August 15, 2025

Thank you for attending GTR East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya on May 21-22, once again providing the premier platform for essential discussion on the region’s trade, commodity, and infrastructure financing markets.

Supported by leading trade and financial institutions and with over 40 expert speakers covering critical market insights ranging sovereign debt sustainability to FX market challenges and food security, delegates benefit from the unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders representing a diverse range of companies, as well as unrivalled perspectives on the key issues affecting trade in East Africa.

The 6 BIG topics

  • Maximising hard currency liquidity
  • Boosting food security
  • Alternative infrastructure financing sources
  • Digital supply chain finance
  • Industry outlook: energy sector
  • Climate financing opportunities

Key event features

  • 25+ exhibitors
  • 5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
  • Unparalleled expertise from 40+ speakers who are active in the market
  • Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
  • Opportunity to schedule meetings and swap business cards with 350+ attendees
  • Catch up with industry peers at the evening networking reception
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Event announcements and LinkedIn community

Don’t want to miss event announcements? Subscribe to the GTR Events eNewsletter to receive regional event announcements, including discount reminders and registered companies. Connect with the global trade and trade finance community on LinkedIn, join the GTR East Africa LinkedIn page. Don’t forget to refer a friend or colleague to this event!

 

What others are saying

“Great event, great attendance list and great opportunity for networking.”

O Owalla, pawaPay

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2022-07-21T11:01:55+01:00

O Owalla, pawaPay

“Great event, great attendance list and great opportunity for networking.”
"The conference was extremely insightful and it was an innovative experience to meet and network with individuals from different parts of the world and also different financial and global networks."

Bhagvat Mehta, Thames Electricians

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2023-06-27T10:15:17+01:00

Bhagvat Mehta, Thames Electricians

"The conference was extremely insightful and it was an innovative experience to meet and network with individuals from different parts of the world and also different financial and global networks."
"An exceptional event that should not be missed for traders, financiers and service providers."

Brian Muchiri, Home Comforts Tea

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2023-06-27T10:09:54+01:00

Brian Muchiri, Home Comforts Tea

"An exceptional event that should not be missed for traders, financiers and service providers."
"A great opportunity to learn about the latest trends and network with attendees. "

Ruchi Agarwal, GiveDirectly

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2023-06-27T10:08:30+01:00

Ruchi Agarwal, GiveDirectly

"A great opportunity to learn about the latest trends and network with attendees. "
"The delegate experience was phenomenal, the speakers were knowledgeable and elegant and the moderators were brilliant at their job."

Maureen Mutua, Eden Management Consultants

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2023-06-27T10:07:23+01:00

Maureen Mutua, Eden Management Consultants

"The delegate experience was phenomenal, the speakers were knowledgeable and elegant and the moderators were brilliant at their job."
"Great insights into the challenges and solutions to solve our problems in Africa as as supply chain is extremely important."

Sarah Noubi, Safaricom Plc

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2023-06-27T10:05:04+01:00

Sarah Noubi, Safaricom Plc

"Great insights into the challenges and solutions to solve our problems in Africa as as supply chain is extremely important."
"The event is excellent with very relevant topics and insights."

Winfred Karanja, NCBA Group

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2023-06-27T10:02:42+01:00

Winfred Karanja, NCBA Group

"The event is excellent with very relevant topics and insights."
"A revolutionary experience made available to trade finance professionals and players."

Leah Kiruja, Bank of Africa

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2023-06-27T10:01:29+01:00

Leah Kiruja, Bank of Africa

"A revolutionary experience made available to trade finance professionals and players."
"Very informative and excellent speakers who are knowledgeable in their areas of specialisation."

Sydney Nambiro, KCB Bank

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2023-06-27T09:58:00+01:00

Sydney Nambiro, KCB Bank

"Very informative and excellent speakers who are knowledgeable in their areas of specialisation."
“The best forum for discussing matters on trade and global economy.”

C Osonga, Victoria Commercial Bank

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2022-07-21T11:07:43+01:00

C Osonga, Victoria Commercial Bank

“The best forum for discussing matters on trade and global economy.”
“Friendly, updated dynamic. A global minded trade facilitator event.”

S Kanja, Inspectorate (EA)

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2022-07-21T11:07:14+01:00

S Kanja, Inspectorate (EA)

“Friendly, updated dynamic. A global minded trade facilitator event.”
“Quite informative. Provides local businesses with lots of information on trade financing options available.”

Q L’ombaka, Techwin

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2022-07-21T11:06:37+01:00

Q L’ombaka, Techwin

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

Click below to download the agenda, view the currently list of registered companies, and accessing the event app for those already registered to attend.

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Event agenda

Access the event programme, featuring over 10 discussions and over 40 speakers.

*Agenda is updated intermittently

Registered companies

Download the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year’s event.

*List is updated intermittently

GTR event app

Registered delegates can access the GTR event app, including chat functions and the list of delegates.

* Access up to 6 months after the event

Featuring over 40 senior to C-level speakers

The event focuses on a range of topics and markets, offering a variety of formats that promise exceptional opportunities for increased engagement, knowledge exchange, and interaction among delegates and speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights and new perspectives from over 40 senior to C-level speakers actively involved in the market.

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Connect with over 30 event supporters

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Become a sponsor or partner

As the world’s leading trade, commodity and export finance publisher and event organiser, GTR offers sponsors and advertisers unrivalled exposure and profiling among their peer and client groups. GTR can offer various appealing options that would strategically and effectively help raise the profile of the partner, and offer a highly effective platform with which to showcase its capabilities and mission.

Why Sponsor?

– Speak to a room full of industry stakeholders

– Enhancing your brand awareness to your target market and audience

– Elevating your profile amongst peers and all industry stakeholders

– Position your company as an industry leader

– Attract new businesses, agents, customers and partners

– Deliver your message to a gathering of key players

» Request the Sponsorship brochure

Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.

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

» Request Media or Institutional Partnership

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

Contact Elisabeth Spry for partnership opportunities.

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

Venue: Movenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi (Almasi Ballroom - Level 4)

Address: Mkungu Cl, Nairobi, Kenya

Website: https://movenpick.accor.com/en/nairobi.html