Food Nigeria Conference 18 - 20 May 2016.

18 - 20 May 2016, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria.

Food Nigeria Conference

18 - 20 May 2016

Investors continue to see food distribution and retail as a lucrative opportunity in Nigeria. With Nigeria improving its macro and socio-economic conditions, food industry is the most in demand way to tap into increasing spending power in the country.

Food Nigeria conference is a three-day multi-sector meeting which will discuss current issues in the food supply chain management.  It will present latest modern channels of food distribution in the region, advances in food handling and logistics, updates on safety management, and regulations on importation and exportation.

It aims to provide a learning and networking avenue for the industry’s major stakeholders including food importers, exporters, distributors, agents, wholesalers, retailers from both new and traditional markets – to determine challenges and help improve current systems and procedures in doing business.

Regional experts from domestic and international large-scale food companies, government, local agencies, and associations will be represented and will give their insights on improved technologies and advanced measures on how to consolidate and implement better measures in food distribution retail in Nigeria.

Key topics:

Growth areas: Meat/poultry, dairies, organic food, ready to eat, halal food Challenges in facilities and sanitation, processing technologies Chemicals and water management Technologies in freight forwarding, storage and warehousing Modern usage of preservation, ventilation, air conditioning and heating technology Export control and certification Import control and certification

Benefits of attending:

• Address challenges in the food supply chain management
• Identify improved measures and policies in food distribution
• Identify new and traditional food channels
• Discuss safety management in transport and infrastructure
• Determine business opportunities to export 
• Determine business opportunities to import
• Understand the increasing shift from consumption of un packaged, unbranded food to stronger demand for packaged and processed food

Who should attend:

• CEOs
• CIOs
• Vice Presidents
• General Managers
• Retail Food Service Manager
• Merchandising Manager
• F&B Directors/Managers
• Independent Operators
• Mass Merchants
• Suppliers
• Head of Regulatory Compliance

• COOs
• Senior Vice Presidents
• Directors
• Store Managers
• Retail Store Operations
• Food Procurement Managers
• District Managers
• Wholesalers
• Distributors
• Operations Managers
• Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory

Food Processors and Manufacturers – senior management in:

• Innovation
• Marketing
• Consumer Insights
• Technology
• Ingredients
• Customer Development

• Research & Development
• New Product Development
• Brand Management
• Nutrition
• Business Development
• Operations
• 
  

Food Nigeria Venue

Food Nigeria takes place at the prestigious Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. Only a 30 minute drive from Murtala Muhammad International Airport, the hotel is located on Adetokunbo Ademola Street.

Directions from Murtala Muhammad International Airport:

Get on to Ikorodu Road/ Lagos Ikorodu Express from Mobolajo Bank Anthony Way. Continue on to Western Ave/A1, then on to Funsho Williams, followed by Eko Bridge and Apongbon Street until you finally merge onto Ring Road/ E1. Take the exit for Ahmadu Bello Road. Follow Ahmadu Bello Road to Adetokunbo Ademola Street where the venue will be located on the right.

Alternative Accommodation: Heritage Square Hotel

Hotel Address: 11 / 13 Kolex Avenue, Off Osolo Way, Off International Airport, Ajao Estate.

Room Rates (Inclusive Breakfast)

Standard Room: N 22, 000

Twin Room: N 26, 000

Heritage House Suite: N 30, 500.

Add ons: Airport Pick-up & Drop-off (complimentary), wi-fi, 24hrs reception, 

For reservations: call 08071200017

Visa Application

Visa is required to all countries visiting Nigeria. Applications can be done online throughwww.portal.immigration.gov.ng

You will be required to submit the following documents:

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months
2. Duly completed visa application form
3. Two recent passport photographs
4. A letter of invitation from a host (with full address) accepting immigration responsibility + passport copy and business certificate of the host.
5. International certificate of vaccination for yellow fever (Yellow Health Card)
6. Visa fee

NOTE: VISAS ARE ONLY VALID FOR 3 MONTHS, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO APPLY A VISA COVERING THE EXHIBITION DATES.

Visit: http://food-nigeria.com/home/