Access Bank to Host Africa Trade Conference 2026 in Cape Town

Access Bank Plc is set to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC) in Cape Town on March 11, 2026. The conference will gather influential leaders from government, finance, trade, logistics, technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and policy-making sectors across 28 countries.

The theme of ATC 2026 is "Turn Vision into Velocity: Building Africa's Trade Ecosystem for Real-World Impact." The event will feature high-impact sessions, ministerial panels, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural showcases aimed at fostering collaboration and catalyzing capital flow. Roosevelt Ogbonna, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, emphasized the conference's action-oriented approach to shaping policies, infrastructure, and innovations that will define Africa's trade future.

The conference will spotlight the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and explore policies, infrastructure development, digital innovations, and financial models to support Africa's SMEs and industrial growth.