West Africa IMT

The West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition (West Africa IMT) is the leading trade fair and conference dedicated to industrialisation, manufacturing, and trade in West Africa. Held annually at the renowned Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, the event takes place in the economic heart of one of Africa’s most dynamic cities—an emerging hub for production, commerce, and innovation. The exhibition is organised by dmg :: events, a globally active company specialising in the development of strategic B2B platforms. More than just a trade show, the West Africa IMT serves as a vital forum for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development across the region’s industrial landscape. Each year, it brings together stakeholders from government, industry, energy, technology, investment, and research sectors to actively shape the region’s industrial future. The event addresses key topics tailored to the needs and challenges of the West African market. At its core are advanced manufacturing technologies and production solutions for the processing of food, plastics, and metals. Energy—particularly renewable energy—plays a pivotal role, forming the foundation for sustainable industrial growth. Additional focus areas include infrastructure and construction development, the transformation of agriculture into an industrial sector, as well as strategic issues related to trade, investment, and economic development. The programme is further enriched by cross-cutting technologies such as industrial IT, automation, logistics, and supply chain solutions. Exhibitors from a wide range of industries—spanning mechanical engineering, food and packaging technology, energy, building materials, and agriculture, to IT, logistics, financial services, and government-led economic development—showcase their products and services. Visitors from across West Africa and beyond—including production managers, government decision-makers, investors, traders, logistics specialists, construction firms, and technology providers—attend the event to explore new markets, identify business partners, and discover innovative solutions. Program highlights include thematic forums, expert panels, country presentations, and networking events, where tangible business opportunities and investment projects are introduced. With its modern infrastructure, spacious exhibition halls, and ideal location on the Atlantic coast—just minutes from the international airport—the Landmark Centre offers optimal conditions for an event of this scale. As Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, Lagos embodies progress, dynamism, and transformation—values that are deeply reflected in the vision and ambition of the West Africa IMT. The West Africa IMT will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 27. April to Thursday, 29. April 2027 in Lagos.