Togo real estate, energy fair set for May 29-31 in Lomé

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Wednesday, 01 April 2026 14:26

Togo real estate, energy fair set for May 29-31 in Lomé

(Togo First) - Togo's real estate and energy trade fair, Fest'Immo SolarDayz, will be held from May 29 to 31, 2026, at Centre des Expositions et Foires (CETEF Togo 2000) in Lomé. Organizers said on Tuesday the event will serve as a platform for real estate and energy stakeholders, industry partners and the public.

The fair began incorporating renewable energy last year alongside housing and will focus this year on the theme "Rethinking Housing in Togo." Organizers said the theme aims to promote solutions tailored to the country’s housing needs and energy transition challenges.

"The theme we are presenting today, rethinking housing, is not a slogan but a necessity," said Serge Adote, president of Synergie des acteurs des énergies renouvelables, a co-organizer. He called for greater integration of energy solutions into construction projects.

The three-day event will feature conferences, panel discussions and exhibitions, with a focus on housing finance, construction innovation and home ownership.

"The goal is to promote affordable housing suited to the population’s socioeconomic realities, encourage the use of local and sustainable materials, and integrate climate considerations into construction policies," said Chantal Boulenger, chairwoman of the organizing committee.

The event comes as Togo faces rapid urbanization and rising demand for housing. Challenges related to access to financing, infrastructure quality and construction sustainability persist, organizers said.

Organizers say these challenges require a shift in existing models. The fair aims to promote the use of renewable energy and local materials in real estate projects, while improving urban planning.

The previous edition drew more than 16,000 visitors and 43 exhibitors, reflecting growing interest in sustainable housing solutions. Adding an energy component, developed in partnership with SAER, expanded the fair’s scope.

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