PROPAK EAST AFRICA PRINTING TRAINING, SUMMIT & CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Day 1: Eastern African Packaging Summit – 4th Edition
Hosted in collaboration with IOPPK, the Eastern African Packaging Summit returns with a refreshed masterclass-style format designed to equip industry professionals with practical, high-impact knowledge. This year’s edition places a strong focus on compliance, sustainability, and emerging innovations shaping the region’s packaging landscape.
The day will also feature the Official Opening Ceremony of Propak East Africa 2026, officiated by a representative from the Ministry of Industry, marking the start of the 10th anniversary edition.
Attendees will hear from experts and thought leaders representing key industry bodies and international organisations, offering insights into global best practices, regional regulatory direction, and actionable strategies that drive competitiveness.
This summit is positioned as the region’s leading platform for packaging professionals seeking to strengthen their technical understanding, align with market requirements, and prepare for the next phase of growth in East Africa’s packaging value chain.
Day 2: Printing Training Day by Printing SA
The Printing Training Day is a dedicated skills-building programme designed to upskill and empower professionals across the printing value chain. The session provides practical, industry-relevant training, helping participants strengthen their technical capabilities while gaining insights into modern printing, packaging, and branding practices. Beyond learning, the day also creates direct pathways for attendees to connect with Printing SA for advanced training opportunities, accreditation, and long-term professional development.
Printing SA (The Printing Industries Federation of South Africa NPC), established in 1911, is South Africa’s sole association representing the printing, packaging, signage, branding, and visual communications sectors. The organisation champions a sustainable and competitive industry by supporting businesses of all sizes, advocating
Day 3: Unlocking East Africa’s Processing Potential
Day 3 brings together processors, manufacturers, innovators, and sector leaders for a comprehensive exploration of what is shaping the future of East Africa’s food and beverage processing industry. The sessions will unpack the trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving competitiveness across the region — from product innovation and value addition to quality, safety, and export readiness.
With a mix of expert-led discussions and practical insights, this day highlights the opportunities emerging across processing value chains and the enablers that help businesses scale and compete in local, regional, and global markets. Designed for companies of all sizes — from SMEs to established processors — the programme equips attendees with actionable knowledge to build resilient, efficient, and future-focused processing operations.
