March 9-10, 2010
The Table Bay Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
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With the growth of south-south and non-OECD trade a recurring theme in the global economic recovery, and with fluctuating prices of key commodities such as coffee, sugar and cocoa having a huge impact, Africa is uniquely positioned as a market providing exceptional opportunities for those willing to invest.
Exporta's 4th Annual Trade & Export Finance Conference was therefore timely, with the leading trade and export finance leaders active in the continent gathering in Cape Town on March 9-10 to discuss key themes. The vast opportunities provided by Africa as an emerging market to match the likes of India and China was demonstrated by a strong turnout over the two days, with over 150 registered delegates.
Utilising a wide ranging format that allows for both detailed presentations and involved panel discussions, issues covered included liquidity challenges, agribusiness, structuring trade deals, the role of DFIs, multilaterals and ECAs, legal challenges, infrastructural investment, private equity opportunities and the current political situation in Zimbabwe.
Sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, Nedbank, Afreximbank, FMO, China Systems and Ince & Co, the conference provided numerous networking opportunities, with an enthusiastic audience keen to get down to business, while the close of Day One was followed by a special drinks reception on Table Mountain, providing spectacular views of the African landscape.
A strong supporter of African trade, Exporta will convene in London later this year for its 2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference.
