July 24, 2025

As part of its hybrid offering for the year – with an in-person event scheduled for October 19 – GTR UK 2021 Virtual welcomed close to 1,400 participants on June 29-30, including local and international banks, multinationals and SMEs, non-bank financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers, risk managers, lawyers, consultants, fintech providers, ECAs and multilaterals.

Coming at a key time for UK trade, both in terms of the ongoing impact of both Covid and Brexit on supply chains, business continuity planning and the plans for Global Britain, the programme featured over 60 experts and offered unrivalled insights on the latest developments in UK trade and export finance.

Key themes included the future prospects for supply chain finance in light of recent controversies, digitisation drives and the importance of being globally competitive, the challenges businesses, banks and government face when walking the ESG tightrope, as well as the latest support offerings available from UK Export Finance.

Key themes discussed:

– Where now for supply chain finance?
– Maintaining digital competitiveness
– Post-Brexit reality vs rhetoric
– Managing the ESG balancing act
– Prospects for Global Britain
– New UKEF support offerings

Top sessions included:

  • Where does supply chain finance go from here?
  • Is UK trade digitisation moving fast enough to stay competitive?
  • After the storm – what next for UK trade credit insurance?
  • Keynote: Setting out a vision for UK trade
  • “It’s not easy being green” – managing the ESG balancing act

Who attended:

  • Local and international banks
  • Multinationals and SMEs
  • Independent financiers
  • Commodity brokers and trader
  • Insurers and risk managers
  • Lawyers and consultants
  • Fintech providers
  • ECAs & multilaterals

What others are saying

"GTR London is such a good event! Very insightful observations from some of the speakers and panellists, and the different streams mean you can always find something relevant for you or listen in on something that you know little about to learn more. The mix of attendees means the conversations you have outside the sessions are as engaging and useful as the sessions themselves, sometimes more so."

K Richardson, BP Oil International

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2023-06-30T16:56:17+01:00

K Richardson, BP Oil International

"GTR London is such a good event! Very insightful observations from some of the speakers and panellists, and the different streams mean you can always find something relevant for you or listen in on something that you know little about to learn more. The mix of attendees means the conversations you have outside the sessions are as engaging and useful as the sessions themselves, sometimes more so."
"GTR offered me a great opportunity to network with key industry players in the sector."

B Čekrlić, CargoX

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2023-06-30T16:56:54+01:00

B Čekrlić, CargoX

"GTR offered me a great opportunity to network with key industry players in the sector."
“Great forum. Great debates. Great delivery of the GTR UK 2020 virtual. With Covid/Brexit/US elections there was certainly a lot to discuss and to gather opinions from different parts of the market.”

Gabriel Buck, GKB Ventures

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2020-11-20T15:08:29+01:00

Gabriel Buck, GKB Ventures

“Great forum. Great debates. Great delivery of the GTR UK 2020 virtual. With Covid/Brexit/US elections there was certainly a lot to discuss and to gather opinions from different parts of the market.”
"Excellent event and great networking with trade colleagues."

D Weatherhead, Lloyds Bank

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2023-06-30T16:58:23+01:00

D Weatherhead, Lloyds Bank

"Excellent event and great networking with trade colleagues."
"GTR UK Virtual was an incredibly useful event for anyone involved in international trade. The topics covered in the sessions and the breadth of participants was excellent and the whole event was extremely well organised."

Lucinda O'reilly, The International Trade Consultancy (Founder)

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2021-07-14T08:31:16+01:00

Lucinda O'reilly, The International Trade Consultancy (Founder)

"GTR UK Virtual was an incredibly useful event for anyone involved in international trade. The topics covered in the sessions and the breadth of participants was excellent and the whole event was extremely well organised."
"I enjoyed the discussion which were all very relevant and contemporary in today’s trade eco-system."

J Omoti, Bank of China

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2023-06-30T17:02:01+01:00

J Omoti, Bank of China

"I enjoyed the discussion which were all very relevant and contemporary in today’s trade eco-system."
"GTR are masters at running events that educate the trade ecosystem and bring networking into a collaborative environment."

M Ling, Santander

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2023-06-30T16:58:59+01:00

M Ling, Santander

"GTR are masters at running events that educate the trade ecosystem and bring networking into a collaborative environment."
"Essential content and networking for any UK exporter."

S West, FBNBank

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2020-01-29T10:44:56+01:00

S West, FBNBank

"Essential content and networking for any UK exporter."
"Congratulations to GTR on the success of GTR UK. I was particularly interested in the Fintech panels. The event was very well organised and the panels were without exception interesting and thought provoking."

P. Sargent, DNB

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2021-10-25T10:00:38+01:00

P. Sargent, DNB

"Congratulations to GTR on the success of GTR UK. I was particularly interested in the Fintech panels. The event was very well organised and the panels were without exception interesting and thought provoking."
"GTR is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry leaders, learn and share knowledge as well as catch up on hot industry gossip."

A Vorobyev, Allianz Trade

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2023-06-30T17:00:33+01:00

A Vorobyev, Allianz Trade

"GTR is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry leaders, learn and share knowledge as well as catch up on hot industry gossip."
“Thank you to GTR UK 2020 for such a brilliant session on sustainability and business. The session allowed for interesting debate and new perspectives which are essential as the UK looks to achieve its legally binding climate commitments.”

Gwen Buck, Green Alliance

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2020-11-20T15:09:40+01:00

Gwen Buck, Green Alliance

“Thank you to GTR UK 2020 for such a brilliant session on sustainability and business. The session allowed for interesting debate and new perspectives which are essential as the UK looks to achieve its legally binding climate commitments.”
“Thank you GTR for the opportunity to attend the event for free as an under 30. I had a brilliant time connecting with senior to c-suit industry leaders, hear from incredible speakers and broadening my knowledge within the UK trade and trade finance space.”

J Abedi-Grainger, Ebury

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2023-06-30T16:55:15+01:00

J Abedi-Grainger, Ebury

“Thank you GTR for the opportunity to attend the event for free as an under 30. I had a brilliant time connecting with senior to c-suit industry leaders, hear from incredible speakers and broadening my knowledge within the UK trade and trade finance space.”
“ A very worthwhile event with some good new business potential.”

Wayne Mills, Lloyds Bank

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2021-10-22T14:05:20+01:00

Wayne Mills, Lloyds Bank

“ A very worthwhile event with some good new business potential.”
"Great conference with extensive networking opportunities, recommended for all market peers, and especially SMEs."

J Okine, Sanzia

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2020-01-29T10:41:56+01:00

J Okine, Sanzia

"Great conference with extensive networking opportunities, recommended for all market peers, and especially SMEs."
"The event to attend in this rapidly changing environment. Interesting topics and good speakers."

W Van Den Berg, ING

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2020-01-29T10:44:07+01:00

W Van Den Berg, ING

"The event to attend in this rapidly changing environment. Interesting topics and good speakers."
"The GTR conferences, I think, is the best and most relevant platform where trade professionals can meet/communicate on. We in Wilben are proud to be a part of this success story."

Andrey Ivanov, Wilben

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2021-10-27T08:12:09+01:00

Andrey Ivanov, Wilben

"The GTR conferences, I think, is the best and most relevant platform where trade professionals can meet/communicate on. We in Wilben are proud to be a part of this success story."
"It was the first GTR event I attended and I found it very informative and a great networking platform for all industry key-players."

I Zamprianov, BNY Mellon

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2020-01-29T10:40:42+01:00

I Zamprianov, BNY Mellon

"It was the first GTR event I attended and I found it very informative and a great networking platform for all industry key-players."
"Delightfully insightful!"

K Gilani, NMS International

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2023-06-30T17:03:41+01:00

K Gilani, NMS International

"Delightfully insightful!"
"Wide variety of topics discussed by industry leaders. Really insightful and engaging and GTR were amazing hosts."

D Broughton, Ebury

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2023-06-30T16:57:39+01:00

D Broughton, Ebury

"Wide variety of topics discussed by industry leaders. Really insightful and engaging and GTR were amazing hosts."
"Thank you to GTR for a very well organised event and also leading the way as we return to a bit of normality, having the panellists live in a studio made the discussion more authentic and interactive, very much looking forward to the next event when hopefully the audience will also be able to join! Well done GTR!"

Simon Philpin, Markel International

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2021-07-13T10:07:13+01:00

Simon Philpin, Markel International

"Thank you to GTR for a very well organised event and also leading the way as we return to a bit of normality, having the panellists live in a studio made the discussion more authentic and interactive, very much looking forward to the next event when hopefully the audience will also be able to join! Well done GTR!"
“It was an incredibly informative event, where both industry and different sources in finance could share their experiences and insights on how the market is advancing.”

Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Paul Schaffer

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2021-11-16T22:09:41+01:00

Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Paul Schaffer

“It was an incredibly informative event, where both industry and different sources in finance could share their experiences and insights on how the market is advancing.”
"When it is difficult to get a true perspective of all the market changes GTR delivered speakers who provided insight and real life case studies as to what is actually going on. Importantly, they also provided a view of the future demands and opportunities.  A great event."

Gabby Buck, GKB Ventures LTD

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2021-07-13T10:03:36+01:00

Gabby Buck, GKB Ventures LTD

"When it is difficult to get a true perspective of all the market changes GTR delivered speakers who provided insight and real life case studies as to what is actually going on. Importantly, they also provided a view of the future demands and opportunities.  A great event."
"GTR UK Virtual provided a showcase of best in class for a hybrid model of how to deliver a conference in the new age. Great to see people interacting in the same room but with great opportunities to interact for those unable to be there in person."

Alex Gray, The London Institute of Banking and Finance

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2021-07-13T10:18:02+01:00

Alex Gray, The London Institute of Banking and Finance

"GTR UK Virtual provided a showcase of best in class for a hybrid model of how to deliver a conference in the new age. Great to see people interacting in the same room but with great opportunities to interact for those unable to be there in person."
"A great event for any party interested in global trade."

A Fazal, Qbera Capital

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2023-06-30T17:01:19+01:00

A Fazal, Qbera Capital

"A great event for any party interested in global trade."
“A fantastic opportunity to re-connect with industry colleagues and to obtain new business leads. The topics discussed where relevant and up to date, and the speakers of an experienced level across a wide array of industry stakeholder; both large and small. The technology used was user friendly and easy to navigate.”

Stefan Butler, Resilient International Solutions Ltd

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2020-11-20T15:10:14+01:00

Stefan Butler, Resilient International Solutions Ltd

“A fantastic opportunity to re-connect with industry colleagues and to obtain new business leads. The topics discussed where relevant and up to date, and the speakers of an experienced level across a wide array of industry stakeholder; both large and small. The technology used was user friendly and easy to navigate.”
"GTR has managed to put together a very comprehensive and exciting program for anyone interested in the consequences for the market after state support and post Brexit. As a panellist it was very exciting to be part of this program."

Mil Bogaerts, Euler Hermes

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2021-07-13T10:11:31+01:00

Mil Bogaerts, Euler Hermes

"GTR has managed to put together a very comprehensive and exciting program for anyone interested in the consequences for the market after state support and post Brexit. As a panellist it was very exciting to be part of this program."
“Great to see the heart of business entrepreneurship is still beating strongly in the UK and taking advantage of the current challenges.”

Geoffrey de Mowbray, Dints International

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2020-11-20T15:08:00+01:00

Geoffrey de Mowbray, Dints International

“Great to see the heart of business entrepreneurship is still beating strongly in the UK and taking advantage of the current challenges.”
"Relevant topics for the state of trade today. Insightful and articulate speakers and great networking opportunities."

S Tatchell, Coalition Greenwich

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2023-06-30T17:02:43+01:00

S Tatchell, Coalition Greenwich

"Relevant topics for the state of trade today. Insightful and articulate speakers and great networking opportunities."
"One of the finest organising teams bringing some of the foremost exports in UK-Global trade together in a unique and powerful global forum."

Carl Hunter OBE, Coltraco Ultrasonics Limited

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2021-07-13T10:05:49+01:00

Carl Hunter OBE, Coltraco Ultrasonics Limited

"One of the finest organising teams bringing some of the foremost exports in UK-Global trade together in a unique and powerful global forum."
"A very well run, and informative conference that is a must in the trade finance calendar."

B Talsi, BMCE Bank

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2020-01-29T10:43:14+01:00

B Talsi, BMCE Bank

"A very well run, and informative conference that is a must in the trade finance calendar."
"This is an event that explores different paths open to commercial entities and the banking Industry."

K Ababio Grey-mills, MOYAW Limited

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2023-06-30T16:59:44+01:00

K Ababio Grey-mills, MOYAW Limited

"This is an event that explores different paths open to commercial entities and the banking Industry."
“Thank you GTR for putting together a truly interesting selection of panellists. Some fascinating and unexpected perspectives, and a very slick and professionally run event, with great prep and no surprises. Looking forward to more of the same!”

James Green, dltledgers

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2020-11-20T15:09:06+01:00

James Green, dltledgers

“Thank you GTR for putting together a truly interesting selection of panellists. Some fascinating and unexpected perspectives, and a very slick and professionally run event, with great prep and no surprises. Looking forward to more of the same!”
“Thank you GTR for your efforts and commitment. It was an excellent event and a good opportunity to reconnect with market participants.”

Andrea Mirandola, MUFG

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2021-11-01T14:29:49+01:00

Andrea Mirandola, MUFG

“Thank you GTR for your efforts and commitment. It was an excellent event and a good opportunity to reconnect with market participants.”
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