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The 27th Buildexpo Tanzania 2026 will take place from 23rd to 25th September 2026 at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, running alongside Afriwood, Watertech and Lightexpo Tanzania 2026. As the region's leading platform for the building, construction, lighting and allied industries, the event will showcase the latest innovations while providing three days of business, learning and networking. The event will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Hon. Dr. Leonard D. Akwilapo, Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development. Ambassadors, government dignitaries and industry leaders attending the opening ceremony. The event is supported by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), along with the Architects Association of Tanzania (AAT), the Institution of Engineers Tanzania, NCD, the Tanzania United Contractors and Allied Services Association (TUCASA), and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA).

Building on the strong global participation of previous editions, the 2026 show will once again welcome exhibitors from more than 30 countries, with visitors from its neighbouring countries. This year's edition brings together leading exhibitors from China, Türkiye, Germany, Portugal, India, Tanzania and Kenya, with several major names taking up large stands to showcase their latest products and technologies - including Changzhou Jwell Extrusion Machinery Co., Ltd., Yagmurpen, Shri Bhagwati Machines Pvt. Ltd, Treea Machinery, Emirates Aluminium & Glass Co., Ltd, Accurate Steel Mills Limited, Novameridian Holdings Ltd, Enrich Equipment Tanzania Limited, ALAF Limited, Imara Composites Ltd, Forte Equipment (T) Limited - AJAX, and AIC Steel. Visitors will have the opportunity to compare world-class products side by side, forge direct sourcing relationships and discover the latest technologies shaping the future of construction in the region.

Buildexpo Tanzania continues to enjoy strong backing from national engineering, contracting and investment bodies, including the Architects Association of Tanzania (AAT), the Institution of Engineers Tanzania, TUCASA and TISEZA. This institutional support underscores the exhibition's role not just as a trade show, but as a genuine catalyst for infrastructure growth across Tanzania and neighbouring markets - making it a must-attend event for anyone serious about the region's construction economy.

With three days packed with product launches, live demonstrations and unmatched networking opportunities across all four exhibitions, the 27th Buildexpo Tanzania 2026 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for architects, engineers, contractors, developers and investors alike. Entry is free for trade visitors, and early registration is strongly recommended given the growing turnout each year. Mark your calendars: 23rd - 25th September 2026, Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, Dar es Salaam.

For more information, please contact:

Buildexpo Africa
Mr. Duncan Njage
Email: duncan@expogr.com
Mobile: +254 722 886376