Expo Cihac

What Expo Cihac does

Expo CIHAC is the leading construction industry trade show in Mexico and Latin America, operating annually over a three-day window at Centro Banamex in Mexico City and organized by Informa Markets (a trading division of Informa PLC) through its Mexican legal entity UBM México Exposiciones SA PI de CV. Founded around 1980 (per firmographics) with 35+ years of operating history (per event marketing), the event aggregates the regional construction supply chain in a single venue, with the 2026 edition spanning 23,000+ m² of exhibition floor, 500+ international and national exhibitors, and an expected 19,000+ highly qualified buyers. The event addresses architects, engineers, contractors, developers, interior designers, and construction material suppliers across cement, glass, doors, windows, flooring, bathrooms, domotics, and urban furniture categories.

The core product is the physical trade show, augmented by a year-round digital platform called CIHAC Hub that provides networking, industry content, and a community for exhibitors and buyers between annual editions. The product surface has been extended through four exclusive exhibitor digital packages (Espacio Digital, Prospección, Comunidad, Conexión Total), annual Industry Reports (Reportes de la Industria) for sector intelligence, the Construction Summit conference program, the Salón del Diseño design hall, hands-on workshops (Talleres Expo CIHAC), the Casa en Obra installation experience, the Canada Pavilion as 2026 Guest of Honor, and the Better Stand Award under Informa Markets' FasterForward sustainability program with reusable eco-friendly booth designs.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: exhibitor booth fees (one-time licensing varying by size and location), official sponsorships and country pavilion partnerships (one-time licensing), and recurring annual digital solutions subscriptions sold to exhibitors for content placement, newsletter advertising, video on demand, and targeted Meta/Google/LinkedIn campaigns. The GTM motion is event-driven, combining physical exhibitions with year-round digital engagement, direct sales outreach, marketing campaigns, and 25+ industry association partnerships (including CMIC, AIA, AMDM, AMEVEC, and AMCI). Expo CIHAC is wholly owned by Informa Markets following Informa PLC's 2018 acquisition of UBM plc, and revenue is not separately disclosed as it is consolidated within Informa PLC's corporate financials.

Name

Expo Cihac

Legal name

Informa Markets (UBM México Exposiciones SA PI de CV)

Website

https://expocihac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Expo CIHAC is the leading annual construction industry trade show in Mexico and Latin America, organized by Informa Markets and held at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. It connects 500+ exhibitors and 19,000+ qualified buyers across the regional construction supply chain, supplemented by a year-round CIHAC Hub digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Building Materials & Real Estate Shows Organizers (THAHABAG), Industry Trade Shows & Expos (MPAGAGAA), Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Construction trade show
• B2B exhibition events
• Building materials expo
• Architecture and design fair
• Construction industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Fees: Revenue generated from companies renting exhibition space and booths at the trade show. Pricing varies by booth size and location.
2. Sponsorships: Companies pay for official sponsorship positions such as Official Sponsor (Genet), Guest of Honor country pavilions (Canada's Pavilion), and other sponsorship tiers.
3. Digital Solutions Packages: Year-round digital marketing and advertising solutions sold to exhibitors including Hub Digital placement, industry reports, video on demand, newsletters, and targeted advertising campaigns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Expo CIHAC organizes the leading B2B construction industry trade show in Mexico and Latin America, held annually at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. The event connects 500+ international and national exhibitors of building materials, equipment, and services with 19,000+ qualified buyers across all stages of the construction process. It is augmented by the year-round CIHAC Hub digital platform, industry reports, digital solutions for exhibitor brand positioning, and conference programs including the Construction Summit, Design Hall, Workshops, and Casa en Obra experience areas.

Product overview

Expo CIHAC is a unified event platform built around a single flagship trade show — the leading construction exhibition in Mexico and Latin America with over 35 years of history — augmented by a digital companion platform (Expo CIHAC Hub) and a suite of content/digital add-on services. The core Expo CIHAC event serves as the primary exhibition floor connecting over 500 international and national exhibitors with more than 19,000 highly qualified buyers across all stages of the construction process. Supporting the physical event are: the Expo CIHAC Hub digital platform for year-round networking and industry information; Industry Reports providing statistical and trend analysis for the construction sector; Digital Solutions packages for exhibitor brand positioning and targeted advertising; the Construction Summit conference program; the Design Hall (Salón del Diseño) exhibition area; Hands-on Workshops; the Casa en Obra installation experience; and the Canada Pavilion as Guest of Honor. Sustainability is embedded via the FasterForward program, the Better Stand Award, and a catalog of non-disposable eco-friendly booth designs. The platform also offers lodging and travel coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expo CIHAC Trade Show The primary B2B trade show and exhibition event for the construction industry in Mexico and Latin America, with over 35 years of experience. Connects 500+ international and national exhibitors with 19,000+ qualified buyers across all stages of the construction process through physical exhibitions at Centro Banamex, Mexico City, supplemented by hybrid digital engagement.
• Expo CIHAC Hub Digital Platform A year-round digital community platform that complements the physical Expo CIHAC event with 362 days of networking, industry-specific articles, trend insights, and innovation proposals. Access is exclusive to members with over 70% high-quality users, providing continuous engagement between annual physical events.
• Reportes de la Industria (Industry Reports) Annual industry reports providing statistical data on the construction sector, trend analysis, expert insights, and key indicators for decision-making in the Mexican construction and housing market.
• Soluciones Digitales (Digital Solutions) Four exclusive digital marketing and audience targeting packages for exhibitors: Espacio Digital, Prospeccion, Comunidad, and Conexion Total. Includes branded content placement, newsletter advertising, video on demand, website sponsorships, and Meta/Google/LinkedIn advertising campaigns to reach qualified B2B audiences year-round.
• Construction Summit Conference Program On-site conference program covering Construction 360, responsible design, sustainable construction, digital transformation, and key strategies for the construction landscape with international and national industry leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of attendees make or influence final purchasing decisions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CMIC (Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry for industry representation and member outreach
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Institute of Architects for international professional association collaboration
• AMDM (Asociación Mexicana de Directorios de Museos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with Mexican Museum Directors Association for cultural industry connections
• AMEVEC (Asociación Mexicana de Ventanas y Cerramientos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexican Windows and Closures Association representing window and closure industry manufacturers
• Sociedad Mexicana de Inteligencia ArtificialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with Mexican Artificial Intelligence Society for technology innovation focus
• ANIPPAC (Asociación Nacional de Industriales de Productos de Impermeabilización)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with National Association of Waterproofing Product Manufacturers
• Logo AnalisecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner Analisec for construction industry analysis services
• SUMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with SUME for industry initiatives
• IMCISSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IMCISS for construction industry consulting
• BOMA International / IMEIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BOMA International through IMEI for building industry standards
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals with 16 strategic fundamentals for sustainable event practices under FasterForward program
• AMCI (Asociación Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexican Construction Industry Association for industry representation
• CIAADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with CIAAD for industry development initiatives
• BTG PactualminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BTG Pactual for financial industry connections
• ANIVIPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ANIVIP for industrial sector representation
• CAM SAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with CAM SAM for regional industry representation
• Informa MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and organizer - International portfolio of live events, world-leading research publications, and innovative digital services connecting specialists with knowledge and connections
• Concrete ShowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional partnership with related construction event in Brazil
• JLC LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional partnership with JLC Live construction event
• International Surface Event (TISE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional partnership with TISE international surface event
• International Roofing ExpominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional partnership with roofing industry event
• World of ConcreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional partnership with World of Concrete exhibition

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS): Annual US trade show by the National Association of Home Builders, focused on residential construction. Comparable as a large-scale construction-industry exhibition with overlapping exhibitor types (materials, suppliers, design), though US-centric and residential-focused.
• BAU (Munich): Leading international trade fair for architecture, building materials, and construction systems held biennially in Munich. Comparable in scale and breadth (building materials, interior design, architecture), with similar B2B audience, but focused on European and global premium suppliers.
• The Big 5 (Dubai): One of the largest construction industry trade shows globally, organized by dmg events. Comparable as a broad construction exhibition spanning building materials, infrastructure, and design, though oriented toward the Middle East and global suppliers rather than LatAm.
• ConExpo-CON/AGG: North America's largest construction trade show, held every three years in Las Vegas. Comparable as a comprehensive construction-industry exhibition with similar exhibitor and buyer segments (heavy equipment, materials, contractors), though triennial cadence and US-centric.

Emerging players

• Coverings: Leading North American tile and stone trade show organized by Informa Markets. Comparable as a building-materials and surface-finishes exhibition with similar B2B attendee profile and overlapping exhibitor base.
• International Surface Event (TISE): Informa Markets-organized trade show for flooring, stone, and tile surfaces. Cross-promotional partner of Expo CIHAC and a peer in the building-materials and interior-finishes segment, though narrower in product scope.
• International Roofing Expo: North American trade show focused on roofing and exteriors, organized by Informa Markets. Cross-promotional partner of Expo CIHAC and a comparable vertical construction trade show serving similar building-materials exhibitors.

Direct peers

• World of Concrete: Flagship Informa Markets construction trade show held annually in Las Vegas. Directly comparable as the largest concrete and masonry-focused exhibition in North America and a sister brand within Informa's construction portfolio, sharing exhibitor pipelines and cross-promotion with Expo CIHAC.

Regional players

• Concrete Show (Brazil): Latin America's leading concrete and construction trade show held in São Paulo, organized by Informa Markets. Direct cross-promotional partner of Expo CIHAC and a peer for LatAm construction-industry buyers and exhibitors, though serving Brazil rather than Mexico.
• Batimat (France): Major French and European construction trade show organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions). Comparable as a broad building-construction exhibition covering materials, equipment, and design, though serving primarily European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Expocihac
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExpoCIHAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expo-cihac-informa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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