Building on the momentum of a productive 2026 edition, East Africa UNLOCK: Trade & Treasury Summit, presented by MERGE, returns to Nairobi in 2027 to once again convene the region's trade, treasury and financial leaders.

Bringing together exporters, importers, corporate treasurers, financial institutions, payment providers, FinTech innovators and business leaders. The 2027 programme is designed around a simple question: what must work better for East Africa to trade, finance, move, pay and grow as a more connected regional economy? Each session starts with a practical business problem and brings together the institutions, companies and people who can explain where the friction sits and what can realistically change.

The summit will also host the inaugural MERGE Kenya Trade & Treasury Excellence Awards 2027, recognising the professionals and institutions that keep businesses financially resilient, globally connected and operationally efficient. Celebrating excellence across Trade Finance, Treasury Management, and Payments & Financial Technology, the awards will spotlight the achievements and innovations driving East Africa's financial ecosystem forward.

Connect. Collaborate. UNLOCK the next level of trade and treasury in East Africa.

April 2027, Nairobi

EAST AFRICA, CONNECTED: Unlocking Trade, Capital and Treasury Across a Regional Economy

What to Expect in 2027

250+

Attendees working in the movement of international trade

• Government Entities, Central Banks, Regulators and Policymakers

• Exporters/Importers

• Manufacturers

• CFOs/Treasurers

• Financial Institutions and Non-Banks

• Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurers

• Law firms and Brokers

• Fintech and Technology firms

• TMS vendors and Payment providers

• Logistics firms

25+

Speakers

• C-level executives and Senior executives from international trade businesses

• CFOs and Senior Treasurers

• Leading Financiers

• Fintech / Agritech/ Tradeteach / and Payment Experts

”The summit offered valuable insights into the evolving role of treasury as a strategic business partner, with practical discussions on FX management, liquidity optimisation, fund repatriation, and AI-enabled treasury solutions. It also highlighted the importance of secure digital infrastructure and regional integration in enabling cross-border trade. The networking was equally valuable, providing opportunities to exchange perspectives on hedging, market challenges, and risk mitigation with fellow treasury professionals.”

-Treasury Manager, Britam Holdings Plc

“I enjoyed the opportunity to connect, network, and listen to thought-provoking discussions as speakers from different industries and backgrounds took the stage. These conversations continue to be a valuable platform for sharing insights and perspectives, and it is from such vital exchanges, around cross-border payments and policy, fintech, ESG, and AI. that future solutions and innovations begin to take shape in our continent.”

-Senionr Accountant , Caremoli East Africa Limited

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