1,487 companies from 15 countries: the Exhibition «MIMS Automobility St. Petersburg-2026» has opened at the Expoforum

On August 25-28, the 30th anniversary International Exhibition of auto components, equipment, and after‑sales car service «MIMS Automobility St. Petersburg-2026» is being held for the first time at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Exhibition is participated by 1,487 companies from 15 countries. National pavilions of China, South Korea, Turkey, and India are presented there.
The participants will showcase auto parts, components, diagnostic equipment, tools, batteries, lubricants, car chemicals, digital solutions, and modern technologies for vehicle maintenance.
The business program includes: the St. Petersburg International Automotive-Industry Forum (SPMAF), a strategic platform for discussing the development of the automotive industry, production localization, international cooperation, and investment projects; AGORA, an open expert platform featuring plenary sessions, sectorial discussions, analytical sessions, and practical cases from leading market companies; the MIMS Academy, a large‑scale educational program to have been held in the interactive format for three years now. In the open area between the exhibition pavilions, specialists will be able to attend master classes, technical shows, and competitions for professionals in diagnostics and repair of electric vehicles, as well as take part in round tables and live discussions with leading industry experts.
In 2026, particular attention will be paid to the digitalization of the automotive business, the development of the auto components market, human resources for the industry, the interaction with marketplaces, logistics, vehicle service maintenance, and the search for new business growth tools.
«Holding the exhibition in St. Petersburg will expand and enrich the audience and attract new partners. This experience strengthens market positions and helps achieve the most fruitful results for exhibitors», believes Oksana Anikeeva, General Director of ITEMF Expo LLC, the organizer of «MIMS Automobility».
«St. Petersburg is actively developing as an important business centre. It welcomes over 1.5 million business tourists annually. In fact, the Northern Capital becomes a single business agglomeration with Moscow.
The city on the Neva is an automotive one. Here, 2.5 million passenger cars are registered; maintenance services and dealer networks are well developed. 10 thousand companies are associated with the automotive industry. The city’s automotive cluster is one of the largest in the country. I am confident in the success of «MIMS Automobility St. Petersburg» and in the positive experience of visitors and exhibitors», noted Nikolay Kozlov, General Director of ExpoForum International LLC, on the opening of the Exhibition.
«MIMS Automobility St. Petersburg-2026» will be held at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 25-28. Free shuttle buses run from Metro Station «Moskovskaya» to the pavilions.
