In the last few months, supply chains have come under increasing pressure from global disruptions, climate imperatives, trade wars, general uncertainty and geopolitical shifts.

Considering this, experts are seeking ways to explore the evolving landscape of supply chain management with a distinctly African lens. Lending a voice to the issue is an inaugural conference organised by the African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC), themed ‘The Supply Chain of Now: Technology, Sustainability and Social Impact’.

Scheduled to take place on September 10, 2025, in Lagos, the Director General, ACSC, Dr Obiora Madu, said the landmark gathering is positioned as Nigeria’s premier professional dialogue and networking platform for the supply chain community and will bring together leaders and change-makers from both the private and public sectors.

He noted that the one-day event will convene supply chain professionals, senior business executives, policymakers and public sector decision-makers, including representatives from the ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and government security agencies to discuss high-impact topics and real-world case studies designed to challenge conventional thinking and inspire innovation.

Obiora said some of the issues the conference would tackle include adapting to global trade shifts; green and sustainable procurement, emerging technology in logistics and building a future-ready workforce. He said each session will combine keynote presentations, expert panel discussions and an interactive segment.

“This is a movement to elevate the role of supply chains in national development and resilience. Attendees will gain actionable insights, build strategic relationships and engage in policy-influencing conversations that shape the future of supply chain practice in Africa.

“There would also be actionable insights from industry leaders and case studies tailored to the African context as well as strategic connections with policymakers, business executives and supply chain innovators.

“Also, the conference would explore opportunities to influence the policies and frameworks shaping the future of trade, logistics and supply chain practice across the continent as well as market intelligence for investors looking to explore and tap into Africa’s fast-growing supply chain and logistics sector,” Obiora said.