ADDIS ABABA– The 2nd edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia exhibition is slated to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2024 aiming at promoting the value chain of the construction industry.
According to the recently sent statement to The Ethiopian Herald, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia has returned for the 2nd edition solidifying continued business growth amid evolving construction sector opportunities, returning to Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. It is a global event aimed at promoting the construction industry’s growth and sustainability.
Infrastructure will be a new talk stream theme, alongside sustainability, project management, technology, engineering, and architecture and design.
The event is supported by the Ethiopia Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) and it attracts global enterprises to Ethiopia, offering products and services, and a shared vision for the future of the construction sector, it was stated.
The construction sector in the country is growing, leading to the Big 5 Construct Ethiopia event, which showcases ten diversified product sectors.
The event features 150 local and international exhibitors with over 9,000 construction professionals and potential buyers. From 19 countries, including first-time exhibitors like Jotun Pants, Germany’s EJOT, France’s Bostik, Saudi Arabia’s Araib Factory for Industry, and UAE’s Roofing’s Middle East.
Country pavilions this year will feature Ethiopia, Italy, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and China presenting the latest in construction trends.
“Big 5 Construct Ethiopia 2024 has brought together thousands of exhibitors and visitors around the globe, enabling stakeholders to share experiences, widening marketing networks, and promoting the value chain of the construction industry as a whole,” said Eng. Yonas Ayalew, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian.
“Ethiopia is currently home to major construction and infrastructure projects representing healthy activity in the built environment. Supporting this upswing in the industry, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia will unify the full spectrum of the construction value chain where regional and international companies showcase their expertise and tap into the country’s considerable and wide-ranging opportunities,” said Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President – Construction at dmg events.
“The event unites leading industry players by facilitating business and supporting the industry as it aligns with the nation’s ambitious Vision 2025 goals,” he said.
BY ESSEYE MENGISTE
The Ethiopian herald May 4/2024
