November 12, 2026
London, UK
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Returning on November 12, 2026, GTR Africa London is thrilled to convene once again the UK’s premier gathering for Africa-focused trade, export and infrastructure financing.
Welcoming over 500 delegates from leading banks, corporates, SMEs, fintechs and financial institutions, and providing more than four hours of dedicated networking time, the event serves as a vital meeting point for forging new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships across the African trade landscape.
With insights from more than 50 expert speakers, attendees can expect high-level discussions on African trade shifts, geopolitical bottlenecks, corporate financing trends and the evolving landscape for export credit deals, transactions and infrastructure projects on the continent.
GTR looks forward to welcoming you for another insightful and engaging conference!
2026 key event themes:
- African trade and navigating headwinds
- Trade reconfiguration and working capital solutions
- Development finance convergence in Africa
- ECA reform and remaining competitive
- A stocktake on sovereign debt and instrument innovation
- Operational priorities for Africa’s contractor projects
Event features:
- Explore cutting-edge products and services from 25+ premier exhibitors in the industry.
- Engage with 500+ key stakeholders in the market with 4+ hours of networking time.
- Gain unparalleled expertise from 50+ speakers who are active in the market.
- Access high-quality content covering a wide range of topics focusing on African trade and exports.
- Opportunity to schedule meetings and swap business cards
The UK’s unrivalled Africa-focused trade, export and infrastructure financing event promises a full day of debate and discussion on a wide range of issues and themes. Download the agenda and view the speaker line-up!
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 50 speakers actively involved in the market.
Ahanna Anaba
Head of Sales & Partnerships Finverity
Anna Brod-Ohana
Associate Director, Trade Facilitation Programme EBRD
Aude Pacatte
Director, Local Currency Portfolio Management EBRD
Avinash Manick
Trade Transcator RMB
Chris Mitman
Managing Partner Acre Impact Capital
Craig Weitz
Principal, Export Credit & Insurance Solutions Nedbank CIB
Cyriaque Nandjo
Managing Director Nandjo Advisory
Duarte Pedreira
Global Head of Trade & Working Capital Finance Crown Agents Bank
Ed Harkins
Managing Director, Export Credit Financing GKB Ventures
Gabriel Buck
Managing Director GKB Ventures
Gordon Mudge
Director of Sustainability & ESG NMS
Greg Fyfe
Chief Investment Officer Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Haytham El Maayergi
Executive Vice-President Afreximbank
John Humphrey
Former UK Trade Commissioner for Africa (2022-2026) & Non-Executive Director
Joshua White
Senior Policy Advisor, International Development Finance & Local Currency Lead Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Kayode Oladipo
Partner, Africa Practice Lead, Finance & Lending, Africa Practic Clifford Chance
Kirsty Scotter
Trade Arrangements Lead for Southern Africa Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Lena Rosenior
Founder & Chief Executive Officer De Graft Management
Makiko Toyoda
Global Head, GTFP & GSCF, Trade & Supply Chain, Global Trade Finance International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Mark Norris
Partner Sullivan & Worcester
Michael Creighton
Regional Director, Africa, Credit & Political Risks WTW
Nick Primavesi
Head of International Sales Lucy Electric
Portia Dube
Head, Export Credit Agency Finance Absa Corporate and Investment
Ram Shalita
Chief Executive Officer & Partner Bluebird Finance & Projects
Simon Bunckenburg
Head of Infrastructure & Construction UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Steven Gamble
Legal Director Loan Market Association (LMA)
Tedd George
Founder & Chief Narrative Officer Kleos Advisory Ltd
Temitope Mayegun
Chief Executive Officer Avila Naturalle
Will Day-Robinson
Partner, Credit and Political Risk Specialist Risk Group
William Lawrence
Head of Treasury Operations Westfalia Fruit
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: Convene 155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street (Finsbury Suite, Level 2)
Address: 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TQ
Available promotions
10% Early Booking discount – Available until October 9, 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.
15% Multi-booking discount
A 15% multi-booking discount applies to same-company group registrations for the second booking and thereafter. Please contact registrations@gtreview.com for group bookings.
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 2026 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
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.
- All rates are subject to +20% VAT for local and non-residents.
- Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by October 9, 2026.
- Multi-booking: 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.
- By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.