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? 

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? 

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

• Asia
• Africa
• MENA
• Americas

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
• Infrastructure
• Renewables
• Aviation
• Shipping

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?

Got something to get off your chest? Introducing the brand new Speakers' Corner, where you can sign up for 10 minutes in the spotlight to showcase an industry topic of your choosing. To book your slot, email aife.howse@exilegroup.com. 

Pick from one of the following countries and join a group of fellow dealmakers to workshop how to close more transactions:

• Spain
• Italy
• France
• UK
• Poland

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?