Join us for two days of dynamic dialogue and in-depth exploration across the full spectrum of international priorities, challenges, and opportunities within MENA trade and exports. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2026! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.

The event provides a highly anticipated opportunity to connect 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 80 speakers actively involved in the market.

Ahmad Aboud

Group Chief Financial Officer Ghassan Aboud Group

Aleem Siddiqui

Head of Finance, Gulf MBRF Global Foods

Ankita Pandey

Relationship Manager Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Anoor Senapathy

Group Chief Financial Officer Valency International

Aurélien Paradis

Chief Executive Officer, Middle East AU Group

Emmanuelle Ganne

Chief of Digital Trade & Frontier Technologies World Trade Organization (WTO)

Gwen Mwaba

Managing Director, Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking Afreximbank

Hamayoun Khan

Head of Trade Finance & Working Capital Commercial Bank of Dubai

Harry Murphy Cruise

Head of Economic Research & Global Trade Oxford Economics

Ian Henderson

Chief Investment Officer Alteia Fund

Laura Buckwell

Journalist & Broadcaster Independent

Makiko Toyoda

Global Head, GTFP & GSCF, Trade & Supply Chain, Global Trade Fin International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Marc Auboin

Counsellor World Trade Organization (WTO)

Marcelo Moulin

Head of Trade Sales, Middle East & Pakistan, Services - Treasury Citi

Nathalie Louat

Director, Trade & Supply Chain Finance International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Nicolas Michelon

Managing Partner Alagan Partners

Olasunkanmi Owoyemi

Managing Director Sunbeth Global Concepts

Raja Al Mazrouei

Chief Executive Etihad Credit Insurance

Robert Besseling

Chief Executive Officer Pangea-Risk

Ruchirangad Agarwal

Corporate Banking Practice Leader, Asia & Middle East Crisil Coalition Greenwich

Sanjay Desai

Advisor & Mentor Independent

Satyavrat Katti

Group Chief Financial Officer Mount Meru Group

Shona Tatchell

Director, Trade Facilitation Programme EBRD

Sinan Ozcan

Senior Executive Officer & Board Director DP World Trade Finance

Stephan Wolf

Chair Verifiable.Trade Foundation

Steven Beck

Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance Programme Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Tim Warren

Head of Structured Credit & Political Risk RedRay MGA

Vincent O'Brien

Director ICC UAE

Vinit Mishra

Head of Treasury, Nutrisco (ETG Group)

Zhann Meyer

Head, Agricultural Commodities Nedbank CIB

The official list of 2026 event supporters will be available closer to the day of the event.

As the world’s leading trade, commodity and export finance publisher and event organiser, GTR offers sponsors and advertisers unrivalled exposure and profiling among their peer and client groups. GTR can offer various appealing options that would strategically and effectively help raise the profile of the partner, and offer a highly effective platform with which to showcase its capabilities and mission.

Discounts and promotions

10% Early booking discount – Available until January 9, 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 MENA 2026 Dubai

Corporate rate – US$1,749*
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.

Standard rate – US$2,749*
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.

Additional Information

• All rates are subject to +5% VAT for locals. Zero-rated for non-residents.

• Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 9 January 2026.

• Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is automatically applied to the second booking and any thereafter.

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