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Arthur André James Gouin

Arthur André James Gouin

Deputy Area Manager Latin America & the Caribbean
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Lana Ravel

Lana Ravel

Area Manager LATAM & The Caribbean
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Valentin Jedraszyk

Valentin Jedraszyk

Regional Export Manager for North America
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Sessions we are speaking at

Plenary Room

Structured Trade & Export Finance
Chemicals/Petrochemicals Manufacturing & Equipment Metals & Mining Renewables Roads Traditional Energy Transport Waste & Water

Fostering growth: ECAs in the Americas

Carmen Vara
Director, Underwriting,
Cesce
Mika Relander
Senior Adviser, Origination and Country Risks,
Business Finland
Lana Ravel
Area Manager LATAM & The Caribbean,
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Lars Smed
Associate Director,
Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
Moderator
Catalina Munoz
Director - Head of Export and Agency Finance Latin America,
Bank of America (BoA)

ECAs continue to be a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to securing deals in the Americas. This panel gathers international ECAs to consider:

•  What projects do our ECAs have their eyes on for 2024 and beyond?

•  How are ECAs responding to market calls to be more innovative and client led in their approach? Are more ECAs considering untied products for the Americas?

•  How are ECAs responding to the climate crisis? Are they seeking involvement in more sustainable projects, and is this always appropriate?

Plenary Room

Structured Trade & Export Finance
Chemicals/Petrochemicals Climate Finance Digital Infrastructure Manufacturing & Equipment Metals & Mining Oil & Gas Renewables Roads Shipping & Bunkering Social Projects & Financial Inclusion Traditional Energy Transport Waste & Water

Gameshow: Who wants to be an export financier?

Eric Jowett
Sr. Underwriter,
Vantage Risk
Alfonso Olivas
Head of Data,
TXF
Lana Ravel
Area Manager LATAM & The Caribbean,
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Moderator
Gary Coates
Senior Partnerships Manager,
Exile Group

Backed by TXF Intelligence. Who Wants to be an Export Financier puts our intrepid contestants to the test on their industry knowledge. They can use their lifelines - ask the audience, ask the expert, and phone a friend - to help them claim the title of Ultimate Export Financier!

Plenary Room

Structured Trade & Export Finance

Heads together: Financing SMEs in the Americas

Peter Appelbaum
President,
Celeritas Inc
Valentin Jedraszyk
Regional Export Manager for North America,
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Moderator
Eavie Burnett
Head of Content,
Exile Group

SMEs are a vital part of trade in the Americas - but what role do ECAs and DFIs have to play in supporting them? We consider:

  • The agency role in supporting short term trade for SME customers in the Americas
  • What specific agency programmes and initiatives can best serve SMEs?
  • What challenges do SMEs face, and how can agencies do better to support them?
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