Following record-breaking attendance of over 700 delegates in 2025, GTR Africa will return to Cape Town in March 2026! Now firmly established as the premier forum for Africa’s trade, export, supply chain, and commodity finance sectors, this flagship event will once again bring the industry together to share expertise, build partnerships, and shape the future of African trade.
Across two action-packed days, attendees can expect unrivalled insights from over 70 expert speakers representing the full spectrum of the trade finance ecosystem. With more than 700 delegates from over 300 companies anticipated, GTR Africa 2026 offers an unparalleled platform to reconnect, collaborate and do business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Key discussion themes from 2025
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 highlights
30+ exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions
8+ hours of networking, including an evening reception
Enhanced connectivity via the event app, meeting zones & digital business cards
Deep market insight across regions and sectors
Access to industry-defining discussions and actionable takeaways
Don’t miss this must-attend event for anyone serious about African trade. Join us in Cape Town for GTR Africa 2026 – where the future of trade is forged.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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The Nick Kilhams Foundation
Nick Kilhams was a well-known Political Risk & Credit underwriter at Chaucer and Chair of the LMA’s Non-Marine Committee (2012-2020). Tragically, Nick died by suicide in May 2021. This was his second attempt in under 4 weeks. His family and friends knew nothing of the struggle he had wrestled with for many years prior. The Nick Kilhams Foundation (The NKF) was set up as a registered charity in 2021 with the aim of destigmatising mental health challenges amongst the London Insurance Market and raising funds to provide mental health support to those struggling. To date we have partnered with the following charities, James’ Place, The Listening Place, R;pple Suicide Prevention and Suicide & Co, providing counselling, advice, and support to those who are suicidal or who have been impacted by suicide. In 2022 we funded a professional mental wellbeing survey of the London Political Risk and Credit Insurance Market, which gave us sobering insights into the significant mental health issues faced by our community. As informed by the findings of the survey, we created some NKF social clubs, providing regular opportunities for members of our market to connect in an informal atmosphere and we have hosted a mental wellbeing workshop for members of the London Insurance Market.
Event promotions
» 10% Early booking discount – Coming soon
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.
Join the GTR Africa online community
Don’t want to miss event announcements? Subscribe to the GTR Events eNewsletter to receive regional event announcements, including discount reminders and registered companies. Connect with the global trade and trade finance community on LinkedIn, join the GTR Africa LinkedIn page. Don’t forget to refer a friend or colleague to this event!
What others are saying
"Keeping development markets in touch with 1st world market trends."
Jannie Louw, The Co-Op Humansdorp
This conference is absolutely essential for business leaders around the globe.
S Gata, Cartertech
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
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
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
"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
"If you are involved in trade with Africa you need to be at this event."
Paul Lern, AGTF
"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
Excellent platform for networking with stakeholder in the trade space from all over the world!
C Mtesigwa, Elements Limited
"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
"This is the best networking event for one in the international trade and banking sector."
Ngabirano Bruno, Broadersky
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
"Absolutely fantastic conference. Topics were so relevant, the networking opportunities were also really impressive. GTR Africa certainly never disappoints."
Onyebuchi Memeh, World Food Programme
"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
"The conference provided an excellent platform to connect with industry leaders."
David Sawyerr, Citi
"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
"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
Very current discussions in the context of world events and networking make this an excellent conference.
F Roux, Cornerstone Performance Solutions
"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
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
"An event not to be missed on your calendar for the year."
