Report — 120 exhibitors, 15 African countries + BRICS+, 8,000 visitors: African real estate innovates and invests in Algiers.
Context — ARIIS, North African proptech reference
ARIIS (African Real Estate Innovation Show) was born in 2024 with the stated ambition of becoming the reference proptech platform in North and sub-Saharan Africa. The first edition (April 2025, Algiers) gathered 75 exhibitors and 4,500 visitors — the 2nd edition confirms momentum with doubling of exhibitors (120) and 1.8x visitors (8,000). ARIIS positions its offering at the intersection of three structural trends: African proptech upgrade (Sekkin Morocco, Menzeli Tunisia, Aqar Map Egypt, AfricaHousing Senegal), Algeria's BRICS+ integration (member since January 2024), and Algeria's investment framework overhaul (Law 22-18).The 15 countries represented — delegation mapping
Maghreb (60 exhibitors)
Algeria (60), Morocco (12: Sekkin, Attijari, BCP including Chaabi Bank France), Tunisia (10: Menzeli, Amen, BIAT).West and East Africa (12 exhibitors)
Senegal (5: AfricaHousing, Dakar promoters), Ivory Coast (5: SICOGI, Ecobank), Kenya (2: observer delegation).BRICS+ (28 exhibitors)
UAE (8: Emaar, Damac, Aldar), China (12: CSCEC, CRCC, Sinohydro), Russia (4: Sberbank, Gazprom RE), Egypt (4: Talaat Moustafa, City Center).Europe and Americas (20 exhibitors)
France (7: Chaabi Bank, BNP Habitat, Crédit Agricole, Accor, Louvre Hotels), Spain (5), Belgium/Italy/UK/Canada (8).The 25 thematic conferences
Three structuring axes
- Proptech and AI (8 conferences): multi-LLM valuation, real estate blockchain, smart contracts, VR/AR virtual tours.
- Financing and Islamic finance (7): Mourabaha, sukuk, ACPR and Sharia frameworks.
- Smart cities and sustainability (10): Sidi Abdellah, Boughezoul, Casablanca Finance City, Dakar Diamniadio.
DZ-Immobilier keynote — multi-LLM engine
Karim Herfi, CTO of DZ-Immobilier, presented in plenary session (250 participants) the multi-LLM 6-source valuation engine architecture: Kloufi (1.6M listings), DGI scale, Owner, Expert, 6-LLM consensus, Kloufi analytics. HIGH reliability reaching 99.9% on standard properties.BRICS+ panel — new investment flows
High-level panel with AAPI, Emaar, CSCEC, Sberbank, Talaat Moustafa. Conclusion: BRICS+ flows to Algerian real estate should reach 3 billion USD/yr by 2028.400M USD signatures — flagship projects breakdown
1. Sidi Abdellah Smart City — 120M USD (China)
CSCEC partnership for smart city extension (100,000 m² technopark, student residences 15,000, 5-star hotel 400 rooms). Delivery 2027-2028.2. Oran coastal hospitality — 85M USD (UAE, Spain)
Emaar 5-star hotel residence Aïn El Turck (45M USD), Meliá extension Canastel (25M USD), Spanish corniche modernization (15M USD).3. Algiers and Oran port logistics — 60M USD (China, France)
Modern warehouses Rouiba/Reghaïa (45M USD Sino-Algerian), e-commerce logistics Bir El Djir Oran (15M USD French).4. Boughezoul new administrative capital — 80M USD (UAE, Russia)
Aldar governmental district (50M USD), Gazprom energy infrastructure (30M USD).5. Constantine tech-park + USTO Oran extension — 55M USD (France, Belgium)
Constantine tech-park (25M USD Bouygues + Vinci), USTO extension with international incubator (30M USD Belgo-French).DZ-Immobilier — proptech reference stand
DZ-Immobilier occupied the flagship proptech stand (60 m², central hall B). Four continuous demonstrations:Demo 1 — Real-time multi-LLM valuation engine
Visitors tested live 6-source valuation with MAD consensus and HIGH reliability (99.9%). Over 800 estimates produced over 3 days.Demo 2 — 58-wilaya thermal heatmap
Interactive Leaflet mapping with 6-color palette showing Kloufi medians by wilaya: Algiers 154,206 DZD/m², Oran 289,474 DZD/m², Sétif 181,818 DZD/m², Annaba 152,128 DZD/m².Demo 3 — 6-bank Mourabaha simulator
Real-time comparator of Mourabaha offerings from 6 Algerian banks + Chaabi Bank France. Used by 300+ diaspora and local visitors.Demo 4 — Matterport 3D virtual tours
Continuous streaming of 8 real property virtual tours: 5,400 total views. DZ-Immobilier commercial results:- 200 qualified diaspora leads
- 60 real estate agents registered on marketplace
- 4 banking partnerships signed (Mourabaha simulator API integration)
- 3 international MoUs with African platforms (Sekkin Morocco, AfricaHousing Senegal, Aqar Map Egypt) for data exchange and multi-LLM technology transposition.
ARIIS 2027 outlook — Oran targets
The 3rd ARIIS edition will take place in Oran April 2027. Three quantitative targets:- 200 exhibitors (+67%)
- 15,000 visitors (+88%)
- 800M USD projected signatures (+100%)
Five announced 2027 strategic axes
- Broader Investment scope with listed real estate funds (London Stock Exchange partnership).
- Women in real estate axis targeting 30% female exhibitors.
- Green Building axis with LEED/BREEAM/HQE certifications.
- Dedicated Diaspora axis for 4 major corridors.
- Blockchain and tokenization axis with real estate smart contract pilots.
Interviews and testimonials
Karim Herfi, CTO DZ-Immobilier
« This 2nd edition confirms African proptech ecosystem maturation. Methodological convergence between platforms is striking: Sekkin, Menzeli, Aqar Map, AfricaHousing — each independently discovering importance of robust methods (MAD), multi-source consensus, and broad geographic coverage. Sign that African real estate is entering its data-driven adult age. »AAPI representative
« The 400M USD signed at ARIIS 2026 are only the visible part. Over the same period, AAPI received and processed 47 strategic real estate investment files (> 50M USD each) totaling 2.1 billion USD, mainly by BRICS+ and diaspora consortia. »Chaabi Bank France management
« Real estate Mourabaha demand toward Algeria doubled in 24 months. We passed 3,200 files in 2025 (vs 1,500 in 2023). Typical profile remains 40-50 year old Paris executive preparing return or holiday home, but we observe diversification toward 30-40 year young executives buying rental investment. »Editorial Q&A
Is ARIIS open to public or reserved to professionals?
Hybrid: first two days (Wednesday-Thursday) reserved to registered professionals, third day (Friday) open to public free. 2026 visitor split: 60% pros / 40% public.How to participate in ARIIS 2027 (Oran) as exhibitor?
Exhibitor registration opens September 2026 on official ARIIS website. 2026 rates (reference): standard 12 m² stand 8,000 EUR, premium 36 m² 25,000 EUR, silver sponsoring 40,000 EUR, gold 80,000 EUR.Is Kloufi data presented reliable?
Yes, Kloufi aggregates 1.6M DZ real estate listings 2018-2026 with validated samples per wilaya. Multi-LLM engine produces HIGH consensus 99.9% on standard properties.Does ARIIS have equivalents in Morocco or Tunisia?
Closest equivalents are SIB (Morocco) and SIP (Tunisia). ARIIS distinguishes itself by pan-African and proptech positioning, whereas SIB and SIP remain centered on national markets.Frequently Asked Questions
What is ARIIS?
ARIIS (African Real Estate Innovation Show) is a professional and public trade show dedicated to real estate and African proptech, created in 2024 with the ambition to become the North African reference platform. The 2nd edition (April 2026, Algiers) gathered 120 exhibitors from 15 African + BRICS+ countries and 8,000 visitors over 3 days.
What are the ARIIS 2026 key figures?
120 exhibitors from 15 countries (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, Ivory Coast, UAE, China, Russia, France, Spain...), 8,000 visitors over 3 days (60% pros, 40% public), 25 thematic conferences, 400 million USD in real estate project signatures, 40 accredited FR/EN/AR media.
What are the flagship projects signed at ARIIS 2026?
Five flagship projects: Sidi Abdellah Smart City extension (120M USD, CSCEC China), Oran coastal hospitality (85M USD, Emaar UAE + Meliá Spain), Algiers/Oran port logistics (60M USD, Sino-French partnerships), Boughezoul new capital (80M USD, Aldar UAE + Gazprom Russia), Constantine tech-park + USTO Oran extension (55M USD, Belgo-French partnerships).
How did DZ-Immobilier participate at ARIIS 2026?
DZ-Immobilier held a proptech reference stand (60 m², central hall B) with four continuous demonstrations: real-time multi-LLM valuation engine (800 estimates produced), 58-wilaya thermal heatmap based on Kloufi (kloufi.com) data, 6-bank Mourabaha simulator + Chaabi Bank France, Matterport 3D virtual tours of 8 real properties.
When is ARIIS 2027?
The 3rd ARIIS edition will take place in Oran April 2027 (Algiers-Oran-Constantine rotation). Quantitative targets: 200 exhibitors (+67%), 15,000 visitors (+88%), 800M USD in projected signatures. New axes: Investment (listed funds), Women in real estate, Green Building, Dedicated Diaspora, Blockchain/tokenization.
How to register as exhibitor for ARIIS 2027?
Registrations open September 2026 on official ARIIS website. 2026 rates (reference): standard 12 m² stand 8,000 EUR, premium 36 m² 25,000 EUR, silver sponsoring 40,000 EUR, gold 80,000 EUR. Expected +15-20% increase for 2027.
What is the real impact of real estate shows on Algerian market?
Per AAPI post-ARIIS 2026 projections, foreign direct investment in Algerian real estate should reach 2 billion USD over 2026-2027 (+60% vs 2024-2025). BRICS+ share should rise from 25% in 2024 to 55% in 2027, historic shift driven mainly by ARIIS-type shows.
Is ARIIS open to the public?
Yes, the third day (Friday) is open to public free. 2026 visitor split: 60% professionals (Wed-Thu on registration) / 40% public (Fri). Public find direct purchase opportunities with promoters, free real estate valuations (DZ-Immobilier), and banking financing simulations.