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Virtual Event
AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND
2 Day Event
2 day event

Eastern Africa Time (EAT), Virtual Event

October, 02, 2020

Building economic resilience with trade

 

GTR East Africa 2020 took place virtually on October 1-2, once again welcoming support from a host of leading trade finance players alongside key supranational and industry bodies. Beginning an exciting new era for this long-running event series, 2020’s meeting utilised GTR’s bespoke virtual platform to deliver a comprehensive range of discussion content and unrivalled networking opportunities.

Participants joined a host of expert speakers to explore the latest trends impacting key trade sectors, from commodities and agribusiness, to the development of local manufacturing and value-add industry, and furthering digital innovation across physical trade and financing. Featuring a variety of high level content, practical guidance and interactive discussion formats, GTR East Africa 2020 once again welcomed record breaking participation, with a core focus on networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Join us again next year for more exciting and informative discussion on the horn of Africa’s trade landscape.

A big thank you to all of our speakers, supporters and participants who attended the live virtual event! We are delighted to provide full access to the digital platform, including it’s chat function, list of attendees and all on-demand recordings, up to April 2021 for those who registered to the live virtual event. All others can set up an account and log into the platform for limited access to all on-demand recordings.

For more details about GTR Events, view our events calendar and contact sales@gtreview.com to secure your next event!

“Great event to learn about the latest trends in trade and technology! Opportunity to discuss with various experts that can advise on practical solutions. Great opportunity for networking, thank you GTR team!”

B Meijide, Flame Tree Group

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:00:55+00:00

B Meijide, Flame Tree Group

“Great event to learn about the latest trends in trade and technology! Opportunity to discuss with various experts that can advise on practical solutions. Great opportunity for networking, thank you GTR team!”
"Excellent platform to learn about the new developments in the region, and meet with entrepreneurs and respective players."

K Thakur, Prime Investrade

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T12:54:59+00:00

K Thakur, Prime Investrade

"Excellent platform to learn about the new developments in the region, and meet with entrepreneurs and respective players."
“Great event, great attendance list and great opportunity for networking.”

O Owalla, pawaPay

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:01:55+00:00

O Owalla, pawaPay

“Great event, great attendance list and great opportunity for networking.”
"A unique opportunity to be kept informed about trends relevant to financing trade in Africa."

A Lyinbor, FBN Bank UK

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T12:55:56+00:00

A Lyinbor, FBN Bank UK

"A unique opportunity to be kept informed about trends relevant to financing trade in Africa."
“Extremely informative and a great networking platform.”

J Langatt, KCB Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:02:35+00:00

J Langatt, KCB Bank

“Extremely informative and a great networking platform.”
"An excellent networking platform. Well attended by key industry parties, including financial institutions, lawyers, exporters, insurers, industry experts and advisors."

M Lawrence, Afreximbank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T12:57:04+00:00

M Lawrence, Afreximbank

"An excellent networking platform. Well attended by key industry parties, including financial institutions, lawyers, exporters, insurers, industry experts and advisors."
“Great place to be to attain knowledge on current trends in trade, challenges and future/new initiatives in trade that may present opportunities.”

G Kanyi, Ramji Haribhai Devani

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:03:13+00:00

G Kanyi, Ramji Haribhai Devani

“Great place to be to attain knowledge on current trends in trade, challenges and future/new initiatives in trade that may present opportunities.”
"Provided good insights into African trade and its values and risks. Very worthwhile."

F Zadan, Basetrade Global

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T12:57:55+00:00

F Zadan, Basetrade Global

"Provided good insights into African trade and its values and risks. Very worthwhile."
“The event was very insightful on how the global trend is changing and the various effects on businesses due to different issues around the world.”

R Devani, Ramji Haribhai Devani

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:03:54+00:00

R Devani, Ramji Haribhai Devani

“The event was very insightful on how the global trend is changing and the various effects on businesses due to different issues around the world.”
"Excellent forum to share views and experiences in trade and finance. Created good opportunities to improve business worldwide."

S Ekedi, AfDB

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T12:58:58+00:00

S Ekedi, AfDB

"Excellent forum to share views and experiences in trade and finance. Created good opportunities to improve business worldwide."
“This is an amazing conference which put together different counterparts/peers from all parts of the world.”

T Kamna, CRDB Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:05:59+00:00

T Kamna, CRDB Bank

“This is an amazing conference which put together different counterparts/peers from all parts of the world.”
"Great place to meet senior business representatives who are happy to share their knowledge."

J-B Garault, BPL Global

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-06-09T13:00:42+00:00

J-B Garault, BPL Global

"Great place to meet senior business representatives who are happy to share their knowledge."
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2020 Event Breakdown

With over 210 different companies represented, two of the largest sectors in attendance were corporates & traders (48%) and bankers & financiers (22%). Over 75% of all attendees held a senior to a c-level position.

Download our post-event report to view the virtual event breakdown and statistics.

 

How we have evolved into virtual events?

As an introduction, have a look at this video for a quick tour of the digital platform.

GTR East Africa 2020 Virtual encompassed the key aspects of the live conference experience in a digital format, retaining our core focus on networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing, with our unrivalled delegate mix including corporates, traders, banks, insurers, lawyers, technology companies, non-bank financiers, government agencies and investors.

 

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Follow #GTREastAfrica to keep up with the conversation.

ACCESS THE AGENDA AND ON-DEMAND RECORDINGS

Did you register to attend the live event?

Great! LOG IN to the platform to access all networking, chat messages and on-demand video recordings – available until April 2021!

 

Didn’t get to attend this year’s event?
Don’t worry – we’ve got your back! All of our virtual event discussions have been recorded, and guess what, we’ve made them free to access for anyone up until April 2021! All you need to do is provide an email address for access.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to benefit from the networking, chat functions, live polling or pose your questions live to a speaker – you will need to register for our live events to gain access to this.

PRO TIP: Did you know corporates can register to GTR Events for free? Head over to out latest GTR Events calendar now to see what events you could join live!

 

ACCESS THE VIRTUAL EVENT

To access the virtual event platform to view the agenda and on-demand recordings you must first LOG IN to the event.

Returning users can log in with their work email address and password set up during the event. If you have forgotten your password, please select ‘Forgot password’ on the log in page to reset it.

For new users, click log in above, enter your work email. You will then be prompt to set up a new password.

PROTIP: This virtual event platform web link can be used to access the platform on laptops, desktops, phones, tablets and any other device with a web browser. We recommend using Google Chrome to ensure an optimal user experience.

 

CONTACT US

Should you have any issues logging in please contact events@gtreview.com.

 

ACT East Africa Virtual Treasury Forum

The Association of Corporate Treasurers opened the ACT East Africa Virtual Treasury Forum, which took place on September 30th in association with GTR East Africa 2020 Virtual. Hosted via GTR’s bespoke virtual event platform, a comprehensive one day agenda provided insight on the latest treasury challenges faced in 2020, and the strategies being implemented by a selection of international treasury experts.

 

Speakers included


    Aba Schubert
    (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Dorae)
    Ashish Thakkar
    (Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mara Group)
    Caroline Stockmann
    (Chief Executive, Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT))
    Catherine Muchai
    (General Manager, Outlook Limited)
    Cynthia Alubala
    (Supply Chain Finance Manager, DMEA Region, PZ Cussons)
    Cynthia Alubala
    (Supply Chain Finance Manager, DMEA Region, Mars Inc.)
    Dennis Kathurima
    (Country Manager, Kenya, Kobo360)
    Dev Anand Haman
    (Assistant Secretary General, Admin & Finance, Comesa)
    Dheerie Govender
    (Chief Executive Officer, Global Collateral Control (GCC))
    Duarte Pedreira
    (Head of International Development Organisations & Trade Finance, Crown Agents Bank)
    Eric Monchu Intong
    (Regional Chief Operating Officer, West Africa, AfreximBank)
    George Bellord
    (Director, BPL Global)
    George Bodo
    (Director, Callstreet Research & Analytics)
    George Bodo
    (Director, Callstreet Research & Analytics)
    Gloria Abura Mugabe
    (Treasury & Credit Manager, Vivo Energy)
    Grace Murage
    (Regional Head, Financial Institutions, East & Southern Africa, Rand Merchant Bank)
    Graham Bright
    (Head of Compliance & Operations, Euro Exim Bank)
    Hillary Oonge
    (Group Treasury Manager, M-KOPA Solar)
    Idrissa Diop
    (Director, Compliance, AfreximBank)
    Jack Kiche
    (Head of Structured Finance, Southern Central, East & West Africa, Nokia)
    Janet Kiarie
    (Assistant Finance Operations Manager, Unilever)
    Judith Delzoppo Pryor
    (Member Board of Directors, US Exim -- Export-Import Bank of the United States)
    Kagure Wamunyu
    (Eastern Africa Regional Head, Kobo360)
    Lanre Oloniniyi
    (Co-Founder, Growth, Orbitt)
    Linda Onyango
    (Chief Executive Officer, SME Support Centre)
    Linda Onyango
    (Chief Executive Officer, SME Support Centre)
    Lodewyk Meyer
    (Partner, Baker McKenzie)
    Louis Kamau
    (National Sales Manager, Kenya, British American Tobacco)
    Manaseh Oiro
    (Trade & Policy Manager, Kenya Association of Manufacturers)
    Marianne Kilonzi
    (Senior Manager, Trade Product, Citi)
    Marieme Niang Camara
    (Managing Director - Africa, Wilben Trade)
    Martin Azenga
    (Head, Transactional Solutions, Stanbic Bank)
    Mwambu Malamba
    (Treasurer, State Bank of Mauritius)
    Nicholas Oliver
    (Head, NMS)
    Nisrin Abouelezz
    (Managing Director, Head of Africa Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group)
    Patrick Makau
    (Head of Trade Kenya & East Africa, Standard Chartered)
    Peter Jumba
    (Treasurer, UMEME)
    Prosper Nambaya
    (Director, CRDB Bank plc)
    Richard Kyalimpa
    (Finance Controller, Busoga Forestry Company)
    Robert Besseling
    (Executive Director, EXX Africa)
    Sachin Jain
    (Chief Financial Officer, Export Trading Group (ETG))
    Samuel Ndonga
    (Co-Founder & Managing Director, Samawati Capital Partners)
    Shannon Manders
    (Editorial Director, GTR)
    Shona Tatchell
    (EMEA Banking, Coalition Greenwich)
    Simon Cook
    (Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK)
    Snehar Shah
    (Managing Director, East Africa, Azuri Technologies)
    Stella Gatakaa
    (Principal, Trade Product Manager, Kenya, Standard Chartered)
    Stephanie Kimani
    (Research Economist, NCBA Group)
    Sydney Wechuli
    (Head of Treasury, Spektra Inc.)
    Tedd George
    (Consultant, Kleos Advisory UK)
    Timothy Muchiri
    (Director & Head of Distribution, Africa, Greensill)
    Zhann Meyer
    (Head of Agricultural Commodities, Nedbank CIB)

 

Speaking Opportunities

To inquire about speaking opportunities for GTR East Africa 2021, please contact George Mitchell, Associate Director, Content & Production at gmitchell@gtreview.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

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Become a sponsor in 2021

Sponsoring is a great way to position your company or organisation as an industry leader and GTR East Africa 2021 is a perfect platform for you to reach out to those that matter to your business.

>> Sponsorship opportunities

Contact Ed Virtue

evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0)20 8772 3008

>> Partnership opportunities

Institutional partnerships are available for government organisations and public bodies. Media partnerships and press passes are available.

Contact Elisabeth Spry

espry@gtreview.com | +44 (0)20 8772 3006

The digital platform is still available to access!

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This web link can be used to access the platform on laptops, desktops, phones, tablets and any other device with a web browser.
We recommend using Chrome as your web browser for optimum user experience.
The platform will be available for access until April 2021.

Contact events@gtreview.com for any log in issues.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Head of Business Development

Email: Queenie Taylor-Wong at qtaylor-wong@gtreview.com

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

Associate Director, Content & Production

Email: George Mitchell at gmitchell@gtreview.com

DELEGATE SALES

Sales Team

Email: Sales Team at sales@gtreview.com

MARKETING / MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

Marketing Manager

Email: Elisabeth Spry at espry@gtreview.com

LOGISTICS

Associate Director, Logistics

Email: Anna Vilka at avilka@gtreview.com

ALL OTHER QUERIES

Email: GTR at info@gtreview.com

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