- The 31st Fidic Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) is underway in Accra, Ghana.
- Delegates from across Africa and the world are attending the conference, which is scheduled to run from May 10th to 13th, 2026.
- The conference will focus on the theme 'Future Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa through innovation and sustainability.'
- Key speakers and stakeholders in the built environment will share their expertise and explore practical solutions to support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa.
The Fidic Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) has kicked off in Accra, Ghana, attracting delegates from across Africa and the world. The conference is a flagship gathering of professionals and stakeholders across the built environment, providing a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
With the theme 'Future Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa through innovation and sustainability,' the conference promises to bring together industry leaders to explore practical solutions that support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa.
Background
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) is a global organization that was founded in 1913 with the aim of promoting and implementing the consulting engineering industry's strategic goals on behalf of its Member Associations. FIDIC membership covers over 88 countries worldwide, with FIDIC Africa being a regional arm formed in 1992 to promote consulting engineering in Africa.
The Ghana Consulting Engineers Association (GCEA), comprised of indigenous consulting engineering firms licensed to practice in Ghana, has been selected to host this year's FAIC conference. The conference is a significant platform for the industry, providing an opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among professionals and stakeholders.
Key Speakers and Stakeholders
The conference features a lineup of key speakers and stakeholders, including the Special Guest of Honour, Seth Emmanuel Terpker, former Minister for Finance and Economic Planning. The sector Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, will deliver the keynote speech.
The conference will also attract representatives from international financial institutions, such as the World Bank, government officials, and equipment material suppliers related to the industry. These stakeholders will share their expertise and explore practical solutions to support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa.
Objectives and Expectations
The President of Ghana Consulting Engineers Association, Ing Kwabena Bempong, explained that the annual Infrastructure conference of FIDIC presents a platform for all practitioners to brainstorm and provide direction for resilient infrastructure. The conference aims to promote innovation and sustainability in Africa's infrastructure development, supporting the continent's economic growth and development.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among professionals and stakeholders, leading to the development of practical solutions that support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa.
Looking Ahead
The Fidic Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) is set to contribute to Africa's infrastructure development, promoting innovation and sustainability in the built environment. As the continent continues to grow and develop, the conference will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Africa's infrastructure, supporting economic growth and development.
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