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Construction and Building Materials Fair ARHI BAU EXPO BiH 2026

3/19/2026

Sarajevo will host one of the country’s most significant economic events from May 13 to 15, 2026 – ARHI BAU EXPO BiH & Industry Fair 2026, the leading specialized fair for construction and industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will take place at the “Mirza Delibašić” Hall – Skenderija.

This is the first comprehensive and professionally grounded event of this scale in Bosnia and Herzegovina in over 20 years, bringing together leading domestic and regional companies in the fields of architecture, design, civil and infrastructure construction, engineering, production and distribution of building materials and equipment, industrial systems, as well as modern solutions in digitalization and smart construction.

The event gains additional significance and credibility from strong institutional and professional support. The fair is supported by: FIPA – Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIC – Foreign Investors Council BiH, IPSA Institute, INZA, RADIS, CELAB, GIT Tuzla, Selman Selmanagić, INZIO, ZEDA, LIND, the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Public Company “Ceste Federacije” of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and municipal and city administrations.

A three-day professional conference will be organized as part of the fair, featuring numerous panel discussions and thematic sessions dedicated to the most current issues in the construction and industrial sector. Panels will cover topics such as innovations and new technologies in construction, sustainable and certified construction, legislative and regulatory frameworks, standards and quality control, as well as challenges and development prospects for the sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.

Representatives of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIPA) are attending the International Construction and Industry Fair BAU EXPO BiH 2026, which will be held on May 13, 14, and 15, 2026, in Sarajevo.

The FIPA Director is going to participate at a panel focusing on investment promotion and Bosnia and Herzegovina as an attractive investment location, while FIPA representatives will also have a promotional stand for meetings with investors and B2B meetings.

Applications for companies wishing to participate as exhibitors are officially open. Interested parties can obtain additional information on participation conditions, available exhibition spaces, and application documents via email at arhibauexpobih0@gmail.com or by phone at 061 266 803.

ARHI BAU EXPO BiH & Industry Fair 2026 represents a significant platform for connecting the public and private sectors, exchanging knowledge, promoting investments, and further affirming Bosnia and Herzegovina at the regional and international investment map.

Testimonials & Success Stories
 

Global Investment Promotion Best Practices 2012 of the World Bank has cited one example of support that FIPA provides to foreign investors who are running business in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to contribute to increase the flow of foreign capital in the country.

The article said:  

„The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) of Bosnia and Herzegovina was an early convert to the idea of providing facilitation services to agribusiness investors as a way to maximize the positive impact of agriculture on the economy.

In 2007, for example, FIPA assisted a Dutch food processing company establish a US$1.6 million production facility to process unused milk ingredients into value-added products in Sarajevo to sell to markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

As part of its aftercare program, FIPA assisted the company with its expansion plans. Among other things, the agency helped facilitate veterinary permissions, navigate various bureaucratic hurdles and played an important role in securing funding for the company’s expansion. It also helped develop a network of local suppliers and customers. As a result of these efforts, the Dutch investor developed stronger links with the Bosnian economy, thus increasing the positive spillover effects on the local economy.

Currently a new investment to establish a drying facility for milk powder is under way. This will further expand the processing facilities of unused milk ingredients. This additional planned investment is worth approximately US$2.8 million, thus nearly trebling the company’s original investment in the country“.

 

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