The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) organized a meeting in Tunis on November 3, 2026, to discuss the upcoming Intermat Paris 2027 exhibition. The event, themed "Building Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Challenges and Perspectives from Tunisia to Africa," brought together institutions, professionals, and experts in construction and public works. The meeting was attended by notable figures, including Khelil Chaibi, President of CCITF, Guillaume Schaeffer, Director of Intermat, and Laura Sanchez, Marketing and Communications Director of the exhibition.
The meeting featured presentations on Tunisia's infrastructure projects and prospects. Ali Arous, a member of the executive bureau of the National Federation of Building and Public Works Entrepreneurs (FNEBTP), highlighted the sector's challenges in Tunisia and Africa. Dhirar Chahba, Director of Programming and Project Monitoring at the Ministry of Equipment and Housing (MEH), presented the country's road projects and strategy for 2035, which aims to expand the highway network to 1320 km and the express road network to 2000 km.
The event also focused on the vulnerability of road infrastructures to climate hazards and solutions to enhance their resilience. Mohamed Guesmi, Director General of the Center for Testing and Construction Techniques (Cetec), and Ibtissem Bouattay, Senior Consultant in Climate Change and President of the Tunisia Green Building Council (TGBC), discussed the importance of sustainable infrastructure development. The Re-Med project, which aims to valorize construction and demolition waste in road works, was showcased as an example of the circular economy and innovation.
Intermat Paris 2027, scheduled to take place from April 21 to 24, 2027, at Paris-Nord Villepinte, will bring together international construction players around equipment, technological innovations, decarbonization, digitalization, and B2B meetings. The African Summit, on April 22, will highlight African infrastructure projects, equipment needs, investments, and industrial and technological cooperation between decision-makers, industries, and institutions.
Tunisian companies have experience working on African markets, and their expertise will be showcased at Intermat Paris 2027. Mohamed Shaiek, Central Director of Socobat, and Mohamed Soudi, Technical Director of the same company, shared their experience working on projects and opportunities in African markets, highlighting Tunisia's know-how in public works and its potential for international expansion.
The CCITF's initiative reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Tunisian-French economic relations, promoting Tunisian skills, and supporting companies' international development. As the official representative of Intermat Paris in Tunisia, the CCITF facilitates collaboration between Tunisian, French, and African construction and infrastructure players.
The Intermat Paris 2027 exhibition is expected to provide a platform for Tunisian companies to showcase their expertise and explore new opportunities in the African market. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation, the event aims to bring together industry players and promote the development of infrastructure projects in Africa.
Key points
- Tunisia aims to expand its highway network to 1320 km and express road network to 2000 km by 2035.
- Intermat Paris 2027 will feature an African Summit to highlight infrastructure projects and cooperation opportunities.
- The event promotes sustainable infrastructure development and innovation in the construction sector.
