Kyiv International Contract Fair

What Kyiv International Contract Fair does

Kyiv International Contract Fair (KICF / КМКЯ) is a privately held Ukrainian exhibition organizer founded in 1994 that operates the country's largest dedicated B2B trade-show portfolio. From its headquarters at 17-21 Baggovutivska Street, Kyiv, and the International Exhibition Centre (IEC) at 15 Brovarskyi Ave., the company runs approximately 60 international and national specialized exhibitions per year across eight or more industry verticals, including fashion (Kyiv Fashion), construction (InterBuildExpo), furniture and interiors (KIFF, Design Living Tendency, MTKT), HoReCa (FoReCH), agriculture (AgroComplex, InterAGRO, Grain Tech Expo, Agro Animal Show, Fruit. Vegetables. Logistics), food processing and packaging (IFFIP), jewelry (Jeweller Expo Ukraine), and leisure marine (IBYS). Multiple flagship events carry UFI approval status.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) exhibitor participation fees, which are quote-based and vary by event, stand size, and location; (2) professional services via the wholly-owned Architect Bureau subsidiary, which designs and constructs custom exhibition stands; and (3) customs and logistics facilitation revenue routed through partner firms including SK-EXPO, M&M Militzer & Munch, Scherp-Expo, D.S.L/Brink's, Event Logistics Team, and Schenker. Visitor access is freemium — free electronic invitations issued through invitation.kiev.ua — supporting a 200,000+ annual visitor base. Supporting infrastructure includes dual-band venue Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz, up to 300 Mbps) and a Business Contact Program for curated 1:1 meetings.

The business is self-funded (no external funding rounds disclosed), operates under a Ukrainian LLC (ТОВ) structure, and is led by Acting General Director Oleksandr Bezradetskyi. The company holds membership in UFI, CENTREX, COPE, and the Exhibition Federation of Ukraine, and maintains strategic partnerships with the Ukrainian Grain Association (signed 2019) and international exhibition organizers in Germany, Poland, Turkey, Italy, and France, anchoring participation of 700+ foreign companies from 30+ countries each year.

Name

Kyiv International Contract Fair

Legal name

Товариство з обмеженою відповідальністю «Київський міжнародний контрактовий ярмарок»

Website

https://kmkya.kiev.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kyiv International Contract Fair is a privately held Ukrainian exhibition organizer, founded in 1994, that runs approximately 60 B2B trade shows annually across fashion, construction, furniture, agriculture, HoReCa, food/packaging, jewelry, and leisure-marine verticals, serving 4,000+ exhibitors and 200,000+ visitors from 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibition Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHABAL

Transportation, Logistics & Mobility Shows Organizers

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Exhibition & Trade Show Organizers

SECONDARYHSACADAH

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

SECONDARYTHAHACAF

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYTHAHAHAD

Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Booth Design, Exhibition Stand Builders & Show Services

Keywords

• Trade exhibition organization
• B2B exhibition services
• Event management services
• Trade fair organizer
• Exhibition venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Participation Fees: Revenue from exhibitors paying to participate in trade exhibitions across various industry verticals
2. Custom Stand Construction: Architectural bureau services for designing and constructing custom exhibition stands, turn-key solutions, modeling and graphic works
3. Customs and Logistics Services: Facilitation and coordination of customs services for international exhibitors through partner companies (SK-EXPO, M&M Militzer & Munch, SCHERP-Expo, D.S.L/Brink's, Event Logistics Team, Schenker)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kyiv International Contract Fair (KICF) organizes approximately 60 international and national specialized trade exhibitions annually across multiple industry verticals including fashion, construction, furniture and interior, agriculture, food processing and packaging, HoReCa, and jewelry. The company provides end-to-end exhibition services including venue access at the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv, custom exhibition stand design and construction via its Architectural Bureau, customs and logistics coordination through partner companies, and visitor registration via an electronic invitation system.

Product overview

Kyiv International Contract Fair (КМКЯ) is an exhibition and event organization company operating since 1994. It organizes approximately 60 international and national specialized trade exhibitions annually across Ukraine, serving various industry sectors. The portfolio comprises core exhibition brands including Kyiv Fashion (fashion industry), InterBuildExpo (construction), KIFF/Furniture Forum (furniture and interior), Design Living Tendency (interior trends), FoReCH (HoReCa sector), AgroComplex and InterAgro (agriculture), IFFIP (food and packaging), and Jeweller Expo Ukraine, among others. Supporting services include an Architect Bureau for custom stand design and construction, customs clearance facilitation through partner companies, free Wi-Fi at venues, and an electronic invitation/online registration system. The company is a member of UFI, CENTREX, COPE, and the Exhibition Federation of Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kyiv Fashion: International Festival of Vogue - UFI approved event, the largest international fashion exhibition project in Ukraine covering fashion, lingerie, swimwear, furs, fabrics, and kids fashion
• KIFF - Kyiv International Furniture Forum
• InterBuildExpo
• IFFIP - International Forum of Food Industry and Packaging
• FoReCH
• AgroComplex
• InterAGRO
• Jeweller Expo Ukraine
• Design Living Tendency
• MTKT Innovation
• Fruit. Vegetables. Logistics

Products and services

• Kyiv Fashion (International Festival of Vogue) UFI-approved international fashion industry exhibition covering fashion, lingerie, swimwear, furs, fabrics, and kids fashion. Combines sub-exhibitions Kyiv Fashion, Kyiv Fashion Lingerie&Swimwear, Kyiv Fashion Fabrics, and Kyiv Fashion Kids. Targets fashion manufacturers, buyers, and fashion professionals in Ukraine and CIS. 50th edition scheduled for July 2026.
• InterBuildExpo UFI-approved international exhibition of building materials and technologies, the most prestigious building exhibition in Ukraine. 44th edition scheduled for October 2026. Targets construction materials companies, technology providers, architects, and developers.
• KIFF (Kyiv International Furniture Forum) UFI-approved leading B2B furniture and interior exhibition in Ukraine and Central-Eastern Europe. Combines KIFF (furniture and interior), MTKT Innovation (furniture technologies, components, textile), and FURN'EQUIP (equipment for furniture manufacture). KIFF 2020 featured 800+ brands from 11 countries.
• Design Living Tendency International exhibition of newest tendencies in interior area presenting furniture, lighting, décor, and home textiles. The major exhibition of interior trends in Ukraine. 18th edition scheduled for October 2026.
• FoReCH (International Expoforum of Restaurant, Hotel Business and Cleaning) Main professional event of HoReCa sector in Ukraine. Combines Restaurant Expo (UFI approved), Restaurant Food Expo, Modern Hotel, World of Glass & Tableware, Vending Expo Kiev, and Kiev Clean Expo sub-exhibitions. 2026 edition scheduled for October.
• AgroComplex International exhibition of effective technologies for agribusiness, held since 2015 every second year alternating with InterAGRO. 2025 edition scheduled for October. Creates international interactive platform for agrarian market discussions.
• InterAgro UFI-approved international exhibition of agricultural machinery and equipment. Features latest achievements in agricultural engineering, equipment for repair and service, precision agriculture technologies, and agrochemistry.
• IFFIP (International Forum of Food Industry and Packaging) Major Ukrainian forum of food and packaging industry. Includes Pak Expo (UFI approved, COPE member), Food Expo (UFI approved), FoodTechMash, and Bakery & Confectionery Industry sub-exhibitions. 2026 edition scheduled for April.
• Jeweller Expo Ukraine UFI-approved leading international jewellery exhibition, held twice yearly in May and November. Features jewellery, diamonds, gems, and exclusive author works from Ukrainian and foreign jewellers. 42nd international jewellery exhibition.
• MTKT Innovation (Furniture Technologies, Components, Textiles) International exhibition of materials for furniture manufacture and decoration, accessories, mechanisms and components, equipment and tools. Main event for furniture manufacturers, designers, and architects. 38th edition.
• International Festival of Architecture and Construction Festival transforming traditional building exhibition into multi-industry business space covering urban planning, architecture, design, Active House/Smart Home, and universal design. Includes Marathon of Projects, Urban LAB, and Active House events.
• IBYS (International Boat and Yacht Show) International exhibition of boats and yachts held at Yacht Club Chervona Kalina. Ukraine's only water show format exhibition combining manufacturers, distributors, and yachting enthusiasts.
• AgroSpring Spring agricultural exhibition combining Grain Tech Expo, Agro Animal Show (animal husbandry and poultry), and Fruit. Vegetables. Logistics (industrial vegetable growing, gardening, viticulture). Held annually in February.
• Architect Bureau (Architectural Bureau of KICF) In-house service providing full services for designing, constructing, and decorating exhibition stands using modern materials. Offers turn-key stand construction, modeling, graphic, and plotter works for exhibitors.
• Free Wi-Fi Service Free Wi-Fi access within exhibition centre halls using dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n) with maximum connection speed of 300 Mbps. Authorization via web browser.
• Customs Service Facilitates customs clearance for exhibition participants through partner companies: SK-EXPO LTD, M&M Militzer & Munch Ukraine, SCHERP-Expo, D.S.L LLC (Brink's agent), Event Logistics Team, and Schenker Deutschland AG.
• Electronic Invitation System (invitation.kiev.ua) Online registration system for free e-invitation tickets to exhibitions. Visitors register, select exhibition, fill form, receive electronic ticket, and exchange for visitor badge at registration desk.
• Business Contact Program Program organizing individual business meetings between potential partners and clients of exhibiting companies to increase participation efficiency at exhibitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000 annual visitors across all exhibitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• Ukrainian Grain AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic memorandum of cooperation signed at end of 2019 for joint efforts in innovative development of agro-industrial sector, facilitating interaction between agricultural market experts, business entities, and government. Ukrainian Grain Association provides support for Grain Tech Expo exhibitions and jointly organizes the Grain Industrial Forum.
• Exhibition companies from Germany, Poland, Turkey, Italy, FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with well-known foreign exhibition companies and collective organizers. Annual participation of 700+ foreign companies from 30+ countries facilitated through these partnerships.
• SK-EXPO LTDsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustoms service partner providing ATA CARNET services and customs facilitation for exhibition participants. Contact: Yuriy Korzhenko, tel: +380 44 525 9497
• M&M Militzer & Munch Ukraine GmbHsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational logistics company providing customs and freight services for exhibition cargo and international participants
• Scherp-ExposupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustoms broker and logistics provider for exhibition participants, located at Zabolotnogo str. 150 G, Kiev, Ukraine
• D.S.L, LLC (Brink's agent in Ukraine)supportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurity and cash logistics partner, Brink's agent in Ukraine, providing secure handling of valuable goods at exhibitions (particularly for Jeweller Expo)
• Event Logistics Team srlsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian logistics partner (Via Sebenico, 9, Milano, Italy) for international freight and exhibition logistics
• Schenker Deutschland AGsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational logistics provider (DB Schenker) for fair and exhibition logistics, Germany

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Messe Berlin: Messe Berlin is a major German exhibition organizer running major B2B trade fairs (e.g., ITB, IFA, Fruit Logistica). Comparable to KICF as a broad incumbent in verticals like food/agriculture and consumer goods, particularly given KICF's German partnerships.
• Messe Frankfurt: Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest exhibition organizers with a global portfolio of consumer and trade fairs. KICF partners with German exhibition companies and operates B2B trade fairs in overlapping verticals (textiles, furniture, construction), making Messe Frankfurt a broad incumbent peer.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Messe Düsseldorf is a major German exhibition organizer specializing in leading global trade fairs (drupa, K, MEDICA). Comparable to KICF as a broad incumbent with international exhibitor reach, particularly relevant given KICF's German partnership network.
• Reed Exhibitions (RX): RX (Reed Exhibitions) is a global trade show organizer under RELX, running major B2B fairs across similar verticals to KICF (jewelry, food, fashion, construction). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the global exhibition industry.
• Informa Markets: Informa Markets is the world's largest B2B exhibition organizer, running hundreds of trade shows across industries including fashion, food, construction, and healthcare. KICF's sectoral portfolio closely mirrors Informa's vertical coverage, making it a broad incumbent peer.
• Exhibition Centre Cologne (Koelnmesse): Koelnmesse is a leading German trade fair organizer with major B2B events in furniture, food, and construction — verticals that overlap directly with KICF's KIFF, IFFIP, and InterBuildExpo shows.

Direct peers

• Hyve Group: Hyve Group is a UK-based international exhibition organizer focused on emerging markets and industry-specific trade shows. Directly comparable to KICF as a multi-vertical trade show organizer targeting B2B audiences in transition economies.
• ITE Group: ITE Group is a UK-headquartered international exhibition organizer operating in emerging markets including Russia, Turkey, and Central/Eastern Europe. Directly comparable to KICF because KICF partners with exhibition companies from the same regions ITE specializes in, and both run large portfolios of B2B trade fairs across multiple industry verticals.

Regional players

• Ptak Warsaw Expo: Ptak Warsaw Expo is Poland's largest exhibition center and organizer, operating a large portfolio of trade fairs. As a regional peer in Central-Eastern Europe, it competes with KICF for international exhibitor spend historically directed at Ukraine.
• IFEMA Madrid: IFEMA is Spain's leading trade fair institution organizing hundreds of B2B exhibitions. Comparable to KICF as a regional exhibition organizer with a multi-vertical portfolio, though operating in a different European geography.

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

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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