Day One: From Cables to Home Theaters
The program on October 23 will open with a presentation by Timur Goncharenko, a representative of the PREMIERA TM development team. His report, “Cables. The Circulatory System of High End,” will focus on the role of cables in high-end audio systems. Then, Mikhail Kryukov, Development Director of Phaze Audio GC DIGIS, will talk about the first two years of Phaze Audio's development, and Maxim Lyadov, Editor-in-Chief of ProSound, will explain how to choose a sound card or DAC-amplifier in 2026 and not regret it.
A separate track on the first day will be dedicated to home theaters and media system integration. Andrey Igolkin, Head of Partner Relations at Blackroom, will discuss how home theaters have changed in 2026 and how media zones are integrated into projects of various scales. Artem Ivanov, CEO and founder of AVImesto, will present trends in the development of home theaters and cinema rooms.
The track will conclude with a round table discussion, “Home Theater in Every Home. How to Build a Multi-Channel System That Will 100% Please Its Owner?” moderated by Artem Ivanov. Participants will analyze the full project cycle: from system architecture, design, budget, and integration into the space to making the functionality interesting not only to the client but also to other family members. Separate topics include sound insulation and acoustic room treatment, choosing the sound character for a client without listening experience, and various approaches to multimedia system management depending on functionality and budget. Market issues will also be touched upon, in particular, working with budget-conscious clients in conditions of gray imports and unfair competition.
The discussion will feature Oleg Lyugin, Director of Custom Install at GC DIGIS; Vasily Petrik, CEO of Petrik Audio; Andrey Igolkin, Head of Partner Relations at Blackroom; Pavel Savosin, Head of Training and Development at Galereya Nazarov; Yuri Yuryan, Development Engineer at Dune HD; Vasily Rabiza, Co-founder of AVnirvana; Mikhail Shishov, Technical Specialist and Brand Manager at Espace Bureau.
Day Two: Cables, Vinyl, and the Russian Market
On October 24, the program will continue with a presentation by Flatvox developer Dmitry Petrenko. In his report, “FlatShui: Audible Cables. How Construction Affects Sound,” he will analyze the influence of audio cable construction on sound.
Overton specialist Alexey Kalinichev and Overton Marketing Director Mikhail Novikov, co-founders of the “Vinyl Academy,” will conduct a session dedicated to turntable setup and updates.
One of the international participants in the business program will be Olivier Visan, CEO of the French company Davis Acoustics. His presentation will focus on trends in the modern Hi-Fi industry.
On the afternoon of October 24, a “Guess the Melody” quiz will be held, hosted by Andrey Knyazkin, Head of Event Direction at Pult.ru.
One of the central events of the day will be the round table discussion “Russian Brands in the Audio Equipment Market,” moderated by Andrey Knyazkin. The discussion will effectively become a market overview: participants will discuss the profile of the domestic audio equipment consumer, the distribution of roles between manufacturers and dealers, the effectiveness of the internet, exhibitions, and marketplaces as promotion channels, working with customer requests and the main problems of the industry, as well as current trends and where the market is heading. A separate block will cover what helps business development today: government support, access to technologies and solutions, or other factors – and the immediate prospects for companies.
The discussion will include Artem Faermark, Brand Development Director at Radiotehnika; Timur Goncharenko, representative of the PREMIERA TM development team; Valentin Kazanzhi, Director of Kennerton Audio Equipment; Nikolay Smirnov, Product Director at InfoTeKS, representing the Apeliotis brand; Ilya Kinzhalov, Marketing Director at DIGIS Hi-Fi; Alexander Tolchanov, PR Director at Pult.ru.
Another international guest will be Bill McKeegan, President of Dan D'Agostino. His presentation, “The Dan D'Agostino Design Philosophy. Why They Do What They Do,” will focus on the brand's approach to developing audio components.
The program also includes the “Stereopravda” library – a presentation of Robert Harley's books “The Complete Guide to High-End Audio” and “Stereopravda. The Politically Incorrect History of High End Audio 2.0.” They will be discussed by Yuri Tsebers, publisher of the first Russian edition of “The Complete Guide to High-End Audio,” and Mikhail Kucherenko, journalist, author of books on High End Audio, and video blogger.
The day will conclude with an anniversary prize drawing.
Day Three: Technologies, Market, and Vinyl Collecting
A significant part of the October 25 program will be dedicated to vinyl – its production, collecting, and market. Pavel Savosin, Head of Training and Development at Pult.ru, will present a report on “Innovations in Vinyl”: he will discuss HD Vinyl technology, Green Vinyl with a matrix instead of a press, and a comparison of traditional playback with a physical needle and laser solutions.
Danil Maslovsky, co-owner of Maschina Records, will consider a record collection as an investment project. Valery Bykovshchenko, author of Valeron's Vinyl Channel, will talk about pirate vinyl and bootlegs: how these editions differ from official ones, whether there is a difference in quality and production approach, how to distinguish a fake from an original, and whether bootlegs are worth collecting.
The topic of media will continue with a blogger's panel, “30 Years of Music Media Transformation. Evolution or Marketing?” moderated by Pavel Kuchmenko, author of the “Pashkiny Shorty” channel. Participants will include Denis Khrapunov (SoundProLab), Nikolay Tkachenko (Hi-Fi & High End), and Valery Bykovshchenko (Valeron's Vinyl Channel).
Next, Mikhail Kucherenko will host a discussion, “Before You Spend Money” – a conversation about expectations from acquiring and using Hi-Fi. Invited participants include architect Egor Kudryavtsev, construction company owner Vladimir Domnitsky, Valery Perevezentsev (VPACOUSTICS), and Valery Litvak (LIVING ATHMOS).
The main business program will conclude with a meeting with Mikhail Borzenkov – Russia's “Golden Ear,” who will answer listeners' questions. Anniversary prize drawings are scheduled for October 24 and 25.
The business program of the Hi-Fi & High End Show 2026 will take place from October 23–25 in the Davydov Hall on the second floor of the Borodino Congress Hotel in Moscow. For market participants, this is an opportunity to see the state of the industry firsthand: the program covers all links in the chain – from equipment production and integration to retail and promotion.
Detailed information is available on the official website Hi-Fi & High End Show
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