Business and Economy
RECON Expo 2026 Targets Investment, Innovation and Growth in Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector
The 8th Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON Expo 2026) will bring together real estate developers, investors, building materials manufacturers, construction professionals, policymakers and other industry stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and promote the contribution of the built environment to Nigeria’s economic development.
The three-day event, scheduled to hold from October 28 to 30, 2026, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, is themed “Exploring Opportunities in the Real Estate Sector for Economic Development.” The annual conference and exhibition is convened by Dr Johnson Somadine Anene and organised by Afrinet Group and Shelter Aid Organization.
RECON Expo 2026 is designed to provide a platform for industry players to showcase their products and services, exchange knowledge, establish strategic partnerships and explore innovative solutions to challenges affecting the real estate and construction sectors.
The expo will feature exhibitions, conference sessions, product presentations, business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements, networking opportunities and training sessions. Participation is free, giving professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and prospective property owners the opportunity to connect with industry players and explore emerging market prospects.
Expected participants include estate developers, property investors, engineers, builders, construction companies, architects, estate surveyors and valuers, quantity surveyors, building materials suppliers, financial institutions, manufacturers, government representatives and other key stakeholders in the built environment.
The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products, services and innovations, including housing and building materials, smart homes and automation, renewable energy, environmentally friendly construction solutions, mortgage and financing opportunities, furniture and interior decoration, new infrastructure developments, and innovative, cost-effective building technologies.
Beyond showcasing products, the expo is expected to facilitate market access, encourage investment partnerships and provide participants with insights into property acquisition, mortgage financing, government incentives and emerging trends in the real estate industry.
It will also create opportunities for businesses to increase their visibility, reach prospective customers and establish valuable commercial relationships.
As convener of the annual RECON Conference, Dr Johnson Samadine Anene is spearheading an initiative that brings stakeholders together to explore the potential of the real estate and construction sectors as drivers of investment, employment generation and economic growth.
The conference provides a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration aimed at addressing housing and infrastructure needs while promoting sustainable development.
With free participation and a diverse range of activities, RECON Expo 2026 is expected to serve as a meeting point for ideas, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships, reinforcing the importance of a vibrant real estate and construction sector to Nigeria’s economic development.