West Africa Agricultural & Energy Expo

WAAEE

Where Agriculture Meets Energy, Technology & Investment

Wednesday, March 17 – Friday, March 19, 2027

Blue Roof Event Centre, LTV 8 Premises, Lateef Jakande Road, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

The Expo

A Regional Platform for Productive Growth

WAAEE Expo brings together the complete agricultural and energy value chains to accelerate trade, investment and industrial cooperation across West Africa. It is a focused marketplace for technology providers, producers, financiers and public institutions.

Over three trade days in Lagos, exhibitors present machinery, inputs, processing systems and energy infrastructure to buyers responsible for procurement across the region.

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Engineers inspecting a solar array beside farmland

Energy access is essential infrastructure for modern agriculture.

Exhibition Profile

Scope of Exhibit

The exhibition floor is organised by sector so buyers can locate technology, equipment and services with precision.

  • Agricultural Machinery & Mechanisation

    Tractors, implements, harvesters and workshop equipment for commercial and smallholder operations.

  • Irrigation & Water Management

    Pumps, drip and pivot systems, boreholes and water-efficient field infrastructure.

  • Seeds, Fertilizers & Agrochemicals

    Improved seed varieties, soil nutrition, crop protection and input distribution networks.

  • Crop Production & Horticulture

    Field crops, greenhouse production, protected cultivation and export-grade horticulture.

  • Livestock & Poultry

    Breeding stock, feed, animal health, housing systems and processing equipment.

  • Aquaculture & Fisheries

    Hatcheries, pond and tank systems, aquafeed, and fish handling technology.

  • Food Processing & Agro-Processing

    Milling, extraction, packaging lines and value-addition plant for agro-industry.

  • Cold Chain, Storage & Logistics

    Cold rooms, silos, refrigerated transport and route-to-market distribution systems.

  • Smart Farming & Agricultural Technology

    Precision agriculture, farm data platforms, drones, sensors and traceability tools.

  • Solar Energy

    Solar irrigation, mini-grids, rooftop systems and productive-use solar equipment.

  • Renewable Energy

    Wind, hydro, biomass and biogas solutions for rural and industrial demand.

  • Power Generation & Electricity

    Generation, transmission, distribution equipment and captive power for industry.

  • Battery & Energy Storage

    Battery systems, inverters and storage infrastructure for reliable supply.

  • Oil, Gas & Energy Services

    Gas-to-power, LPG, fuels distribution and technical services for the energy sector.

  • Energy Efficiency & Green Technology

    Efficiency audits, clean cooking, emissions reduction and climate-smart technology.

On the Floor

Special Feature Zones

Eight curated zones group exhibitors by theme, giving delegations and buyers a clear route through the halls.

  • Agro Machinery Zone

    Live equipment displays and mechanisation demonstrations.

  • Renewable Energy Zone

    Solar, storage and clean power systems for productive use.

  • Farm-to-Market Zone

    Aggregation, cold chain, packaging and distribution.

  • Startup & Innovation Zone

    Emerging agritech and energy ventures seeking capital.

  • Smart Farming Zone

    Precision tools, sensors, drones and farm data platforms.

  • Agro-Processing Zone

    Processing lines, packaging and value-addition plant.

  • Investment & Finance Zone

    Financiers, development partners and structured deal rooms.

  • Government & Country Pavilions

    State delegations, agencies and international pavilions.

Exhibitors

Why Exhibit at WAAEE

Exhibitors include equipment manufacturers, input suppliers, processors, energy developers, technology firms, financial institutions, trade bodies and government agencies.

Meet Qualified Buyers

Three trade days of scheduled meetings with farmers, processors, distributors and procurement teams from across West Africa.

Appoint Regional Partners

Identify dealers, agents and joint-venture partners to establish or expand your route to market in Nigeria and the sub-region.

Demonstrate Equipment

Outdoor and indoor demonstration space for machinery, irrigation systems, processing lines and energy installations.

Engage Policy Makers

Direct access to ministries, agencies and state delegations shaping agricultural and energy investment policy.

Access Finance

Structured introductions to banks, funds and development finance institutions active in agriculture and energy.

Launch New Products

Introduce technology to a concentrated regional audience of buyers, specifiers and technical media.

Visitors walking the aisles of an agricultural machinery trade fair

Stand space, demonstration areas and sponsorship packages are allocated on a first-confirmed basis.

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Trade Audience

Who Visits the Expo

Attendance is trade-focused. Scroll through the visitor groups invited through associations, state delegations and international buyer programmes.

01

Farmers

Commercial growers and smallholder cooperatives.

02

Agribusiness Owners

Processors, input dealers and exporters.

03

Investors

Private capital, funds and development finance.

04

Importers

Equipment and input importers across the region.

05

Distributors

Regional dealers and channel partners.

06

Banks

Commercial and agricultural lending institutions.

07

Government Agencies

Federal, state and regional authorities.

08

Researchers

Institutes, universities and extension bodies.

09

Engineers

Energy, mechanisation and process engineers.

10

International Buyers

Trade missions and offtake partners.

Mandate

Key Objectives

  1. 01

    Establish a dedicated regional trade platform for agriculture and energy in West Africa.

  2. 02

    Accelerate agricultural mechanisation and the adoption of modern farming equipment.

  3. 03

    Expand access to reliable, affordable energy for farms and agro-industry.

  4. 04

    Attract domestic and foreign direct investment into the agricultural value chain.

  5. 05

    Strengthen linkages between producers, processors, distributors and buyers.

  6. 06

    Promote renewable energy solutions for productive rural and industrial use.

  7. 07

    Support food security through improved inputs, yields and post-harvest handling.

  8. 08

    Reduce post-harvest losses through cold chain, storage and logistics investment.

  9. 09

    Encourage local manufacturing and assembly of agricultural and energy equipment.

  10. 10

    Facilitate technology transfer and technical partnerships with international suppliers.

  11. 11

    Build market access for exporters through structured buyer meetings.

  12. 12

    Support youth and women-led enterprise across agriculture and energy.

  13. 13

    Advance smart farming, data and traceability across the value chain.

  14. 14

    Create a policy dialogue platform for government, industry and finance.

  15. 15

    Position Lagos as the regional meeting point for agricultural and energy trade.

Strategic Positioning

Powering Agriculture.Energizing Industry.Growing West Africa.

WAAEE Expo is positioned as the meeting point where productive agriculture, reliable energy and long-term capital are brought into the same room.

Event Information

Dates, Venue & Access

Dates

17–19 March 2027

Three trade days. Registration opens ahead of the exhibition for exhibitors, delegations and trade visitors.

Venue

Blue Roof Event Centre

LTV 8 Premises

Lateef Jakande Road

Alausa Ikeja

Lagos, Nigeria

Contact & Sponsorship

Secure Your Stand or Sponsorship

The organising team can advise on stand sizes, demonstration areas, pavilion participation and sponsorship packages across the three trade days.