February 10-11, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Following the record-breaking success of GTR MENA 2025, which saw an unprecedented record 1,326 attendees gather in Dubai, GTR is delighted to announce dates for next year’s event, which will take place on February 10-11, 2026. As the region’s leading trade, export, commodity, and supply chain finance gathering, GTR MENA 2026 will once again serve as the premier platform for industry leaders to connect, exchange insights and explore new business opportunities.
The two-day conference will offer unparalleled networking opportunities, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Middle East and North Africa alongside top-tier exhibitors representing leading trade finance institutions and service providers. With around 80 expert speakers, attendees will gain critical market intelligence, insights into the latest trends, and forward-looking analysis on the evolving landscape of trade and export finance in the region.
Join us in Dubai for a must-attend event designed to foster connections, drive innovation, and shape the future of trade in MENA and beyond. The GTR team looks forward to welcoming you there!
2026 key discussion themes:
- The tariff dividend: Can the MENA region benefit from global uncertainty?
- The outlook for the region: How the Middle East can diversify trade
- Boosting resilience: How are companies mitigating their supply chain risks?
- Competition or consolidation: GCC trade finance – balancing growth with risk
- “Fragmented digital trade is a problem – how can we fix it?”
- AI in international trade: Levelling the playing field or deepening the divide?
2026 event features:
- 45+ exhibitors
- 5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
- Unparalleled expertise from 80+ speakers
- Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
- Enhanced networking with opportunities with 500+ companies
- Invitation to the evening networking reception
What others are saying:
Join us for two days of dynamic dialogue and in-depth exploration across the full spectrum of international priorities, challenges, and opportunities within MENA trade and exports. Download the event programme below for information on the event agenda and speakers.
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 80 speakers actively involved in the market.
Ahmad Aboud
Group Chief Financial Officer Ghassan Aboud Holding
Aleem Siddiqui
Head of Finance, Gulf MBRF Global Foods
Amit Gupta
Vice-President and Head of Data, AI & Fintech Practice e& enterprise
Amr El Haddad
Head of Transaction Banking National Bank of Kuwait
Angel Blanco
Managing Director, Head of Platform Solutions FIS Global
Ankita Ohri
Lead, Supply Chain Financing Wio Bank
Anoor Nalla Senapathy
Group Chief Financial Officer Valency International
Anthony Wadsworth-Hill
Co-Founder & Deputy CEO Mercore
Aurélien Paradis
Chief Executive Officer, Middle East AU Group
Baldev Bhinder
Managing Director Blackstone & Gold
Chris Hall
Senior Director, Credit Risk Solutions, Global Head of FI Sales WTW
David Wigger
Chief Executive Officer Liquide Finance
Deyana Petrova Cherneva
Regional Head of Global Trade Finance, Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT) HSBC
Ehsaan Ahmed
Executive Vice-President & Head of Transaction Banking RAKBANK
Emmanuelle Ganne
Chief of Digital Trade & Frontier Technologies World Trade Organization (WTO)
Eric Orsini
Global Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Lloyd's List Intelligence
Farrukh Siddiqui
Founding Partner Emerging Capital Management Partners
Fatenah El Danab
Head of Trade & Working Capital, Middle East Barclays
Fazal Rahim Abdul
Head of Sharia Control & ISSC Secretary Ajman Bank
Gwen Mwaba
Managing Director, Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking Afreximbank
Haitham Al Khazaleh
Director of Underwriting & Reinsurance Etihad Credit Insurance
Hamayoun Khan
Head of Trade Finance & Working Capital Commercial Bank of Dubai
Harry Murphy Cruise
Head of Economic Research & Global Trade Oxford Economics
Ian Henderson
Chief Investment Officer Alteia Fund
Jane Witherspoon
Journalist & Broadcaster Independent
John Monaghan
Chief Innovation Officer Premium Technology
John-Martin Ndawula
Vice-President, Trade Finance & FI Lending Africa Finance Corporation
Joon Kim
Managing Director, Global Head, Cash & Trade Platform BNY
Jude Manoj Lodiwycksz
Senior Vice-President, Head of Trade Finance RAKBANK
Lamin Drammeh
Head of Trade Finance African Development Bank (AfDB)
Makiko Toyoda
Global Manager, Trade & Supply Chain Finance International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Maninder Bhandari
Director Derby Group
Marc Auboin
Counsellor World Trade Organization (WTO)
Marcelo Moulin
Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Sales, Middle East & Africa Citi
Mark Lakin
Partner Stephenson Harwood
Matt Bullard
Managing Director Silver Birch
Mohamed Nazih Rashad
Head of Trade Finance Sharjah Islamic Bank
Mousa Albahrani
General Manager, MENA Credit & Collection Future Pipe Industries
Muhammed Zubair
Head of Global Trade & Commodities Finance, Middle East Crédit Agricole CIB
Nathalie Louat
Director, Trade & Supply Chain Finance International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Neal Harm
Secretary General FCI
Nicolas Michelon
Managing Partner Alagan Partners
Niraj Kumar
Head of Global Transaction Banking United Arab Bank
Nora Sena
Regional Treasurer, MEA, Pakistan & Turkey Nestlé
Olasunkanmi Owoyemi
Managing Director Sunbeth Global Concepts
Pamela Mar
Managing Director ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
Preslav Raykov
Commercial Director & Head of Global Trading Magic Flame Group
Raja Debnath
Chairman, Co-Founder & CEO Veefin Group
Robert Besseling
Chief Executive Officer Pangea-Risk
Ruchirangad Agarwal
Corporate Banking Practice Leader, Asia & Middle East Crisil Coalition Greenwich
Samuel Mathew
Managing Director, Head of Documentary Trade Standard Chartered
Sanjay Desai
Advisor & Mentor Independent
Satyavrat Katti
Group Chief Financial Officer Mount Meru Group
Shannon Manders
Editorial Director GTR
Sherjan Qaisrani
Global Head of Trade Sales, GTB Management Mashreq
Shona Tatchell
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Sinan Ozcan
Senior Executive Officer & Board Director DP World Trade Finance
Sriram Muthukrishnan
Group Head of Product Management, Global Transaction Services DBS Bank
Stephan Wolf
Chair Verifiable.Trade Foundation
Steven Beck
Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance Programme Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Syed Khurrum Zaeem
Managing Director, Head of Trade, Working Capital & Transaction Banking, Africa Middle East Standard Chartered
Syed Imtiaz Hussain
Regional Head of Product & Propositions, Middle East, North Africa & Turkey, Global Trade & Receivables Finance HSBC
Tim Warren
Head of Structured Credit & Political Risk RedRay MGA
Tomasch Kubiak
Policy Manager, Banking Commission International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Tugberk Seckin
Co-Founder Interzoon
Venkiteswaran Ramasubhramoni
Head of Equipment & Technology Finance National Bank of Fujairah (NBF)
Vincent O'Brien
Director ICC UAE
Vinit Mishra
Head of Treasury, Nutrisco (ETG Group)
Waël Emadaldin
Head of Global Trade Solutions & Working Capital Management, UAE BNP Paribas
Zhann Meyer
Head, Agricultural Finance Nedbank CIB
Venue: Jumeirah Emirates Towers (Godolphin Ballroom)
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade CentreTrade Centre 2 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.jumeirah.com/en
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 MENA 2026 Dubai
Corporate rate – US$1,749*
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.
Standard rate – US$2,749*
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 +5% VAT for locals. Zero-rated for non-residents.
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Multi-booking discount: A 15% discount is automatically applied to the second booking and any thereafter.
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By booking, you agree to GTR’s Terms & Conditions, including the Payment and Cancellation Policy.
