Access Bank PLC is convening a distinguished line-up of seasoned speakers, and top executives from leading international banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and captains of industry in Africa to address the future of commerce across the continent.
The convergence – Africa Trade Conference (ATC) themed, ‘Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth’, is scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.
In a press release announcing the Conference, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank PLC, said that the Bank is poised to bring together the most influential voices in trade, finance, and policy to address the future of commerce across the continent.
He said that with Africa’s trade finance gap estimated at $81 billion annually, the conference aims to tackle the systemic challenges hindering trade, particularly for SMEs and domestic firms.
Seyi Kumapayi, Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, Access Bank, highlighted the broader vision of the forum.
He said, “The Africa Trade Conference is a platform to not only address Africa’s trade challenges but champion the continent’s opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, tailored and financial solutions, and the ethos of sustainability, we are paving the way for Africa’s businesses to take their place on the global stage.
“The ATC will also shine a spotlight on the transformative potential of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to reduce trade barriers, enhance infrastructure, and integrate African economies into global trade networks.”