DISCOVER WESTERN AFRICA
Welcome to No.1 International Trade Show for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Healthcare Technologies & Life Sciences Industry in Nigeria & Western Africa
Africa PharmaTech Expo - Western Africa
DATE:
MAY 4-6, 2027
LOCATION:
Lagos, Nigeria
TIMINGS:
09.00 am - 06.00 pm daily
KEY NUMBERS FOR YOU
75+
Exhibiting International, Regional & Local Companies
5000+
Visitors & Conference Delegates across the 4 co-located events
50+
Countries Represented from Africa and the World
WHY AFRICA MATTERS
Discover the latest Opportunities, Innovations and New Technologies for the Pharma Industry
The Africa PharmaTech Expo Nigeria & Western Africa Edition is a leading international trade exhibition and conference dedicated to pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical technologies, healthcare innovation and life sciences across Western Africa.
Hosted in Nigeria, the Expo brings together pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers of machinery and technologies, ingredient companies, packaging specialists, laboratory solution providers, researchers, investors, regulators and healthcare industry stakeholders.
As the largest economy in Africa and a major industrial hub, Nigeria serves as a strategic gateway to the pharmaceutical markets of Western Africa, including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone and other neighbouring countries.
The Expo offers local, regional and international companies a powerful platform to showcase their technologies and solutions, expand into new markets, establish distribution networks and build partnerships with key industry decision-makers.
Africa PharmaTech Expo is focused on supporting the growth of a stronger and more competitive pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in the region.
The event promotes local and regional pharmaceutical production, technology transfer, innovation, investment, improved manufacturing capabilities, quality assurance and resilient supply chains and provides an important meeting point for stakeholders working to strengthen the region's pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem.
Participants will gain insights into the latest technologies, market developments, manufacturing trends, regulatory requirements and investment opportunities shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Western Africa.
The Expo covers the complete pharmaceutical industry value chain, including:
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Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Raw Materials
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Manufacturing & Processing Equipment
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Packaging, Labelling & Serialization Solutions
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Laboratory, Testing & Quality Control
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Biotechnology, R&D & Formulation Development
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Digitalisation, Automation & Pharma 4.0
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Cleanroom, Utilities & Facility Infrastructure
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Supply Chain, Cold Chain & Logistics
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Regulatory, Services & Investment Solutions
For exhibitors, Africa PharmaTech Expo provides direct access to pharmaceutical manufacturers, processors, healthcare institutions, distributors, investors and government stakeholders.
For visitors, it offers a unique opportunity to discover new technologies, source equipment and ingredients, meet suppliers, gain technical knowledge and develop business relationships.
Africa PharmaTech Expo Nigeria & Western Africa Edition is where the region's pharmaceutical industry comes together to discover new technologies, build partnerships, unlock investment and accelerate the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
KEY THEMATIC ISSUES
The discovery, learning and networking sessions at the Africa PharmaTech Expo events cover the following key issues impacting the industry in Africa . . .
Pharma Manufacturing Technology
Machinery, packaging, automation, cleanroom tech etc
API & Raw Material Supply
Local production, global sourcing, import substitution
Regulatory & Quality Assurance
Standards, GMP compliance, harmonization
Research & Development
Innovation, clinical trials, academia-industry collaboration
Investments & Financing
Funding models, government incentives, PPPs
Workforce Development
Training, capacity building, curriculum alignment
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPO HALLS?
Africa PharmaTech Expo events showcase a wide range of new technologies, products and services to the pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare technologies and life sciences, including . . .
Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Raw Materials
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, specialty chemicals, intermediates and formulation additives used in drug development and production.
Pharma Manufacturing & Processing Equipment
Tablet presses, capsule filling machines, granulators, mixers, coating systems, sterilizers and injectable production lines, etc.
Packaging, Labelling & Serialization Solutions
Blister packaging machines, bottling lines, labeling systems, tamper-evident packaging and track-and-trace serialization technologies; packaging materials such as glass, cartons, tubes, caps and closures, labels, sleeves etc
Laboratory, Testing & Quality Control Technologies
Analytical instruments, chromatography systems, microbiology testing kits, stability chambers and quality assurance equipment, etc.
Cleanroom, Utilities & Facility Infrastructure
HVAC systems, cleanroom design, water purification systems; compressed air systems, steam generation units and controlled environment technologies.
Supply Chain, Cold Chain & Logistics Services
Temperature-controlled storage, pharmaceutical transport solutions, warehousing systems and distribution technologies.
Biotechnology, R&D & Formulation Development
Biopharmaceutical research tools, cell culture systems, vaccine development technologies and formulation laboratories.
Digitalisation, Automation & Pharma 4.0
Manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial IoT solutions, AI-driven quality monitoring and smart factory software.
Regulatory, Services & Investment Solutions
Regulatory consultancy, GMP compliance services, contract manufacturing (CMO/CDMO), financing solutions and turnkey plant development.
FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
SIGN UP TODAY TO TAKE YOUR SPACE AT THE BIGGEST TRADE SHOW IN EASTERN AFRICA!
Africa PharmaTech Expo Western Africa Edition opens the door to the fast-growing economies of Western Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali and many more.
As the largest pharmaceuticals manufacturing industry event to be hosted in the region, the trade show and conference enables you to showcase your latest technologies and products and demonstrate your leadership - better than any other event.
LOCATION
The next edition of of the event will be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria
VENUE: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
SHOW TIMINGS
DAY 1: TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 3: THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2027 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
CO-LOCATED WITH
Africa PharmaTech Expo, part of the AFRICHEM Expos, is co-hosted with a number of related industry events, offering sponsors, exhibitors and attendees a wider opportunity for personal connections and business growth, including:
POWERED BY
Africa PharmaTech Expo events are organised by the publishers of the No.1 magazine and website for the healthcare industry in Africa and the Middle East . . .

Africa PharmaTech Expos are the leading trade shows and conferences for the pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare technologies and life sciences industries in Africa
The events take place in Kenya and Nigeria, covering the two most important hubs for the growth of the industry in Africa
Contact Us
FW Brands MEA
P.O. Box 1874-00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Call / WhatsApp No:
Virginia (+254) 725 34 39 32

