Virtual Event
May 12-13, 2021
2 Day Event
2 day event

On-demand, Virtual Event

May, 12, 2021

Following the success of the inaugural virtual event in October 2020, GTR East Africa 2021 Virtual returned once again in digital form for 2021, taking place on May 12-13, 2021.

Over the two days, a variety of in-depth sessions focused on key issues impacting the region’s trade, covering the latest developments, strategies and solutions employed to drive East Africa’s covid response, trade growth, and economic recovery.

 

What others are saying

"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."
“Quite informative. Provides local businesses with lots of information on trade financing options available.”

Q L’ombaka, Techwin

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:06:37+00:00

Q L’ombaka, Techwin

“Quite informative. Provides local businesses with lots of information on trade financing options available.”
"A forum for insightful discussion and exchange of best practice among players in trade finance. Relevant and critical for building continued access to global expertise."

J Kimutai, CBA

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-07-08T10:03:32+00:00

J Kimutai, CBA

"A forum for insightful discussion and exchange of best practice among players in trade finance. Relevant and critical for building continued access to global expertise."
“Friendly, updated dynamic. A global minded trade facilitator event.”

S Kanja, Inspectorate (EA)

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:07:14+00:00

S Kanja, Inspectorate (EA)

“Friendly, updated dynamic. A global minded trade facilitator event.”
"A great forum for networking and sharing ideas on various aspects of trade"

E Odhiambo, I&M Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-07-08T10:47:20+00:00

E Odhiambo, I&M Bank

"A great forum for networking and sharing ideas on various aspects of trade"
“The best forum for discussing matters on trade and global economy.”

C Osonga, Victoria Commercial Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2022-07-21T11:07:43+00:00

C Osonga, Victoria Commercial Bank

“The best forum for discussing matters on trade and global economy.”
"A must attend for traders seeking financing options. Excellent networking opportunities"

B Muchiri, Home Comforts Tea

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-07-08T10:48:19+00:00

B Muchiri, Home Comforts Tea

"A must attend for traders seeking financing options. Excellent networking opportunities"
"Excellent diversity of people, speakers and representing companies"

M Rapson, Avocado Vision

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-07-08T10:49:45+00:00

M Rapson, Avocado Vision

"Excellent diversity of people, speakers and representing companies"
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Agenda

GTR East Africa 2021 welcomed a larger and more diverse audience than in previous years. Almost 1000 senior-level professionals from across banking & financial services, corporates & traders, government organisations, technology providers, regulator & policy influencers, and more, join in on the lively debate, voting and 3D experience.

Download our post-event media kit for a further breakdown of the event.

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A huge thank you to all of our speakers:

 


    Afolabi Obisesan
    (Manager, Specialized Finance, Guarantees & Specialized Finance Unit, AfreximBank)
    Albert Rweyemamu
    (Senior Political & Credit Risk Underwriter, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI))
    Anish Jain
    (Chief Treasury Officer, Export Trading Group (ETG))
    Benson Muhoro
    (Treasury Manager, Kenya Airways)
    Carl Chirwa
    (Head of International Banking, Bank One)
    Carol Kihuna
    (Vice-President, Trade Client Solutions, East Africa, Citi)
    Caroline Mwanza
    (Finance Advisor, ActionAid International)
    Caroline Stockmann
    (Chief Executive, Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT))
    Cynthia Alubala
    (Supply Chain Finance Manager, DMEA Region, Mars Inc.)
    David Pitts
    (Senior Advisor, International Development Organisations, Crown Agents Bank)
    Dev Anand Haman
    (Assistant Secretary General, Admin & Finance, Comesa)
    Dheerie Govender
    (Chief Executive Officer, Global Collateral Control (GCC))
    Douglas Wanjala
    (Chief Resume Writer, The Bold CV)
    Duarte Pedreira
    (Head of International Development Organisations & Trade Finance, Crown Agents Bank)
    Emma Wade-Smith
    (Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner , UK Department for International Trade)
    Enoch Mwita
    (Head of Business Development, Africa, ASGC Holding)
    Enock Etyang
    (Chief Financial Officer, African Queen)
    Eugene Banja
    (Principal Treasury Officer, East African Development Bank)
    George Wilson
    (Independent, Independent)
    Gerald Kamugisha
    (Head, CRDB Bank plc)
    Gloria Abura Mugabe
    (Treasury & Credit Manager, Vivo Energy)
    Grace Murage
    (Regional Head, Financial Institutions, East & Southern Africa, Rand Merchant Bank)
    Hillary Oonge
    (Group Treasury Manager, M-KOPA Solar)
    Ian Sayers
    (Head, Access to Finance & Sustainable Enterprise Development, International Trade Centre (ITC))
    Isaac Kahara
    (Regional Head - East Africa, UK Export Finance (UKEF))
    Jelena Madir
    (Director of Legal & General Counsel, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance)
    John Tumwine
    (Head Treasury , Stanbic IBTC Bank)
    Josephine Mwangi
    (Trade Product Manager, Stanbic Bank)
    Lodewyk Meyer
    (Partner, Baker McKenzie)
    Manaseh Oiro
    (Trade & Policy Manager, Kenya Association of Manufacturers)
    Martin Azenga
    (Head, Transactional Solutions, Stanbic Bank)
    Mateja Dermastia
    (Chief Executive Officer, Anteja Africa)
    Mathilde Cottard
    (Executive Director, Structured Export Finance, Global Trade Finance, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group)
    Michiel Hendriksz
    (Founder & CEO, Farmstrong Foundation)
    Nassourou Aminou
    (Regional Manager, Africa, FCI)
    Nirjhar Daripa
    (Product Manager, Innovation, LexisNexis Risk Solutions)
    Nkemjika Onwuamaegbu
    (Head of Origination, Low Income Countries, MIGA)
    Peace Adia
    (Treasurer, Opportunity Bank)
    Phil Boyall
    (Head: Corporate Banking & Payments Sales - Sub Saharan Africa, Oracle)
    Prince Wadie
    (Trade Structuring Head for Sub-Saharan Africa, Citi)
    Rafaravavitafika Rasata
    (Director of Economic Expansion, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar)
    Raj Uttamchandani
    (Executive Director, Trade Finance Market)
    Richard Kyalimpa
    (Finance Controller, Busoga Forestry Company)
    Richard Kyalimpa
    (Finance Controller, Busoga Forestry Company)
    Rose Ronoh
    (Senior Gender & Trade Expert, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa)
    Sekete Mokgehle
    (Head of Export Credit Finance, Nedbank CIB)
    Sheleena Govind
    (Transactor, Debt & Trade Solutions, Financial Institutions Group, Rand Merchant Bank)
    Simon Cook
    (Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK LLP)
    Susan Namiyingo
    ( no jobtitle set)
    Sydney Wechuli
    (Head of Treasury, Spektra Inc.)
    Sylvester Mutunga
    (Head of Treasury, Java House Africa)
    Tawanda Mudimbu
    (Chief Operating Officer, Wise Financial Consultancy)
    Tedd George
    (Consultant, Kleos Advisory UK)
    Will Garton-Jones
    (Business Development Director, Paycode)
    Wouter Kool
    (General Manager, Kenya, Rabobank)
    Yvonne Otieno
    (Director, Miyonga Fresh Greens)
    Zhann Meyer
    (Head of Agricultural Commodities, Nedbank CIB)

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