Abidjan infrastructure show 2026

The Abidjan infrastructure show 2026 (SIA 2026) will take place from 17 to 19 September 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan, under the theme of digitalisation, the circular economy and sustainable resource management in construction. This 5th edition was officially announced on 3 February 2026 by Lamine Koné, president of the Ivorian building and public works association (GIBTP), at a press conference.

A flagship event for the infrastructure sector in West Africa, the SIA brings together public decision-makers, private companies, investors and technical experts for three days of exchanges, conferences and business meetings. In this guide, you will find the dates, theme, expected exhibitors, registration process and key issues of this edition. Everything you need to prepare your participation, whether you are attending as a visitor or an exhibitor.

When will SIA 2026 take place?

The SIA 2026 infrastructure show will run from 17 to 19 September 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan. Three full days that allow attendees to alternate between stand visits, plenary conferences, thematic panels and business meetings.

This fifth edition is organised by the Axes Marketing agency and the Ivorian building and public works association (GIBTP). The 2026 edition aims to welcome over 5,000 professional visitors, making it one of the largest construction industry gatherings in the sub-region.

Here is a summary of the key information:

Our advice: block these dates now. During trade show season, demand surges for accommodation, logistics and stand contractors. The earlier you plan, the better you secure your costs.

What is the theme of SIA 2026?

The theme of SIA 2026 is "Digitalisation, circular economy and sustainable resource management in construction". This choice reflects the urgent need for the building and public works sector to transform itself in order to meet growing demands for performance, competitiveness, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

In practical terms, three pillars will structure the discussions:

• Digitalisation: seen as an essential lever to improve productivity, build quality, cost and deadline control, and transparency in project management.
• The circular economy: material reuse, construction waste recovery and the design of more resource-efficient buildings.
• Sustainable resource management: optimising water, energy and raw materials across the entire life cycle of infrastructure.

According to Dr Paulin Kouassi, president of the scientific committee, the 2026 edition marks a new stage of maturity by steering debates towards the structural, sustainable and responsible transformation of the sector.

Which exhibitors will be present at SIA 2026?

The exhibitors at the SIA 2026 infrastructure show will cover the entire infrastructure value chain. The show now brings together four core networks: building and roads, electricity, water and sanitation, and telecommunications.

You can expect to meet:

• construction and public works companies (national and international);
• material and equipment suppliers based in Abidjan and across the sub-region;
• engineering firms, consulting engineers and architecture practices;
• public institutions, development banks and construction-sector insurers;
• startups and software providers dedicated to the connected construction site.

SIA 2026 will also gather public decision-makers, international experts, representatives of foreign governments and a guest country of honour. The show will spread over a total area of around 19,000 square metres, including a premium corporate exhibition space, outdoor areas for machinery and a demonstration zone.

For a supplier or service provider in Abidjan, this is the ideal opportunity to meet, in three days, decision-makers who would otherwise take months to reach individually.

How to register for SIA 2026?

Registration for the SIA 2026 infrastructure show is handled by the organisers, the GIBTP and the Axes Marketing agency, via the event's official website. Two profiles are concerned:

1. Professional visitors: accreditation is generally completed online ahead of the show. Have your professional details ready to obtain your access badge for the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan.
2. Exhibitors: booking a space requires a participation file submitted to the show's general commission. Spaces sell out early, with the best locations (corners, main aisles, premium corporate area) going first.

Three tips for future exhibitors:

• Book your space as early as possible to negotiate surface area and visibility.
• Start designing your stand 3 to 4 months before the event: brief, 3D mockup, validation, fabrication and assembly all require a rigorous reverse schedule.
• Budget the entire stand line in FCFA: structure, graphics, furniture, lighting, assembly and dismantling.