By Omololu Olumuyiwa
Mega Horeca Nigeria 2026 is set to deliver a compelling lineup of panel sessions designed to spark dialogue, share expertise, and drive innovation across the hospitality and culinary industries.
The series of sessions will bring together notable speakers, thought leaders, and industry experts from across Nigeria and West Africa.
The panel discussions will cover a wide range of timely and relevant topics, including hospitality innovation, food and beverage trends, sustainability, workforce development, investment opportunities, technology adoption, and the future of the HORECA sector in the region.
Each session will offer practical insights, real-world experiences, and forward-looking perspectives aimed at empowering industry stakeholders.
Featuring renowned professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, chefs, and business executives, the panels will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future of hospitality and culinary excellence in West Africa.
Panel Session 1 with the topic “Unlocking Sustainable Growth in Nigeria’s Hospitality Sector: People, Profit & Performance” will have Mrs. Florence Idowu-Olushesan, Founder & Principal Consultant, Bavarde Group LLC; Mr. Olufemi Falebita FIH, Chairman, Institute of Hospitality, UK – Nigeria Region (IoH); Chef Alexander Adegboye, Afrocentric Chef, Author, Brand and Restaurant Consultant; Yele Oyekola, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Duplo as panelist/speakers and Mrs. Morenike George Taylor as the moderator.
Panel Session 2 with the topic “Hospitality Leadership & Service Excellence: Redefining Standards in Nigeria’s Modern Hospitality Landscape” will have Salome Danjuma, F&B Manager of The Wheatbaker Hotel; Dr. Jeff HD, Hospitality Consultant and Business Solutions Expert; Mrs. Oluwatosin Samuel,Tspices Kitchen among the panelists and speakers.
Panel Session 3 with the topic “Building a Future-Ready Hospitality Workforce: Skills, Ethics & Leadership” will have Mr. Adedayo Adesugba FIH, Vice President, Association of Tourism & Hospitality Consultants in Nigeria (ATHCON); Prof Wasiu Babalola FIH, Professor of Hotel Management and Tourism, Atiba University; Mr. Olufemi Falebita FIH, Chairman, Institute of Hospitality, UK – Nigeria Region (IoH); Mr. Oluwaseyi Onilenla, Faculty Member, Hospitality Business School (HBS) and Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, Convener, Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA) as the moderator.
On the Fireside Chat, CEO/Founder, Hospitality Business School, Dr. Eric Mekwuye will be speaking on “Operating the next generation of the hospitality workforce”.
With Nigeria’s hospitality, food, and beverage industries rapidly expanding, the 5th edition of Mega Horeca Nigeria reaffirms its position as the premier platform for innovation, networking, and business growth.
This flagship event , Organized by Elan Expo, will take place from February 10–12, 2026 at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
This event will highlight projects like Aace Foods’ plant-based product development, N&N Retail Solutions’ smart inventory management systems, and Optimus Bank’s financing for small-scale restaurant ventures, fostering partnerships and unveiling innovative solutions to propel West Africa’s thriving hospitality and F&B sectors.
Building on the success of Mega Horeca Nigeria 2025, which welcomed 95 global brands from 18 countries and attracted over 8,400 professional buyers, the 2026 edition will drive partnerships, unveil cutting-edge solutions, and fuel market growth. Countries represented in the previous edition included Nigeria, Canada, Turkey, Croatia, UAE, India, Australia, USA, France, Spain, UK, Ireland, China, South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Thailand.
At the event, visitors will connect with leading brands, discover the latest products and services, and gain insights from expert-led workshops and conferences covering market trends, technological advancements, and business strategies.
Mega Horeca 2026 is set to showcase the “Next Wave of Hospitality Innovation” on: Hotel Equipment & Supplies; Restaurant & Café Solutions; Food & Beverage Processing; Kitchen & Catering Technologies; Coffee, Tea & Bakery Products and Packaging & Refrigeration Systems.
