New Landmark Event: Africa Regional Conference on Factoring and Trade Finance Set for Kampala in 2026
KAMPALA, Uganda — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI, the global representative body for factoring and receivables finance, are joining forces to host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance. Scheduled for 15-16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda, the event aims to address Africa’s growing need for innovative financial tools to bridge the trade finance gap and boost intra-African trade.
Under the theme “Beyond Traditional Lending: The Continued Rise of Factoring and Supply Chain Finance in Africa,” the conference will bring together senior representatives from financial institutions, development agencies, insurers, regulators, and government bodies. With a strong focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the event will explore alternative financing solutions critical to sustaining economic growth across the continent.
Unlocking Africa’s Trade Potential
As Africa moves closer to realizing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), factoring, receivables finance, and credit insurance are emerging as vital catalysts for economic development. These tools enable businesses, particularly SMEs, to access much-needed working capital, improve liquidity, and facilitate both domestic and cross-border trade.
The conference will provide a platform for high-level discussions on key topics such as market development, legal and regulatory frameworks, digitalization, and the practical implementation of sustainable receivables finance solutions. Speakers and panelists will include industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, fostering a robust dialogue aimed at advancing Africa’s financial ecosystems.
A Catalyst for Change
Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, emphasized the importance of factoring in Africa’s economic landscape. “Factoring is not just an alternative; it is a necessity for African businesses that need immediate liquidity to remain competitive,” she said. “By bringing this dialogue to Kampala, we aim to ensure that the legal and financial frameworks are in place to turn receivables into the working capital that drives the AfCFTA engine.”
Echoing this sentiment, Ms. Betül Kurtuluş, Deputy Secretary General of FCI, highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing factoring solutions. “The development of factoring and receivables finance in Africa depends on awareness and practical dialogue between market participants, regulators, and institutions,” she said. “This conference reflects our shared commitment to exploring how these solutions can evolve across the region.”
A Platform for Collaboration
The event is supported by Afreximbank, FCI Academy, and ICISA, underscoring the collaborative effort to address Africa’s trade finance challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, network with industry leaders, and explore strategic partnerships to strengthen the receivables finance and trade finance community.
Registration for the conference is now open, with further details available on the official event website: https://fci.nl/en/event/africa-regional-conference-factoring-receivables-finance-credit-insurance.
With Africa’s economic potential increasingly in the global spotlight, the Kampala conference represents a pivotal moment for the continent’s financial sector. The event’s outcomes are expected to contribute to greater awareness, deeper market understanding, and actionable solutions that support sustainable trade expansion and broader economic growth across Africa.
— Reported by Nexio News
