April 24-25, 2025

Lagos, Nigeria

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For the last 15 years, GTR West Africa has been hailed as the premier annual gathering for engaging with influential figures in West Africa’s trade epicentre, offering exclusive insights into the latest developments and trends for trade, supply chain, infrastructure and export financing markets.

Set to return to Lagos on April 24-25, 2025 with backing from significant regional players, the conference will once again showcase expertise from over 45 speakers, covering two impactful days of knowledge sharing and networking. Expecting over 400 delegates in attendance representing over 200 local and international companies, GTR West Africa 2025 provides an exceptional platform for forging unique connections and developing new relationships. Don’t miss your chance to attend this unparalleled conference alongside the region’s traders and their financing partners.

2025 key discussion themes:

‘Trade war 2.0’: The reshuffle of influence and opportunity
Boosting the export value chain with working capital
Sustainable investment: Financing social infrastructure
Digitisation for local banks and corporates: Stripping out costs
Energy sector trade and investment trends
The demographic dividend: Stepping up to boost small business growth

2025 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
Enhanced networking with opportunities to schedule meetings and swap business cards
Evening networking reception

"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

"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

“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

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

A Ogbimi, Cico Construction Ltd

"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

"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

"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

"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 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

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

O Aina, Flour Mills Nigeria (FMN)

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

N Ezenta, FCMB

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

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

"Excellently organised with impact and reach."

D Aribido, IEOM

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

A Ajadi, AFEX

Download the event programme below for information on the event agenda and speakers. The annual 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!

Over 45 senior to C-level speakers

Adelaja Olaneye

Head of Finance & Strategy Africa Plus Partners

Adeniyi Olukoya

Senior Manager, Client Relations, Anglophone West Africa Afreximbank

Adewale Adekoya

Manager, Trade Products, Transaction Banking Stanbic IBTC Bank

Afeez Rabiu

Head, Trade Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals

Ahmad Damcida

Founder & Principal Foltï Technologies

Aina Dele-Adegbola

Group Head, Manufacturing, Corporate Banking First Bank of Nigeria

Alfred Idialu

Managing Director, Head of International Banking Sales ODDO BHF

Ama Thompson

Underwriter African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI)

Amit Bose

Chief Finance Officer Valency International

Andreas Voss

Head, Trade Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa Deutsche Bank

Arjo Haksteen

Global Director, Solution Consulting Surecomp

Bamidele Seun Owoola

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Welcome2Africa International

Benie Kouakou

Trade Finance Officer, West Africa, Financial Institutions Group International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Biodun Ariyo

Head, Export Business, Head, Export Business Providus Bank

Biola Alabi

General Partner Acasia Ventures

Dheerie Govender

Chief Executive Officer SIS Mauritius

Duarte Pedreira

Global Head of Trade & Working Capital Finance ; Board Member, ITFA Crown Agents Bank

Fola Fagbule

Senior Vice-President & Head of Financial Advisory Africa Finance Corporation

Folashade Ambrose-Medebem

Commissioner Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, & Investment

Ikenna Egbukole

Chief Operating Officer Mitsun Group

John-Martin Ndawula

Vice President, Financial Institutions, Financial Institutions and Trade Africa Finance Corporation

Mopejuola Faloye

Group Treasury Manager Oando

Nehi Idahosa

Group Head, Telecoms & Technology, Corporate Banking First City Monument Bank

Nonso Eze

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer TradeBuza

Obinna Ejimofo

Senior Manager, Digital Market Solutions, Global Trade Bank Afreximbank

Ojinika Shote

Transactional Solution Manager Stanbic IBTC Bank

Olasunkanmi Owoyemi

Managing Director Sunbeth Global Concepts

Oluwaseyi Onanuga

Head, Treasury & Trade Solutions RMB

Oluwole Ajiboye

Head of Commercial Finance Guinness Nigeria

Omolara Akingbogun

Head, Transaction Banking Sales, Commercial, Public Sector & Retail First Bank of Nigeria

Segun Anjorin

Corporate Bank Ecobank Group

Simon Umegbu

Trade Product Manager, Transaction Banking Standard Chartered

Steven Gray

Head of Export Finance, West Africa UK Export Finance (UKEF)

Tedd George

Founder & Chief Narrative Officer Kleos Advisory Ltd

Temitope Mayegun

Founder & Managing Director Avila Naturalle

Temitope Runsewe

Chief Executive Officer Dutum Company

Timi Oke

Chief Executive, Corporate Strategy AgroEknor

Ullas Puntambekar

Head of Global Partnerships Veefin Solutions

Victory Olumuyiwa

Global Head of Treasury & Investor Relations Sun King

Yele Oyekola

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Duplo

Yinka Ogunnubi

President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN); Group Treasury Manager CFAO

Łukasz Kowalski

Head of Strategic Clients Division KUKE - Export Credit Insurance Corporation

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Business Development Manager

Email: Ben Cohen at bcohen@gtreview.com

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Associate Director, Content & Production

Email: George Mitchell at gmitchell@gtreview.com

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Senior Marketing Executive

Email: James Henderson at jhenderson@gtreview.com