The West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade (West Africa-IMT) Summit and Exhibition is set to take place from May 27–29, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.
The event aims to accelerate West Africa’s industrial development by bringing together key decision-makers to collaborate on strategies for a sustainable and intra-African industrial revolution.
This is coming following the growing urgency to shift from raw commodity exports to value-added production that could increase returns by over tenfold. Africa currently contributes only 3% to the global GDP and 2% to the world’s manufacturing value add (UNIDO 2024).
Under the theme “Accelerating West Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity,” the summit will convene global market leaders to explore partnerships, technological advancements, and investment opportunities in the region’s industrial sector.
With a focus on leveraging Africa’s vast natural resources, skilled workforce, and growing consumer market, discussions will centre on the adoption of clean energy systems, green industrialization, and policy reforms to foster economic growth.
Governments across West Africa have identified industrialization as a top priority, recognizing its potential to unlock economic prosperity. Despite challenges such as climate change, geopolitical instability, and political uncertainties, the region remains well-positioned for rapid industrial growth with its abundant natural resources, renewable energy potential, and cost-competitive labor force.
According to the Country Director, Nigeria & Portfolio Director, Africa, dmg events, Wemimo Oyelana:
“The West Africa IMT Summit and Exhibition is a landmark initiative dedicated to unlocking the region’s full industrial potential. By fostering critical discourse, driving business development efforts, and facilitating collaborations, the event will play a pivotal role in supporting governments and private sector stakeholders in spearheading a sustainable industrial revolution.”
The three-day summit is expected to bring together 2,500 attendees from over 25 countries, making it one of the largest industrialization events in West Africa.
Participants at the event should expect a large-scale exhibition showcasing international and regional players in manufacturing, energy, finance, technology, logistics, raw materials, and security.
Other highlights will be strategic leadership dialogues, investment roundtables, and CPD-accredited technical workshops to devise solutions for barriers inhibiting industrial growth. Networking and deal-making opportunities to encourage collaboration between governments, private sector leaders, and international investors among others.
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