Packaging Innovation as a Brand Growth Opportunity

08 Sept 2026

As consumer expectations shift and sustainability moves from buzzword to business imperative, the pressure on manufacturers to design smarter, greener packaging has never been greater.

This session examines what that means in practice — from eco-friendly materials and shelf-life innovation to the real cost of getting it wrong.

Moderator
Sylke Jellema
Dr Sylke Jellema, Research Affiliate - Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (Pan-Atlantic University)
Panelist
Obaloluwa Dairo
Mr Obaloluwa Dairo, Venture and Policy Development Lead - Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP
A’rese Lucia Onaghise
Ms A’rese Lucia Onaghise, Executive Director - Food & Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA)
Speakers
Harold Okonoboh
Mr Harold Okonoboh, President - Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN)