10THANNIVERSARY OFTaiwo AfolabiAnnual Maritime Conference

Theme

Ten Tides of Impact: Raising a Generation to Position Nigeria as Africa’s Blue Giant

Hosted by The Maritime Forum, University of Lagos. Join industry giants, scholars, and builders to reform policies, explore legal frameworks, and chart the course for Africa's blue economy.

Date & Time
July 20 - 21, 2026
Starting 9:00 AM Prompt
Venue
J.F Ade Ajayi Hall
Main Auditorium, UNILAG
Keynotes & Hosts
Dr. Taiwo Afolabi
Chairman, SIFAX Group
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Schedule

Conference Program

09:00 AM

National Blueprint Competition

Theme: "Designing a Workable Blueprint for Positioning Nigeria as Africa's Dominant Maritime and Trade Hub by 2035". A high-stakes debate and presentation session featuring student builders.

12:00 PM

Day 1 Panel Session

Theme: "From Policy to Port: Reforming Nigeria's Maritime Legal Framework for a Decade of Dominance". Engaging industry regulators, legal practitioners, and policy analysts.

Participation

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Secure a seat at the main conference. Listen to panels, take part in Q&A sessions, and network with leading maritime professionals. Includes option to run the TAAM Marathon.

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Join the student organizing committee. Work behind the scenes on Welfare, Logistics, Media, Programmes, or VIP Protocol to make the 10th anniversary conference historic.

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