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About Africa Build Show

Africa Build Show Ghana 2026 is a premier B2B platform for the construction industry in West Africa. It connects global suppliers, innovators, and buyers under one roof. The event provides opportunities to showcase products, build networks, and explore new markets. It also highlights the latest technologies and industry trends. A must-attend event for businesses looking to expand in Africa.

Why Ghana

Ghana is one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies with strong infrastructure development. Its strategic location makes it a gateway to regional markets. The country offers a stable business environment and investment-friendly policies. Rapid urbanization is driving demand in construction and real estate. This makes Ghana an ideal destination for industry growth.

Facts & Figures

West Africa is experiencing major growth in construction and infrastructure projects. The region has billions of dollars in ongoing and planned developments. Government investments are boosting transport, housing, and energy sectors. Private sector participation is also increasing rapidly. These trends create strong opportunities for businesses entering the market.

Who Visits

The event attracts a wide range of industry professionals and decision-makers. Visitors include architects, contractors, developers, and consultants. Distributors, procurement teams, and project managers also attend. Government officials and investors are key participants. This creates strong networking and business collaboration opportunities.

The Venue

Africa Build Show Ghana 2026 will be held from 7–9 July 2026 at The Palms Convention Center, Accra, Ghana.

Located within La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in the heart of Accra, The Palms Convention Center is a modern, multi-purpose event venue designed for major exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, and business forums. The venue offers approximately 2,000 sqm of fully carpeted indoor event space, supported by around 1,500 sqm of green lawn/outdoor space, making it ideal for large-scale industry gatherings.

Why Attend

Attending the event helps businesses generate high-quality leads and connections. It allows you to showcase your products to a targeted audience. You can explore partnerships and expand your market reach. The event provides insights into industry trends and opportunities. It is the perfect platform to grow your presence in Africa.

About Africa Build Show

Africa Build Show Ghana 2025 (ABS Ghana 2025) | 2–4 July 2025 | Accra, Ghana

Positioned at the heart of West Africa’s thriving construction industry, Africa Build Show Ghana 2025 offers an exclusive gateway into the continent’s rapidly growing markets. Taking place in Accra, Ghana — the western gateway to Africa — this premier B2B event is your opportunity to expand your export activities and tap into new, high-potential territories.

Over the course of three full days, exhibitors and visitors will have the chance to connect, collaborate, and close deals. Whether it’s forging strategic partnerships, signing agency and distributorship agreements, or crafting innovative market entry strategies, ABS Ghana 2025 provides a powerful platform for growth.

Set against the backdrop of Africa’s multibillion-dollar construction sector, Africa Build Show Ghana 2025 covers the full industry value chain — from project conception to execution. Join leading global suppliers, professionals, and innovators to exchange insights on the latest market trends, breakthrough technologies, and investment opportunities across the region.

Why Ghana

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), West Africa is the world’s fastest-growing economy. Ghana, largely known as one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa, has stepped its oil and gas explorations, increasing the country’s economic profile further.

The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ghana’s GDP rose by 8.8% in 2019, outperforming nearly all emerging and developed economies.

The government’s investments into infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and the rise of the energy, green energy and 4IR sector continue to spur demand for the country’s construction sector.

Recent developments in the country have given birth to a boom in building and construction, including the commercial, residential and public housing sector, generating and injecting billions of dollars which are injected annually into the West African republic. The real estate market’s positive perspective and attraction is based on Ghana’s central African location and its political stability. An increasing number of the Ghanaian nationals across the globe invest in properties and the Ghana government is supportive of the private sector trend

Facts and figures

According to global consultancy Deloitte, West Africa as a region has 105 projects currently underway, with a total value of US$82.8bn.

Projects in West Africa are mostly publicly owned, which account for 82.9% of projects in the region. Private domestic firms and single countries follow, each accounting for 4.8% of projects in the region. Of the 87 government-owned projects, 60 are in the transport sector, with a focus on road infrastructure. Railways, new ports and airports and the expansion of existing transport hubs do a play a significant role, too.

West Africa’s 10 largest projects account for 70.1% of the region’s total project value.

Who visits

The show is expected to attract more than 10,000 professional visitors and official delegations from Ghana and neighbouring countries which include Architects, BIM Managers, Digital Construction Professionals, Brokers, Builder Merchants, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Distributors, Engineers, Equipment Buyers, Facilities/Property/Estates Professionals, Government Officials, Health and Safety Professionals, Infrastructure Professionals, Interior Designers & Fit-out, Industry Bodies & Associations, Investors, Interior Designers and Real Estate Executives.

The Venue

Africa Build Show will be held at the The Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana. The Grand Arena covering a total exhibition space of over 3,500 sqm, The venue is located in the heart of the capital, with close proximity from the Accra International Airport and at a walking distance from major hotel chains, The Grand Avenue features covered and open exhibition spaces, ample visitor parking, and is recognized as the most prominent venue for trade events and business forums such as the Africa Build Show.