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Africa Trade
Conference
Powered by Access Bank, the Conference unites leaders to shape Africa's trade future, fostering innovation, sustainability, partnerships, and inclusive growth.
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.
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Unlocking Africa's Immense Potential
ATC at aGlance
A premier gathering shaping the future of African trade, investment, and economic collaboration.
Global Reach
Participants from multiple African and international markets
Decision Makers
Business leaders, investors, and policymakers on one platform
Big Deals
High-level discussions on trade, investment, and economic transformation
New Deals
Opportunities for cross-border partnerships and market expansion
SHAPINGAFRICA’SFUTURE
The Africa Trade Conference (ATC) is a one-day, action-oriented forum designed to move Africa’s trade agenda from ambition to execution.
Bringing together policymakers, development institutions, financial leaders, global corporations, and African businesses, ATC focuses on a single question: How do we accelerate Africa’s trade ecosystem to deliver measurable, real-world impact?
The programme is intentionally structured to progress from continental outlooks and policy alignment, through trade finance, payments and infrastructure, to practical execution for SMEs and large enterprises.
Conference
Highlights
Why Attend
Africa Trade Conference is not just a conference, it is a platform for action.
Clear insights into Africa’s trade outlook and global positioning
Policy perspectives from key African trade ministries
Practical solutions in trade finance, payments, and logistics
Real-world case studies from African and global enterprises
High-quality networking with decision-makers across the trade value chain
Actionable conversations that extend beyond the conference room
Roosevelt Ogbonna
Hon. Tiroeaone Ntsima
Hon Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
Seyi Kumapayi
Wale Tinubu (CON)
Onur Kurson
Mike Ogbalu III
Kafiu Bimpe
Kwabena Ayirebi
Florian Witt
Dr. Kennedy K. Mbokani
Tolu Oyekan
Marcus Wade
George RR. Wilson
Cleola Kunene
Herman Venter
Ms. Mary-Anne Oldfield
Ms. Nathalie Louat
Alfred Idialu
Dr. Isaiah Rathumba
Ms. Ahanna Anaba
Joel D. Ramaphoi
John Ndawula
Namasiku Birk
Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, MP
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Access Bank Plc.
Ministry of Trade and EntrepreneurshipRepublic of Botswana
Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and IndustryRepublic of Ghana
Executive Director, African SubsidiariesAccess Bank Plc.
Group Chief ExecutiveOando Plc.
Executive Vice PresidentMastercard International
Chief Executive Officer,Pan African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS)
Head of SME, African SubsidiariesAccess Bank Plc.
Managing Director, Banking OperationsAfrica Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Divisional Head, International & Corporate Banking, Oddo-BHF BankChairman of the ICC Global Banking Commision.
Director General, Southern AfricaAfrican Development Bank (AfDB)
Managing Director & Partner,Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAxendo Group
Chief Executive Officer,ARM Alternative Investment Africa Trade Fund
Head of SME Development and Customer Experience (CX)Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
DHL Express South Africa @ Fiducia Data Services Limited
Chief Commercial OfficerAfrica Global Logistics (AGL)
Global DirectorInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
Chief Rep OfficerDeutsche Bank
Head of Department,Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET)
Head of Sales and PartnershipFinverity
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of TradeRepublic of Botswana
Vice President, Financial InstitutionsAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC)
Head Coverage for the Southern Africa Regional OfficeTrade and Development Bank (TDB)
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia
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Speakers
Roosevelt Ogbonna
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Access Bank Plc.
Alfred Idialu heads the Sales Department of ODDO BHF Group’s International Banking for Africa, a leading European financial house. Whilst focusing on the coverage of strategic corporate clients and Financial Institutions business in Africa, his business activities span across European corporate banking, global export and trade finance, capital markets and foreign exchange services.
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The Venue
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
ATC Insights
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The African Trade Forum Conference, is a landmark event dedicated to advancing Africa's economic transformation under the theme ''Empowering Africa: Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth.''
Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, FCA, CFA
Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer
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Be a part of Africa's trade revolution. Together, let's build a future where African businesses thrive on a global stage.
