Access Bank PLC, one of Africa’s foremost financial institutions, has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for the inaugural Africa Trade Conference 2025, scheduled to take place on March 12, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa.
His Excellency Wamkele K. Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will deliver the keynote address, focusing on how Africa can fully leverage the AfCFTA to foster industrialization and economic expansion.
In addition, Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, will analyze the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s trade landscape. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will explore trade facilitation’s role in economic growth, while Dr. Marc Auboin, Counsellor for Economic Research and Statistics at the WTO, will discuss the impact of digitization and innovation on global supply chains.
Insights from Multinational Finance & Private Sector Leaders
Several high-profile figures from leading financial institutions will offer expert perspectives, including:
- Florian Wicht, Regional Lead for Africa, Trade & Supply Chain Finance at IFC
- Kristina Holzhauser, Managing Director for Regional FI Africa & Middle East at Commerzbank AG
- Ferdinand Zaumu, Managing Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Solutions for the Middle East and Africa at Citibank
- Shyamasish Acharya, Resident Representative, India EXIM Bank
Eduardo Barbosa, CFO of Grupo Naval, alongside other private-sector leaders, will also share insights on navigating Africa’s evolving trade environment.
The conference will also highlight sustainability, with Tanya Dos Santos-Ford, Faculty Lead on Climate Leadership & Sustainability at GIBS Business School, leading discussions on balancing trade expansion with environmental responsibility.
Meanwhile, industry leaders such as Marcelo Mendes, Head of Commercial at Tennant Metals South Africa, and Lodewyk Meyer, Director of Banking & Finance at OWP Partners, will explore how businesses can tap into Africa’s growing trade opportunities while managing risks.
A Defining Event for Africa’s Trade Future
Designed to foster strategic partnerships and actionable solutions, the Africa Trade Conference 2025 promises to be a game-changer for business leaders, investors, and policymakers eager to unlock Africa’s vast trade potential.
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