Global Trade Finance Summit 2026
Overview
About the Summit
The Global Trade Finance Summit 2026, hosted at GIFT City, is envisioned as a high-impact platform that brings together global leaders, policymakers, and trade finance experts to explore critical challenges and emerging opportunities in international trade.
Summit Objectives
- Foster Cross-Border Collaboration – Enable dialogue among exporters, importers, financial institutions, and regulators across geographies to address global trade priorities.
- Explore Emerging Opportunities – Highlight new models, technologies, and partnerships driving innovation in trade and trade finance.
- Contribute to the Global Trade Finance Conversation – Facilitate thought leadership and exchange of best practices with active participation from key international and regional stakeholders.
Why GIFT City as the Host Venue
- As India strengthens its role in global trade, GIFT City offers a uniquely integrated financial ecosystem that enables efficient cross-border financial operations.
- The summit provides a timely opportunity for global institutions to engage with the regulatory, infrastructural, and digital capabilities available through GIFT City.
- Hosting the summit here encourages deeper global regional engagement in a setting designed for international finance and innovation.
For any queries or registration, contact: gtfs@360tf.trade
The 2026 Global Trade Finance Summit will be held at the Gift City Club, Radisson.
Address: Zone 3, Plot number 38, Tapas Marg, Gift City Club Rd, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355
Conference Room: Ethos
The Global Trade Finance Summit 2025 (GTFS), organised by 360tf, concluded successfully at GIFT City, Gujarat, bringing together more than 250 participants — including over 50 international delegates, senior policymakers, global financial institutions, corporates, and development finance institutions from over 10 geographies across the global trade finance ecosystem. The one-day summit marked a significant milestone as a first-of-its-kind gathering dedicated to advancing cross-border trade finance from India’s premier international financial hub.
Centred on the theme “India’s Growth Journey: Unlocking Global Liquidity for Inclusive Cross-Border Growth”, the summit served as a platform for thought-provoking discussions on India’s growing role in international trade finance, the importance of unlocking global liquidity, and the need for inclusive financial systems supported by digital innovation and robust regulatory frameworks.
The sessions covered a wide range of pertinent topics, including the evolving India-Africa trade corridor, the transformative role of digital platforms in trade finance, regulatory developments shaping cross-border flows, strategies for enhancing SME access to liquidity, sustainable trade practices, and strengthening collaboration between banks, fintechs, and development finance institutions.
The summit was supported by leading industry partners, with Trade Finance Global (TFG) serving as the official Media Partner, ensuring global visibility and coverage. Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA), FCI joined as Associate Partners, reinforcing the summit’s international reach and collaborative spirit.
Speaking on the success of the summit, CA Pankaj Mundra and Vikram Lodha, Co-founders of 360tf, said:
“The Global Trade Finance Summit 2025 has highlighted not just India’s growth journey, but also the importance of collective action in building inclusive and resilient global trade finance systems. GIFT City has provided the perfect backdrop to convene global leaders and set the stage for long-term collaboration.”
With meaningful dialogue and strong cross-border participation, GTFS 2025 reaffirmed India’s position as a key driver in global trade finance. The summit concluded with a commitment from stakeholders to continue building innovative, technology-led, and inclusive solutions to unlock global liquidity and foster sustainable trade growth.
Watch the full session to revisit the conversations shaping the future of trade finance.