August 7, 2025

Celebrating its 15th anniversary as the premier annual gathering for the regions traders and their financing partners, GTR West Africa is set to return to Lagos, Nigeria on April 16-17. Bringing together the leading minds in West African trade, supply chain, export and infrastructure financing, an extensive agenda will offer clarity on the impact of a turbulent business environment on West African business flows, pinpointing opportunities for growth as the trade sector realigns with evolving global economic conditions and geopolitical forces.

Expecting over 400 delegates in attendance representing over 200 local and international companies, the event provides an exceptional platform for engaging with influential figures in West Africa’s trade epicentre, representing a unique opportunity to rekindle connections with familiar faces and forge essential new relationships at this unparalleled conference.

 

Key discussion themes include:

  • Hard currency liquidity: Tech-enabled and local currency financing solutions
  • One year on: Assessing Nigeria’s trade financing environment under President Tinubu
  • Sovereign infrastructure: Can export credit fill the gap left by frozen bond markets?
  • Emerging export opportunities: China, India, and the impact of the Red Sea crisis
  • Commodities focus: Agri financing, import substitution and critical minerals
  • Sustainable trade: How positive impact can unlock financing for investment and growth
  • Hydrocarbon game changers: New refineries and transitional fuels

Event features:

  • 15+ exhibitors
  • 5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
  • Unparalleled expertise from 45+ speakers
  • Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
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Discounts and promotions

» 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. 20 passes are available for this event, limited to 2 passes per institution, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Confirm your eligibility by contacting ypp@gtreview.com with your LinkedIn profile and age.

 

Event announcements and LinkedIn 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 West Africa LinkedIn page. Don’t forget to refer a friend or colleague to this event!

 

What others are saying

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

A Ajadi, AFEX

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

F Adeyemi, ThriveAgric

"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

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

A Ogbimi, Cico Construction Ltd

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

O Aina, Flour Mills Nigeria (FMN)

"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

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

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

"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

"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

“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

"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

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

I Otike-Odibi, Pack'N'Pay

"Excellently organised with impact and reach."

D Aribido, IEOM

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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Event agenda

Download the event programme, featuring 2 days of engaging discussions and over 45 speakers.

*Agenda is updated intermittently

Registered companies

View the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year’s event.

*List is updated intermittently

GTR event app

Registered delegates can access the GTR event app, including chat functions and the list of delegates.

* Access up to 6 months after the event

The event focuses on a range of topics and markets, offering a variety of formats that promise exceptional opportunities for increased engagement, knowledge exchange, and interaction among delegates and speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 45 senior to C-level speakers actively involved in the market.

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Become a sponsor or partner

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

» Request the Sponsorship brochure

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://inhouse.resnetworld.com/ekohotels/eko-hotel.php