EMWA
Equipment & Manufacturing West Africa
25–27 May 2027 · Lagos

Event
Programme
& Agenda.

Three days of world-class conference content, side events, networking sessions and awards across Landmark Centre, Lagos.

Side Events

Beyond the Exhibition Floor

🎖️
Day 1 · 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

A high-profile inauguration welcoming global industry leaders, government officials, and trade delegates to set the tone for three days of commerce and innovation.

🎤
All 3 Days

Knowledge Centre

A conference theatre featuring a diverse, high-calibre programme on challenges facing the African manufacturing sector — from automation to supply chain.

🚀
All 3 Days

Start Up Zone

Young, creative and future-oriented companies present innovations to a high-calibre professional audience. The launchpad for Africa's next industrial pioneers.

💬
All 3 Days

Speaking Opportunities

Exhibitors, co-exhibitors, and startups can participate in the event programme — sharing expertise, product demos, and thought leadership with qualified buyers.

Day 2

Women in Manufacturing

Championing diversity across Africa's industrial sector. Women represent one of the largest pools of untapped talent in manufacturing, engineering and innovation.

🏆
Day 3

Awards & Presentations

Fresh ideas and creative solutions recognised on a continent-wide stage. Ground-breaking technology creators receive awards celebrating African industrial excellence.

Conference Agenda

Subject to change. Full agenda will be announced closer to the event.

Day 1
25 May 2027
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00
Opening Ceremony & Goodwill Messages
plenary
11:00
Keynote Address: Industrialisation & Innovation in Nigeria
keynote
12:00
Panel: Manufacturing as the Engine of Economic Growth
panel
13:00
Lunch Break & Exhibition Floor Networking
break
14:00
Workshop: Industry 4.0 Applications for African Manufacturers
workshop
15:00
Startup Zone Pitches & Presentations
startup
16:00
B2B Networking & Business Matching Sessions
networking
Day 2
26 May 2027
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00
Women in Manufacturing Forum
plenary
11:00
Session: Energy Solutions & Power Reliability
session
12:00
Panel: Supply Chain Resilience in West Africa
panel
13:00
Lunch Break & Exhibition Floor Networking
break
14:00
Workshop: Automation — Practical Steps for Nigerian SMEs
workshop
15:00
Speaker: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
session
16:00
B2B Meetings & Hosted Buyer Programme Sessions
networking
Day 3
27 May 2027
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
10:00
Roundtable: Government Policy & Industrial Development
plenary
11:00
Panel: Financing Manufacturing Growth — BOI & Partners
panel
12:00
Case Studies: Success Stories from Nigerian Manufacturers
session
13:00
Lunch Break
break
14:00
EMWA Awards & Presentations Ceremony
awards
15:00
Closing Remarks & Networking
networking

* Programme subject to change. Conference sessions are free for all registered visitors and exhibitors.