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March 13-14, 2025
Cape Town, South Africa
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GTR Africa has solidified its position as the premier event for the African trade and trade finance community.

Returning to Cape Town on March 13-14, this flagship event will deliver essential insights spanning trade, supply chain, infrastructure, working capital, export and commodity financing markets. Supported by prominent players representing the entire trade finance ecosystem, the conference will feature over 70 speakers sharing unparalleled expertise over two impactful days.

Anticipating the participation of more than 550 delegates from over 250 companies, GTR Africa 2025 presents a prime opportunity to engage with key figures shaping African trade. Attendees will have the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and establish vital new connections in this dynamic market.

Top 6 discussion themes:

  • The impact of shifting macroeconomics and geopolitics
  • Trade and working capital optimisation strategies
  • Bridging Africa’s social infrastructure gap
  • Commodity finance and agritech innovation
  • Industrial investment as intra-regional trade catalyst
  • Digital traction: The rapidly changing world of trade

Event features:

  • 30+ exhibitors
  • 8+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
  • Unparalleled expertise from 70+ speakers
  • Connect with 550+ delegates
  • Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
  • Enhanced networking with event app, meetings zones and digital business cards
  • Invitation to the evening networking reception

Don’t miss this unrivalled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain crucial market intelligence, and forge essential business relationships at Africa’s leading trade and trade finance conference.

"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

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

Ramkumar Agarwal, A.P. Moller Maersk

"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

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

H Potgieter, Africa Merchant Capital

"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

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

F Roux, Cornerstone Performance Solutions

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Jannie Louw, The Co-Op Humansdorp

"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

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

Kwanele Makeleni, SB Connect Africa

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

Onyebuchi Memeh, World Food Programme

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

S Gata, Cartertech

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

David Sawyerr, Citi

"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

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

Paul Lern, AGTF

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

Ngabirano Bruno, Broadersky

"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

"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

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

C Mtesigwa, Elements Limited

Download the event programme below for information on the event agenda and speakers. The annual 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 70 senior to C-level speakers

Ahanna Anaba

Chair of the Africa Working Group, TFCOP & Head of Sales, Digital Solutions & Partnerships Finverity

Alex Fenechiu

Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer Finverity

Alfred Idialu

Managing Director, Head of International Banking Sales ODDO BHF

Anne-Marie Woolley

Group CEO Africa Global Trade Finance

Annerose Ngemu

Senior Manager, Digital Business, Global Trade Afreximbank

Atul Jain

Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Trade Finance & Lending Deutsche Bank

Charles Ike

Vice-President, Maritime Trade Pole Star

Dean Macpherson

Minister Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

Dheerie Govender

Chief Executive Officer SIS Mauritius

Dirk Van Den Berg

Country Head, Southern Africa UK Export Finance (UKEF)

Duarte Pedreira

Global Head of Trade & Working Capital Finance ; Board Member, ITFA Crown Agents Bank

Emuel Schoeman

Co-founder & Managing Director & Head of Working Capital Addendum Financial Technologies

Eric Orsini

Global Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Lloyd's List Intelligence

Gabriel Buck

Managing Director GKB Ventures

Gabrielle Reid

Head of Advisory Pangea-Risk

George Wilson

Head, Institutional Trade Finance Investec Bank

Greg Fyfe

Head, ECA Finance Standard Bank

Gwendolyn Zorn

Head of Impact Acre Impact Capital

Hannes Wessels

General Manager, South Africa Binance

Hanno Van Tonder

Process Engineering Specialist South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Inal Henry

Independent Advisor Independent

Isfandyar Zaman Khan

Lead Specialist, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, East Africa World Bank Group

Jan Scheurleer

Senior Relationship Manager, TCF Africa Rabobank

Janusz Wladyczak

President and CEO KUKE - Export Credit Insurance Corporation

John-Martin Ndawula

Vice President, Financial Institutions, Financial Institutions and Trade Africa Finance Corporation

Julie Coulon

Head, Trade & Corporate, Structured Trade & Commodity Finance Ecobank International

Justin Milo

Head, Trade South Africa Standard Bank

Kevin Holmes

Head - Trade Product Development RMB

Kevin Odudoh

Executive Head of Department, BFSI Vertical, Vodacom Business Vodacom Group

Laurie Hammond

Founder Dealflow

Luis Rodrigues

Senior Vice-President, Construction & Engineering Alliad

Marc Auboin

Counsellor World Trade Organization (WTO)

Mathilde Cottard

Executive Director | Head of Trade Solutions Sales Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)

Mazuba Mwiinga

Head of Growth & Communications, Zambia, Growth and Communications Mary's Meals

Michael Sudarkasa

Chairman Africa Business Group

Michael Vrontamitis

Founding Partner T3i Partner Network

Michelle Knowles

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

Mosa Tshabalala

Head, Financial Institutions Trade Sales (International), Risk Distribution & Syndications 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)

Nathalie Louat

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

Nick Oliver

Managing Director Globespan Infrastructure

Niron Rampersad

Divisional Executive, Trade Nedbank CIB

Normela Maunick

Interim Chief Risk Officer Bank One

Ntshengedzeni Gilbert Maphula

General Counsel Export Credit Insurance Corporation South Africa (ECIC SA)

Prince Wadie

Trade Structuring Head for Sub-Saharan Africa Citi

Raja Al Mazrouei

Chief Executive Etihad Credit Insurance

Raju Singha

Senior Vice-President & Global Product Head, Trade Finance Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB)

Ralph Tseka

Director of Research & Statistics Reserve Bank of Malawi

Rashi Gupta

Group Chief Operating Officer Onafriq

Richard Agbenu

Chief Commercial Officer, Client Coverage Ghana International Bank

Rowly Isioro

Head, Trade & Global Transaction Banking, Africa Access Bank

Rupert Cutler

Director & Principal Holtarka Limited

Sean Edwards

Chairman International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

Sekete Mokgehle

Head of Export Credit Finance, Export Credit Finance Nedbank CIB

Simon Cook

Partner Sullivan & Worcester

Sindi Jooste

Treasury Manager Pepsico South Africa

Stefan Wolmarans

Country Manager Recovery Advisers

Stephen Vlok

Division Head, Structured Programmes Specialised Agri Solutions

Sujithav Sarangi

Executive Director, Structured Export Finance, Project & Export Finance Standard Chartered

Tedd George

Founder & Chief Narrative Officer Kleos Advisory Ltd

Thapelo Seanego

Underwriter Lombard Insurance Company

Thea Fourie

Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Economics & Country Risk S&P Global

Tom Cary

Director, Credit & Political Risk Insurance BPL

Varsha Maharaj

Head of Treasury & Liquidity The Foschini Group

Veron Harichunder

Group Treasurer Mr Price Group

Victor Mashoko

Head of Structured Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking Afreximbank

Vipin Vashishtha

Managing Director & Global Head of Trade Asset Sales & Syndications, Trade Asset Sales and Syndication Standard Chartered

Vuyolwethu Dubese

International Moderator & Host Independent

Warren Rogers

Head of Trade Finance Tether

Wissam Massud

Director, International Haifin

Zaynab Hoosen

Senior Africa Analyst Pangea-Risk

Zhann Meyer

Head of Agricultural Commodities, Agricultural Commodities Nedbank CIB

Booking Enquiries

Booking Team at bookings@gtreview.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Director of Global Sales

Ed Virtue at evirtue@gtreview.com

Speaking Opportunities

Associate Director, Content & Production

George Mitchell at gmitchell@gtreview.com

Partnership Opportunities

Head of Marketing

Elisabeth Spry at espry@gtreview.com