Propak West Africa 2024 Conference
The 2024 conference agenda and features have grown from previous years and is once again a fantastic opportunity to gain exclusive market insights, learn about new technology trends and hear crucial advice on how to take your business to the next level.
With two feature areas this year there's plenty to explore.
Propak's Product Innovation Stage
You'll find the Product Innovation Stage in Hall 4, where leading companies from the industry will be providing 30 minute case studies on their products with plenty of opportunity for questions from the intimate audience. These will take place across all three days of the event.
Hosted Partner Conference Program
The conference program will be taking place upstairs in conference room 2A. The access to this is on the right hand side of Hall 1, then up two flights of stairs.
Tuesday 10th September is hosted by the WPO, APO and AIOPPN
The theme is "Unlocking Nigeria Food Security: Implementation of Smart Packaging to Reduce Food Waste".
Wednesday 11th September is hosted by KPMG
The theme is "Plastics for a Sustainable Future: Exploring Cross-sectoral Responsibilities, Innovation and Sustainable Finance"
To apply for your seat at the KPMG conference click here
See the agendas for all the features by clicking the tabs below.
- Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage
- Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage
- Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage
- Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference
- Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future
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11:00 - 11:45Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 11:00 - 11:45
Innovation in Automation: How innovations in food weighing, packing and quality control can maximise operational efficiency, enhance food safety and deliver sustainable solutions for food producers in West Africa.
Presented by Ishida
11:45 - 12:30Presented by GIL Automation
Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 11:45 - 12:30Automation Innovation for Beverage/Food Processing
Presented by GIL Automation
13:00 - 13:45Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 13:00 - 13:45Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer for Mayonnaise and Sauces Application
The session gives an outlook of Tetra Pak Cold Emulsion mixer which is designed for efficient production of mayonnaise, sauces and other prepared Food products which can operates over a wide range of viscosities, in products with or without particles. The session focuses on features such as Speed, Flexibility, and Control of quality parameters, which makes Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer for cold emulsions a ground-breaking innovation for this segment.
Presented by TetraPak West Africa
13:45 - 14:30Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 13:45 - 14:30Zero Fault Packaging
Zero-fault packaging is crucial in the packaging industry, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, where errors can have severe consequences. BOBST, a leading manufacturer, pioneered in-line quality control with its ACCUCHECK system in 2011, ensuring defect-free packaging. The latest ACCUCHECK version offers enhanced features, including high-speed inspection, smart text identification, and comprehensive defect detection, making it the fastest in-line quality control machine. This system is vital for maintaining quality consistency, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and is adaptable for other sectors. BOBST’s innovations demonstrate that zero-fault packaging is achievable and becoming a new industry standard
Presented by BOBST
14:30 - 15:15Presented by Beta Glass
Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 14:30 - 15:15Glass Bottle Sustainable Packaging
Glass bottles are a sustainable packaging solution, offering a eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Non-porous and recyclable, glass preserves product quality and freshness while reducing waste. With a lower carbon footprint than plastic, glass is a environmentally responsible choice. Additionally, glass bottles can be reused and recycled endlessly without losing quality, making them a valuable resource. By choosing glass bottles, companies can minimize their environmental impact while promoting a closed-loop system. As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, glass bottles are a clear choice for responsible packaging.
Presented by Beta Glass
15:15 - 16:00Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 15:15 - 16:00Beverage/Drink Processing
GEA aims to supply complete solution for filling/packaging of beverage/drink, with a specific focus on aseptic filling. GEA offers innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology.
Presented by GEA
16:00 - 16:45Tues 10th - Product Innovation Stage 16:00 - 16:45The Role of the Hauler in a Cost Laden Supply Chain and the Impact of Sustainable Applications to balance profit and consumer confidence
Spiraling Cost (and Inflation), cost of keeping and maintaining an operational fleet, Insecurity/Crime/Theft, Access to Funds, and Favorable Govt. Policies are additional levers responsible for the heightening Freight. These contributory factors make it costly to sustain consumer confidence and profitability for the Hauler. The Consumer has to spend more to guarantee Quality/Condition/Time & Affordability. The session will share insights on how Haulers have turned these setbacks around.
Presented by Transport Services Limited
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11:00 - 11:45
Presented by Neofyton
Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 11:00 - 11:45ENGEL Injection Moulding Solutions
Introducing ENGEL and its plastic manufacturing solutions, product highlights with benefits and advantages. The importance of providing crucial data to obtain the right machinery and equipment for plastic producers to achieve their plastic manufacturing goals.
Presented by Neofyton
11:45 - 12:30Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 11:45 - 12:30How is the manufacture of beverage caps and PET preforms profitable and sustainable? A brief journey into manufacturing through the state of the art of production technologies.
One of SACMI Group focuses are the enabling technologies that change the manufacture of HDPE caps, metal caps, and PET preforms for beverages. How does the ecological transition shape the future of rigid packaging manufacturing from both the equipment and the products side?
Presented by SACMI
13:00 - 13:45Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 13:00 - 13:45INNOVATION – The way to sustainability
BBM Maschinenbau und Vertriebs GmbH stands for innovation and reliability in the extrusion blow molding industry, with a strong focus on electric machines since 2006 and the continuous improvement of existing technologies resulting in a very positive and sustainable company development.
Presented by BBM Maschinenbau und Vertriebs GmbH
13:45 - 14:30Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 13:45 - 14:30Trends in the Plastic Packaging Industry
Our packaging division is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to produce high-quality preforms and labels for various industries. Using advanced systems from Netstal, Husky, and Sacmi, we manufacture PET preforms with precision, ensuring consistent quality and high output. Our labeling capabilities are enhanced by cutting-edge equipment like the Ferromatic Milacron Accupak Series and Tampo Print machines, allowing us to deliver perfectly labeled products that meet the highest standards. With these technologies, we provide reliable packaging solutions for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
Presented by Sonnex
14:30 - 15:15Presented by Krones West Africa
Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 14:30 - 15:15Beverage technology Partnership & Plastic Recycling Excellence
As a technological corporation & service provider dedicated to the liquid food and beverage industry, we specialise in developing, planning, and building turnkey factories, process systems, for beverage production, filling and packaging lines, material flow and storage systems, recycling systems for PET and polyolefins, digitalization, and automation systems. With over 20 years of presence in West Africa, our office infrastructure includes 200+ people (65 engineers), a spare part warehouse, a workshop, local consumable manufacturing, and a training academy. We offer a complete recycling system for plastics which include Process equipment for Sorting, Washing and Decontamination. Owing to our new acquisitions, we also have technology to convert decontaminated flakes to Preform, thus providing a total circular economy for plastic processing.
Presented by Krones West Africa
15:15 - 16:00Wed 11th- Product Innovation Stage 15:15 - 16:00Industrial turn-key bakeries from Royal Kaak, a solid investment
Royal Kaak is specialized in engineering, designing, manufacturing and installing large scale turn key bread production lines. In this presentation I would like to show you our product portfolio and the possibilities of working with us. I would like to show the audience which products can be made and what the differences are between small to medium sized bakeries and industrial bakeries.
Presented by Royal Kaak
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11:00 - 11:45Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 11:00 - 11:45
Impacting the Manufacturing Space through Innovative Manufacturing Solutions – A focus on Food, Non-Food, & Pharma Solutions.
AMS is an engineering services firm that provides quality and affordable tailor-made solutions for manufacturing industries which includes food, pharma, and other non-food manufacturing industries. Our focus is on bridging the gap between the OEMs and the manufacturers from procurement, through delivery, installation & commissioning, aftersales supports ranging from spare parts and maintenance services. We stay with the customer throughout the machine life cycle, tailoring our services to their needs.
Presented by AMS Africa
11:45 - 12:30Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 11:45 - 12:30Sustainable High Barrier Packaging Solutions
The flexible packaging industry globally is undergoing a period of rapid transformation as all key stakeholders in the value chain come to grips with the increasing demand for innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that meet increasing complex requirements from both a legislative and functionality standpoint. BOBST is uniquely positioned in the packaging industry, at the forefront of this transformation and our vacuum metallization-based barrier process solutions have helped us to reinforce our position as the key player in creating sustainable high barrier packaging solutions for the flex pack industry.
Presented by BOBST
13:00 - 13:45Presented by Epson Europe BV (Nigeria)
Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 13:00 - 13:45Reducing Print Costs with Epson’s Heat Free Printing Solutions
Epson leverages our unique technology to create value as it relates to high speed and quality, low maintenance cost, energy savings, eco-conscious innovations thereby delivering a sustainable efficient value add solution.
Presented by Epson Europe BV (Nigeria)
13:45 - 14:30Presented by Speciality Group
Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 13:45 - 14:30Greener and Brighter Nigeria is Here & Now
The manufacturing sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, advancing reforestation efforts, and bringing overall prosperity. Speciality Group has been at the forefront of this initiative for over a decade. As one of the largest industries contributing to growth through recycling, we follow a systematic approach: we collect waste to clean the environment, repurpose waste into packaging papers, and manufacture paper products that generate significant employment opportunities. By focusing on local manufacturing, we also reduce dependency on foreign exchange. Final Result → Cleaner Nigeria → Self Sufficient Nigerians
Presented by Speciality Group
14:30 - 15:15Presented by Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited
Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 14:30 - 15:15Let Paper Do What It Can Do
Presented by Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited
15:15 - 16:00Thurs 12th - Product Innovation Stage 15:15 - 16:00Online UPS System & Solar Solutions for Commercial and Industrial application
Presentation aims in describing the utility of online UPS system for PLC applications & process industries to save critical equipment. It is a detailed presentation on energy saving in industries & commercial identities.
Presented by Simba Group
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09:30 - 10:0010:00 - 10:10Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 10:00 - 10:10
Welcome Address
10:10 - 10:20Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 10:10 - 10:20Unlocking Nigeria Food Security: Implementation of Smart Sustainable Packaging to Reduce Food Waste.
10.20 - 10.30Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 10.20 - 10.30Introduction to the Conference Theme and Objectives
10:30-11:00Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 10:30-11:00The Role of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and investment in achieving Food security through Sustainable Packaging in Lagos State, Nigeria
11:00 - 11:20Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 11:00 - 11:20Enabling Transition to Secure, Sustainable and Resilient Foods Systems
11:20 - 11:40Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 11:20 - 11:40Eco-Friendly Packaging for Food Industry/ Biodegradable and Compostable Options
11:40 - 12:00Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 11:40 - 12:00Innovation and Trends in Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Food Industry
12:00 - 12:30Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 12:00 - 12:30Importance of Cold Chain in Preserving Food Quality and Improving Nutrition. (Causes and Impacts of Post-harvest Loss)
12:30 - 13:00Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 12:30 - 13:00Best Practices in Cold Chain Management for Agriculture and Food Processing. (Case Studies of Successful Cold Chain Implementation in West Africa)
13:00 - 13:20Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 13:00 - 13:20AMENA Africa Consulting, in partnership with Propak West Africa introduces the Packaging Industry Index for Nigeria. Benchmarking industry performance, providing invaluable insights, identifying excellence in the industry.
13:20 - 13:40Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 13:20 - 13:40Case Study: SAP B1 - Packaging Industries Automation and "Managing Factory Anywhere & Anytime"
13:40 - 14:2514:25 - 14:55Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 14:25 - 14:55Integrating Cold Chain Technologies into Food Production and Distribution
14:55 - 15:25Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 14:55 - 15:25Overcoming Logistical and Regulatory Challenges
15:25 - 15:55Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 15:25 - 15:55Aligning Sustainable Packaging with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
15:55 - 16:25National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
16:25 - 16:55Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 16:25 - 16:55International Trade Opportunities and Challenges for SMEs, Compliance and Standards for Exporting Food Products
16:55 - 17:35Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 16:55 - 17:35Panel Session: Solutions for Post-Harvest loss and Food Security in Nigeria
17:35 - 17:50Tues 10th - Smart Packaging Conference 17:35 - 17:50Conclusion and Key Takeaways from the Conference
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Morning Session 10:00 - 12.15Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 10:00 - 10:05
Introduction
Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 10:05 - 10:10Opening Remarks
10:10 - 10:25Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 10:10 - 10:25Keynote
10:25 - 10:45Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 10:25 - 10:45The role of Innovation, Data and Technology in Transforming the Plastics Lifecycle
10:45 - 11:45Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 10:45 - 11:45The role of Innovation, Data and Technology in Transforming the Plastics Lifecycle
11:45 - 12:05Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 11:45 - 12:05Questions and Answers
Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 12:05 - 12:15Quick Survey/Feedback
12:15 - 12:45 Break12:45 - 13:05Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 12:45 - 13:05Bridging Finance Gap for a Circular Future
13:05 - 14:25Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 13:05 - 14:25Bridging Finance Gap for a Circular Future
14:25 - 14:55Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 14:25 - 14:55Innovative Insurance Models for Circular Economy
14:55 - 15:05Wed 11th - Plastics for a Sustainable Future 14:55 - 15:05Closing Remarks