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(33)
Abhishek Badkul
CFO at Planet One Group
Abhishek Badkul serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Planet One Group, overseeing financial operations and strategy.
Admassu Tadesse
TDB Group President and Managing Director at TDB Group
Admassu Tadesse serves as the President and Managing Director of TDB Group, focusing on development finance in the region.
Ahmed H. Moawad
Director | Group Corporate Treasury | Structured Finance at Orascom Constructions
Ahmed H. Moawad is the Director of Group Corporate Treasury and Structured Finance at Orascom Constructions, overseeing financial structuring.
Alexander Amohmiyang Fusi
Regional Underwriter at ATIDI
Alexander Amohmiyang Fusi is a Regional Underwriter at ATIDI, specializing in underwriting for trade and investment insurance.
Alexei Rybakov
Head of Export Finance MENAT at HSBC
Alexei Rybakov is the Head of Export Finance for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at HSBC, specializing in export finance solutions.
Ali Zerouali
Executive Vice President Middle East & Africa at HIF Global
Ali Zerouali is the Executive Vice President for the Middle East & Africa at HIF Global, leading initiatives in sustainable fuels.
Alioune Ibrahima Ba
Director of Financing at Senelec
Alioune Ibrahima Ba is the Director of Financing at Senelec, overseeing financial strategies for Senegal's national electricity company.
Andrei Klevchuk
Director, Project Finance at AMEA Power
Andrei Klevchuk is the Director of Project Finance at AMEA Power, focusing on financing renewable energy projects in emerging markets.
Buket Guner
Head of Project Finance at EDF (Électricité de France)
Buket Guner is the Head of Project Finance at EDF, managing financing for energy projects globally.
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.
Cyriaque Nandjo
Structured Finance & Sovereign Debt Expert at Nandjo Structured Finance
Cyriaque Nandjo is an expert in structured finance and sovereign debt, providing consultancy services through Nandjo Structured Finance.
Dave Chalila
Head of Investments at GuarantCo
Dave Chalila is the Head of Investments at GuarantCo, overseeing investment strategies for infrastructure projects.
Gus Wakim
Technical Director at Clean Air Task Force
Gus Wakim is the Technical Director at the Clean Air Task Force, focusing on advancing clean energy technologies.
Hesham Zakai
Managing Director at Exile Group
Hesham Zakai is the Managing Director of Exile Group, overseeing strategic initiatives and operations within the organization.
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
Minister of Foreign Trade at Ministry of Foreign Trade
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi serves as the UAE 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
His Excellency Ismael Nabe serves as the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation for the Republic of Guinea, overseeing development initiatives.
Ignacio Matalobos
Executive Director, Head of Export & Agency Finance – MENAT & CIS at JP Morgan
Ignacio Matalobos is the Executive Director and Head of Export & Agency Finance for MENAT & CIS at JP Morgan, specializing in export finance.
Imran Saeed
Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance- Middle East & Africa at Siemens Energy
Imran Saeed is the Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance for the Middle East & Africa at Siemens Energy, managing financial operations.
Jacques Massart
CEO at ASPAC International
Jacques Massart serves as the CEO of ASPAC International, leading the company's global operations.
Kenny Kitamura
Mahlatse Ndabane
Regional Sales Manager at UD Trucks Southern Africa
Mahlatse Ndabane is the Regional Sales Manager at UD Trucks Southern Africa, overseeing sales operations in the region.
Matthew Martin
Deputy Director, International Development at ECC
Matthew Martin is the Deputy Director of International Development at ECC, focusing on global development initiatives.
Michael Rasch
Director, ECA Relations and Business Development at Alliad
Michael Rasch is the Director of ECA Relations and Business Development at Alliad, specializing in export credit agency relations.
Neeraj Agrawal
Group CFO at Crescent Group
Neeraj Agrawal serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Crescent Group, overseeing financial operations across the conglomerate.
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.
Ramesh Bhootra
President at Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. (KPTL)
Ramesh Bhootra is the President of Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd., overseeing the company's power transmission projects.
Robert Besseling
CEO at Pangea Risk
Robert Besseling is the CEO of Pangea Risk, specializing in providing risk analysis and intelligence for emerging markets.
Rushdi Ali
Executive Commercial Finance Director at GE Power
Rushdi Ali is the Executive Commercial Finance Director at GE Power, managing financial strategies for power projects.
Salma Atteya
Senior Treasury Manager at El Sewedy Electric Group
Salma Atteya is the Senior Treasury Manager at El Sewedy Electric Group, managing treasury functions for the company.
Sandeep Parasramka
CFO at Tolaram
Sandeep Parasramka serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Tolaram, managing financial strategies for the company.
Shikha Garg
Lead, Infrastructure Finance and Assets at ITOCHU Corporation
Shikha Garg is the Lead for Infrastructure Finance and Assets at ITOCHU Corporation, specializing in infrastructure investments.
Tzahi Malach
VP Structured Finance at Mitrelli
Tzahi Malach is the Vice President of Structured Finance at Mitrelli, focusing on financial structuring for development projects.
Uma Nathany
Head of Project Finance at JENWA
Uma Nathany is the Head of Project Finance at JENWA, focusing on financing large-scale infrastructure projects.
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