August 7, 2025

Welcoming a record-breaking attendance of over 400 in 2023, GTR West Africa reaffirmed its position as the premier annual gathering for the region’s traders and their financing partners. Returning to Lagos, Nigeria in April 2024, GTR West Africa 2024 will once again bring together leading minds in West African trade, supply chain, export and infrastructure financing for two days of unrivalled networking and lively debate.

Offering critical market insight and enjoying the support of leading trade institutions, delegates will gain perspective through an extensive programme of over 40 expert speakers while the exhibition hall will provide an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders, peers and potential clients.

Visit the link below to join the newsletter list for GTR West Africa 2024 for event date and venue announcements. Until then, we look forward to seeing you at another upcoming GTR event!

 

Event discussion themes for 2023 included:

  • Hard currency trade liquidity challenges and solutions
  • Boosting food security with specialised finance
  • Infrastructure financing and sovereign debt sustainability
  • Key innovations across the digital trade ecosystem
  • Building resilience into African supply chains
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What others are saying

"Excellently organised with impact and reach."

D Aribido, IEOM

"This is a great event with highly seasoned professionals and amazing discussions. I have learnt a lot and look forward to a brighter business future."

O Rhodes, International Energy Services

"The conference provided an invaluable platform for dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders in trade and investment within the West African region. The diverse range of topics covered, from trade trends to financing solutions, offered comprehensive insights into the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in the region."

C Ohabuiro, Nigerian Chamber of Shipping

"GTR West Africa as always was very engaging, educating, inspiring and action orientated."

O P Akande, Institute of Export Operations & Management Nigeria (IEOM)

"A highly recommended event that provides key insights into several industries and opportunities."

A Ogbimi, Cico Construction Ltd

“It was my first time at a GTR event and I had a great time learning and networking. A very informative and forward-looking event!”

A Omisore, Taulia

"GTR West Africa was a great opportunity for us to network with industry experts across West Africa and beyond."

A Ajadi, AFEX

"This is an event that should interest all stakeholders in trade financing. From importers, exporters, maritime, banking, the networking experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend."

A Adesanya, Polaris Bank

"GTR is unsurpassed when it comes to topics discussed and networking opportunities for trade finance."

N Ezenta, FCMB

"Enjoyed the global perspectives and radical mix of speakers and presenters. In addition to the economic goal of GTR, global unity is being promised."

S Adeloro, African Centre for Supply Chain

"GTR Lagos is a great event to keep up to date on the latest trends in trade finance. An excellent platform to meet with like-minded people."

A Mittal, Deekay & Sons Group

"The event was a great one that does not only expose the challenges of trade in the region but also provides solutions that are capable of changing the normalities if duly implemented."

G Olorunda, United Bank of Africa

"Engaging industry experts with top notch insights across the board."

O Aina, Flour Mills Nigeria (FMN)

"Very insightful and a great place to meet like minds interested in trade."

I Otike-Odibi, Pack'N'Pay

"It was super interesting to meet local stakeholders in Nigeria. Lots of opportunities were discussed which hopefully will pave the way for new business."

B Olausson, Elof Hansson International

"GTR Lagos was a solid opportunity to meet valuable industry players."

F Adeyemi, ThriveAgric

 

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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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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

 

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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: Eko Convention Centre (Grand Ballroom)

Address: Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

Website: https://www.ekohotels.com/eko-convention-center.php