- Overview
- Media Kit
- Sponsors
- Venue
- Contact us
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GTR Africa returns to Cape Town on March 16-17, 2027, building on over two decades as the primary annual trade finance market gathering for Africa’s leading corporates, traders, financiers, and risk specialists.
With a highly focused, forward-looking agenda and unrivalled networking opportunities, this flagship event will convene key market participants to exchange insights, forge strategic partnerships, and drive the next phase of Africa’s trade and investment landscape.
Firmly established as the premier forum for the continent’s trade, supply chain, infrastructure, and commodity finance sectors, GTR Africa 2027 will once again offer the invaluable opportunity to meet with the trade community’s leading players while gaining business critical market intelligence.
Key event features
- 40+ exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions
- 8+ hours of networking, including an evening reception
- Access to industry-defining discussions and actionable takeaways from 70+ speakers
- Deep market insight across regions and sectors
- Enhanced connectivity via the event app, meeting zones & digital business cards
Conference highlights from 2026
Experience the energy from GTR Africa 2026, where hundreds of trade finance professionals came together to explore emerging opportunities across the Afrian market. From expert insights to dynamic networking, watch the conference highlights video that captures the energy in the room.
Reflecting on what promises to be another momentous year in African trade, assess the full spectrum of global priorities from two-days of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes.
The event programme, confirmed speakers, and sponsors will be available closer to the day of the event.
Download the event media kit for key event details, including 2026 two-day registered companies, speakers and sponsors.
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 among 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 sponsorship information
Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.
evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3008
Request partnership information
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)
Address: Corner of Heerengracht & Rua Bartholomeu Dias, Heerengracht St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Website: https://www.cticc.co.za/
Marketing and Media opportunities
Head of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
Elisabeth Spry at espry@gtreview.com
Discounts and promotions
10% Early booking discount – Available until February 12, 2027
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 your place at GTR Africa 2027 Cape Town
Corporate Rate – US$499 +15%VAT
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard Rate – US$1,999 +15%VAT
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.
Additional Information
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All rates are subject to +15% VAT for locals and non-residents.
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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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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.