April 28, 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Celebrating its 5th year as the Kingdom’s premier event for Saudi trade and exports, GTR KSA will return to Riyadh on April 28, 2026.
After an impressive turnout of more than 400 industry leaders in 2025, GTR KSA is set to provide another highly anticipated opportunity to connect with influential stakeholders in the market and engage with a wide spectrum of companies active in Saudi Arabia’s trade, supply chain, commodity and export finance landscape.
Proudly supported by top-tier financial institutions, industry associations and government bodies, delegates can expect a content-rich agenda featuring around 30 expert speakers delivering key insights into the Kingdom’s latest trends and developments. The event’s vibrant exhibition hall will also offer a prime space for networking and forming strategic connections with key figures from across the sector.
2026 key discussion themes:
- Economic diversification efforts: A progress report
- Localising supply chains and enhancing regional cross-border trade
- Retooling trade finance infrastructure
- Unlocking opportunities through legal and regulatory reform
- How might AI transform Saudi trade?
- The evolving role of export credit in the Saudi success story
2026 event features:
- 15+ exhibitors
- 3+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
- Unparalleled expertise from 30+ speakers
- Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
- Enhanced networking with opportunities with 150+ companies
GTR KSA Leaders in Trade Awards Ceremony:
The GTR KSA Leaders in Trade Awards will return for 2026, highlighting excellence in the Saudi trade and export finance market across a range of sectors, with the winning submission for each category decided by the GTR team, drawing on the extensive knowledge and experience of its editorial board. A shortlist will be announced for each category and communicated to the market beforehand. Categories include:
- Best local bank
- Best international bank
- Best regional bank
- Best supply chain finance bank
- Best bank for ESG
- Best bank for working capital
- Best Islamic finance bank
- Best bank for digitisation
- Best new market entrant
- Best credit information provider
- Best state agency
What others are saying:
Connect with key players and engage with an array of companies involved in the Saudi trade and export finance community. We are in the process of building our agenda for 2026! Download the pre-event media kit below for more details.
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 30 speakers actively involved in the market.
We are in process of building our agenda for 2026 and speakers will be announced closer to the day of the event!
The official list of 2026 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: KAFD Conference Center (Banqueting Hall)
Address: KAFD Conference Center, QJ6R+3RM, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13519, Saudi Arabia
Discounts and promotions
10% Early booking discount – Available until March 30, 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 your place at GTR KSA 2026
Corporate Rate – FREE
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard Rate – US$1,399*
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 +15% VAT for locals and non-residents.
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Early booking discount: A 10% reduction is automatically applied to bookings made by 30 March 2026.
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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.