MIE Events today announced that Africa Build Show 2026, MegaWatt Africa 2026, and Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026 (GITW) have secured formal backing from the Republic of Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, alongside a broad coalition of industry associations and international media partners in a powerful signal of confidence ahead of the three-day event this July.
Taking place 7–9 July 2026 at The Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, the co-located forums form West Africa’s most comprehensive integrated platform for construction, energy, investment and trade uniting global suppliers, financiers, policymakers and practitioners under one strategic roof.
THREE FORUMS. ONE STRATEGIC ECOSYSTEM.
The co-location of Africa Build Show, MegaWatt Africa and GITW is designed to maximise cross-sector opportunity. Each forum addresses a distinct dimension of West Africa’s development agenda, yet together they create compounding value for every participant:
Africa Build Show 2026
West Africa’s premier construction and infrastructure exhibition. Building materials, MEP systems, architectural solutions, smart building technology, and sustainability innovations across the full construction value chain.
MegaWatt Africa 2026
The region’s leading power and energy trade platform. Advanced power generation, renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and lighting solutions addressing West Africa’s most critical energy access challenges.
Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026
A high-level investment and trade forum convening government leaders, global investors and institutional stakeholders to accelerate FDI, climate financing, and strategic trade partnerships across Ghana and the wider region.
GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT & MINISTERIAL SUPPORT
The event has received formal support from two of Ghana’s most strategically significant ministries, reflecting the alignment of ABS, MegaWatt Africa and GITW with national priorities on infrastructure growth, energy transition and economic development:
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana
- Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Republic of Ghana
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS & PROFESSIONAL BODIES
A broad and distinguished coalition of industry bodies and professional associations has formally aligned with the event, representing the full breadth of Ghana’s built environment, engineering and energy sectors:
Chamber & Primary Industry Body
- Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI)
Professional & Engineering Associations
- Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE)
- Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA)
- Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA)
- Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Association of Road Contractors Ghana (ASROC)
- Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GHIS)
- Artisans Association of Ghana
- Institution of Engineering and Technology – Ghana (IET Ghana)
Industry & Trade Associations
- Geovision – House of Innovation
- ABCECG (Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana)
- GESSA (Ghana Electrical Switchgear Services Association)
- PROCA (Project Road Contractors Association)
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PARTNERS – GITW 2026
Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026 is supported by a global network of media partners spanning Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas, ensuring maximum international visibility for participants, exhibitors and announcements:
- Afrique Media
- Redbus Ventures
- Asian Aussie Business
- Start Up News
- Gazet International
- The Business Year
- International Business Africa
- The Executive Chronicles
- International Business Magazine
- The Technology News PH
- International Trade Council
- Trade Travel Journal
- MidEast Info
- World Business Outlook
- NegoSentro
- World Executive Digest
WHAT THE EVENT DELIVERS
Across three days, Africa Build Show, MegaWatt Africa and GITW offer a dense programme of high-value engagements:
- Expert-led conference sessions and ministerial addresses
- Structured B2B matchmaking and investor forums
- Product showcases and live technology demonstrations
- Networking events connecting regional and international stakeholders
- Cross-sector deal facilitation between construction, energy and investment communities
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
MIE Events extends a formal invitation to international and regional exhibitors, investors, project developers, government stakeholders, professional bodies and trade associations to join Africa Build Show, MegaWatt Africa and GITW 2026 and leverage this unparalleled platform for market access, collaboration and expansion across one of Africa’s most dynamic growth corridors.
EVENT DETAILS
- Events: Africa Build Show 2026 | MegaWatt Africa 2026 | Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026
- Dates: 7–9 July 2026
- Venue: The Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
- Registration: www.africabuildshow.com
- Enquiries Registration, exhibition, partnerships and media: www.africabuildshow.com
About Africa Build Show
Africa Build Show is the definitive platform for construction, architecture, urban planning and infrastructure development in West Africa, connecting global industry leaders and local stakeholders to promote innovation, sustainability and investment across the region’s built environment.
About MegaWatt Africa
MegaWatt Africa is West Africa’s leading power generation, renewable energy and lighting trade platform, addressing critical energy access challenges and showcasing advanced grid and off-grid solutions for the region.
About Ghana Investment & Trade Week (GITW)
GITW is a premier investment and trade forum that convenes government leaders, global investors and institutional stakeholders to accelerate foreign direct investment, climate financing and strategic trade partnerships across Ghana and West Africa.
About MIE Events
MIE Events is a global organiser of business summits, trade shows and investment forums that connect international markets with emerging economies, driving cross-border collaboration and sustainable economic growth.
