensive support for domestic and international businesses involves consultations on state programs.
Asiya Burlibayeva, General Director of World Silk Way, the company organizing the exhibition, expressed confidence that the event would foster the creation of new joint ventures and strategic partnerships among participants.
She added, “The exhibition will draw attention to Kazakhstan as a promising market for investment and innovation development.”
