Africa can be a challenging market for exporters; high risk perceptions mean that it can be hard to source financing and make the most of the ripe opportunities in the continent. This session asks both international exporters looking to the continent, and African exporters looking at inter-continental trade:

• Do African exporters understand the potential of ECA finance? How can ECAs better educate the market on the product?

• What do international exporters need from ECAs to help them do business on the continent?

• Has the ratification of the AfCFTA improved local exporters’ abilities to export within the continent?

At Exile, we proudly amplify women's voices that drive the industry worldwide, with a special commitment to uplifting African women and recognizing their crucial role. Sign up to our interactive breakfast briefing to discuss with your peers:

• How can women leverage connections with each other to advance their careers?
• How do we ensure that African women have pivotal roles in financing projects on the continent, and why is this important?
• What areas of export, project, and development finance are more gender diverse and why might this be the case?
• How do we ensure that women don't get stuck in middle management, or doing 'invisible' work that doesn't give them a platform?
• What role do men have to play in uplifting female colleagues?

Africa’s resource riches make the metals and mining industry a key contributor to the region’s economy. This session considers:

• How to create a sustainable mining industry that continues to support African business

• Mining for energy transition metals

• Transparency and accountability surrounding working conditions

• Balancing ESG requirements with the need to continue supporting Africa’s mining industry