
UrbanExt Central Asia 2026
September 9 @ 8:00 am - September 11 @ 5:00 pm
Free
Overview
UrbanExt Central Asia 2026 is an international exhibition and conference focused on smart city technologies, urban infrastructure, and innovative solutions for the development of modern urban environments. Held in Astana, Kazakhstan, the event brings together technology providers, engineers, urban planners, architects, government representatives, developers, and specialists involved in city development.
The exhibition presents technologies designed to improve urban management, mobility, public services, infrastructure efficiency, and environmental performance. These topics connect closely with contemporary architecture and urban planning approaches, where digital systems and sustainable strategies are becoming essential components of future cities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Focus
UrbanExt Central Asia 2026 focuses on smart city solutions, urban equipment, infrastructure technologies, transportation systems, waste management, water treatment, digital platforms, communication networks, and technologies supporting efficient city operations.
The event explores how connected systems and data-driven solutions can improve the functionality of urban environments. It also highlights the relationship between technology and design, showing how infrastructure, public spaces, and digital services can be integrated into more adaptable urban systems.
Highlights
The exhibition features companies and organizations presenting solutions for smart cities, including urban infrastructure technologies, engineering systems, digital management platforms, and public service innovations. Visitors can explore new approaches to transportation, utilities, environmental management, and urban development.
UrbanExt Central Asia is held alongside Interlight Central Asia and Security & Building Central Asia, creating a wider platform covering smart buildings, lighting technologies, security systems, and urban solutions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
For professionals working in interior design, architecture, and urban development, the exhibition provides insight into how connected technologies influence the relationship between buildings, public spaces, and city-wide systems.
Audience
The event is intended for architects, urban planners, engineers, developers, government authorities, infrastructure specialists, technology providers, facility managers, consultants, and professionals involved in smart city projects.
It provides opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and discovering technologies that support the transformation of urban environments across Central Asia. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Event Details
| Event Type | International Exhibition and Conference for Smart City Technologies and Urban Infrastructure |
| Location | IEC Expo Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Dates | September 9 to September 11, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 Days |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related Events | Interlight Central Asia and Security & Building Central Asia |
| Admission | Trade visitors and professionals |
| Fees | Free admission with visitor registration. |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
UrbanExt Central Asia 2026 reflects the growing shift toward digitally connected and efficiently managed urban environments. Smart city technologies are changing how infrastructure, transportation, public services, and buildings interact, creating new approaches to urban development that depend on collaboration between technology and spatial planning.
For professionals in architecture and design, the exhibition highlights the importance of considering digital systems as part of the urban environment rather than separate technological additions. The integration of data, automation, and sustainable infrastructure is becoming increasingly important in shaping future cities.
By connecting urban planners, engineers, architects, and technology specialists, UrbanExt Central Asia demonstrates how multidisciplinary cooperation can support more resilient and adaptable cities. The event represents a broader movement toward urban environments that respond more effectively to changing social, environmental, and technological needs.



