The organisers of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit are pleased to confirm Dr. Graham Bright, Senior Trade Specialist at Euro Exim Bank Europe, as a featured speaker on Friday, 12 September 2025, in London. His session, “Shaping the Future of Global Trade in Africa,” will highlight how finance and technology can reshape the continent’s trade landscape.

Joining a distinguished panel of industry and government leaders—including Julius Kakeeto, Hon. Matia Kasaija, Irene Mutyaba Kabiri, Prof. Luis Franceschi, Karim Fatehi OBE, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Dr. Christine C. Mwebesa SPA/Econ Affairs, and Lord Dolar Popat—Dr. Bright brings proven expertise.

Last year at UK–Africa Business Summit 2024 trade event, he championed how finance, blockchain, and AI are essential to bridge Africa’s $2.5 trillion trade gap—given the continent’s 65% share of the world’s arable land. He emphasised secure financial instruments like letters of credit, as well as digital platforms to drive transparency and trust.

🗓 Summit focus sectors:

• Oil & Gas • Minerals & Mining • Agri‑Tech
• Infrastructure & Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy & Climate Solutions
• Tourism & Hospitality
• ICT, Fintech & Digital Transformation
• Banking & Financial Services

Targeting investors, policymakers, and diaspora entrepreneurs, the summit will facilitate partnerships, capital‑ready projects, and market insight across East, Southern, and West Africa. Visit ukafricabusinesssummit.uk for full details and registration.