July 24, 2025

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GTR Africa returned to Cape Town, South Africa on March 16-17 providing a one of a kind event for the trade, supply chain, commodity and infrastructure finance community.

Welcoming 525 market leaders this year, delegates received unrivalled insights into the latest trends and developments impacting African trade and infrastructure financing through an extensive programme of over 70 expert speakers, while the exhibition hall will provided an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders, peers and potential clients.

Discussion themes included:

Boosting supply chain resilience
Infrastructure financing & debt sustainability
Agribusiness & food security
Metals, mining & ESG
AfCFTA and SME trade
Africa’s just energy transition

Global Trade Review (GTR) is excited to announce that GTR Africa will return to Cape Town, South Africa on March 7-8, 2024, marking 18 years in the region. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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What others are saying

"Excellent event, with content covered relative to the market. A great opportunity to meet an array of companies and involves valuable networking."

Nasreen Ebrahim, Sekelo Oil Trading

"A great platform to share ideas, network and obtain a good snapshot of where global trade is heading and what role Africa can play in this."

Villiers Van Veen, SSK

"One of the best events to network and reach potential business partners and a great start to factify collaboration between African nations to overcome common problems."

Aladdin Bassiouny, Energya Industries

Very current discussions in the context of world events and networking make this an excellent conference.

F Roux, Cornerstone Performance Solutions

"This is the best networking event for one in the international trade and banking sector."

Ngabirano Bruno, Broadersky

If you want to do business in Africa, you must be at this event!

H Potgieter, Africa Merchant Capital

The conference has interesting topics discussed and a very good variety of financiers participating. This event is a great place for networking and understanding the business environment.

H Keranen, Nokia

"This is a relevant and a must attend event for this is the only way we would leave no-one behind."

Grace Phiri, National Bank of Malawi

"GTR proves to be a perfect floor for connecting with industry leaders bringing positive impact."

Ramkumar Agarwal, A.P. Moller Maersk

"Absolutely fantastic conference. Topics were so relevant, the networking opportunities were also really impressive. GTR Africa certainly never disappoints."

Onyebuchi Memeh, World Food Programme

"The conference provided an excellent platform to connect with industry leaders."

David Sawyerr, Citi

Excellent platform for networking with stakeholder in the trade space from all over the world!

C Mtesigwa, Elements Limited

"GTR Africa is a stellar event for global leaders in trade, and is a must to ensure that any player in the trade environment is adequately equipped for actioning change."

Sibusiso Tsoko, Nedbank Group

An important annual gathering of key players in Africa. The trade and export finance content and networking opportunities make this a worthwhile conference to attend.

S Nxaba, Nedbank

"GTR Africa is the premiere event for industry players to meet and build solid relationships that can monetize in the future."

Carl Chirwa, Ashcroft and Gray

This conference is absolutely essential for business leaders around the globe.

S Gata, Cartertech

"The GTR Africa conference was an exceptional event and has truly highlighted how trade finance is a key tool to unlocking the development potential in Africa."

Norma Shindika, NMB Bank

The main springboard for attracting investors, funding providers and more importantly project sponsors, this event is unique in its ability to bring stakeholders together in one large forum. Marketing the benefits of inward investment opportunities is key in today’s competitive environment – this is what GTR Africa does so well, year in, year out.

G. Buck, GKB Ventures LTD

"An event not to be missed on your calendar for the year."

Kwanele Makeleni, SB Connect Africa

"At GTR, stakeholders are capacitated and empowered to gain diverse perspectives of the industries in the affected sectors and various trading spaces. We need to put ethics, humanity and impact for good first."

Dorita Van Wyk, Iouan Investments

Really enjoyed the conference and found the topics discussed to be very relevant and helpful. I will definitely make use of what I have learned.

D Scott, Gascon ADO Southey Holdings

"If you are involved in trade with Africa you need to be at this event."

Paul Lern, AGTF

"Keeping development markets in touch with 1st world market trends."

Jannie Louw, The Co-Op Humansdorp

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Event agenda and registered companies

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!

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Over 50 senior to C-level speakers

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Connect with over 40 event supporters

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Become a sponsor or partner

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.

Why Sponsor?

– Speak to a room full of industry stakeholders

– Enhancing your brand awareness to your target market and audience

– Elevating your profile amongst peers and all industry stakeholders

– Position your company as an industry leader

– Attract new businesses, agents, customers and partners

– Deliver your message to a gathering of key players

>> Request the Sponsorship brochure

Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.

evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3008

>> Request Media or Institutional Partnership

Institutional partnerships are available for government organisations and public bodies. Media partnerships and press passes are available.

Contact Elisabeth Spry for partnership opportunities.

espry@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3006

Venue: CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Hall 8

Address: Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Website: https://www.cticc.co.za/

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