Exploring Africa’s opportunities through trade, finance & innovation

The dynamics surrounding trade and infrastructure finance for Africa are changing. On November 13th, 475 industry leaders attended GTR Africa London 2019 to discuss how these industries are evolving.

Established as a key annual gathering for a wide range of domestic and international trade, export and infrastructure finance professionals from the African region, the event provided multi-format sessions allowing delegates to hear the latest developments on a range of topics including ECA and infrastructure finance, sustainable development, fintech innovations and more. With 34 countries represented, the event is fast becoming the leading London-based trade finance gathering for Africa-focused corporates and financiers, with the aim to unlock a valuable dividend for companies currently working with and within Africa.

Join us again in 2020 to broaden your horizons and forge new relationships focused on high quality and long-term investments in Africa.

View the 2019 event photos here

Event themes

• Strategies and goals for engaging Africa: The US perspective
• Creating a sustainable vision for future African trade
• Supporting infrastructure in Africa: ECA review 2019
• How can the international trade community contribute to Nigeria’s continuing economic modernisation and growth
• Ease of doing business in Africa: The contractor’s viewpoint
• China’s strategic role in Africa: Growth at a cost?
• What challenges are facing UK exporters when bidding for sovereign projects in emerging and frontier markets?
• Sustainable Development Goals: Closing the finance gap and achieving aspirations

Media coverage

• Cassiopeia Services PLC – GTR Africa 2019: Interview with Joe Collins from African Supplies Ltd | Global Trade Review
• Edward George talks Africa’s trade and investment opportunities
• Exclusive Q&A: US Exim’s Judith Pryor discusses trade in Africa 
• A few takeaways from GTR Africa London 2019
• My key takeaways from GTR Africa London 2019

Attendees by sector in 2019

2019 saw over 280 different companies from over 34 different countries in attendance. The largest sector represented were corporates & traders (43%). See the list of companies who attended below.

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