International Trade Fair for Automotive Industry
August 17 – 20, 2027
August 17 – 20, 2027, Crocus Expo (Moscow)

Международная выставка запчастей, послепродажного обслуживания и сервиса

BUSINESS PROGRAM AUTO BUSINESS FORUM

Schedule of business sessions, expert discussions, and masterclasses at the InterAutoMechanica exhibition


BUSINESS PROGRAM AUTO BUSINESS FORUM

Schedule of business sessions, expert panel discussions, and workshops at the InterAutoMechanika exhibition

The business program is dedicated to practical solutions for driving growth in the automotive sector. Over four days, industry experts will examine key B2B trends, discuss business process optimization, and share their experiences in adapting to a changing business environment.

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August 18th

10:30–13:00
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

PLENARY SESSION
«THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS INDUSTRY AND SERVICE STATIONS IN THE CURRENT RUSSIAN MARKET: ADAPTATION STRATEGIES, TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES, AND NEW GROWTH DRIVERS»

Maxim Kadakov
Сhief editor, “Za Rulem”
Ilya Plisov
Deputy CEO, "EUROAUTO"
Moderator
Session Agenda & Key Topics
  • Analysis of macroeconomic indicators in the Russian automotive market: fleet structure, aftermarket service segment capacity, and the development forecast for 2026–2027.
  • Production and localization of auto components and spare parts: emerging approaches and new market segments.
  • Fuel Compromise 2026: how the reintroduction of Euro-3 standards will affect component lifespan and the breakdown of service requests at independent service stations.
  • Chinese vehicle fleet in Russia: overcoming the information vacuum, the lack of technical documentation, and parts catalogs.
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in Russia: Scaling Infrastructure and Transforming Service Standards for EV/HEVs
  • Long-term investments in the gas-powered vehicle sector: assessment of trend sustainability for the STO business
  • Transformation of dealership networks in 2026: sales dynamics, warranty obligations, and competition with independent STOs
  • Financial instruments for STO development: infrastructure investments in conditions of expensive credit
  • Pressure from marketplaces and the "bring your own spare parts" trend: how STOs can maintain profitability during falling sales from stock
13:30–15:00
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

EXPERT DIALOGUE
«RIGHT TO REPAIR». ACCESS TO TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND AUTOMAKERS SOFTWARE»


Ilya Plisov
Board Member of the Union of Auto Services
Moderator
Speakers
  • Dmitry Danshov - Оwner of "Mekhanika" Group of Companies, Board Member of the Union of Auto Services
15:15–17:15
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

FOCUS DISCUSSION
«PARALLEL IMPORT TODAY: EVOLUTION OF SUPPLY CHAINS, NEW FEA STANDARDS, AND SETTING UP SERVICE SUPPORT»


Raisa Donskaya
Operations strategist, founder of the infrastructure for scaling imports and exports, "NeoNet"

Moderator
Session Agenda & Key Topics
  • Parallel import of vehicles in 2026: key changes and practical adaptation strategies
  • The most profitable vehicles for procurement in the UAE: categories, brands, price segments, and maximum profit margins
  • Parallel import of auto parts: how to establish an efficient route under the new conditions
  • Spare parts certification. Key features of 2026
  • Repair and warranty support for parallel-imported vehicles
Speakers
  • Kirill Mitin - entrepreneur, founder of the KIR AVTO international community and owner of RublevkaCars
  • Denis Badalyan - UAE market expert, founder of DK Export Division and resident of the KIR AVTO international community of automotive business owners
  • Denis Kalnov - founder, owner, and CEO, GTL
  • Yulia Tabachinskaya - President of the Association of Certification Experts, practitioner expert in product certification and labeling, trademark registration, and establishment of compliant white supply chains (FEA)
  • Irina Frank – CEO, FRANK AUTO

august 19th

10:30–12:30
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Stand No. 8-380

BUSINESS INTENSIVE
«BLIND SPOTS OF AUTO SERVICE CENTERS: HOW HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES GENERATE REVENUE»

Nadezhnyy Avtoservis
Session Partner

Natalia Vaganova
Founder of the "Reliable Auto Service" project, Board Member of the Union of Auto Service Centers

Moderator
Key Topics & Discussion Points
  • Every employee sells: building an internal sales system through the involvement of all СТО staff
  • Car service customer area on the Internet: digital tools for attracting and retaining customers on digital platforms
  • When a car service needs an administrator: performance checkpoints, indicators of necessity, and the role of the position in the СТО structure
  • Fast service as a unique selling proposition (USP): mechanics of differentiation from competitors and speed as a profitability factor
  • Let’s do some chemistry: the use of car chemicals to increase the average check with care for the long-term reliability of the vehicle and the legal compliance of the service
  • Car wash as a unique type of service: potential of the segment, service standards, and monetization of the wash bay at the СТО
Speakers
  • Natalia Vaganova – Owner of "AUTOrity" Auto Service (Yaroslavl), Founder of the "Reliable Auto Service" project, Board Member of the Union of Auto Service Centers.
  • Dmitry Selevko – SMM Expert
  • Ekaterina Pronevich – Director of "TT-Service" (Vologda).
  • Daria Vaganova – Business Development Director at "AUTOrity" Auto Service (Yaroslavl).
  • Natalia Chepurnaya – Director of "AutoBystro" Tech Center (Moscow).
12:45–14:15
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Stand No. 8-380

CASE STUDIES
«WHY IS YOUR AUTO SERVICE BUSINESS NOT GROWING?»

Pravilnyy AvtoBusiness
Session Partner

Roman Gulyaev
Founder of the "Autocon" project, Business Coach, Owner of EuroAuto Service (Kaluga)

Speaker
Key Topics & Discussion Points
  • Where is your profit disappearing to?
  • Why does the business owner work harder than everyone else?
  • Why is there a cash shortage despite a constant queue of vehicles?
  • Why are employees failing to deliver results?
  • Where lie the specific growth opportunities for your auto service business?
14:30–16:30
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

FORESIGHT SESSION
«WORKSHOP AUTOMATION AND DIGITALIZATION: FROM TRADITIONAL SERVICE TO CONTACTLESS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE»

EURO AUTO Franchise
Session Partner
16:45–17:30
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD «ZA RULEM»
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS ACROSS 12 CATEGORIES

ZA RULEM
Session Partner

august 20th

10:45–16:45
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

Conference «Automotive Service – A Blueprint for Success»


Alexander Ukhov
Head of AVTOKOM Academy
Moderator
Key Topics & Discussion Points
  • Business control through effective automation and how to earn on this
  • How to find growth points and increase profit in an era of changes. 5 proven methods from market leaders
  • Working legally – real? Basic prices for services, to survive
  • Honest Sign and car service. Intermediate results and plans
  • 7 steps for budget saving on legal costs. Complex clients and risks of modern business from a practicing auto lawyer
  • Signs and dangers of business splitting against the background of transition to VAT
  • Digital control of auto parts. Prospects for fighting counterfeiting
  • Formula for profit of tire fitting. Getting ready for season in advance
  • Sustainable provision of car service with spare parts in conditions of deficit and sanctions
Speakers
  • Alexey Rybkin – Founder and Lead Expert at ZR CONSULT
  • Anna Baranova – CFO with 17 years of experience in the automotive industry, author of 100+ articles in federal publications, financial consultant
  • Yana Yarovaya – Project Manager, Industrial Goods Management at Chestny ZNAK (CRPT)
  • Svetlana Akentyeva – Lawyer, Mediator, Expert at the Office of the Commissioner for Consumer Rights Protection
  • Galina Shidlovskaya – Chairperson of the Shidlovskaya & Partners Moscow Bar Association
  • Artem Berezin – Technical Expert
  • Andrey Aleshin – Head of Marketing at Ganz & ARNEZI
  • Aleksandr Shcherbakov – Technical Director at HL Mando for Russia and the Customs Union countries
17:00-17:45
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

«WORLD AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS» AWARD - «МАК»

Session Partner
10:00-18:00
Paid Event
Pavilion 2, Hall P

Author's Masterclass by Natalia Vaganova
«MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR AUTO REPAIR SERVICES: PROFIT, CONTROL, PERSONNEL, CLIENTS. HOW TO TRANSFORM AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP INTO A PROFITABLE BUSINESS?»

Session Partner

Natalia Vaganova
Organizer of the "Reliable Auto Service" project, member of the Board of the Auto Service Union.
Moderator
Key Topics & Discussion Points
  • Financial Metrics - what to measure, how to analyze, and why
  • Planning - who should participate, how to set and monitor goals
  • Departmental Reporting - which reports are essential and how to utilize them
  • Control and Motivation - How to build a result-oriented team
  • Customer Base and Marketing - Proven methods to increase sales without unnecessary expenses
  • Promotion Pitfalls - Dmitry Selevko (SMM Expert)
  • Proper Execution of Repair Orders - Sergey Petrov (Technical Expert, Automotive Business Trainer)

august 21th

11:00 - 13:00
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

CONFERENCE
«CURRENT TRENDS IN THE MOTOR OILS AND SERVICE FLUIDS MARKET. VERSION 2.0»

Session Partner
INDEX
Analytical Agency

Vitaliy Kravets
Managing Director, INDEX

Moderator
13:30 - 15:30
AutoBusiness Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 8, Booth № 8-380

CAR RAFFLE FOR EXHIBITION VISITORS

Organizer
Organizer of the InterAutoMechanica Exhibition

Program Partners

Pavilion 2, Hall 7, Booth № 5-540

AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPs

12:00 – 12:30
12:00 – 12:30
Auto Workshop Opening: New Challenges and Solutions
Speakers: N.V. Chepurnaya, D. Vaganova, A.S. Nesterov
12:30 – 13:00
12:30 – 13:00
Effective Sales of Additional Services: Service Cost Calculation
Speaker: E.A. Vasilyeva, CEO of TM SCHTOLZER
13:00 – 13:30
13:00 – 13:30
«Everything in Order» — Workspace Organization for Auto Repair Shops and Car Washes
13:30 – 14:00
13:30 – 14:00
The Bright Future of Our Business
Speaker: Oleg Nikiforov, Head of ARHSHOW / Modular Lighting
14:00 – 14:30
14:00 – 14:30
High-Converting Website Template for Auto Repair Shops and Car Washes
Speaker: Alexander Zinoviev
14:30 – 15:00
14:30 – 15:00
Extending Vehicle Lifespan through Advanced Anti-Corrosion Treatment
Speaker: Representative of Rustekhnika
15:00 – 15:30
15:00 – 15:30
Window Tinting Without Disassembly
Speaker: Igor Gavryushin, GRAND TUNING
15:30 – 16:00
15:30 – 16:00
Windshield Chip Repair
Speaker: Igor Gavryushin, GRAND TUNING
16:00 – 17:00
16:00 – 17:00
Repair and Restoration of Car Leather Interiorsv
Speaker: Aleksey Zubenko, Peretyazhka Team
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
Glass Marking. Electrochromic Tinting, Armored Glass
Speaker: Denis Shandyba, Roboff Company
11:30 – 12:00
11:30 – 12:00
Optimal Car Care. Experts in the Car Wash Business
Speakers: Vitaliy Gonzashvili, Andrey Prutskiy, Alexander Nesterov
12:00 – 13:30
12:00 – 13:30
Workshop for Leaders. «No Ideals, Only Effective»
Speaker: Alexander Tershukov
13:30 - 13:45
13:30 - 13:45
Polyurethane Film Application
Speaker: Igor Orlyanskiy, Managing Director, Detailing Style
14:00 – 14:30
14:00 – 14:30
Online Promotion of Automotive Services
Speaker: Dmitry Solevo
14:30 – 16:00
14:30 – 16:00
Star hour. Meeting with experts of auto business
Speakers: Dmitry Danshov, Ilya Nikolin, Bogdan Osokin, Natalya Vaganova, Oksana Demchenko
16:00 – 21:00 (Paid Event)
16:00 – 21:00 (Paid Event)
Networking Dinner Cruise: Candid Discussions on Finance, People, and Management. Your Service Will Never Be The Same.
Speaker: Alexander Tershukov
Program: Welcome Reception, Interactive Business Game "Team Code: Four Elements of Management," Automotive Quiz.
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
Windshield Chip Repair
Speaker: Igor Gavryushin, GRAND TUNING Company
11:30 – 12:00
11:30 – 12:00
Automotive Service Equipment. Suspension Test Diagnostics
Speaker: Representative of RusTechnika
12:00 - 12:15
12:00 - 12:15
Powder Coating for Wheels and Calipers
Speaker: Alexander Zolotykh, Director of the Wheel Restoration Center
12:15 - 12:30
12:15 - 12:30
Staff Training for Car Wash and Auto Service Operations Using VR Headsets
Speaker: A.S. Nesterov, Technologist at Autobystro
12:30 – 13:00
12:30 – 13:00
Professional Car Cleaning
Speaker: Representative of AquaCleaning
13:00 – 13:30
13:00 – 13:30
Steering Rack Repair for Electric Vehicles
Speaker: Representative of Gur Service
13:30 – 14:30
13:30 – 14:30
Workflow Optimization in Auto Repair and Car Wash Services — «Everything in Order» and «The Bright Future of Auto Service»
14:30 – 15:00
14:30 – 15:00
Glass Marking. Electrochromic Tinting, Armored Glass
Speaker: Denis Shandyba, Rebaff
15:00 – 15:30
15:00 – 15:30
Everything About Batteries
Speaker: Dmitry Sergeyevich Tishchenko, RusBAT Association
15:30 – 16:00
15:30 – 16:00
Protective Coatings for Bodywork and Interior. Side Glass Polishing
Speaker: A.S. Nesterov, Technologist at Autobystro
16:00 – 16:30
16:00 – 16:30
Powder Coating for Wheels and Calipers
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
Steering Rack Repair for Electric Vehicles
Speaker: Representative from «Gur Service»
11:30 – 12:00
11:30 – 12:00
Glass repair and Window tinting without disassembly
Speaker: Igor Gavryushin, GRAND TUNING
12:30 – 13:00
12:30 – 13:00
Developing a Price List for Auto Repair Services
 Speaker: Natalya Vaganova, CEO of «AVTOritet» Service Center
13:00 – 13:30
13:00 – 13:30
Windshield Replacement Services
Speaker: Representative from «Avtotrade»
13:30 – 14:00
13:30 – 14:00
Website Development: Practical Workshop
Speaker: Alexander Zinoviev
14:00 – 14:30
14:00 – 14:30
Suspension Diagnostics on a Vibration Test Bench
Speaker: Representative from «Rustekhnika»
14:30 - 15:00
14:30 - 15:00
Professional Car Interior Detailing
Speaker: Representative from «Aquacleaning» (ACG)
15:00 – 15:30
15:00 – 15:30
Wrap-up and Award Ceremony

Auto workshop partners