Six international exhibitions, including the 31st Build Series of Exhibitions, 28th Power Series of Exhibitions, and 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo, will begin in the capital on November 12. Organized by CEMS-Global USA, the exhibitions will be held from November 12 to 14 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.
The concurrent exhibitions will comprise the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Expo and 25th Real Estate Expo 2026 under the Build Series of Exhibitions; the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Expo 2026, and 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026 under the Power Series of Exhibitions; and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026.
A press conference was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the CEMS Bangladesh office in Dhaka ahead of the exhibitions. Meherun N. Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific; Tanveer Qamrul Islam, Executive Director; Mahmud Riyad Hassan, DGM, Marketing & Sales, CEMS Bangladesh; and MD Al Amin, AGM, Business Development, CEMS Bangladesh, attended the press conference.
Alongside the exhibitions, the DELTA Award for Architecture and Delta Festival of Architecture will be held. The initiative has been jointly organized by ARCHICONNECT, founded by Bangladeshi architect Jalal Ahmed, FIAB, FKIA, and CEMS-Global. The 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo 2026 is the host platform, while the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the strategic partner.
The Grand Award ceremony of the DELTA Award for Architecture will be held on November 10 at Hall 2 of ICCB. The Delta Festival of Architecture will take place from November 12 to 14, featuring masterclasses, Trendsetter’s sessions, focus groups, and digital presentations of award-winning projects.
Under the Build Series, the 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo and 25th Real Estate Expo will be held. Participating companies will showcase construction materials, machinery and equipment, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, lifts, HVAC, and sanitary ware, among other products and technologies. The Build Series will also feature a Sri Lanka Pavilion with the participation of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
The Power Series will feature the 28th Power Bangladesh International Expo, 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Expo, and 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo. Technologies related to power generation and transmission, energy, and renewable energy will be showcased, along with solar panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters, and mounting systems. LED, smart and intelligent lighting, lighting control, and related engineering and design technologies will also be featured.
The 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo will also be held, showcasing technologies and solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, water purification and desalination, water distribution, and smart water management.
According to the organizers, more than 200 exhibiting companies from over 20 countries are participating in the international exhibitions. The event will feature more than 500 booths and international pavilions, while the organizers expect more than 20,000 visitors from relevant sectors. Seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions will also be held alongside the exhibitions.
The organizers expect the international exhibitions to expand opportunities for interaction and business networking among local and international companies, businesspeople, engineers, architects, and relevant professionals. The exhibitions will begin on November 12 and continue for three days, remaining open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day.
