Six international exhibitions covering the construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water sectors will begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on November 12.
Organised by CEMS-Global USA, the three-day exhibitions will continue until November 14, bringing together more than 200 exhibiting companies from over 20 countries.
The six 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 expect more than 20,000 visitors from relevant industries, with over 500 booths and international pavilions showcasing products, technologies and services.
Announcing the exhibitions at a press conference at the CEMS Bangladesh office in Dhaka on Tuesday, CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific President and Group Managing Director Meherun N Islam said the events would provide opportunities for local and international companies to explore business prospects and build professional networks.
CEMS-Global Executive Director Tanveer Qamrul Islam, CEMS Bangladesh DGM (Marketing and Sales) Mahmud Riyad Hassan and AGM (Business Development) MD Al Amin also attended the press conference.
Alongside the exhibitions, the DELTA Award for Architecture and the Delta Festival of Architecture will be organised jointly by ARCHICONNECT, founded by Bangladeshi architect Jalal Ahmed, and CEMS-Global.
The 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo 2026 will serve as the host platform for the initiative, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, acting as its strategic partner.
The grand award ceremony of the DELTA Award for Architecture will take place on November 10 at Hall 2 of ICCB, while the Delta Festival of Architecture will run from November 12 to 14, featuring masterclasses, Trendsetter sessions, focus groups and digital presentations of award-winning projects.
The Build Series will feature construction materials, machinery and equipment, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, lifts, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and sanitary ware. A Sri Lanka Pavilion, with participation from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will also be part of the exhibitions.
The Power Series will showcase technologies related to power generation and transmission, renewable energy and energy management, including solar panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters and mounting systems.
The lighting exhibition will feature LED and smart lighting solutions, intelligent lighting systems, lighting controls, and related engineering and design technologies.
The Water Bangladesh International Expo will showcase solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, purification, desalination, distribution and smart water management.
Seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions will also be held during the exhibitions.
The exhibitions will remain open to visitors from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day.