Access the GTR Africa media kit below for insights into last year’s event, including attending companies and audience breakdown. The full 2026 speaker lineup and agenda are available under the Agenda tab.

Reflecting on what promises to be another momentous year in African trade, assess the full spectrum of global priorities from two-days of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes.

6 big topics in 2026

• Making supply chain finance work for Africa
• Export diversification and the south-south opportunity
• Bridging Africa’s infrastructure financing gap
• Sustainability-linked trade and supply chain finance
• Driving growth through African banks, funds and capital
• Assessing the trade digitalisation opportunity

Download the event programme below for the full agenda and speaker line-up.

The event promises to connect you with all corners of the market, from local and international banks to multinational corporations and SMEs, fintechs and alternative financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers and risk managers, lawyers, consultants, ECAs, multilaterals and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 70 speakers actively involved in the market.

Alex Fenechiu

Co-Founder & COO Finverity

Alice Azevedo

Deputy Director, Head of International Division BFA - Banco Fomento Angola

Anand Jha

Managing Director, Trade Finance & Lending, India Deutsche Bank

Andre Van Den Beld

Chief Sustainability Officer ETG

Anne-Marie Woolley

Group CEO Africa Global Trade Finance

Arnaud Levasseur

Senior Product Leader, Trade Solutions Mauritius Commercial Bank

Cecilia Rague

Chief Executive Officer Underwriting Africa

Charlotte Van Rooyen

Head, Trade Guarantees (Fuel, Logistics, Energy, Specialist Guarantees) Credeq Africa

Chele Moyo

Executive Vice-President, Southern Africa, Global & International Corporates Mauritius Commercial Bank

Florian Witt

Managing Director, Head of International & Corporate Banking ODDO BHF

Gabriel Buck

Managing Director GKB Ventures

Gabrielle Reid

Head of Advisory Pangea-Risk

Gary Cutress

Sales Director Surecomp

George Wilson

Chief Executive Officer ARM Africa Trade Finance Fund

Ian Henderson

Chief Investment Officer Alteia Fund

Inal Henry

Independent Advisor Independent

Irene Visser

Head of Strategy & International Relations Atradius Dutch State Business

Jan Rekiel

Deputy Head of Strategic Clients Division KUKE - Export Credit Insurance Corporation

Jan Scheurleer

Senior Relationship Manager, TCF Africa Rabobank

John Molanda

Managing Director, Trade & Working Capital Product, Pan Africa Absa Corporate and Investment

Jørn Sørensen

Department Director, Country, Bank & Sector EIFO

Karen Matsiko

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Pivotedge Advisory and Consultancy Group

Kenneth Obiajulu

Chief Executive Officer Agricorp Holdings

Kevin Holmes

Head - Trade Product Development RMB

Mameetse Masemola

Head, Infrastructure South Africa Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

Marcelo Moulin

Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Sales, Middle East & Africa Citi

Mark Badmus

Head of International Business, Global Trade & Bilateral Finance Sunbeth Global Concepts

Martin Azenga

Executive & Regional Head, Trade, Core Markets, CIB Africa Regions Stanbic Bank

Matthew Shires

Head of Structured Finance Quantum Solutions

Mergan Naidoo

Head of Trade Finance RMB

Michael Rasch

Director, Export Credit Agency (ECA) Relations & Business Development Alliad

Michelle Knowles

Managing Executive; Head of Trade & Working Capital (Pan Africa) Absa Corporate and Investment

Motasim Iqbal

Regional Head, Corporate Sales, Africa & Middle East Standard Chartered

Mwaya Siwale

Executive Associate, Trade Finance Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Nastassia Arendse

Business Anchor CNBC Africa

Natalie van Graan

Director, Trade & Working Capital Standard Chartered

Nick Oliver

Managing Director Globespan Infrastructure

Niron Rampersad

Divisional Executive, Trade Nedbank CIB

Raja Al Mazrouei

Chief Executive Etihad Credit Insurance

Ravi Amin

Director, Trade Compliance Expert S&P Global Market Intelligence

Ricardo Ferreira

Country Managing Director, Angola Access Bank

Richard Agbenu

Chief Commercial Officer Ghana International Bank

Riyas Ahmed

Chief Financial Officer Eram Holdings

Robert Besseling

Chief Executive Officer Pangea-Risk

Sekete Mokgehle

Co-Head, Africa Infrastructure Finance Nedbank CIB

Shannon Manders

Editorial Director GTR

Sibeom Gim

Chief Representative, Johannesburg Representative Office Ksure

Simon Cook

Sullivan & Worcester

Sujithav Sarangi

Executive Director, Development & Agency Finance Standard Chartered

Susanne Kavelaar

Global Head Trade Advisory, Hub Lead Southern & Eastern Africa, Trade & Supply Chain Finance International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Teresa le Roux

Senior Investment Officer FMO

Tod Burwell

President & Chief Executive Officer Bankers Association for Finance & Trade (BAFT)

Tosin Olatunji

Group Head, Corporate Operations Access Bank

Tsheko Mabuela

Head of Operations Mr Price Money

Umulinga Karangwa

Chief Investment Officer, Executive Director, ESATAL Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Wendy Engel

Sustainable Finance Coordinator South Africa Sustainable Finance Coalition

Zhann Meyer

Head, Agricultural Commodities Nedbank CIB

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Discounts and promotions

10% Early Booking discount – Available until February 6, 2026
Early booking discount available for new registrations only and not in conjunction with additional discounts. 10% is automatically processed during online checkout or with a GTR team member.

Young Professionals Pass – Limited free tickets available
To qualify, you must be under 25 years old, with less than three years of experience in the trade finance industry. Limited to 2 events per year. 10 passes are available for this event for those who work within the industry, limited to 1 pass per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. One pass is available for this event to those studying a relevant educational/University course. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your work email address, LinkedIn profile, and age.

Booking your place at GTR Africa 2026 Cape Town

Corporate Rate – US$499 +15%VAT
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.

Standard Rate – US$1,999 +15%VAT
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.

Additional Information

• All rates are subject to +15% VAT for locals and non-residents.

• Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 13 February 2026.

• Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is available for two or more bookings from the same company, booked at the same time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Contact events@gtreview.com to complete multi-bookings.

• By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.