The first Smart Packaging West Africa Conference took place in Lagos at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja on 24th and 25th of September, 2013 where major brand owners, suppliers and experts discussed latest packaging initiatives, trends, challenges and emerging technologies.
Powered by Montgomery West Africa – organiser of highly successful Propak West Africa 2012 exhibition, the maiden edition of Smart Packaging West Africa Conference according to Tori Abiola – Managing Director, Montgomery West Africa said in her opening speech that the event was designed to provide latest information for practitioners in the packaging supply chain while also networking with industry stakeholders from retailers, brand owners to suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufactures and converters.
With key sponsor from Sonnex Packaging Nigeria Limited, over 150 participants attended the two-day event endorsed by Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), Institute of Packaging Nigeria (IOPN), Institute of Packaging Ghana (IOPG), World Packaging Organisation (WPO), African Packaging Organisation (APO) and Centre for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability.
