Business Program of Automechanika Astana
Every year, Automechanika Astana is accompanied by a comprehensive business programme that brings together automotive industry experts, manufacturers, distributors, representatives of service stations, and industry professionals.
The programme features thematic sessions, presentations, workshops, and open discussions addressing the most relevant issues and trends shaping the development of the automotive market.
The programme features thematic sessions, presentations, workshops, and open discussions addressing the most relevant issues and trends shaping the development of the automotive market.
*The business programme is currently being finalised and is subject to change.
Business Program 2027
Wednesday, 14 April
11:00–11:30
Official Opening Ceremony
12:00–13:00
Kazakhstan’s Aftermarket in 2027: An Ageing Vehicle Fleet, the New Chinese Wave and the Changing Service Economy
- How is the structure of the vehicle fleet changing?
- Which repair and spare parts categories are growing?
- How is the growing share of Chinese vehicles changing the market?
- Where does the market lack reliable data?
- How can companies arrange direct logistics and sourcing from China?
13:00–14:00
Made in Kazakhstan Automotive Components: Localisation, New Manufacturing and Opportunities for Investors
- What will automotive plants be sourcing locally in 2027–2030?
- What are the requirements for quality and production volumes?
- How can suppliers qualify for local supply chains?
- How can foreign suppliers enter Kazakhstan’s automotive supply chain?
14:30 - 15:30
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15:30–16:30
Mandatory Labelling of Motor Oils in Kazakhstan
- Labelling of oils and automotive fluids: what is changing for manufacturers, distributors and service stations?
- Business readiness: equipment, software and integration with accounting systems.
- Cost of transition: labelling expenses and their potential impact on prices.
- Managing existing stock: rules for handling oils imported before the mandatory requirements take effect.
16:30–17:30
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Thursday, 15 April
10:30–11:30
Electromobility in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
- A hybrid, PHEV or EV arrives at a conventional service station — what should you do?
- Chinese EVs in after-sales service: access to diagnostics, software and spare parts.
- EVs in winter: range, charging and maintenance in the Central Asian climate.
- Used EVs and hybrids: how to check battery health and assess vehicle condition before purchase.
- Charging infrastructure: what is needed to support travel between cities and across the region?
- The economics of EV servicing: where are the revenue opportunities for service businesses?
11:30–12:30
Launching and Managing an Efficient Automotive Service Business
- Opening a service station: choosing a location and specialisation and calculating initial investment.
- Service business economics: pricing, break-even point and cost control.
- Service station teams: recruiting, training and motivating technicians.
- Customer acquisition and retention: from the first enquiry to the repeat visit.
- Quality control: repair standards, handling complaints and employee accountability.
- Automation and AI: customer bookings, work orders and business performance monitoring.
- Integrating AI into Automotive Service Stations
12:30–13:30
Digitalisation of the Automotive Industry: Diagnostics, Sales, Inventory and Customer Service
- How many spare parts should be kept in stock? Model range, currency exposure and the cost of inventory errors.
- Digital service station management: from online bookings to work orders and monitoring bay utilisation.
- Online spare parts sales: electronic catalogues, VIN-based selection and reducing ordering errors.
- Smart inventory management: demand forecasting, automated procurement and reducing obsolete stock.
13:30–14:30
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15:00–16:00
Kazakhstan’s Fuel Market: Quality, Control and Responsibility
- Fuel quality at filling stations: which indicators matter and how are they tested?
- From refinery to fuel tank: who is responsible for quality during transportation, storage and sale?
- Fuel market oversight: the role of government authorities and independent laboratories.
- Filling station liability and consumer protection: what to do when vehicle damage occurs.
- Poor-quality fuel and engine damage: how to establish the cause and prove the connection.
15:00–16:00
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Friday, 16 April
10:30–11:30
Vehicle Servicing
- Vehicles 15+ years old: repair, restore or replace?
- A Chinese vehicle after the warranty period: what happens after 100,000 km?
- Taxi fleets: how to service intensively used vehicles and minimise downtime.
- Repair quality and customer trust: transparent estimates, approval of work and guaranteed results.
11:30–13:00
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