As usual, the first event of the year will be the UzBuild building exhibition, which marks the start of business activity not just for exhibitions but for the construction market in general.

UzBuild over the years has acted as a reference point for leading companies. It is a place for those in the industry to define main trends and compare opportunities before the bustle of construction work begins. The event will be held from 26 February to 1 March at Uzexpocentre in Tashkent.

Uzexpocentre will also host MebelExpo Uzbekistan, the international exhibition dedicated to the furniture industry, on these dates. The exhibition is this year marking the 10th anniversary since its move from a ‘furniture and technology’ sector of UzBuild to a standalone exhibition.

The build theme will continue with Aqua-Therm Tashkent, the exhibition for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water supply, sanitary and swimming pools. Launched last year, the event lost no time in showing its relevance to the market, meeting the individual needs and demands of consumers from across the country.

This trio of building exhibitions is coming very soon. Each event adds to and develops the focus of the others, which means visitors can experience every stage of the building process.

A major feature of the upcoming exhibitions is regular interest from the leading countries in the building market. Exhibitors from 23 countries will be taking part, with a German national stand featuring for the third year running. Italy will be organising the first entry of businesses from the region of Novara into the Uzbekistani market.

A system of online registration is again in operation for the exhibitions via their individual websites (www.uzbuild.uz; www.mebelexpo.uzbuild.uz; www.aquatherm-tashkent.uz). Popular with visitors for its speed and convenience, 800 visitors have already used this method to register for this year’s exhibitions.

Advertisement for the exhibitions have been included in local and international trade publications with a total circulation of over 250,000, as well as in electronic media that reaches audiences in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Updates on the exhibition can be followed at www.facebook.com/ITEUzbekistan.uz.

The official opening ceremony for the three events will take place on 26 February.