When & Where
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Dates: Thursday, 26 June – Saturday, 28 June 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
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Venue: Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
What to Expect
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10,000+ professionals from Ethiopia’s construction sector—including architects, engineers, contractors, MEP specialists, interior designers, regulators, academics, consultants, and more—will be attending .
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180+ exhibitors from 20+ countries will showcase the latest in construction technology, materials, tools, PPE, heavy equipment, MEP systems, digital solutions, solar products, interiors, façades and landscaping .
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The event is officially endorsed by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure and highlights regional infrastructure and water development through a co-located expo .
Knowledge & Networking
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Big 5 Talks: Over 20 CPD‑certified sessions led by more than 35 expert speakers covering topics like project management, architecture & design, digital construction, sustainable materials, and infrastructure. You can earn certificates for each session
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East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo: Launched parallel to connect policy-makers, utilities, infrastructure owners, and service providers—focused on urban connectivity, smart cities, water, waste management, communications, and power infrastructure
Why Attend
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Discover Innovation: Explore hundreds of new products and cutting-edge solutions relevant to Ethiopia’s construction market (valued at ~$67 bn) .
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Strategic Networking: Engage face‑to‑face with key decision‑makers—local and international—for partnerships, project collaborations, and market expansion .
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Professional Growth: Gain insights into digitalisation, sustainability, regulation, and project management while earning CPD credits .
Featured Sectors
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Building Materials & Interiors
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Construction Tools & PPE
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Heavy Construction Equipment
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MEP Systems (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
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HVAC‑R
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Digital Construction
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Solar & Renewable Energy
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Urban Design & Landscaping
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Doors, Windows & Façades
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Infrastructure & Water Solutions a
Notable Speakers & Themes
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Over 35 confirmed speakers, including local and regional industry leaders .
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Highlighted sessions:
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Digital construction in the era of AI: Automating insights with digital twins & big data (27 June)
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Risk management in Ethiopian projects (28 June)
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Sustainable building materials in waste-to-wealth plant case studies
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Panel: Bridging tradition & innovation in Ethiopian architecture
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Registration & Info
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Free for industry professionals (age 18+)—pre-registration recommended
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https://register.big5constructethiopia.com/
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Accommodation: Special rates available via Hotel Map partnerships .
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Inquiries by email: info@big5constructethiopia.com; or contact Ranju Warrier, Head of Communications—Construction, dmg events phone +971 50 687 2561
Why Now?
Ethiopia’s construction boom—with major projects like La Gare, Addis Ababa Intl. Airport expansion, Mesob Tower, and the GERD—makes this the ideal time to explore partnerships, technologies, and business growth
Would you like help with registering, planning your visit, or highlighting sessions tailored to your interests? Let me know
