Food innovation summit

12th & 13th January 2024

• virtual

The Food Innovation Summit will be a flagship annual gathering of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts in Africa’s food processing industry. This summit will serve as a platform for sharing innovative ideas, forging partnerships, and discovering cutting-edge solutions to address the challenges and opportunities in Africa’s food technology, sustainability, and security landscape. Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions, all aimed at shaping the future of the food industry.

12th & 13th January 2024

About this event

When

12th & 13th January 2024

Where

Zoom

Schedule

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, 12th January, 2024

Introduction and Opening Session: 5:30 PM

Lecture 1: The Future of Food Processing in Africa 6 PM - 7 PM: Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, founder of LEAP Africa, Changing Narratives Africa, and African Food Changemakers. She is also the co-founder of Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd. and AACE Foods Processing & Distribution Ltd.

Networking session: 7 PM - 7:30 PM.

Lecture 2: The Use of AI in Africa's Food Industry 7:30 PM-8:30 PM: Mark Peterson, founder and CEO of the Techstars and Google-backed startup Ziscuit, Inc.

Saturday, 13th January, 2024

Workshop: 11 AM to 12 Noon:

Food Regulations in Nigeria: Jane Omojokun, Managing Director and Lead Consultant of Nugata Consults Limited,
Food Product Marketing in the Digital Age: Ayeni-Wuraola Ogungbola, Founder of Iyl Foods and Confectionery
Quality/Sustainable Practices in the Food Industry: Osagie Iboi, Quality and Food Safety and Professional.

Network Session: 15 minutes:

Lecture 3: Innovation for Food Security 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM: Dr. Tony Bello.

Panel Discussion: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM