SHOW REVIEW
SAFECON 2025
Building Bangladesh's Sustainable Future
The 10th edition of SAFECON, held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka from May 29 to May 31, 2025, wasn’t just another trade show—it was a definitive statement on the future of infrastructure in Bangladesh. Dubbed “A Showcase of Safe & Sustainable Infrastructure,” the event reaffirmed its status as the nation’s premier gathering for the construction, power, and renewable energy sectors.
Organized by SAVOR International Limited, SAFECON was a colossal event, covering a massive 150,000 square feet and bringing together five major concurrent exhibitions, including BUILDEX, BPLX, WATEREX, and RENEX. The scale was matched only by the quality of the audience. Over 12,000 targeted trade and industry visitors flooded the aisles over three days, engaging with 250 exhibiting companies from more than 16 countries, including China, India, Germany, and the UK.
CONNECTING THE DECISION-MAKERS
The true measure of the show’s success lay in its ability to connect exhibitors directly with the right people. Functioning as a high-powered B2B and B2C platform, SAFECON’s goal was clear: to promote smart, sustainable products and solutions for Bangladesh’s booming construction market.
The feedback speaks for itself. Post-show surveys revealed that a massive 80% of visitors were either primary decision-makers or held significant influence in their companies’ purchasing process. Consequently, 75% of the exhibitors reported high satisfaction with the quality of the business interactions. It’s no surprise, then, that a strong 48% of participating companies wasted no time and immediately renewed their commitment for the next exhibition.
INDUSTRY GIVES A THUMBS UP
The atmosphere was electric, with high-level government officials, including the Honorable Secretary from the Ministry of Commerce, attending the inauguration. But it was the enthusiasm from industry veterans that truly validated the event.
Taqfiq Omar Hasan, Managing Director of GroupNautika, expressed confidence that the show “will create the B2B interaction… that will help our SAFECON industry to grow more and to compete globally.” Meanwhile, international companies were equally impressed. Brian Yu of Trina Solar Co., Ltd. called it “an excellent opportunity to expose ourselves to the Bangladeshi Market,” while William Zhang from Shandong Weida Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. didn’t mince words, declaring it simply “the best expo in Bangladesh.”
From new building materials and heavy machinery to solar power solutions and vital water management systems, SAFECON 2025 successfully served its purpose: an interactive hub for technology exchange, strategic partnership building, and a key driver in the country’s mission for a safe and sustainable future.