Russia’s Premier Exhibition for Water Technology and Ecology
ECWATECH is the leading water technology exhibition in Russia, CIS, and Eastern Europe, encompassing a comprehensive range of equipment and services for water resources protection, water supply and disposal, wastewater treatment, and water facilities construction. The 2026 edition will take place from September 8-10, 2026 at Pavilion 2, Halls 5, 7, and 8 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow.
A 30-Year Legacy of Industry Leadership
Founded in 1994, ECWATECH has grown from a modest industry exhibition into Russia’s largest platform for showcasing water industry innovations. The 2026 edition marks 30 years of service to the water sector and symbolises Russia’s technological sovereignty in housing, utilities, and industrial water treatment. Today, the exhibition covers hundreds of brands from Russia, Belarus, China, Turkey, and beyond.
The exhibition is organised by ExpoVisionRus and enjoys official support from the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Russian Association for Water Supply and Water Disposal, and the Ministry of Construction and Housing.
Exhibition Scale and Impact
The 2025 edition of ECWATECH demonstrated the event’s significant commercial impact, with a total of 17.9 billion rubles in contracts signed. The exhibition spans over 20,000 square metres of display space and attracts more than 12,000 professionals from 75 Russian regions and 15 countries worldwide.
Key visitor statistics from 2025 reveal the exhibition’s value to exhibitors:
- 97% of participants achieved their desired results
- 95% book their stand for the following year immediately after the exhibition
- 90% rated the quality of visitors as “excellent”
- 93% consider participation essential for their business
The exhibition attracts over 200 water utilities and 300+ major industrial enterprises, representing annual budgets for water solutions in the billions of rubles. Participating companies include industry giants such as Rosneft, Gazpromneft, LUKOIL, TatNeft, NOVATEK, Transneft, Sibur, Eurochem, KAMAZ, Uralvagonzavod, and many others.
What the Exhibition Covers
ECWATECH covers the full spectrum of water technologies across multiple specialised sectors:
Water Treatment:
- Municipal and industrial water treatment
- Treatment for energy and agriculture sectors
- Local water treatment facilities
- NEW household systems
- Desalination
- Marine and coastal vessel water treatment
Water Supply:
- Industrial and municipal water supply
- NEW household water supply
- Agricultural and recirculating water supply
- Vessel water supply systems
Wastewater Disposal:
- Municipal and industrial wastewater
- Agricultural wastewater
- NEW household wastewater
- Shipboard wastewater treatment units
- Sewage sludge utilisation
Pumping Systems: The latest pump and pumping system developments from leading manufacturers.
Engineering Systems:
- CityPipe — solutions for construction, diagnostics, repair, and operation of municipal pipeline systems
- CityTherm — hot water supply including heating pipelines, water treatment for energy, pumping and compressor equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostic systems
Automation and Monitoring:
- Water supply and wastewater automation
- Dispatch and control systems
- Water quality and odour monitoring
Trenchless Technologies (NO-DIG Moscow):
- Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
- Microtunnelling
- Pipeline rehabilitation and sanitation
Co-Located Exhibitions
ECWATECH serves as an umbrella event for several water-related expositions, creating a comprehensive industry hub:
- CityPipe — municipal pipeline systems
- NO-DIG Moscow — trenchless construction technologies
- CityTherm — hot water supply and heating
- WasteTech — waste management and environmental technology
The Business Programme and ECWATECH Awards
A comprehensive business programme runs alongside the exhibition, featuring conferences, seminars, and expert discussions on the most pressing issues facing the water industry. Industry leaders, government officials, and scientific experts participate in shaping the sector’s development agenda.
The annual EWA (EcwaTech WasteTech Awards) ceremony recognises excellence and innovation in the water and waste management sectors.
Audience and Strategic Importance
ECWATECH draws a diverse audience of decision-makers and specialists, including:
- Water utilities (vodokanals) — over 200 utilities responsible for providing clean water to cities daily
- Major industrial enterprises — from metallurgy, chemical production, food processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics
- Designers, engineering and service companies
- Project developers
- Distributors and suppliers of systems and components
For exhibitors seeking to enter the Russian and CIS water markets, ECWATECH represents an essential gateway. The exhibition’s UFI certification confirms its professional standards, and the event is widely regarded as the second-largest water exhibition in Europe after the Netherlands’ Aquatech.
Market Growth and Trenchless Technology
The Russian trenchless technology market is experiencing significant growth, with an annual increase of 6-8% driven by urbanisation and large-scale infrastructure modernisation. In 2025, Mosvodokanal, Russia’s largest water utility, implemented approximately 90% of its pipeline construction and repair projects using trenchless methods. This approach reduces overall project costs by 30-40% and minimises surface disruption, making it the preferred choice for major cities. These market dynamics create substantial opportunities for international equipment manufacturers and technology providers.
ECWATECH 2026 represents the indispensable annual gathering for the Russian and Eastern European water industry. As the region’s leading water technology platform, it offers a comprehensive environment to discover innovations, forge business partnerships, and navigate the evolving landscape of water management and ecology. With strong government backing, significant commercial impact, and a proven 30-year track record, ECWATECH continues to serve as the primary driver of the water sector’s development in Russia and beyond.
