POTEMAN to Host Portpreneurship Conference 2026 in Lagos

The Port & Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN) is set to host the Portpreneurship Conference 2026, along with Corporate Awards and a Young Port and Terminal Practitioners Competition, from August 27 to 28 at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The conference is themed “Portpreneurship 2026: Unlocking the Potentials in the Port, Logistics, Maritime and Supply Chain Industries.” It will focus on entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Nigeria’s maritime ecosystem.

The program will include keynote addresses, technical presentations, panel discussions, and a competition for young practitioners to present innovative solutions to industry challenges. Sir Dr Henry Muogho, Vice Chairman of POTEMAN, stated that the conference aims to promote partnerships and practical solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s position as a competitive maritime and logistics hub.

POTEMAN encourages participation from government agencies, terminal operators, shipping and logistics companies, investors, technology firms, academics, and professional bodies to drive investment, job creation, trade facilitation, and operational efficiency across the maritime value chain.