Nigeria Food Summit 2026 · 21–22 July
The Schedule
A full day of talks, demonstrations and culinary experiences celebrating Nigerian cuisine.
Provisional schedule — sessions and times are subject to change.
Morning Session
9:00 – 10:00 AMMain Hall Entrance
Breakfast / Registration / Welcome
Host
Event kickoff with registration and a welcome breakfast.
10:00 – 10:10 AMMain Stage
National Anthem
Precious Emmanuel
10:15 – 10:20 AMMain Stage
Welcome Address
Chef Gibbs
Nigeria: A Global Food Destination.
10:25 – 10:35 AMMain Stage
Keynote 1 — Positioned to Feed the World
Mr Suleiman
10:40 – 11:05 AMPanel Room A
Panel 1 — Veterans Corner
Bukola Benson
11:10 – 11:20 AMWorkshop Room
TED Talk 1 — The Nigerian Culinary Industry
Chef Atim
11:25 – 11:50 AMPanel Room A
Panel 2 — Business Support
Bukkie Akinmade
11:55 – 12:05 PMMain Stage
Keynote 2 — Positioned to Feed the World
Kola Oyeneyin
12:10 – 12:20 PMWorkshop Room
TED Talk 2 — Becoming a Household Name
Oluyemi Oloyede
12:30 – 1:00 PMExhibition Area
Expo 1
Concurrent sessions: Live Farm, Museum, Chef Masterclasses, Photography Masterclass and Book Club.
1:05 – 1:15 PMWorkshop Room
TED Talk 3 — Building a Food Business as an Expat
Tanaz
1:20 – 1:45 PMPanel Room A
Panel 3 — Tech Panel
Uzo Food Labs
1:50 – 2:00 PMWorkshop Room
TED Talk 4 — The Future of Food: Plant-Based
ProVeg
2:00 – 2:25 PMCulinary Stage
Cooking Show — Hello Bestie!
Diary of a Kitchen Lover
2:25 – 3:00 PMFood Court
Lunch Break
Documentary / Malaika's Masterclass on screen.