PROGRAMME
THREE DAYS. ONE MISSION.
A carefully curated agenda balancing hands-on learning, industry immersion and continental dialogue — from distribution centre floors to the Gala Night stage.
AT A GLANCE
WHAT TO EXPECT ACROSS THE THREE DAYS.
CAPACITY & OPERATIONS
Workshops, site visits, association governance
INDUSTRY & HERITAGE
Manufacturing, regulation, culture, networking
ASSEMBLY & GALA
Plenary, breakouts, closing ceremony, awards
DETAILED SCHEDULE
FULL PROGRAMME.
Monday · 5 October 2026
ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION & WELCOME DINNER
Delegates arrive in Lagos, check in, and gather for an informal welcome dinner that sets the tone for the assembly.
ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES
HOTEL CHECK-IN SUPPORT, REFRESHMENTS AND DELEGATE ASSISTANCE
WELCOME DINNER AND NETWORKING SESSION
DAY 01
Tuesday · 6 October 2026
CAPACITY BUILDING, TECHNICAL SESSIONS & DISTRIBUTION CENTRE VISIT
Technical training on innovative supply-chain technology, followed by a field visit to leading distribution and wholesale operations, and the PWDAN Annual General Meeting.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR THE DAY'S PROGRAMME
USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR EFFECTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
COFFEE BREAK AND PREPARATION FOR FIELD VISIT
VISIT TO PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRES — WWCV & NEW HEIGHTS PHARMA
DINNER
PWDAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DAY 02
Wednesday · 7 October 2026
MANUFACTURING FACILITY VISIT & HISTORICAL MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Delegates observe pharmaceutical production and quality-management systems at a local manufacturer, followed by a cultural visit to a Lagos heritage museum.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR FACTORY VISIT
VISIT TO PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY — SAM PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
VISIT TO A HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DINNER & CULTURAL DISPLAY
RETURN TRANSFER TO HOTEL
DAY 03
Thursday · 8 October 2026
THEMATIC ASSEMBLY, MAIN CONFERENCE & GALA NIGHT
The culminating plenary of the Thematic Assembly — opening ceremony, keynote, technical presentation, panel deliberations, communiqué drafting and Gala Night awards.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ARRIVAL, SEATING AND MEDIA REGISTRATION
OPENING ADDRESS
WELCOME ADDRESS
OPENING REMARKS
OPENING SPEECH
KEYNOTE: ADVANCING PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA — BUILDING SECURE SUPPLY CHAINS AGAINST FALSIFIED MEDICINES
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA
COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & EXHIBITION VISIT
PANEL DISCUSSION, STAKEHOLDER DELIBERATIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CLOSING PLENARY
LUNCH
COMMUNIQUÉ DRAFTING
GALA NIGHT, CLOSING PARTY & AWARDS
Friday · 9 October 2026
DEPARTURE & CLOSING FORMALITIES
Final farewells, check-out support and delegate departures.
BREAKFAST
HOTEL CHECK-OUT PREPARATIONS AND FINAL DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS
DEPARTURE OF DELEGATES TO RESPECTIVE DESTINATIONS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
VOICES SHAPING THE AGENDA.
DR. ADAEZE OKORO
President, PWDAN
Keynote: Securing Africa's Medicine Supply
PROF. MOJISOLA ADEYEYE
DG, NAFDAC
Regulatory Frontiers in Distribution
MR. KWAME BOATENG
VP, APDA
Cross-Border Harmonisation
MS. INGRID BERG
CEO, Nordic Meds
Cold Chain Excellence
DR. CHINEDU OKAFOR
Director, HealthBridge
Digital Supply Chains
MS. AISSATOU DIOP
Head of Policy, Sahel Pharma
Policy Advocacy
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Join 500+ delegates from 30+ countries for three days of learning, partnership and continental dialogue.