April 14-15, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
- Overview
- Media Kit
- Speakers
- Sponsors
- Venue
- Contact us
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Having hosted its most successful GTR West Africa to date, welcoming over 540 attendees in April 2026, GTR is delighted to return to Lagos on April 14-15, 2027.
Renowned for bringing together senior leaders across trade, export, supply chain and infrastructure finance, this two-day event delivers high-level market insights alongside unparalleled networking opportunities. Don’t miss the exclusive chance to stay ahead of the curve, forge valuable connections and do business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
The conference will feature a broad agenda, with over 40 carefully selected speakers sharing expert perspectives on the latest trends, innovations and challenges shaping West African trade. In addition, top-tier exhibitors representing leading trade finance institutions and service providers will be present in the exhibition hall. With more than six hours of dedicated networking, you’ll have ample opportunity to build relationships and strengthen your position in the market.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2027!
2026 event discussion themes
- Deploying specialised finance to enable export diversification
- Boosting infrastructure bankability with blended financing
- Scaling supply chain finance beyond domestic value chains
- The role of trade finance in shifting global energy markets
- Democratising digital trade and financial inclusion
- Structured trade finance: Driving commodity sector modernisation
Event features
- 15+ exhibitors
- 6+ 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
The region’s premier annual trade, export, supply chain and infrastructure event promises a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2027! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.
The event promises to connect you 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 2027 and speakers will be announced closer to the day of the event!
The official list of 2027 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 19, 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 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.
Regional Bank Rate – POA
For qualifying local and regional banks, please contact registrations@gtreview.com to benefit from the local bank rate.
Additional Information
To secure your pass, please complete our form below.
If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please include the code in discount code field 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 registrations@gtreview.com.
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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 March 19, 2027.
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Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is available for two or more bookings from the same company, booked at the same time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Contact events@gtreview.com to complete multi-bookings.
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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.