2023 Upcoming Shows

Manufacturing Partnerships for African Development (mPAD)
21-23 November 2023

mPAD is an invite-only Government and CEO-level conference. A series of roundtable discussions, chaired by the DG and President of MAN, that address government policy and strategic-level industry topics, the roundtables host Federal Government Agencies, ECOWAS Officials, the MAN Executive Committee, International Trade Departments and Export Councils as well as C-level Industrialists and Financiers.  

Nigeria Raw Materials Expo
21-23 November 2023

The NIRAM Expo provides the annual platform for Nigerian manufacturers and SME’s to source raw materials & ingredients from indigenous and international suppliers in order to increase levelsof resource-based manufacturing in Nigeria.

Exhibitors benefit from Nigeria’s industrialisation & agricultural policies which are increasing investments from manufacturers & SME’s into raw agricultural and mineral materials & ingredients.

Exclusive Event Patronage of the the Raw Materials Research & Development Council, support from the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology and Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development enables C-level national attendance from the 36 Nigerian States.

Source Textile & Apparel West Africa
9 -11 November 2023

mPAD is an invite-only Government and CEO-level forum. A series of roundtable discussions, chaired by the DG and President of MAN, that address government policy and strategic-level industry topics, the roundtables host Federal Government Agencies, ECOWAS Officials, the MAN Executive Committee, International Trade Departments and Export Councils as well as C-level Industrialists and Financiers.  

Sourcing Africa
9 -11 November 2023

International Sourcing Fair is a world-renowned, large-scale trade (B2B) exhibition that has been connecting interior designers, buyers, retailers, distributors, consultants and contractors to interiors, home and gifts brands, products and services from across the globe.

International Sourcing Fair offers a unique platform for new brands, industry favourites and products you won’t find anywhere else. The exhibition is a trade-only event focusing exclusively on establishing a presence for brands in Key markets on the continent. Over the years brands and manufacturers have established a presence in the market through the Retail Sourcing Fair.

Future Manufacturing Leaders

NME is passionate about supporting and facilitating the engagement between next-gen talent and the industry – after all, many will become the leaders of the manufacturing industry soon.

As part of this ongoing effort, NME will once again give young professionals, the opportunity to attend the event as a ‘Future Manufacturing Leader’, with full access to all the event has to offer. 

We’re also aiming to ensure that the voices of the next-generation community are represented across both the Summit and  programme this year, so, as well as being an educational experience attending the event, there will be opportunities to participate in panel discussions with inspiring industry practitioners, present the findings of research projects and network and connect with key industry speakers and leading organisations at the forefront of manufacturing. 

“For the Industry, by the Industry”

In partnership with the Ministry of Trade & Industry and Manufacturing Association of Nigeria advised by our esteemed Advisory Board, the NME Summit Programme brings you the most relevant and updated insights and learnings across the African manufacturing sector.

With the manufacturing transition at the top of Africa’s agenda, the Strategic Summit serves as a platform and sounding voice, highlighting the urgency and importance of accelerating the transition while ensuring industry growth and resilience.