The 2025 Conference Programme
Join the region’s leading professionals in packaging, plastics, printing and processing for a dynamic and future-focused conference programme at Propak West Africa.
The conference will have different themes for each day and cover a wide range of topics aimed at different demographics that make up the thriving manufacturing space.
Each day will incorporate different types of sessions that include keynote presentations, expert panels, technical sessions and networking opportunities away from the exhibition floor.
See a summary of each day below and follow the links to see the full agenda and sign up to attend and apply for your seat.
Tuesday 9th September
The Propak West Africa Summit - Shaping the Future of Packaging
The Propak West Africa Summit is a high-impact conference held alongside the annual Propak West Africa trade exhibition. This dedicated forum is designed specifically for production and packaging professionals across the region, with a sharp focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing and packaging operations.
Wednesday 10th September
The Lifecycle Data Management for Sustainable Packaging Systems, hosted by KPMG
The circular economy offers a transformative framework for sustainable development, emphasising resource efficiency, waste minimisation, and the promotion of recycling and reuse. The conference sessions today take a data[1]driven, cross-sectoral approach to tackle plastic pollution, focusing on life-cycle data management to enhance circularity across the plastics value chain.
Thursday 11th September
Access to Finance/Made in Nigeria: Scaling SME Manufacturing in Food, FMCG & Packaging
This high-impact forum is designed to address the critical challenges and unlock the growth potential of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the food, beverage, FMCG, and packaging sectors.
With a rapidly evolving business landscape and the opening up of regional markets through initiatives like the AfCFTA, this conference provides a timely platform for knowledge-sharing, strategic dialogue, and actionable insights to support SME manufacturers in scaling operations, improving competitiveness, and accessing new markets.