31st Edition
Nigeria Manufacturing Show
Pioneering Nigeria’s Manufacturing Revolution
Nigeria Manufacturing Show 2025
The 31st Edition of the Nigeria Manufacturing Show, is part of a global series of events which has taken place in more than 10 cities across multiple continents over the past few years.
The Nigeria Manufacturing Show is an invite only in-person event exclusively for technology leaders from leading businesses, institutions and government officials representing Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The agenda at the Nigeria Manufacturing Show has been meticulously crafted to identify critical approaches needed to make informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and drive digital culture forward.
The Summit will bring together 200+ C-Level Executives, Directors, and Heads of Technology to discuss the potential of AI, Web 3.0, IoT, Cyber Security and other 4IR technologies, revealing the insights needed to embrace impactful change now!
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Nigeria Manufacturing Market
$42 billion
Valuation of Nigeria's manufacturing sector
2.5 million
Number of people employed in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector
9.2%
Manufacturing Contribution to Nigeria's GDP
Series Speakers
Molehe Wesi
Chief Executive Officer.za Domain Name Authority (ZADNA)
Hajar El Haddaoui
Vice Chairperson of the BoardUN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia
Sihle Mthiyane
Group Chief Information OfficerNTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd
Simon Nare
Group Chief Information Security OfficerAECI
Ishaaq Jacobs
Chief Cyber Security OfficerSasol
Sithembile Songo
CISOEskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Oltesh Thobias
Regional Chief Procurement & Contracts OfficerAfrican Development Bank Group
Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior ExecutiveAspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd
Ntokozo B Sithole
Director of ManufacturingPhilip Morris International
Ritasha Kalidas
Director: IT Security, Risk and Governance & Digital Transformation LeadTiger Brands
Sne Dlamini
Group Vice President: Technology and DigitalAECI Limited
Shoukat Rajput
Director OperationsSignify (formerly Philips Lighting)
Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
At the Nigeria Manufacturing Show, further your professional development by being a part of the discussions & collaborative workshops changing the industry as we know it.
Showcase Of Digital Solutions By World-class Technology Providers
Gather practical perspectives from many real-world use-cases shared by the market’s top Innovation & Technology experts, including early adopters and leaders from across the region.
Collective Collaboration
We cannot undermine the importance of interacting and learning from one another. Collaborate to build for the future together with industry peers and share experiences.
Source Your Most Reliable Partner Through Face-to-face Interactions
We understand that the value of a live event comes from the quality of networking opportunities. Connect & Meet one-on-one with global potential partners for tailored guidance to help you achieve your mission-critical business priorities.
Outstanding Return On Investment - For Your Time Spent
Whether you’re a seasoned technology or a strategic expert, the Nigeria Manufacturing Show is a guaranteed time-saving, highly informative, accessible & professional Human Resource platform.Featured Discussions
Shaping the Future: Manufacturing Resilience in a Digital-First World
- The Digital Transformation Imperative: Understanding the role of technology in reshaping the manufacturing sector, from automation and data analytics to digital supply chains, and how Nigerian manufacturers can leverage these advancements.
- Building Operational Resilience: Strategies for strengthening operations to withstand disruptions, optimize production efficiency, and manage risks effectively in an increasingly volatile environment.
- Sustainability and Growth: How manufacturers can drive sustainable practices while ensuring profitability, addressing both environmental and economic concerns.
- Collaborating for Future Growth: Exploring the role of public-private partnerships, industry collaboration, and government policies in supporting the growth and resilience of Nigeria's manufacturing sector.
Globalization vs. Localization: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategies in a Protectionist Era
- The rise of friendshoring and nearshoring: How businesses are redefining their sourcing strategies by focusing on nearby or like-minded countries to mitigate risk.
- Flexibility vs. Cost-Efficiency: The balance between building more localized supply chains and the traditional focus on cost-saving through global sourcing.
- Managing complexity in global supply chains: As companies localize, they face new challenges in logistics, inventory management, and finding the right balance between global reach and local needs.
- Building resilient supply chains: In the face of political and economic uncertainty, and how localized supply networks can provide greater adaptability to shifting global dynamics.
Bot to the Bone: How Robotics and AI Are Reworking Manufacturing
- Cost Reduction and Productivity: The role of automation in driving down operational costs while increasing production speed and product quality.
- Success Stories: Real-world examples of companies successfully integrating robotics and AI in their manufacturing processes.
- Challenges and Barriers: Overcoming high implementation costs, the need for specialized talent, and potential workforce displacement.
- The Future of Automation: How robotics and AI are shaping the future of smart factories and the broader manufacturing ecosystem.
- Navigating Change: Strategies for successful implementation of robotics and AI and ensuring long-term sustainability in manufacturing.
Return on Tech-vestment: How Advanced Manufacturing Drives ROI
- Calculating ROI for Automation and Robotics: Understand how automating production lines and integrating robotics can reduce labor costs, minimize errors, and increase throughput, ultimately boosting ROI.
- Predictive Maintenance ROI: Learn how leveraging predictive maintenance technologies can help reduce costly unplanned downtime, extend the lifespan of equipment, and save on repair costs.
- Impact of IoT on ROI: Explore how IoT-enabled devices improve real-time monitoring, streamline operations, and provide actionable insights for improving efficiency and reducing operational bottlenecks.
- AI and Machine Learning for Efficiency Gains: Discover how AI and machine learning algorithms can optimize production schedules, improve quality control, and predict trends to improve decision-making, leading to significant cost savings.
- Integrating 3D Printing for Cost Reduction: Evaluate how 3D printing technologies can lower material waste, accelerate prototyping, and reduce inventory costs, providing a significant return on investment.
Manufacturing a Greener Future
- The Role of Renewable Energy in Nigerian Manufacturing: Transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind can reduce costs and emissions, boosting sustainability and competitiveness.
- Circular Economy and Waste Reduction in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector: Adopting circular manufacturing practices, like recycling and reusing materials, can minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.
- Regulatory Compliance and ESG Standards in Nigeria: Enforcing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards can ensure Nigerian manufacturers reduce their environmental impact and align with global practices.
- Bridging the Finance Gap for a Circular Future: Exploring financing models like green bonds and government incentives to help Nigerian manufacturers fund circular economy initiatives.
- Technological Innovations and the Future of Green Manufacturing in Nigeria: Emerging technologies like AI and waste-to-energy solutions can help Nigerian manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint and improve efficiency.
Tech-Turning Nigeria: Transforming Manufacturing for Growth and Innovation
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): How 3D printing is revolutionizing production by enabling the creation of complex, customized parts with minimal waste, ideal for small-batch and prototype manufacturing.
- Internet of Things (IoT): The role of IoT in manufacturing—connecting machines and sensors for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimizing continuous improvement efforts across operations.
- Big Data and Analytics: Leveraging massive amounts of manufacturing data to improve operational efficiency, optimize processes, predict maintenance needs, and enhance product quality through informed decision-making.
- Advanced Materials: The use of advanced materials with superior properties to increase the strength, durability, and performance of products, contributing to more sustainable and high-performing manufacturing.
- Cyber-Physical Systems: Integrating physical manufacturing processes with digital systems to create smarter, more adaptive factories that enable real-time communication between machines and systems, driving efficiency and innovation.
JOB TITLES
- CEOs
- CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, VPs/GMs/Directors/Heads - IT
- Heads of Digital Transformation
- COOs
- Plant Heads
- Manufacturing Heads
- Engineering Heads
- Procurement Heads
- Process Management Heads
- Supply Chain Heads
- Logistics & Warehousing Heads
- OPEX Heads
Past Partners
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I enjoyed the event and found the delegate profiles and presentations very informative. I had productive conversations with potential customers and prospects, and I believe we will generate a decent list of leads for our company. The venue, food, and crowd were all excellent, and I had many interesting conversations and gained a lot of knowledge. We will definitely consider sponsoring DTS in the future.
I had really good conversations today with the number of delegates coming from the region and other places. Quite likely we we will consider it for the next year or your next city. The overall conversations were really good probably some of the really interesting conversations in change management and practical side of it and were really interesting.
I would rate the overall event a 9 out of 10 because it was very strategic and focused, with a mix of decision makers and influencers in attendance. We expect to have a good number of conversions with the enterprise accounts we met, and we are looking forward to working with Exito again in the future. There is a great scope for collaboration and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in this event.
I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.
It was absolutely beyond my expectations. I've attended and sponsored many events in the past, but the kind of turnaround we've seen in this event is fabulous. We're leaving with a good number of opportunities in hand.The discussions have been good, helping us find potential areas of collaboration. These one-to-one meetings have aided networking and identifying collaboration areas. We felt it is more relevant to the portfolio we carry.
I think it is a fabulous event. I got a chance to meet very high level people from the government sector and various industries. I think one-to-one meetings were quiet helpful for us about the customers who wanted to visit us. More than 70-80% of delegates were related to our business.These type of events are helpful for customers and vendors to communicate and give opportunity to learn on market demand and provide solutions to those customers.
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