April 22-23, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
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Now entering its 17th year, GTR West Africa remains the premier event for engaging with key players across West African trade, supply chain, infrastructure, and export finance.
Welcoming a diverse network of over 400 industry leaders, corporates and financiers representing over 200 companies, GTR West Africa returns to Lagos on April 22-23, 2026, providing an exceptional platform for forging unique connections and developing new business relationships. With a programme designed to foster engagement, the conference will once again showcase expertise from over 40 speakers offering cutting-edge insights into the latest trends, developments and opportunities shaping the future of West African trade.
Don’t miss your chance to join the region’s most influential figures for two days of in-depth discussions and unmissable networking opportunities.
Event discussion themes
- Deploying specialised finance to enable export diversification
- Boosting infrastructure bankability with blended financing
- Scaling supply chain finance beyond domestic value chains
- The role of trade finance in shifting global energy markets
- Democratising digital trade and financial inclusion
- Structured trade finance: Driving commodity sector modernisation
Event features
- 15+ exhibitors
- 6+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
- Unparalleled expertise from 40+ speakers
- Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
- Enhanced networking with opportunities with 200+ companies
- Invitation to the evening networking reception
Reflecting on what promises to be another momentous year in West African trade, assess the full spectrum of global priorities from two-days of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes.
Join us for two days of dynamic dialogue and in-depth exploration across the full spectrum of international priorities, challenges, and opportunities within West African trade. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2026! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.
Alfred Idialu
Director, Chief Country Representative Nigeria Deutsche Bank
Amit Bose
Chief Financial Officer, Nigeria Valency International
Amy Qian
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer JuniGo
Benie Kouakou
Trade Finance Officer, West Africa, Financial Institutions Group International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Bertus Burger
Business Development Manager SIS Mauritius
Biodun Ariyo
Group Head, Global Trade & Structured Finance Providus Bank
Dany Abboud
Managing Director Hitech Construction Company
Dapo Olatinsu
Chief Operating Officer Cede Technologies
Emmanuel Babalola
Chief Commercial Officer Fincra Technologies
Fredrick Mutua
Senior Underwriter ATIDI (African Trade & Investment Development Insurance)
George Wilson
Chief Executive Officer ARM Africa Trade Finance Fund
Innocent Isichei
Chief Executive Officer ACIOE Associates
Karim Ezzeddine
Vice-President SkyKapital
Mopejuola Faloye
Group Treasury Manager Oando
Pamela Mar
Managing Director ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
Ramzi Chidiac
Managing Director ITB Nigeria
Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani
Founding CEO EnergyInc Advisors
Seun Ogundolapo
Head of Trade, Transaction Banking Stanbic IBTC Bank
Simon Umegbu
Trade Product Manager, Transaction Banking Standard Chartered
Sindiso Valerie Ndlovu
Senior Political Risk Analyst ATIDI (African Trade & Investment Development Insurance)
Sreenivas Alagonda
Chief Financial Officer Robust International
Steven Gray
Head of Export Finance, West Africa UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Tedd George
Founder & Chief Narrative Officer Kleos Advisory Ltd
Tosin Olatunji
Group Head, Corporate Operations Access Bank
Tsheko Mabuela
Head of Operations Mr Price Money
Vivian Richard-Edet
Executive Director, Finance Nigeria Ports Authority
Yinka Ogunnubi
President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria; Group Treasury Manager CFAO
Venue: Eko Convention Centre (Grand Ballroom)
Address: Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos, Nigeria
Speaking Opportunities
Associate Director, Content & Production
George Mitchell at gmitchell@gtreview.comDiscounts and promotions
10% Early booking discount – Available until March 20, 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 Categories
Corporate Rate – US$499*
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard Rate – US$1,799*
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.
Regional Bank Rate – POA
For qualifying local and regional banks, please contact bookings@gtreview.com to benefit from the local bank rate.
Additional Information
To secure your pass, please complete our form below.
If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please include the code in discount code field to ensure the correct rate or offer is applied.
If you’re unsure which rate applies or would prefer to book with assistance, contact our team at bookings@gtreview.com.
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All rates are subject to +7.5% VAT for local and non-residents.
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Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 20 March 2026.
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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.
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