September 15-17, 2026 | Timiryazev Centre, Moscow

 
 
Technical tours of the exhibition
15 September | Tuesday
16 September | Wednesday
12.00 – 16.00
12.00 – 16.00
The ‘Vavilov’ Hall,
The ‘Chayanov’ Hall

The main aim of the technical tour is to broaden the horizons of professionals and enhance their skills by introducing them to the latest developments in professional audio, lighting and media equipment, under the guidance of experienced curators.


Technical tours of the exhibition have been designed for various categories of professionals.


In 2026, tours are planned to:

  • audio equipment and technologies,
  • lighting equipment and technologies,
  • entertainment technology,
  • audio-video and IT technologies.
  • Who would benefit from visiting
    The following are invited to attend:
    • Specialists in lighting, sound, multimedia and stage technology.
    • Technical directors and specialists at theatres, concert halls and cultural venues.
    • Chief engineers, heads of production and technical departments.
    • Designers, integrators and installers working with professional systems.
    • Representatives of cultural organisations planning to modernise or upgrade their venues.
    • Executives and project managers who need to understand the practical aspects of implementing solutions.
    • Suppliers of equipment and technological solutions who wish to gain a better understanding of real-world application scenarios.
    • All industry professionals who value not only theory and overviews, but also practical experience gained from operating existing facilities.
  • Why it’s worth a visit
    • It’s an opportunity to see the latest technical solutions and equipment all in one place and in a short space of time.
    • A convenient format for those who want to gain practical experience and broaden their horizons.
    • Site visits help to assess the effectiveness of technical solutions in practice and to identify nuances that are difficult to convey in theory.
    • This is an opportunity to ask questions of the experts and receive feedback directly on site.
    • Taking part in technical tours helps to gain ideas for your own projects, modernisation and equipping of sites.
    • This format is particularly valuable for those responsible for deciding on the choice of technologies, equipment and approaches to project implementation.
  • Visit
    Admission is free, but you must register separately for the event. Registration is open until 16 September inclusive.
2026 Tour Curators
  • Evgeny Toma

    A tour of lighting equipment and technologies

    Who is it for:

    • film distribution companies;
    • lighting designers;
    • the show’s scriptwriters and directors;
    • technical directors

    Presented by:

    Evgeny Toma, lighting designer and head of the visualisation department at ‘Light Your Mind’. He specialises in large-scale stadium shows, presentations and ice shows.


    Time: 15–16 September, 14.00

  • Nadezhda Rakhmanova

    A tour of audio equipment and technology

    Who is it for:

    • film distribution companies;
    • sound engineers;
    • engineers;
    • technical directors

    Presented by:

    Nadezhda Rakhmanova, sound engineer, PhD in Art History, teacher, and author of the book *Recording Style: Jazz Music*.


    Time: 15–16 September, 12.00

  • Oleg Kuzin

    A tour of stage technology and effects

    Who is it for:

    • event directors;
    • technical staff at event agencies;
    • customer service managers;
    • procurement department staff

    Presented by:

    Oleg Kuzin, President of the Guild of Event Directors and Screenwriters (GRIS), is an event director with 34 years’ experience in the events industry.


    Time: 15–16 September, 3.00 pm

  • Pavel Kudelin

    A tour of audio-visual equipment and information technology

    Who is it for:

    • end customers;
    • integrators;
    • distributors and manufacturers in the field of lighting, sound and stage equipment, and information technology

    Presented by:

    Pavel Kudelin, project manager for ‘AV Academy’


    Time: 15 September, 3.00 pm

As part of the technical tours, there will be treasure hunts for visitors!

For the first time as part of the technical tours*, visitors can look forward to two special quests: two exciting itineraries featuring additional challenges that will make taking part in the tours even more interesting.

Complete the quest tasks and get the chance to win some great prizes from the exhibition organisers.
A brilliant opportunity to combine professional interest, new experiences and a bit of competitive excitement!
Further details on how to take part are available at the event venue.

*The quests are scheduled as part of technical tours of the lighting and sound equipment.