Download Brochure March 26-27, 2009
The Table Bay Hotel At the Waterfront, Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

Standard Rate per Delegate: $999.00 USD

Exporta’s 3rd Annual Africa Trade & Investment Conference is an international event attended by the senior decision-makers of the trade and export industry.

Africa has always been the place to do high-margin trade finance business. However, with commodity
prices so volatile and international corporations occupied with managing their haemorrhaging balance
sheets, larger multinationals are not the only players in the marketplace - now is a perfect time for confident domestic African businesses to exploit opportunities.

With a consistent year-on-year growth in average GDP, the African continent represents the final frontier for intrepid investors looking for long-term gains. This means a flurry of activity across many countries and a multitude of commodities. Moreover, the return to traditional banking like trade, structured commodity and export finance mean that deals are becoming bankable that were not just a year ago.

This conference looks at the opportunities that the current climate is creating, and the challenges that are still discouraging potential risk-takers from entering the fray.

The event offers unrivalled networking opportunities for delegates clumbinating in a wine-tasting reception.  Delegates attend from all over Africa, as well as from Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Topical issues which will be discussed during the conference:

• Reviewing the geo-political climate across the nations – where is the best place for FDI
• The impact of the credit crunch on African trade deals
• Providing new liquidity and risk mitigation through Africa’s local banking network
• The growth of Agribusiness and other non-commodity exports
• How can regular export finance deal-flow take off in Africa?
• China and the emergence of South-South trade
• Industry analysis of the mining, soft commodities, oil & gas, and telecoms sectors
• Taking a regional approach to trade logistics and infrastructure development
• Enhancing finance across the whole supply chain: From producer to end-user, collateral manager and logistics company
• Practical tips to ensure security and safe passage of collateral
• The use of PRI in African trade deals
• How can SMEs obtain adequate finance levels in the current climate?

Who should attend?

- Exporters
- Importers
- Traders
- International financiers
- Policy advisors
- Local and regional bankers
- Fund managers
- Venture capitalists
- Multilateral agencies
- Insurers
- Lawyers

"It’s a great opportunity to showcase the positive trends on trade and investment in Africa."
Samuel Mugoya, African Export-Import Bank

"Gathering of cutting edge trade and investment trends in Africa. Excellent forum for networking."
Gift Simwaka, African Trade Insurance Agency