Uche Cecil Izuora
Propak West Africa is convening a landmark meeting for professionals and industry operators to discuss prospects and challenges facing packaging industry in West Africa.
The conference holding at the Landmark Center in Lagos would take place from 8-10 of September 2026, and would bring together suppliers, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the packaging, plastics, print, labeling and food processing sectors.The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to explore the latest machinery, materials and technologies, compare solutions firsthand, and engage directly with technical specialists and industry experts.
The organisers recognized the trend that the packaging industry across West Africa has continued to evolve driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation and digital technologies. As manufacturers respond to these changing market dynamics, improving productivity, efficiency and competitiveness has become an increasing priority.
In this rapidly changing environment, informed decision-making is more important than ever. Beyond evaluating new equipment and technologies, businesses are seeking practical insights and proven strategies to help optimise operations, address emerging challenges and prepare for future growth.
Complementing the exhibition, visitors will also have access to the Propak West Africa Summit. The conference programme has been developed specifically for production and packaging professionals across the region.
Bringing together decision-makers and technical leads from West African manufacturing sectors, the conference will present a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, expert panels, interactive workshops, and industry case studies. It will also spotlight transformative packaging and processing technologies, market trends, and sustainability practices shaping the region’s industrial growth.
The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Segun Ajayi-Kadir will deliver a welcome address at the Opening Ceremony on the first day of the conference.
Alexander Gendis, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Beta Glass has been confirmed as a keynote speaker. Both speakers reinforce the event’s importance within the region’s manufacturing and packaging sectors.
A key highlight of the third day will be the industry stakeholder session hosted by the Recycling Association of Nigeria (RAN) titled: ‘From Market Placement to Material Recovery: Closing the Data Gap in Nigeria’s Circular Packaging Value Chain.’ This high-level discussion will convene stakeholders across the packaging ecosystem to address the disconnect between packaging introduced into the market and materials actually recovered within Nigeria’s recycling infrastructure.
Other speakers include Dr. Markus Grumann who is the Managing Director at Miho Inspection Systems, Titus Gado, Manufacturing Director at Chi Limited Prof Olugbenga Ogunmoyela, President, at Cafsani, A’rese Lucia Onaghise Executive Director at Food & Beverage Recycling Alliance and Saheed Kareem who is the Factory Engineering Manager at Nestle.
The Propak West Africa Summit is free-to-attend, but delegates need to book in advance. The KPMG breakfast continues session on the second day is by invitation only.
The event is designed to connect global and local solution providers with local industry, creating opportunities for businesses to discover new technologies, exchange ideas and build valuable partnerships. By combining a comprehensive exhibition with a practical, industry-focused conference, the show offers visitors the opportunity to discover new technologies, learn from industry experts and build valuable business connections – all in one place