What Restec does

Restec (legal name OOO «VO «RESTEK» / ООО «ВО «РЕСТЭК») is a Saint Petersburg-headquartered professional exhibition and conference organizer serving Russian enterprise and mid-market clients across six industry verticals: Industry and Innovations, Timber and Furniture, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Oil/Gas and Energy, Transport and Logistics, and Socio-cultural Projects. Founded on November 29, 1990 by Sergey Nikolaevich Trofimov, it is one of the first non-state commercial exhibition organizations in Russia and has been a member of the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RSFYA) since 1992. The company operates 20+ proprietary annual events, including the IPhEB pharma and biotech forum, TransportFest, the Energy and Electrical Engineering Exhibition (30th edition in 2023), RAO/CIS Offshore, the St. Petersburg Technical Fair, the HI-TECH Innovation Exhibition, and the Orthodox Russia forum. Annual scale signals include 150,000+ visitors from 43 countries and 36 Russian regions, 4,000+ professional forum participants from 23 countries, and 833 exhibitors in 2024.

The company monetizes through four primary revenue streams: exhibition participation fees (transaction-based), turnkey custom project organization (professional services), exhibition booth design and construction (professional services), and technical/production/registration services (professional services). Pricing is per-project, not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts as the standard billing cadence. Distribution is sales-led: an in-house inside-sales team engages prospects via phone, email, and in-person meetings, supported by a website, email newsletter, social media, video content, mobile app, and PR. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Technology is not publicly disclosed beyond a website, mobile app, and Yandex Metrika analytics. Notable strategic partnerships include Messe Frankfurt (licensed Avtomekhanika SPb), Mack Brooks (Exporail, Blech Russia, Fastener Fair Russia), Leipziger Messe (Denkmal city exhibition), and UBM (OMR offshore shipbuilding). 2024 post-COVID recovery exceeded pre-2019 levels, and a 2025 Contract-Expo buyer program at IPhEB generated 286 preliminary contracts worth 5.244 billion rubles.

Name

Restec

Legal name

ООО «ВО «РЕСТЭК»

Website

https://restec.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Restec is a Saint Petersburg-based professional exhibition and conference organizer serving Russian enterprise and mid-market clients across six industry verticals including industry, pharma, energy, transport, timber, and socio-cultural projects. It runs 20+ proprietary events annually and reported 150,000+ visitors and 833 exhibitors in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Workshops & Certification Events (MPAGAGAJ), Hybrid Conferences & Conventions (In-Person + Streamed) (MPAGAOAC)

Keywords

• Exhibition organization
• Congress and conference services
• Trade show management
• Business event planning
• Exhibition booth design

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt-peterburg

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Exhibition participation fees: Companies pay to participate as exhibitors or attendees at RRestec-organized exhibitions, forums, and conferences across 6 industry verticals.
2. Turnkey project organization: Full-service custom event management 'under key' — clients provide the idea, Restec handles all execution from concept to completion.
3. Exhibition booth design and construction: Custom booth design, build, and installation services for exhibitors at events.
4. Technical and production services: Technical equipment provision, branded/polygraphic product manufacturing, and participant registration services for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Restec (ООО «ВО «РЕСТЭК») is a Saint Petersburg-based professional exhibition and conference organizer that plans, markets, and runs exhibitions, conferences, congresses, and business missions across six industry verticals (Industry and Innovation, Timber Complex and Furniture, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Oil/Gas and Energy, Transport and Logistics, and Socio-cultural Projects). Its portfolio includes 20+ proprietary annual events such as IPhEB, TransportFest, RAO/CIS Offshore, the St. Petersburg Technical Fair, and the Energy and Electrical Engineering Exhibition, alongside turnkey custom project organization, exhibition booth design and construction, event technical support, branded/printing product manufacturing, and participant registration services.

Product overview

Restec (ООО «ВО «РЕСТЭК») is a professional exhibition and conference organizer offering a comprehensive suite of event management services. The core offering consists of organizing and conducting exhibitions, conferences, congresses, and business missions across six industry verticals: Industry and Innovations, Timber Industry and Furniture, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Oil, Gas and Energy, Transport and Logistics, and Socio-cultural Projects. The service portfolio includes participation in REstec-organized events, turnkey custom project organization, exhibition booth design and construction, event technical support, branded and printing product manufacturing, and participant/visitor registration services. The company runs over 20 own projects annually, including flagship events such as the IPhEB pharma and biotech forum, TransportFest transport festival, St. Petersburg Tax Forum, Energy and Electrical Engineering Exhibition, RAO/CIS Offshore conference, St. Petersburg Technical Fair (ПТЯ), HI-TECH Innovation Exhibition, and the Orthodox Russia forum-exhibition. A mobile application is available on Google Play and App Store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition and Conference Organization (Организация и проведение мероприятий) Full-service professional organization and hosting of exhibitions, conferences, congresses, and business missions in Russia and abroad, providing complete project management from concept development to execution. Targeted at enterprises seeking platforms to find new clients and partners.
• Participation in REstec Exhibitions, Forums and Conferences (Участие в выставках, форумах и конференциях РЕСТЭК) Direct participation and attendance services at REstec-organized events, enabling exhibitors to establish contacts with key market players and attract their target audience across six industry verticals.
• Turnkey Custom Project Organization (Организация заказных проектов «под ключ») Complete event planning and execution service from idea conception to full implementation, allowing clients to focus on business development while Restec handles all logistical aspects from concept to post-event materials.
• Exhibition Booth Design and Construction (Дизайн и строительство выставочных стендов) Custom design and construction of unique exhibition booths to attract more visitors and potential clients at trade shows and events.
• Event Technical Support (Техническое обеспечение мероприятий) Reliable and quality technical equipment provision ensuring smooth and uninterrupted event operations across all Restec-organized exhibitions and conferences.
• Branded and Printing Product Manufacturing (Изготовление брендированной и полиграфической продукции) Development of effective and attractive advertising materials including branded and polygraphic products to increase client visibility and attract more customers at events.
• Participant and Visitor Registration (Регистрация участников и посетителей) Professional registration services with multiple workstations and visitor control to ensure organized and comfortable events for all participants.
• IPhEB — Pharma and Biotech Forum (Выставка и форум IPhEB) Forum on pharmaceuticals and biotechnology — a professional dialogue platform in high-tech and research-intensive sectors, held annually. The 2025 edition generated 286 preliminary contracts worth 5.244 billion rubles via the buyer program.
• TransportFest — International Transport Festival (Транспортный фестиваль «ТранспортФест») International transport festival combining innovative transport exhibition, business program, professional skills competition, retro parade, and historical transport exhibition. Winner of 'Best MICE Event' award (2023).
• St. Petersburg Tax Forum (Петербургский налоговый форум) Professional dialogue platform between business and government on tax matters, prepared jointly with UFNS Russia and St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.
• Energy and Electrical Engineering Exhibition (Выставка «Энергетика и электротехника») Long-running energy sector exhibition (30th edition), serving as one of the key industry platforms in Russia. Awarded RSFYA Mark of Quality in 1995.
• RAO/CIS Offshore Conference and Exhibition (Конференция и выставка RAO/CIS Offshore) Key conference and exhibition on oil and gas resource development in the Russian Arctic and CIS continental shelf. Restec has been official operator since 2001. The 2023 conference gathered 750+ delegates with 165 reports.
• St. Petersburg Technical Fair (ПТЯ) (Петербургская техническая ярмарка) Large-scale industrial exhibition bringing together the complete industrial cycle from research and metallurgy to engineering solutions.
• HI-TECH Innovation Exhibition (Выставка инноваций HI-TECH) Exhibition of inventions, high technologies and innovations established in 1996, hosting the competition 'Best Innovation Project and Scientific-Technical Development of the Year'.
• Orthodox Russia Forum-Exhibition (Выставка-форум «Православная Русь») Socio-cultural exhibition forum held in multiple Russian cities under the blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, promoting cultural and business cooperation. With a 30-year history.
• REstec Mobile App (Мобильное приложение РЕСТЭК) Mobile application available on Google Play and App Store for event information and participant services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024: 833 exhibitors, 3,986 delegates, 175,000+ visitors — exceeding pre-2019 levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RSFYA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Member since 1992. RSFYA is an association of Russian exhibition organizers, exhibition complex owners, and service companies in the exhibition and congress industry. Membership provides industry credibility and access to standards and professional community.
• Leipziger Messe (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized the city exhibition at the 'Denkmal' trade fair in Leipzig in 2002 — one of the world's leading exhibitions on restoration and preservation of cultural heritage.
• Mack Brooks (UK)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2006 for specialized international exhibitions in Russia: Exporail (railway technologies), Blech Russia (sheet metal processing), Fastener Fair Russia (fasteners and fixing technologies).
• Messe Frankfurt (Germany)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn 2015, organized 'Avtomekhanika Saint Petersburg' under Messe Frankfurt license — one of the European leaders in the exhibition market, integrating international standards with local industry expertise.
• UBM (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized the first OMR exhibition in Russia in 2014, dedicated to shipbuilding for offshore and marine oil and gas infrastructure development.
• X7 Research (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized the first conference 'Dialogues on Clinical Research' in 2022, opening a new direction in the company's project portfolio.
• RAO/CIS OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial operator of RAO/CIS Offshore since 2001 — key conference and exhibition on Arctic and continental shelf oil and gas exploration. Also partnered for 2021 Arctic Council conference during Russia's chairmanship.
• Composite Cluster (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the first scientific-practical conference on composite materials (2016) and the first Composite Forum with 'K-Expo' exhibition (2018), bridging science, production, and business.
• Khabarovsk International Fair (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the 'Technoleto' project for the 'Energy of the Far Eastern Region' exhibition in Khabarovsk.
• Kaliningrad Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Cluster (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of the first SLS Russia exhibition for small and medium-sized shipbuilding in Kaliningrad in 2022.
• Empire Forum (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the IPhEB 2025 event, implementing the three-day 'Contract-Expo' buyer program resulting in 286 preliminary contracts worth 5.244 billion rubles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• ExpoForum: ExpoForum is a major Russian exhibition and convention venue operator in St. Petersburg, organizing and hosting large-scale exhibitions and congresses. Directly comparable to Restec as a competing organizer/venue for B2B exhibitions in the same St. Petersburg market across overlapping industry verticals.
• Lenexpo: Lenexpo is one of Russia's oldest exhibition complexes, based in St. Petersburg, operating convention facilities and organizing its own exhibitions. A direct peer to Restec in the Russian exhibition-organizer space, especially for industrial and consumer trade shows.
• Iteca (ITECA Caspian): Iteca is a leading exhibition organizer in the Caspian / CIS region (headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan) running oil & gas, energy, and industrial exhibitions. Comparable to Restec's RAO/CIS Offshore and Energy & Electrotechnics events as a regional peer in CIS exhibition organizing.
• Expo Engineering (MVK): MVK is a major Russian exhibition organizer running industrial, construction, and technical exhibitions across multiple Russian cities. Directly comparable to Restec in organizing B2B trade fairs and conferences for industrial verticals in Russia.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt Russia: Messe Frankfurt is a global exhibition giant (HQ Germany) that previously licensed events in Russia (e.g., 'Avtomekhanika St. Petersburg' run by Restec). Comparable as a broad incumbent whose exhibition formats and licensing Restec has historically partnered with and now operates independently.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Messe Düsseldorf is one of the world's leading exhibition organizers, particularly strong in industrial, plastics, packaging, and medical trade fairs. Comparable as a global incumbent whose exhibition model and licensing structures Restec competes with in the broader B2B exhibition market.
• ITE Group (Hyve Group): Hyve Group (formerly ITE Group) is one of the largest global exhibition organizers with deep presence in Russia and CIS markets. Comparable to Restec as an industry incumbent that historically operated many of the same B2B exhibitions in Russia and Eastern Europe.
• RX Russia (Reed Exhibitions): RX Global (formerly Reed Exhibitions) is a major global exhibition organizer with historical Russian operations in oil & gas, beauty, and industrial events. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same B2B exhibition space.

Emerging players

• Eventica (Eventica Communications): Eventica is a Russian B2B event and conference company specializing in IT, telecom, and financial-services conferences. Comparable to Restec as a domestic peer in Russian professional event organization, though focused on a narrower (technology/finance) vertical mix.

Regional players

• ITE Expo (Kazakhstan): ITE Central Asia organizes exhibitions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia across oil & gas, mining, construction, and consumer sectors. Comparable as a regional exhibition organizer serving the post-Soviet market with similar vertical coverage to Restec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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