4th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference

Description

Following an exceptionally positive response from the 2011 conference, Exporta is delighted to return to Nairobi for the 4th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference – the only dedicated event for the EAC trade finance community. Influential business leaders, domestic and international financial institutions and the major players involved in financing essential trade will gather to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing this exciting emerging market.

Topics to be covered:
• Are the fundamentals in place for East Africa to realise its potential?
• How should the EAC develop its energy sector in light of rising global energy demands?
• Fact or fiction? Analysing the perception of investment risk in East Africa
• Tea focus: What is obstructing the region’s ability to increase its production capacity?
• How much risk are trade and commodity financiers prepared to take?
• What can be done to increase intra-African trade?
• Exploring trade opportunities with international partners
• How significant is the I.T. and telecom sector in boosting regional trade?
• How can the EAC best utilise and develop south-south trade?
• Controlling the product: Analysing the growing importance of collateral management
• What are the challenges facing SMEs trading in East Africa?

“The 3rd Annual East Africa conference is very relevant to the contemporary issues of trade in an emerging region of EAC”
Chris Oshiafi, Pan African Capital

“Information sharing and networking environment was beyond my expectations”
Kariuki Mwangi, Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA)

“These events are effective in bringing together all service providers involved in the global trade finance playing field. Keep up the good work”
Duncan Opliphant, Titan Collateral Services

“Great organisation and great content for discussion and presentations. Good preparation time ensured good turnout."
Wamara Jonathan, Stanbic Bank

“An eye opener for companies in the region trying to expand/finance their commodity business”
S. Esmail, Afrisian Ginning

"Quality and professional. Addresses current issues at the right time. Thank you."
Berat Pehlivanoglu, Managing Director, PFS Finance

In light of global events – the escalation of Asian trade, new wider south-south trade flows, the eurozone crisis, continued affect of the Arab Spring and challenges relating to US Dollar liquidity levels – there has never been a more crucial time to meet with high-level peers to gain invaluable information and network with both SME and multi-national corporates, financial institutions (both private and developmental) and those market specialists that can mitigating trading risks and create new business lines.

The format of the conference will allow delegates to hear insightful keynote addresses, gain specialist information from distinguished industry experts as well as ask questions and engage with panel members during live round table debates. This comprehensive one day event includes duel stream sessions to cover even more of the essential need-to-know topics.

Who should attend?
• Trade, export and commodity finance heads and directors
• Corporate finance directors, CFOs and treasurers
• Commodity brokers and traders
• Insurance underwriters and brokers
• Export credit agencies
• Multilaterals
• Solution providers
• Lawyers and consultants
• Market analysts and policy advisors

There will be a special reception following the event where all delegates can continue the day's discussions and engage in further dialogue in a more informal setting.
 

Venue

Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities including exhibition stands are available for this event.

To become a sponsor, please contact Tom Whitehead, Head of Sponsorship Sales at twhitehead@exportagroup.com.

Exporta's events have a global reputation, renowned for superb networking opportunities and educational presentations by high-profile speakers.

Time after time our events attract the leading companies in our market as sponsors.

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