2 day event
GTR Africa 2019
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
March, 14, 2019
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Building on its presence on the continent for well over a decade, GTR Africa returned to Cape Town on March 14-15. Now the definitive event for the key industry players in African trade, this year’s gathering welcomed a record attendance of around 400 representatives, all of whom were keen to discuss the unrivalled business opportunities found in Africa.
A packed agenda and innovative programme format provided the chance to hear from a wide range of experts, from government representatives to financiers, export credit agencies and corporate contractors, all of whom were keen to discuss the latest developments, challenges and opportunities to be found in the exciting and diverse Sub-Saharan market, as well as of course unrivalled opportunities to network and enjoy the more social aspects of the week in the fantastic setting of Cape Town!
We would like to thank all who sponsored, partnered and supported this year’s event, helping it to make it such a great success. We look forward to seeing you next year, with dates to follow over the coming weeks.
Featured sessions and formats
Industry discussion: Is trade still a force for good?
Held in partnership with Invest Africa, this high-level discussion will consider the increasing use of trade as an instrument of trade policy and the potential impact on African markets
African fintech showcase
Powered by ITFA, this section will seek to showcase some of the more interesting and innovative technology companies working in African trade to a panel of experts, comparing and contrasting their market offerings
Finding new solutions to meet Africa’s needs
This breakout-style format will bring together a range of experts to consider the role of external sources in addressing financing shortfalls, after which participants will engage in more detailed private discussions
Classroom-style breakout: ‘The big guns’
This interactive workshop format will divide delegates into a series of working groups for brainstorming and idea sharing on South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, before bringing everyone back together for conclusions
Question Time: How can African trade be more inclusive?
With financial inclusion continuing to feature at the top of the agenda for banks and policy makers alike, this closing plenary will take on the ‘Question Time’ format, with the impetus for the discussion coming from the audience
Who attended?
Over 150 companies were registered to attend, including GE Healthcare Africa, Housing Africa Corporation, Clarke Energy, CMC di Ravenna, Thermal Agriculture, ETG Agri Inputs, Aerobotics, Astron Energy, Sekelo Oil Trading, South African Marine Fuels, Kepu Trading, Carbonado Energy, STISA, COFCO International, Puma Energy, ETG, Beefmaster, Acorn Agri, Mergence Commodities and more.
- Local and international banks
- Multinationals and SMEs
- Independent financiers
- Commodity brokers and traders
- Insurers and risk managers
- Lawyers and consultants
- Fintech providers
- ECAs & multilaterals
In 2018, two of the largest sectors represented were corporates & traders (30%) and bankers & financiers (21%). Over 160 different companies were represented and 83% of all attendees held a senior to a c-level position. See 2018 year’s full event break down here. 2019’s event breakdown and post-event media kit will be available soon.
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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 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
“Very current discussions in the context of world events and networking make this an excellent conference.”
F Roux, Cornerstone Performance Solutions
“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
“This conference is absolutely essential for business leaders around the globe.”
S Gata, Cartertech
“Excellent platform for networking with stakeholder in the trade space from all over the world!”
C Mtesigwa, Elements Limited
“If you want to do business in Africa, you must be at this event!”
H Potgieter, Africa Merchant Capital
