Forum on Trade and Trade Finance in Africa
📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
📅 Dates: March 12 — 13, 2026
Event Overview
GTR Africa 2026 is positioned as a major forum dedicated to African trade, covering trade finance, supply chain, infrastructure and commodity finance. Following a 2025 edition that gathered more than 700 participants, the event is set to once again convene a broad network of stakeholders to share expertise, build partnerships and discuss future dynamics of African trade.
Participants and Speakers
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Over 700 delegates expected
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Representing more than 300 companies
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Over 70 speakers from across the trade finance ecosystem
Key Features of the 2026 Edition
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30+ exhibitors showcasing sector-specific solutions
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8+ hours of networking, including an evening reception
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Enhanced connectivity tools via event app, meeting zones and digital business cards
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High-value sessions covering markets and sectors
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Access to industry-defining discussions with actionable takeaways
Main Discussion Themes from the 2025 Edition
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Impact of shifting macroeconomics and geopolitics on African trade
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Trade and working capital optimisation strategies
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Bridging the continent’s social infrastructure gap
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Commodity finance and agritech innovation
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Industrial investment as a catalyst for intra-regional trade
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Digital traction and the rapidly evolving trade landscape
Practical Information
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Full agenda: to be released in January 2026
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Early registration: 10% discount before February 6, 2026
Organizer
Founded in 2002, Global Trade Review (GTR) is a world-class independent publishing and events company, offering a comprehensive range of news, events, and services for companies and individuals involved in global trade. GTR is a leading player in the industry, providing top-notch coverage in trade, export, commodity finance, supply chain finance, as well as political risk, trade credit insurance, treasury, and fintech sectors.
GTR’s editorial team produces high-quality content, including daily news stories, a quarterly print magazine, and special-edition publications through GTR+, which delve deeper into specific sectors and regions. Additionally, GTR organizes over 18 events annually in countries worldwide, providing networking opportunities, discussions on current market trends, and training on trade finance and supply chain finance.
The company has also expanded with GTR Ventures, an investment platform dedicated to trade and supply chain finance, supporting the development of trade-focused fintech companies. GTR publishes a comprehensive industry directory, recognized as the most complete in the field of trade finance.
GTR’s events and services are designed to offer solutions and opportunities for professionals in global trade, with a particular focus on facilitating business in emerging markets.
