Come and connect with colleagues at the kick off to the event on Monday 18th November. 

Take in the beauty of Vienna's architecture and history on our walking tour of inner Vienna, where we will also be making a stop at one of the Christmas Markets to sample a warming festive drink. The tour will begin in the Lobby of the Marriott Vienna Hotel at 16:15, and will be finishing at the icebreaker drinks.

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Join us for a relaxed drink the evening before the conference at our icebreaker drinks reception, sponsored by Raiffeisen Bank International. It will be hosted at the magical Palmenhaus (Burggarten 1, 1010 Wien, Austria) starting at 19:00. 

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Grab you badge from the registration desk, then get a coffee and get networking

Welcome to the TXF Dealmakers Assembly! We kick off the day with an overview of the latest trends in export finance, brought to you by TXF Intelligence. 

Gathering C-suite ECA leaders, the first keynote panel of the day puts our speakers in the hot seat to talk deal-making.

- How are European ECA's currently innovating in terms of product offerings and deals? 

- Which regions and sectors are ECAs looking at for new business and opportunities? 

- What's the most exciting deal closed by each ECA over the past year and why? 

Grab a coffee and get networking

Select from one of the following regions and join a table of fellow dealmakers to discuss how to bring more transactions to market:

• MENA
• Africa

This session will dissect a large-scale international project - the construction and equipment of over 20 vocational centres throughout Senegal. Swiss-based contractor Mitrelli Group, and SERV, the official ECA of Switzerland, who collaborated on this project, will give their insight into:

- How was this transaction structured? 

- The biggest headwinds faced, and how they were overcome? 

- What were the 'lessons learned' that could be applied to the market more broadly? 

We hear from a Future of Export Finance spokesperson before they host their rising talent lunch

Time for more networking as lunch is served

Choose from one of the following sectors and join a table of fellow dealmakers to plan how to take your industry to the next level:

• Transport & Shipping
• Infrastructure
• Renewables

This session will explore how AI is transforming export finance, addressing ethical considerations, and highlighting future trends. Participants will engage in a Q&A to discuss diverse perspectives and actionable steps for integrating AI into their practices.

- What is AI's role and current application within the export finance industry?

- What potential workflow changes and ethical challenges have cropped up so far?

- What upcoming innovations could we see? How would you like to use AI in export finance?

Grab a coffee and get networking

We are delighted to announce the return of the TXF Dealmakers of the Year Awards 2024 for Export Finance. This is where we celebrate excellence in global dealmaking, with the worthy winners being announced for the following categories: \

🏆 Overall Export Finance Dealmaker 
🌟 Outstanding Female Dealmaker 
♻️ Sustainable Finance Champion 
🌍 DACH Export Finance Dealmaker 
🚀 FEXgen Export Finance Dealmaker

Grab a drink and get networking at our drinks reception, sponsored by Credendo

This session comprises DACH ECA leaders to discuss how the role of export finance is changing in the region

- Has the profile of the typical client changed, and how?

- As technology evolves and becomes more key, how can the industry identify new opportunities/projects?

- How do ECAs stay on top of relevant and current industry needs? Is it important to have a network of representatives in target markets? 

Grab a coffee and get a new headshot taken for LinkedIn

This session gathers top exporters from the DACH region to discuss: 

- What changes are exporters making to adapt to the energy transition? 

- How can ECAs better support exporters amid the journey to net zero?

- How are SMEs and bigger exporters' approaches and challenges differing? 

- Where are the biggest opportunities for cooperation in this region? 

- What role are ECAs playing in the support of non-resource exports? 

- Which financing solutions/products could be best for this region?

The final chance to network with fellow delegates, and get a new headshot taken for LinkedIn

This session will give a comprehensive update on export finance deal volume, by region and sector, and more, powered by TXF Intelligence