Russia’s Premier Forum for the Building Materials Industry
The 29th International Construction Forum “Cement. Concrete. Dry Mixtures” (CCDM) will take place in September 2027, at Pavilion 57 of the VDNH Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Organised by the International Analytical Review ALITinform in partnership with the Russian Union of Builders, the event has been held annually since 1999 and is recognised as one of Russia’s largest and most authoritative specialised exhibitions for the building materials sector.
Exhibition Scale and Audience
The forum attracts approximately 5,100 participants and guests annually, with 75% of visitors being top managers or CEOs of industry companies. The 2025 edition featured over 2,100 specialists, including representatives from 20 countries and 150 exhibiting companies. The business programme typically includes more than 450 participants and over 130 speakers from across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
What the Exhibition Covers
The exhibition provides comprehensive coverage of the cement, concrete, and dry mixture supply chain:
Materials and Raw Materials:
- Cement, lime, gypsum, and aggregates
- Concrete and cement additives, pigments, and chemical admixtures
- Raw materials for dry mix production
Production Equipment:
- Silos, mixers, dispensers, and batching plants
- Equipment for dry mix factories and concrete plants
- Packaging and transportation systems
Quality Control and Technology:
- Laboratory, analytical, and testing equipment
- Factory management and quality control systems
- Energy-efficient technologies and automation in construction
Reinforcement and Formwork:
- Traditional and alternative reinforcement solutions
- Formwork systems for precast concrete
Scientific and Technical Conferences
The forum is distinguished by its extensive conference programme, which runs alongside the exhibition. Key conference streams include:
MixBuild — The XXVIII International Scientific and Technical Conference “Modern Technologies of Dry Building Mixtures in Construction”, covering global trends in the dry mix market, equipment and production technologies, import substitution of construction chemicals, and modern additives and formulations.
BlockRead — The IX International Scientific and Technical Conference “Prefabricated Construction: Production, Design, Construction”, focusing on large-panel and industrial housing construction, equipment for precast concrete structures, and regulatory and engineering provisions.
Additional Programme Elements:
- Training seminars for technologists and laboratory heads
- Roundtable discussions with industry specialists
- Presentations on 3D concrete printing, architectural concrete, and energy efficiency
The 2026 conference is expected to bring together over 140 industry specialists, including equipment manufacturers, suppliers of chemical additives, technologists, directors of dry mix plants, and representatives of research institutes and government authorities.
Strategic Importance for the Industry
The forum is supported by major industry bodies including the Eurasian Economic Commission, the State Duma, the Russian Ministry of Construction and Housing and Utilities, the Moscow City Government, and the Russian Union of Builders. International organisations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), and the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) also provide support.
The exhibition provides a strategic platform for companies to demonstrate large-scale equipment and machinery directly at the event, while the B2B environment enables productive meetings with decision-makers and potential partners. The forum has historically documented Russia’s significant construction activity and growing demand for high-performance building materials.
Visitor Information
- Dates: September 2027
- Opening Hours: 10:00–18:00
- Venue: VDNH Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 57, Moscow
- Admission: Free with online pre-registration
- Organiser: AlitInform, Ltd.
- Frequency: Annually
Cement. Concrete. Dry Mixtures 2027 stands as the essential annual gathering for professionals across Russia’s building materials industry. With its comprehensive exhibition, authoritative scientific conferences, strong industry support, and direct access to decision-makers, the forum offers an indispensable platform for discovering innovations, forging business partnerships, and navigating the evolving landscape of construction material production and technology.
