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Endorsed by the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo support the country’s infrastructure and construction ambitions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 24 June 2025 – Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, organized by dmg events and endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, is set to return for its 3rd edition to Addis Ababa from 26–28 June 2025 at Millennium Hall. The event, co-located with the inaugural East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, creates a strategic trade exhibition, supporting Ethiopia’s $67 billion construction market and $395 billion infrastructure market, enabling cross-sector collaboration and expansion in the region.
The events continue to grow in impact and scale, thanks to the strong support of Ethiopia’s government ministries, particularly the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure and the Ministry of Tourism. Their ongoing collaboration has been instrumental in positioning Addis Ababa as a premier destination for high-impact trade exhibitions, including Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo. This support significantly contributes to the country’s economic diversification and its growing profile as a regional hub for business and innovation.
Ahead of the event, dmg events hosted a press conference, at the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure headquarters in Addis Ababa, highlighting the event’s alignment with Ethiopia’s national development goals. With a strong focus on sustainable construction, resilient infrastructure and water systems, the co-located events aim to support national strategies that prioritize urban growth, housing accessibility and climate-conscious development.
Commenting on the sidelines of the press conference, H.E. Chaltu Sani, Minister at the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure, said: “Globally, the construction sector is a key indicator of a country’s economic growth. In Ethiopia, while the industry has yet to reach its full potential, it currently contributes around 19% to the national GDP. We continue to witness significant growth, positive outcomes and renewed momentum across the sector.”
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Ben Greenish, who is the Executive Vice President at dmg events, said: “Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo play a strategic role in advancing Ethiopia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) sector, with the valued support of the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure. The impact of these exhibitions extends well beyond the construction industry, generating substantial benefits for the broader economy and creating ripple effects across the MICE industry and related sectors. The scale of business conducted, the quality of knowledge exchange and the momentum created during the events contribute to stronger economic activity, investor confidence and long-term sectoral growth. Specifically in the construction and infrastructure ecosystem, they help attract investment, support job creation and influence trade flows, ultimately contributing to sustainable development.”
Also in attendance at the conference were H.E. Yetemgeta Asrat, State Minister at the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure; Engineer Yonas Ayalew, CEO of ECC; and Ms. Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President – Construction at dmg events.
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo will host more than 180 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, bringing together product suppliers and service providers from across the construction and infrastructure value chain. Exhibiting companies include Jotun, Asian Paints, NAFFCO, Stanley Black and Decker, SCAFFCO, Wilo, Alpha Post Tension, Emirates National Copper, among others.
The events will also enable industry dialogue through the strategically curated and the invite-only East Africa Infrastructure & Water Summit. The summit will convene government and industry leaders to explore infrastructure financing, PPP models and regional collaboration. Key voices include Eng. Hanan Ahmednur from the Ministry of Irrigation and Mesfin Negawo, Director General, Ethiopian Construction Authority.
Supporting the professional growth of construction industry professionals through learning and development opportunities, the events present content programmes including Big 5 Talks, Infra360 and Water360. Hosting over 20 sessions, these programmes are designed to help professionals stay competitive, informed and aligned with local and international industry standards by offering Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certified content.
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo are endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, with partners including Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (Strategic Partner); Ethel Events (Local Events Partner) and ABiQ (Knowledge Partner). Supporting Associations include, Association of Ethiopian Architects, Chartered Institute of Building, Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers, Ethiopian Construction Technology and Management Professionals Association, Ethiopian Green Building Council and Project Management Institute Ethiopia.
Registration for the free-to-attend events is now open for trade and industry professionals over 18 years. For more information, visit www.big5constructethiopia.com | www.eastafricainfrastructureexpo.com
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