PayKit at Retail EXPO 2026: Event Highlights

On October 29–30, the tenth Retail EXPO took place at Pochayna Event Hall in Kyiv. PayKit participated as an expo partner with booth No. 7.

When working equipment is on display, conversations don’t start with a presentation — they start with someone reaching out and touching the screen. Visitors approached the self-service checkout, tried it out and checked whether it really was that simple. The most common question was: “So, what exactly do you do?” We explained it first, then showed them.

Based on our experience, we had at least 40–50 conversations each day.

One Platform, Different Hardware

We brought something that usually takes time to explain: the PayKit platform supports self-service checkouts, traditional POS terminals with both horizontal and vertical interfaces, and smartphone payments without a separate payment terminal. The hardware depends on the store’s needs, but the software remains the same.

Demonstrating everything on actual devices turned out to be the best way to make our point. We also explained that the POS system can operate without electricity or an internet connection, and that self-service checkouts can help address the shortage of cashiers. Both topics are currently high on the retail industry’s agenda.

Who Visited Our Booth

Our booth attracted representatives of payment and fiscal service providers, business messaging and delivery platforms, hardware manufacturers and suppliers, companies supplying products to stores, media representatives and retail chains. Many of our conversations were with company owners and executives.

Interestingly, some visitors viewed PayKit not as a solution for their own businesses, but as an opportunity to expand their existing product portfolios. This was perhaps the key takeaway from the two days: the market is looking not only for POS solutions but also for partners who can integrate them into their own services.

What’s Already Happened

We have already held one meeting with a potential partner. This is a company we have wanted to work with for a long time, and the conversation showed that the interest is mutual. We are currently arranging meetings with other participants. Topics include integrations with payment, delivery and communication services.

We have also received an inquiry from a regional retail chain that is currently selecting a solution for its stores. We are preparing a proposal for them.

It’s too early to say what will come of these discussions. A conversation at an exhibition does not yet mean a deal has been made, so we’ll share concrete results once they materialise.