GTR East Africa Nairobi

GTR East Africa is a highly specialized annual trade fair focused on trade, export, and supply chain finance. Held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi — the economic heart of Kenya — the event is organized by Global Trade Review (GTR), a globally recognized platform provider for international trade and finance dialogue since 2002.

With a strong focus on the East African region, GTR East Africa offers a key opportunity to engage with current challenges and practical solutions in both regional and global trade. The event brings together decision-makers from banking, corporates, fintech, insurance, commodity trading, logistics, and advisory sectors.

As one of the most prominent events of its kind in the region, the conference attracts several hundred professionals, investors, and policy representatives each year. Key topics include infrastructure finance, agrifinance, sustainable finance, and digital trade. A particular emphasis is placed on financial strategies that enhance value creation within Africa, support sustainable development in the agricultural sector, and drive digital transformation in trade — a unique thematic triad addressed in this depth only at GTR East Africa.

What sets the event apart is its practical orientation: it not only sparks critical discussions but also delivers actionable solutions — whether addressing productivity issues in agriculture or tackling structural barriers in trade finance. Within the global GTR event series — with additional stops in London, Singapore, and New York — it remains the only event dedicated specifically to the financing needs and growth potential of East Africa.

Located in Nairobi, one of Africa’s key commercial hubs, the event serves as a platform for showcasing innovative financial, digital, and sustainability-focused products and services. At the same time, it strengthens Kenya’s role as a gateway for investment into the region. The JW Marriott Nairobi — centrally located and well connected — symbolizes the dynamism and economic momentum of a region increasingly in the global spotlight.

GTR East Africa is a must-attend event for anyone serious about shaping the future of trade in Africa — from CEOs of multinational commodity firms to agrifinance consultants. Those coming to Nairobi are not just attending a conference; they are stepping into a central hub for knowledge exchange, business development, and sustainable economic transformation.

The GTR East Africa will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 13. May to Thursday, 14. May 2026 in Nairobi.