Hospitality Leaders Unite for Knowledge Sharing Conference

The Hotel Management Conference Africa (HMCA) is set to take place on July 11-12, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on bridging the knowledge gap within the hospitality sector. This two-day event will gather 24 leading hospitality professionals to discuss workforce development, service standards, and technology adoption.

Notable speakers include Professor Wasiu Babalola, who will deliver the keynote address alongside Martin Bredenoord, Karl Hala, Funk Olusoga Ogunlad, and Benedicta Ogar. The conference will also feature a press briefing at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, where stakeholders from the hospitality and tourism industry will reaffirm their support for the initiative.

Chukwudimma Ezembamlu, Director of Hospitality at Opai, announced that the company is the headline sponsor, aiming to tackle payment collection challenges in the sector. The conference will emphasize structured learning and development frameworks to ensure participants derive practical value from the event.