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Now entering its 17th year, GTR West Africa remains the premier event for engaging with key players across West African trade, supply chain, infrastructure, and export finance.
Welcoming a diverse network of over 400 industry leaders, corporates and financiers representing over 200 companies, GTR West Africa returns to Lagos on April 22-23, 2026, providing an exceptional platform for forging unique connections and developing new business relationships. With a programme designed to foster engagement, the conference will once again showcase expertise from over 45 speakers offering cutting-edge insights into the latest trends, developments and opportunities shaping the future of West African trade.
Don’t miss your chance to join the region’s most influential figures for two days of in-depth discussions and unmissable networking opportunities.
2025 key discussion themes included:
- ‘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
2026 event features:
- 15+ exhibitors
- 5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
- Unparalleled expertise from 40+ speakers
- Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
- Enhanced networking with opportunities with 200+ companies
- Invitation to the evening networking reception
Join us for two days of dynamic dialogue and in-depth exploration across the full spectrum of international priorities, challenges, and opportunities within West African trade. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2026! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.
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! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 40 speakers actively involved in the market.
We are in process of building our agenda for 2026 and speakers will be announced closer to the day of the event!
The official list of 2026 event supporters will be available closer to the day of the event.
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 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: Eko Convention Centre (Grand Ballroom)
Address: Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos, Nigeria
Speaking Opportunities
Associate Director, Content & Production
George Mitchell at gmitchell@gtreview.comDiscounts and promotions
10% Early booking discount – Available until March 20, 2026
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 West Africa 2026
To reserve your place, please email registrations@gtreview.com.
If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please include the code in your email, along with the name of the sponsor or referring organisation, to ensure the correct rate or offer is applied.
If you’re unsure which rate applies, or would prefer to book with assistance, contact our team at bookings@gtreview.com.
Payment options — including invoice and card payment links — will be provided via email following your booking request.
Booking Categories
Corporate Rate – US$499*
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard Rate – US$1,799*
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 +7.5% VAT for local and non-residents.
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Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 20 March 2026.
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Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is automatically applied to the second booking and any thereafter.
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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.