GTR West Africa - Trade, supply chain, export and infrastructure financing conference

There is still time to secure a 10% early booking discount to attend #GTRWestAfrica 2025 in #Lagos on April 24-25. Over 45 thought leaders from across the #trade, #export, #infrastructure and #supplychain #finance space will provide invaluable insights through an array of high-level discussions across a range of crucial topics and themes. Featured panel discussions: ⚔️ ‘Trade war 2.0’: The reshuffle of influence and opportunity 🚀 Boosting the export value chain with working capital 💰 Sustainable investment: Financing social infrastructure 🤖 Digitisation for local banks and corporates: Stripping out costs 🔋 Energy sector trade and investment trends 📈 The demographic dividend: Stepping up to boost small business growth Don't miss the chance to connect with over 400 top industry players representing over 200 local and international companies for two days of in-depth dialogue and unmatched networking opportunities. 👉 Register to attend by the end of next week to receive 10% off: https://lnkd.in/dznw4n_e 🎙️View the latest agenda and speaker lineup: https://lnkd.in/drQQ_cDM 📅 Add to calendar: https://lnkd.in/dEkB3EQD 🤝 Join the online event community: https://lnkd.in/eTGv5W4H #GlobalTrade #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance #InfrastructureFinance

Hailed as the premier annual gathering for engaging with influential figures in West African trade and exports for the last 15 years, #GTRWestAfrica provides an exceptional platform for industry leaders to connect, exchange key insights and explore new business opportunities. Why attend GTR West Africa 2025? 🌍400+ delegates, including senior leaders and c-suite names 🤝5+ hours of thought-provoking networking in the exhibition hall 📢45+ expert guest speakers active in the trade finance industry 🗣️15+ exhibitors ready to share their first-hand expertise 🎉An evening networking reception to wrap up the first day of the conference Save the date for two impactful days of knowledge sharing and networking on April 24-26 in #Lagos and experience the ultimate forum for West African #trade, #export, #supplychain and #infrastructure financing. 🎙️View the event media kit: https://lnkd.in/drQQ_cDM 👉 Secure your place (get 10% off before March 21): https://lnkd.in/dznw4n_e 📅 Add to calendar: https://lnkd.in/dEkB3EQD 🤝 Join the online event community: https://lnkd.in/eTGv5W4H #GlobalTrade #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance #InfrastructureFinance

We’re thrilled to unveil the agenda and speaker line-up for #GTRWestAfrica 2025, returning to #Lagos on April 24-25, 2025! Hailed as the premier annual gathering for engagement with influential figures in West African #trade, #supplychain, #infrastructure and #export financing, GTR West Africa will provide an exceptional platform for networking, enabling delegates to forge unique connections and develop new business relationships. Showcasing unrivalled expertise across two action-packed days, over 45 expert speakers are set to explore the latest trade trends, tackle key financing challenges, and offer business critical insights on the future market landscape. Discussion topics include: ⚔️ ‘Trade war 2.0’: The reshuffle of influence and opportunity 🚀 Boosting the export value chain with working capital 💰 Sustainable investment: Financing social infrastructure 🤖 Digitisation for local banks and corporates: Stripping out costs 🔋 Energy sector trade and investment trends 📈 The demographic dividend: Stepping up to boost small business growth View the agenda available now to gain insight into last year’s event statistics, preview the event discussions and explore the list of speakers that will be present. 👉 Register to attend (get 10% off before March 21): https://lnkd.in/dznw4n_e 📅 Add to calendar: https://lnkd.in/dEkB3EQD 🤝 Join the online event community: https://lnkd.in/eTGv5W4H #GlobalTrade #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance #InfrastructureFinance #Digitisation #WorkingCapital

Showcasing expertise from over 45 industry experts, #GTRWestAfrica will showcase high-level discussions into the latest developments and trends in West African #trade, #supplychain, #infrastructure and #export #finance markets. Key discussion themes include: 💱 Combatting regional FX volatility and trade liquidity challenges 🤝 Brics partnership: Implications for trade and de-dollarisation 🏗️ Reviving social infrastructure investment: The importance of positive impact 💵 Fostering formal trade and financial inclusion with development finance and tech 🔒 SME to ‘SGB’: Unlocking opportunities for small and growing businesses with innovative finance 🔄 The industrial infrastructure investments driving new intraregional trade flows Returning to #Lagos on April 24-25, don’t miss your opportunity to attend the premier annual gathering for engaging with influential figures in West African trade. Save the date for two impactful days of knowledge sharing and networking. 🎙️View the event media kit: https://lnkd.in/drQQ_cDM 👉 Secure your place (get 10% off before March 21): https://lnkd.in/dznw4n_e 📅 Add to calendar: https://lnkd.in/dEkB3EQD 🤝 Join the online event community: https://lnkd.in/eTGv5W4H #GlobalTrade #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance #InfrastructureFinance

For the last 15 years, #GTRWestAfrica has been hailed as the premier annual gathering for engaging with influential figures in West African trade, offering exclusive insights into the latest developments and trends for #trade, #supplychain, #infrastructure and #export financing markets. Set to return to Lagos on April 24-25, with backing from significant regional players, the conference will once again showcase expertise from over 45 speakers, covering two impactful days of knowledge sharing and networking. Expecting over 400 delegates in attendance representing over 200 local and international companies, GTR West Africa provides an exceptional platform for forging unique connections and developing new relationships. 🎙️View the event media kit: https://lnkd.in/drQQ_cDM 👉 Register to attend (get 10% off before March 21): https://lnkd.in/dznw4n_e 📅 Add to calendar: https://lnkd.in/dEkB3EQD 🤝 Join the online event community: https://lnkd.in/eTGv5W4H Save the date and don’t miss your chance to attend this unparalleled conference alongside the region’s traders and their financing partners. #GlobalTrade #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #SupplyChainFinance #InfrastructureFinance

There is still time to enter the GTR MEA+ Awards! Are you the best trade finance bank in the #MiddleEast and/or #Africa? If so, we invite you to participate in the prestigious GTR+ MEA Awards, which recognise the top #tradefinance #banks in these regions. To be considered for this accolade, simply download our media kit below and submit your entries highlighting your recent achievements to awards@gtreview.com ⏰Submissions deadline: This Friday, May 31! Winners will be notified in early May. The complete list of awardees will be featured on the GTR website and in the upcoming issue of GTR+ MEA, set to launch this August. We look forward to receiving your submissions and wish you the best of luck! #GTRMEAAwards #TradeFinance #Banks

GTR East Africa 2024 returns to Nairobi next week, providing the premier platform for essential discussion on the region’s #trade, #commodity and #infrastructure financing markets. » Gain unrivalled insights on the latest trends and developments through an extensive programme of over 40 expert speakers. » Access invaluable opportunities to network with over 350 delegates from all corners of the the #tradefinance market. View the list of registered companies for #GTREastAfrica below to see who you could connect with at this year's event! 📅 May 21-22 📍 #Nairobi, #Kenye ➡️ Book now: gtreview.com/gtreastafrica

ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee (ARC) is hosting a breakfast briefing in Nairobi on May 21st 2024 to coincide with GTR East Africa 2024, where several ITFA and ARC members will be appearing. This briefing is aimed at African financial professionals involved in financing or underwiring trade in the region, and is designed to be interactive, with opportunities to ask questions and share insights. 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday May 21st, 8:00-8:50 EAT 📍 Venue: Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya The briefing will be an informal and interactive discussion, chaired by George RR Wilson (ARC Chair), with contributions from fellow ARC members Duarte Pedreira, Simon Cook and Anne-Marie Woolley. Drawing on their extensive expertise in African trade finance, they will review the state of trade finance at a continental and regional level, explore the drivers of Africa’s persistent trade finance gap and discuss ITFA’s ambitious plans to address this challenge through Project Eureka. They will also discuss the ARC’s outreach to African banks and FIs to get involved in its work. The briefing will conclude with an audience Q&A where participants can share their views and local insights. The briefing will finish 10 minutes before the start of GTR East Africa in the same venue, enabling conference delegates to attend both events. » REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eN_GGq-p The educational event is open to all attending GTR East Africa on May 21-22 and free for participation, welcoming not only ITFA members but also individuals from diverse affiliations and interests. » More details on GTR East Africa: gtreview.com/gtreastafrica

Having welcomed over 400 delegates to the 15th anniversary of the annual #GTRWestAfrica #trade, #supplchain, #export and #infrasrtructure finance conference in #Lagos, #Nigeria on April 16-17, we would like to extend a massive thanks to all those who participated in this year’s event! With feedback from the event being overwhelmingly positive, we’re delighted attendees found the networking opportunities beneficial and the in-depth discussions and key analysis from over 45 speakers on the latest #WestAfrica trade market trends, challenges and future projections informative. GTR looks forward to returning to Nigeria in April 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/dqSkJM2 for more event date and information announcements. 🤝 Looking to make more connections in the market? Don’t forget to access the free GTR Directory for contact details of over 2,000 trade finance representatives. Visit gtreview.com/directory 📰 And stay up to date with #tradefinancenews. Visit gtreview.com/news to access 4 publication or news articles a month! 🚨 GTR are excited to announce our new GTR+ MEA publication, set to launch in August combining both our previous GTR+ MENA and GTR+ Africa supplements! Visit gtreview.com/publications to find out more. 🏆The GTR+ MEA Awards highlight the best trade finance #banks in the #Africa and the #MiddleEast. Enter your free submission at gtreview.com/GTRMEA-awards before April 19 to be considered. From all of us here at GTR, we thank you for your support and look forward to connecting with you again at another upcoming event 👉 gtreview.com/events

During the #GTRWestAfrica conference, export and financing experts shared practical guidance on the challenges faced and the initiatives employed to maximise on emerging opportunities in export development. Speakers assessed export challenges around #infrastructure and logistics, inflationary pressures and supply chain disruption, explore the importance of researching new markets, highlight the impact of currency depreciation on competitiveness and discuss financing and working capital with regard to exporters’ payment terms. 💬 Kevin Holmes (RMB - Rand Merchant Bank) 💬 Omolara Akanji (Network of Practicing Non-Oil Exporters of Nigeria (NPNEN)) 💬 Paul Odunaiya (Wemy Industries Ltd) 💬 Mobolade Ojeahere (First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.) 💬 Dr. Obiora Madu (African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC) #TradeFinance #ExportFinance #InfrastructureFinance