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Amidst ongoing global geopolitical volatility and technological disruption across the trade sector, the strategic challenges surrounding trade financing, working capital optimization, and credit risk management remain a firm fixture on the boardroom agenda. A rapidly evolving market offering competing digital solutions across physical trade flows and the associated financing sectors only adds to the complexity faced by those tasked with financing US commerce.

The GTR US conference returned to Chicago for its third consecutive year on June 13, 2019, enabling US companies and financial service providers to meet and discuss the next steps for US trade, and the evolution of the trade finance space.

Featuring a host of expert speakers, the event provided the latest business intelligence required to navigate trade-related risks, and the practical know-how enabling corporate treasurers, financiers and trade credit managers to form a resilient, bottom line-boosting business strategy.

An in-depth, interactive agenda spanning business-critical insights from geopolitical risks to the latest financing trends, liquidity sources and tech innovations in the trade space furnished attendees with a comprehensive view of the key commercial trends emerging in 2019.

Who attended?

• Commodity trading companies
• Multinationals and SMEs
• Local and international banks
• Independent financiers
• Insurers and risk managers
• Lawyers and legal advisors
• Brokers and consultants
• Technology providers

Programme highlights included:

• Trade policy and economic growth: Reviewing the impact of geopolitical volatility on trade and financial flows
• Evolving trade challenges and financing priorities: Which strategic measures are organisations implementing to mitigate trade disruption?
• Supply chain lightning talks: Punchy, interactive presentations will match working capital needs with financing sources and techniques
• Assessing trade tech adoption trends and expectations: Is interoperability the primary barrier to widespread adoption?
• Workshop breakout: The growing role of credit and political risk insurance in US trade
• Make Supply Chains Great Again: Promoting sustainable business growth throughout the trade ecosystem

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“Once again GTR has put together a relevant and topical conference. In addition to the excellent networking opportunity, I enjoyed the discussion around trade finance and how our business is begging to transform itself.”
S Lotito, MUFG

“A very good format, style and foundation. Great representation of speakers in an open discussion format.”
S Thiagarajan, Navistar

“The intellectual capacity was excellent, well balanced with strong content in digestible periods of time.”
S Pale, Willis Towers Watson

“A great chance to reconnect with global trade finance players in North America.”
T Gaul, Caterpillar

“Very insightful and a great opportunity to connect.”
R Taparia, Business Aggregate