July 25, 2025

Taking place in London on November 8 and exploring the key trends and latest developments across the African and global landscape, GTR Africa 2023 London will welcome over 400 delegates from all corners of the trade, export and infrastructure finance market.

Hear from over 50 key experts as they dive into the most prominent topics of discussion including the many challenges faced across African trade finance lending, SME and corporate liquidity, export financing and sovereign debt, and the rapidly changing dynamics of a turbulent global economic landscape and emerging opportunities for African trade.

With over 3 hours of networking opportunities, including an evening networking reception, don’t miss your chance to catch up with old friends and build those crucial new market connections at the UK’s leading and unrivalled Africa-focused trade and export financing conference. GTR looks forward to welcoming you!

This year’s event features:

  • 20+ exhibitors
  • 3+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
  • Unparalleled expertise from 50+ speakers who are active in the market
  • Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
  • Opportunity to schedule meetings & swap business cards
  • Evening drinks reception

Key discussion themes:

  • A macro analysis of African trade and opportunities
  • Future-proofing trade finance in Africa
  • New opportunities for deepening UK-Africa trade flows
  • African sovereign debt, restructuring and growing climate finance
  • ECA reform and remaining competitive on the continent
  • African trade and balancing ESG and development criteria

Don’t miss your chance to join the unrivalled opportunity to catch up with old friends and build those crucial new market connections at the UK’s leading Africa-focused trade and commodity financing conference.

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» Young Professionals Pass20 free tickets available

To be eligible, you should be aged under 25 and have been employed in the trade finance field for less than three years. This offer is capped at 2 passes per institution and available for new registrations only; it cannot be combined with additional promotions. Please contact registrations@gtreview.com referencing your details to confirm your eligibility.

 

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What others are saying

"Very good networking and opportunities to meet existing and new partners."

O Buldhoo, MUFG

"GTR Africa London was an amazing event. It was well-organized, warm, focused, and very efficient. Meeting all relevant people in the industry in one place, in a very warm and enjoyable atmosphere really helps creating new business and new partnerships."

R Shalita, Bluebird Finance

"Great to see a rich variety of viewpoints and expertise with some stellar content. What a fantastic return to in-person events with GTR."

Joshua Allsopp, FINN Partners

"GTR Africa London provides the perfect opportunity and leverage for discussing and networking to open up pathways for business growth and expansion."

B Abodunde, Providus Bank

"I have made valuable contacts at the GTR events that I have attended, all of which resulted in business opportunities."

M Tindle, Omnia

"Thank you GTR for another superb conference with an excellent selection of speakers, covering a wide range of topics."

Harry Walker, Gallagher

"The GTR Africa London conference has become an important annual event as it brings together Africa interest groups from disciplines covering finance, trade, ECA's and private sector businesses operating in manufacturing, construction and developmental initiatives."

J Collins, African Supplies

"The energy and the quality of debate was outstanding. The networking opportunities were limitless. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience with a lot of food for thought."

T Ariyo, Diaspora World

"Fulfilling content & good to catch up with people in the trade finance community."

A Plumbly, BPL Global

"Another excellent GTR conference, combining great panel sessions and networking."

D Broom, ARQIT

"An extremely well organised GTR Africa 2021. Knowledgeable moderators, insightful panellists and an overall slick operation. Two very productive days, thank you."

Alicia Botha, Africa Trade

"GTR is very instrumental in understanding the market and networking."

A Anaba, Finverity

"Great content, great credible speakers and top quality sponsors!"

J Benoit, Panda Cyber Motors

"Great mix of various stakeholders, excellent exchange place of different approaches, experience and expectations."

A Grzybowski, KUKE - Export Credit Insurance Corporation

"A very good view of the African continent, and a number of interesting speakers."

G Ghosh, Mott MacDonald Limited

"All subjects well covered, very interesting seminar."

K Bandorawalla, Gerad Resources

Agenda

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!

Click below to download the agenda, list of registered companies and access the event app!

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Access the full programme featuring over 55 speakers!

*List is updated intermittently

Registered companies

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

*List is updated intermittently

GTR event app

Delegates can access the GTR event app, including chat functions and list of delegates for up to 6 months after the event.

*Login with you work email provided at registration

Hear from over 50 industry experts

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Connect with over 40 event supporters

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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

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