Propak West Africa has announced that its 12th edition will open next week at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, with a focus on innovative plastic manufacturing and locally made products.

The three-day exhibition and conference, which will host over 5,500 industry professionals and more than 250 global brands, will feature live demonstrations of new packaging and processing technologies.

Organisers said that the event would provide “the missing link to take businesses to the next level”, with exhibitors drawn from global and regional leaders in packaging, plastics, printing and processing.

The first day of the summit, themed ‘Shaping the Future of Packaging’, will focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing and packaging operations. Confirmed speakers include Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Managing Director of BUA Foods Dele Abioye, and top executives from Guinness Nigeria, UAC Foods, PZ Wilmar, Diageo and Sonnex Packaging.

The second day, hosted by KPMG, will examine data management for sustainable packaging systems.

The organisers added, “The circular economy offers a transformative framework for sustainable development, emphasising resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and the promotion of recycling and reuse.”

Speakers for the second day include Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mosopefolu George; the Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Coca-Cola, Oluwasoromidayo George; and representatives from KPMG, Co-Creation Hub and Scrapays.

The final day will focus on made-in-Nigeria solutions under the theme ‘Scaling SME Manufacturing in Food, FMCG and Packaging’.

 It will feature discussions on addressing challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises while unlocking growth opportunities.

Speakers expected on day three include Lagos State Manager of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Bunmi Kole-Dawodu, and Deputy Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dr. Aina Olugbenga Stephen, alongside representatives from First Bank of Nigeria, VertoFX and Promasidor.

Organisers maintained that the summit would provide a platform for stakeholders to chart new pathways for sustainable manufacturing and packaging in Nigeria while deepening support for local producers.