APRIL 14 - APRIL 16, 2025
Ritz Carlton, Dubai
Unrivalled new business and deal origination opportunities across the Middle East and Africa for the export, energy and infrastructure finance communities
Step into the pivotal trading hub of Dubai, as we unite deal-hungry financiers across the Middle-East & Africa
*New for 2025* Due to popular demand the event will cover 3 days from 14-16 April, with 14 April being predominately dedicated to networking and a few carefully chosen sessions and activities!
To maximise dealmaking opportunities and harness synergies between the regions, we're combining our Middle East and Africa events into one mega congress: Join us from 14-16 April in Dubai, the pivotal trading hub that connects Africa to the Middle East. As more credit lines flow from the Middle East into Africa, take advantage of origination opportunities with dealmakers working across both regions.
Identify deal opportunities: Stay ahead of the curve with actionable strategies and macroeconomic trends shared by industry leaders. With a global presence, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives, discover international best practices, and foster cross-border collaboration to enrich their own strategies. and grow their business.
Maximise origination opportunities: Gain actionable recommendations to support your company strategy and get ahead of competitors. Find out what international ECAs are doing to support business in the region.
Connect with the right people, all in one-business trip: We curate event attendee lists with the most active dealmakers in ECA, Agency, infrastructure and Energy finance plus our dedicated networking concierge provides personalised introductions to your most compatible partners.
Now three days, with interactive expert-led workshops on day one that ensure you meet the right people in the right environment. Here are some of the top panel highlights (view the agenda for further information):
🌱 Going green? Approaching energy transition in an African and Middle Eastern context:
Many African countries unable to access basic electricity, yet are expected to transition at the same pace as developed economies. This panel explores how we should approach the energy transition in an African context.
🌍 Going local: The rise of regional ECAs in Africa and the Middle East:
Explore the role of the Middle East's ECAs in Africa, find out which notable transactions have recently closed, and learn more about what future support is being offered by ECAs for development across the continent.
🤝 Building bridges: Sovereign strategies and ECA collaborations:
Gain vital insights into sovereign borrowing in the ECA market, focusing on how ECAs can appeal to governments interested in large-scale projects, the influence of ESG requirements on emerging market borrowers, and the project pipelines of our government representative speakers.
“A great meeting point for ECAs, Banks & Corporates”
“Great ECA and project financing content, networking not to be missed”
“A value-adding event with more focus on purpose.”
“Informative conference and fantastic networking”
“Great networking opportunity together with content tackling the right issues and market trends. Its a must to be in the market.”
Our Clients
“We turned ambition into action, we made a lot of friendships last year, these friendships turned into 3 active deals, that we then closed during 2022”
“The conferences that TXF hold globally allow us to meet our business goals and to meet the right stakeholders in the industry we are active in, from ECAs, DFIs to technology partners”
“One of the best gatherings in the world for ECA, project finance”
“A great meeting point for ECAs, Banks & Corporates”
“Great ECA and project financing content, networking not to be missed”
“A value-adding event with more focus on purpose.”
“Informative conference and fantastic networking”
“Great networking opportunity together with content tackling the right issues and market trends. Its a must to be in the market.”
2024 Attendees
- Planet One Education Holding
- Philips
- Wartsila
- OCP Group
- Nokia
- Crescent Group
- Asyad Group
- Marubeni Corporation
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Derby Group
- STRABAG International GmbH
- Demag
- Microsoft
- General Electric
- Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
- El-Sewedy Electric
- Elsewedy Electric
- ACWA Power
- Al-Ahly Capital Holding
- COFCO International
- Bahrain Petroleum Company
- Besix
- Arabian Construction Company
- Crescent Petroleum
- ASGC UK
- Siemens Energy
- Hitachi Zosen Inova
- VINCI Energies
- AMEA Power
- TotalEnergies
- TOTSA
- Mitrelli
- Jebsen & Jessen Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Xcalibur Multiphysics
- Thales
- Orascom Construction (OCI)
- Hassan Allam Holding
- Masdar Energy
- ASGC Group
- Rescom Holdings
- Nebras Power
- Agrocorp International
- BEEAH
- Siemens Healthineers
- Sipchem
- Saudi International Petrochemical Company
- Elecnor
- Trafigura Group Pte
- China State Construction Engineering Company
- Kalpataru Power Transmissiona Ltd
- BGN International
- Yahsat
- OQ Trading LTD
- OQ
- Bechtel
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- Omansat
- Reem Emirates Aluminum
- Aston FFI (Suisse) S.A.
- Atro International
- Star Global
- Sky Power Global
- Itochu Middle East FZE
- VEHICLES MIDDLE EAST FZE
- Acciona
- Export Trading Group
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd
- Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
- China Railway Group Limited
- Citic Construction
- China National Aero-Technology Engineering Corporation
- China Machinery Engineering Corporation
- SEPCO 3 International
- DekaBank
- ING Bank
- GE Capital
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
- Credit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
- HSBC
- DZ Bank
- Credit Agricole CIB
- CaixaBank
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- Societe Generale
- Helaba (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen)
- SFIL
- French Treasury
- MCB Bank
- Qatar National Bank (QNB Group)
- BBVA
- Bank Of America (BoA)
- Standard Chartered
- Credit Suisse
- Natixis
- Santander
- Citi
- Oddo BHF AG
- ODDO BHF Aktiengesellschaft
- Banque Misr
- RAKBANK ( National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah )
- Emirates NBD
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
- SERV - Swiss Export Risk Insurance
- Bpifrance
- SACE
- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI)
- Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK)
- Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX)
- Saudi EXIM Bank
- CESCE Credit Insurance
- Sinosure - China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
- KazakhExport EIC JSC
- KazakhExport
- Metlife
- AXA XL
- Marsh
- Bergs & More
- Milbank LLP
- Baker McKenzie
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Clifford Chance
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Ministry of Finance Egypt
- Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – National Debt Management Center (NDMC)
- German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
- PIF
- Sharjah Finance Department
- Ministry of Finance Saudi Arabia
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Ministry of Finance Egypt
- Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – National Debt Management Center (NDMC)
- German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
- PIF
- Sharjah Finance Department
- Ministry of Finance Saudi Arabia
- Siemens Energy Global
- Zest Associates
- Control Risks
- Exile Group
- Gulftainer
- TuNur Ltd
- G.E
- Emirates Development Bank
- EY-AHB
- EY & AHB
- CEER National Automotive Company
- Creative Associates International
- Delphos International
- TXF
- Blend Finance
- Marubeni Water Development and Investment
- Thales Group
- French Economic Services – French Embassy
- G42
- Tabreed
- Capital of Africa
- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
- IFC World Bank Group
- Mark Cables
- Mintz Group
- Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
- ETG Agro
- Portland Advisers
- DPWorld
- CC Solutions
- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
- Capital Tap Holding
- EDB
- ADNOC Refining
Venue
Middle East and Africa 2025: Energy, Agency & Infrastructure Finance will be held at the glamorous Ritz Carlton Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Al Mamsha St - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai
Please contact Caitlin Taylor if you have any questions about the venue or accommodation.
All booking queries and cancellations must be discussed directly with the hotel.
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Accommodation
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We will be hosting networking activities for all delegates attending MENA 2025, offering everyone an opportunity to have a drink and network outside of the event. This will include ice-breaker drinks of the evening of 14 April. Details to follow!
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