Driving Trade. Inspiring Leadership.
Transforming Africa.
Turning Vision vision into action through programs that connect
people, ideas and opportunities across Africa.
At GCATRED, our programs and events are designed to turn vision into action — connecting people, ideas, and opportunities that advance Africa’s trade, rights, and sustainable development agenda.
We convene leaders, empower innovators, and build partnerships that translate aspirations into measurable impact.
Africa Global Trade and Investment Forum (AGTIF)
Our premier annual event bringing together Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the world.
AGTIF provides a strategic platform to explore trade policies, investment opportunities, digital transformation, and regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
Theme: “Reimagining Africa’s Global Trade Future: Innovation, Ethics, and Inclusion.”
📍 Rotating host country across Africa each year.
GCATRED Business and Leadership Fellowship (GBLF)
An annual capacity-building fellowship equipping young African entrepreneurs, women leaders, and professionals with skills in:
- Ethical leadership and governance
- Business innovation and trade policy
- Climate-smart entrepreneurship
- Digital transformation and AI for inclusive growth
Fellows receive mentorship, seed funding opportunities, and access to GCATRED’s global partner network.
Africa Ethical Investment and SDG Forum
A strategic convening of investors, development partners, and government agencies committed to advancing ESG principles (Environment, Social, and Governance) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. The forum showcases bankable projects, promotes responsible investment, and celebrates sustainability champions.
Digital Africa Innovation Challenge
A continental competition empowering African youth and startups to design tech-driven solutions addressing trade, education, climate, and governance challenges.
Winning innovators receive mentorship, grants, and visibility on GCATRED’s global innovation hub.
Goal: Build an ecosystem of 10,000 African digital innovators by 2030.
African Women in Trade and Economic Leadership Program (AWTELP)
A transformative initiative supporting women in trade, enterprise, and leadership through training, financing, and advocacy.
The program promotes gender equity, inclusive economic growth, and participation of women-led businesses in global markets.
Regional Peace and Economic Stability Dialogues
GCATRED convenes high-level policy roundtables on peace, governance, and human rights as enablers of trade and investment.
These dialogues bridge governments, civil society, and the private sector to foster sustainable peace and inclusive growth.
Signature Annual Events
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Africa Trade and Investment Week (ATIW)
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A week-long showcase of Africa’s trade potential, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Includes exhibitions, investment forums, and policy discussions.
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Pan-African Cultural and Creative Festival
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Celebrating Africa’s identity through art, music, film, and fashion while promoting creative industries as a driver of economic development.
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Climate and Sustainability Summit
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A global forum addressing climate finance, renewable energy, and green trade opportunities for Africa’s low-carbon transition.
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GCATRED Awards for Excellence
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Annual awards recognizing outstanding achievements in trade, innovation, leadership, and human rights advocacy.
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