Six international expos to showcase construction, power and water technologies in Dhaka on 12 November

Six international exhibitions focusing on construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting, and water and wastewater management will begin in Dhaka on 12 November, bringing together more than 200 exhibiting companies from over 20 countries.

Organised by Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS-Global USA), the three-day exhibitions will run until 14 November at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), remaining open from 10am to 7pm each day.

The concurrent exhibitions include the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Expo and 25th Real Estate Expo 2026 under the Build Series; the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Expo 2026 and 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026 under the Power Series; and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026.

The organisers announced the details at a press conference held on Tuesday (3 November) at the CEMS Bangladesh office in Dhaka.

Meherun N Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific; Tanveer Qamrul Islam, Executive Director; Mahmud Riyad Hassan, DGM, Marketing & Sales, CEMS Bangladesh; and MD Al Amin, AGM, Business Development, CEMS Bangladesh, attended the press conference.

Construction and real estate

The 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo will showcase construction materials, machinery and equipment, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, lifts, HVAC, sanitary ware and other related products and solutions.

Participating companies include LESSO Bangladesh, KingLong, R R Kabel, Zoomlion, S S Limited, Rahim Steel, Walton, AKS and Akij Electronics, among others.

The Build Series will also feature a Sri Lanka Pavilion, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and several Sri Lankan companies showcasing construction materials, technologies, products and services.

The 25th Real Estate Expo will bring together real estate and housing companies, investors, professionals and potential buyers, creating opportunities for project showcases, business networking and market interaction.

Power, solar and lighting

The Power Series will focus on technologies and equipment related to power generation and transmission, renewable energy and energy solutions.

Participating companies include ACI Renewable Energy, Omera, Huawei, Rahimafrooz, Siemens, PDL – Property Development Limited, Walton, Fakir Technologies Limited, UCC Power, Eye-Cone Green Solar Energy Ltd (EGSEL), Grameen Solar, Orbed Green Energy Limited and Filament Engineering Ltd., among others.

The Solar Bangladesh exhibition will showcase solar panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters, mounting systems and other renewable energy technologies.

Meanwhile, the Dhaka International Lighting Expo will feature LED, smart and intelligent lighting, lighting control systems, lighting engineering and design solutions.

Water and wastewater management

The 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo will showcase technologies and solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, desalination, water distribution and smart water management.

Delta Award and Festival of Architecture

The exhibitions will also coincide with the Delta Festival of Architecture 2026, organised jointly by ARCHICONNECT and CEMS-Global, with the 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo serving as the host platform and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as strategic partner.

The Grand Award ceremony of the DELTA Award for Architecture 2026 will be held on 10 November at Hall 2 of ICCB.

The three-day Delta Festival of Architecture will take place from 12 to 14 November at ICCB, bringing together architects, developers, project owners, industry representatives, policymakers, academics, professionals and students.

The festival will feature masterclasses, presentations by leading architects, Trendsetters of Bangladesh sessions, focus group discussions, architectural installations, book exhibitions and digital showcases of internationally recognised architectural projects.

International participation

According to the organisers, more than 200 companies from over 20 countries, including Bangladesh, China, Germany, India, Japan, Sri Lanka and Turkey, are expected to participate.

The exhibitions will feature more than 500 booths and international pavilions and are expected to attract over 20,000 business visitors and attendees.

Seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions will also be held on construction, real estate, power, renewable energy, lighting and water management, with industry experts from Bangladesh and abroad discussing emerging technologies, innovations and future prospects.

The organisers said bringing the exhibitions together under one platform will create wider opportunities for business networking and partnerships among local and international companies, entrepreneurs, engineers, architects, professionals and potential buyers.

About CEMS-Global

Established in 1992, CEMS-Global USA is a New York-based multinational exhibition and convention organiser with operations across four continents.

According to the organisation, CEMS-Global has organised more than 762 trade shows, attracting over 55,455 exhibitors and more than 1.95 million business visitors.

Its international portfolio covers sectors including textiles, power, building and construction, food and agriculture, medical and healthcare, and automotive.