Middle East and Africa 2026: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance
Middle East and Africa 2026: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance is a premier event organized by TXF, Proximo, and Uxolo, bringing together key stakeholders in export, agency, and infrastructure finance across the Middle East and Africa. Scheduled from April 7 to 9, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton in Dubai, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities for deal origination and strategic insights into the current finance climate.
The event will cover a range of critical topics, including financing emerging markets in the Middle East, the role of regional agencies in Africa and the Middle East, and strategies for financing large-scale infrastructure projects. Sessions will also delve into the challenges and opportunities in healthcare infrastructure financing in Africa and the development of emerging energy technologies in the Middle East.
Attendees can look forward to extensive networking opportunities, including an icebreaker drinks reception and multiple networking breaks designed to foster collaboration among over 500 dealmakers. The agenda features notable speakers such as His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, providing valuable insights into the region's finance landscape.
This event is ideal for exporters, borrowers, infrastructure and energy developers, project sponsors, equity investment funds, institutional investors, debt providers, ECAs, and other professionals involved in the finance sector. Participants will gain access to the most active players in the industry, enabling them to collaborate, originate deals, and forge strategic partnerships that boost trade, investment, and infrastructure development across both regions.
Speakers
Admassu Tadesse
TDB Group President and Managing Director at TDB Group
Admassu Tadesse is the President and Managing Director of TDB Group, focusing on trade and development finance across Africa.
Ahmed H. Moawad
Director | Group Corporate Treasury | Structured Finance at Orascom Constructions
Ahmed H. Moawad directs structured finance and corporate treasury at Orascom Constructions, a leading engineering firm.
Alexander Amohmiyang Fusi
Regional Underwriter at ATIDI
Alexander Amohmiyang Fusi is a Regional Underwriter at ATIDI, focusing on trade and investment risk insurance.
Alexei Rybakov
Head of Export Finance MENAT at HSBC
Alexei Rybakov leads HSBC's export finance operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey regions.
Ali Zerouali
Executive Vice President Middle East & Africa at HIF Global
Ali Zerouali serves as the Executive Vice President for the Middle East & Africa at HIF Global, focusing on sustainable fuel projects.
Alioune Ibrahima Ba
Director of Financing at Senelec
Alioune Ibrahima Ba serves as the Director of Financing at Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company.
Andrei Klevchuk
Director, Project Finance at AMEA Power
Andrei Klevchuk is the Director of Project Finance at AMEA Power, specializing in renewable energy investments.
Buket Guner
Head of Project Finance at EDF (Électricité de France)
Buket Guner leads project finance initiatives at EDF, focusing on energy projects in emerging markets.
Craig Weitz
Principal: Export Credit Finance at Nedbank Corporate & Investment Bank
Craig Weitz is a Principal in Export Credit Finance at Nedbank Corporate & Investment Bank, focusing on structured finance solutions.
Hesham Zakai
Managing Director at Exile Group
Hesham Zakai is the Managing Director of Exile Group, overseeing strategic initiatives and event management.
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
Minister of Foreign Trade at Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi serves as the UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade, overseeing the nation's international trade policies and initiatives.
His Excellency Ismael Nabe
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation at Republic of Guinea
Ismael Nabe is the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation for the Republic of Guinea, overseeing development strategies.
Mahlatse Ndabane
Regional Sales Manager at UD Trucks Southern Africa
Mahlatse Ndabane is the Regional Sales Manager at UD Trucks Southern Africa, specializing in commercial vehicle sales.
Neeraj Agrawal
Group CFO at Crescent Group
Neeraj Agrawal is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Crescent Group, managing financial operations across diverse sectors.
Raja Al Mazrouei
Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI)
Raja Al Mazrouei is the CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, leading the UAE's export credit agency in supporting national exporters.
Robert Besseling
CEO at Pangea Risk
Robert Besseling is the CEO of Pangea Risk, specializing in political and economic risk analysis for emerging markets.
Rushdi Ali
Executive Commercial Finance Director at GE Power
Rushdi Ali is the Executive Commercial Finance Director at GE Power, overseeing financial strategies for power projects.
Salma Atteya
Senior Treasury Manager at El Sewedy Electric Group
Salma Atteya serves as Senior Treasury Manager at El Sewedy Electric Group, overseeing financial planning and treasury operations.
Sandeep Parasramka
CFO at Tolaram
Sandeep Parasramka serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Tolaram, overseeing financial strategies in consumer goods.
Uma Nathany
Head of Project Finance at JENWA
Uma Nathany leads project finance at JENWA, focusing on infrastructure development in the Middle East.
Event Details
- Date
- April 7-9, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- The Ritz-Carlton, Al Mamsha St - Marsa Dubai Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Pricing
- £4,499 - £4,949
- Audience
- Exporters, borrowers, infrastructure and energy developers, project sponsors, equity investment funds, institutional investors, debt providers, ECAs, and other finance professionals.
- Attendees
- Over 500 dealmakers
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