Dangote, Lafarge, others to participate in AIHS 2025
The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), Africa’s largest housing showcase event, is set to return for its 19th edition from July 27 to August 1, 2025, with Dangote, Lafarge among others confirming their participation. This year’s edition, themed “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy,” will spotlight emerging trends and solutions that are reshaping the […]
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The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), Africa’s largest housing showcase event, is set to return for its 19th edition from July 27 to August 1, 2025, with Dangote, Lafarge among others confirming their participation.
This year’s edition, themed “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy,” will spotlight emerging trends and solutions that are reshaping the continent’s housing and urban development space.
Speaking on the event, converner of AIHS, Barr. Festus Adebayo stated that “Over 400 leading brands have confirmed their participation, including industry giants such as Dangote Cement, Lafarge Africa Plc, Urban Shelter and Cosgrove.
“They will be joined by a strong network of real estate firms, mortgage banks, construction companies, and technology providers such as Cosgrove, Brain & Hammers, Mshel Homes, DME Group, CityCode Mortgage Bank, Brooks Africa, NMRC, CDK, Haven Homes and COPEN Group.
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Some leading housing and finance agencies have also confirmed participation, including the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, and Family Homes Funds Limited, among others.
“The 2025 edition promises to be the most robust yet, with more than 40,000 participants expected from over 21 countries. This includes developers, investors, policymakers, government agencies, financial institutions, researchers, and representatives from the diaspora.
Adebayo stated that the platform has become a global convergence for stakeholders committed to solving Africa’s housing crisis and building sustainable communities.
“This year’s agenda will delve into critical issues affecting the housing and construction industry, including access to land, land administration reforms, housing finance, tax policies, and climate-resilient housing. Participants will also explore new opportunities in green housing, urban planning, housing data, and public-private partnerships.
“A special focus will be placed on emerging leadership, with curated sessions highlighting young CEOs under 40 who are driving innovation in Africa’s real estate sector. Women in real estate will also take centre stage, sharing insights on inclusive and gender-responsive housing development.
“Parliamentarians from Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries will join housing sector leaders to discuss legislation aimed at reviving outdated laws that will develop the real estate sector. Diaspora investment will also be at the forefront of this year’s event, with sessions aimed at connecting Africans abroad with real estate opportunities back home,” he added