Propak West Africa Summit 2026 Announces Theme, Names Keynote Speaker

The Propak West Africa Summit 2026 has announced its theme focused on food processing and packaging growth, with Alex Gendis of Beta Glass Plc set to deliver the keynote. The event aims to foster collaboration to address industrial constraints and economic opportunities in the region.
Why it matters
The summit addresses critical infrastructure and manufacturing challenges in West Africa, which are essential for regional economic development and food security.
The Propak West Africa Summit 2026 has announced the official theme for this year’s leadership forum and unveiled Alex Gendis, Chief Executive Officer of Beta Glass Plc, as the opening keynote speaker for the summit scheduled to hold from September 8–10, 2026, at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The summit will hold under the theme: “Unlocking Growth in Food Processing & Packaging: Drivers, Opportunities, Constraints and Economic Linkages.”
According to the organisers, the summit comes at a time when West Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to evolve, creating the need for stronger collaboration among industry players, policymakers, investors, technology providers and development partners to drive sustainable growth across the food processing and packaging value chain.
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