Investors are turning attention to West Africa’s $668bn infrastructure market as dmg events prepares to host a major exhibition in Lagos focused on infrastructure expansion and the rising demand for energy-efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technologies across the region.
According to a statement, the West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, organised by dmg events, will take place from April 7 to 9, 2026. The organiser noted that the exhibitions will convene government officials, investors and industry leaders to deliberate on urban connectivity, power supply, water and waste management, digital infrastructure and sustainable technologies.
President of dmg events, Matt Denton, explained that urbanisation and climate challenges are shaping the future of the region. He said, “With West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, we are creating focused events that not only highlight the scale of opportunity but also address, in tandem, infrastructure development and climate-conscious technologies.”
The exhibitions will highlight landmark projects including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway, Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex and Africa Data Centre in Accra. They are also aligned with Nigeria’s National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, which seeks to expand infrastructure stock to 70 per cent of GDP by 2043.
Denton added that HVACR Nigeria, which will run concurrently, will address the growing need for energy-efficient technologies designed to improve air quality and performance in both urban and industrial settings. Nigeria’s HVACR market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 8.78 per cent between 2025 and 2029, according to Statista Market Insights. The exhibitions are expected to provide a platform for international solution providers and local enterprises to strengthen partnerships and drive forward the region’s development objectives.
