dmg events expands in Africa with Lagos infrastructure, HVACR expos

dmg events, a Dubai-based organiser of trade exhibitions, is deepening its push into Africa with the launch of two new shows in Lagos next year, betting on West Africa’s $668 billion infrastructure market and rising demand for sustainable building technologies.

The West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria will run from April 7–9, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the company said in a statement. The events will bring together governments, investors and businesses to explore opportunities in projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway, the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway and Africa Data Centre Accra.

“Urbanisation and climate challenges are reshaping the future of West Africa,” Matt Denton, president of dmg events, said. “With these shows, we are creating focused events that not only highlight the scale of opportunity but also address tandem infrastructure development and climate-conscious technologies.”

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has one of the world’s fastest-urbanising populations, with the government aiming to lift infrastructure stock to 70% of gross domestic product by 2043 under its National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan. dmg events, which has run exhibitions in Africa since 2015, said the new expos complement its existing portfolio that includes Big 5 Construct Nigeria and Nigeria Energy Week.

Alongside the infrastructure drive, Nigeria’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 8.78% from 2025 to 2029, according to Statista. HVACR Nigeria will focus on energy-efficient solutions to improve air quality and cut energy costs in both urban and industrial developments.

The company already operates offices in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa and hosts events across the Middle East and Africa, including EGYPES in Cairo and Big 5 Construct South Africa. Its global portfolio spans more than 115 large-scale events annually across 25 countries.