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Set to return on November 20, 2025, GTR is excited to welcome back delegates to GTR Africa London, the UK’s leading and unrivalled Africa-focused trade, export and infrastructure financing conference.
With the anticipated attendance of over 500 industry and trade finance leaders and more than three hours of dedicated networking opportunities, GTR Africa London provides the ideal platform to connect and establish new relationships with leading professionals shaping the future of African trade.
Expect to hear from over 50 expert speakers as they tackle the latest challenges facing African trade, corporate financing and infrastructure investment. GTR looks forward to seeing you there!
2025 event discussion themes:
• Africa’s perspective on trade and geopolitical trends
• Resilience and a long-term plan for intra-African trade
• Working capital solutions and strengthening local bank capacity
• Strategic priorities for African supply chains and infrastructure
• Export credit transactions and innovating deal structures
• A stocktake on sovereign debt and the ‘Africa Premium’
Why attend GTR Africa 2025 London?
• 20+ Exhibitors: Explore cutting-edge products and services from premier exhibitors in the industry.
• Extensive networking: Engage with key stakeholders and players in the market with 3+ hours of networking time.
• Expert speakers: Gain unparalleled expertise from more than 50 speakers who are active in the market.
• Exceptional content: Access high-quality content covering a wide range of topics focusing on African trade and exports from the UK.
• Schedule meetings and swap business cards
• Evening drinks reception
Reflecting on what promises to be another momentous year in trade, access the full spectrum of global priorities from a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes.
Download the event programme for the full agenda and speaker line-up. Access the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year’s event.
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 50 speakers actively involved in the market.
Adekemi Iyinbor
Head of Corporate Banking FirstBank UK Limited
Adewole Adedeji
Executive Director, Treasury Starks Associates
Agnes Gitau
Executive Director, Eastern Africa Association & Managing Partner GBS Africa
Amy Qian
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer JuniGo
Anders Vium Gjelfort
Associate Director, International Projects EIFO
Andrew Boff
Deputy Chair of the London Assembly; Chairman, Africa House London Africa House London
Andrew Underwood
Head of Political Risks & Credit Chaucer Group
Andrew Masuwa
Director, Client Relations Southern Africa Afreximbank
Anne-Marie Woolley
Group CEO Africa Global Trade Finance
Anthony Wadsworth-Hill
Chief Business Officer & Deputy CEO Mercore
Biruk Mekonnen
Ambassador to the United Kingdom Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Bolaji Sofoluwe
Managing Director ETK Group
Chris Mitman
Managing Partner Acre Impact Capital
Clarine Stenfert
Global Trade Finance Lead MIGA
Dele Olufisan
Investment Executive, Trade & Supply Chain Finance British International Investment
Derryn Faure
Head of Trade Finance Structuring, Syndication & Documentation Investec Bank
Dheerie Govender
Chief Executive Officer SIS Mauritius
Emma Ruiters
Senior Analyst Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)
Florian Wicht
Regional Lead, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Africa International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Francois Pennetier
Regional Head - Origination & Client Coverage UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Funmi Dele-Giwa
General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer Onafriq
Gabriel Buck
Managing Director GKB Ventures
Hannah Williams
Director of Trade Promotion - Africa Department for Business and Trade
Holly Budge
Founder & Leader, How Many Elephants NGO How Many Elephants
Jack Brodsky
Country Risk Analyst Pangea-Risk
Joe Collins
Managing Director, Africa Build & African Supplies
John Lentaigne
Head of Credit & Political Risks Specialist Risk Group
Johnston Busingye
High Commissioner High Commission of Rwanda
Jonathan Lofts
Assistant Director BPL
Kara Stoecker
Director, Sustainability, Export & Agency Finance DZ Bank AG
Karim Noujaim
Founder & Partner SkyKapital
Laurie Hammond
Founder Dealflow
Leena Kang
Co-Head, Climate Change & Sustainability UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Louis Plessis
Head of Trade & Working Capital RMB
Macenje Mazoka
High Commissioner High Commission of Zambia
Marco Forgione
Director General Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
Mark Norris
Partner Sullivan & Worcester
Mark Badmus
Head International Business, Global Trade & Bilateral Finance Sunbeth Global Concepts
Matilda Edwards
Senior Associate WTW
Michael Rasch
Director, ECA Relations Alliad
Morgan Lépinoy
Managing Director & Global Head of Trade Facilitation Viatrans
Nashwa (Joy) Saleh
Chartered Director, Independent Non-Executive Director & Fellow UK Institute of Directors (IoD)
Natalia Andrew
Head of Multinationals & Financial Institutions Zenith Bank (UK)
Nick Oliver
Globespan Infrastructure
Patrick Baatz
Associate BACB
Patrick Ocailap Enotu
Global Transaction Banker, International (Europe), Corporate & Investment Banking Standard Bank
Ram Shalita
CEO & Partner Bluebird Finance & Projects
Rhodrick Kalumpha
Group Financial Controller Global Tea & Commodities
Rupert Cutler
Director & Principal Holtarka Limited
Sekete Mokgehle
Head of Export Credit & Insurance Solutions, Investment Banking Nedbank CIB
Sophie Sinclair
Marsh Specialty
Stephen O'Brien KBE
Former Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs & Emergency Relief Coordinator United Nations
Sujithav Sarangi
Executive Director, Development & Agency Finance Standard Chartered
Tedd George
Founder & Chief Narrative Officer Kleos Advisory Ltd
Vashti Maharaj
Adviser, Digital Trade Policy The Commonwealth Secretariat
Washington Kapapiro
Executive Chairman Africa Procurement Group (APG)
Yudhvir Harrilal
Divisional Executive - IFI Nedbank CIB
Venue: Convene 155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street (Finsbury Suite, Level 2)
Address: 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TQ
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. 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 Africa 2025 London
Corporate rate – £299 +20% VAT *
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard rate – £999 +20% VAT *
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 +20% VAT for local and non-residents.
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Sponsor codes: If you are using a sponsor or guest code, please add your referral code and continue to select a pass type.
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Payment options — including invoice and card payment links — will be provided via email following your booking request.
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Multi-booking: Take advantage of a 15% discount on additional bookings from the same company, booked at the same time – the discount will be applied from the second booking onwards. Contact bookings@gtreview.com to redeem.
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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.
