What better place to convene our esteemed government ministry representatives than the birthplace of democracy? We gather to address one of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time: how to balance achieving net-zero emissions and reduced carbon with the need for economic growth and affordable energy in developing nations. Can we establish rules and partnerships between developing governments, financial institutions, and agencies to harmonise development and climate objectives?

Our pundits are tasked with joining the dots of today’s export credit world to give a vision of tomorrows world. As the world devolves from globalisation, how has the rise in friendshoring and nearshoring changed the dynamics in the market and supply chains, will this trend continue? Is collaboration and risk sharing the new name of the game? With longer 22 years tenors in the renewables sector and up to 15 years repayment in rail aviation and shipping, and reinstation of 95% cover, how will the project landscape evolve? How can ECAs best to support buyers and exporters in a higher interest rate environment? Are we seeing the necessary new products, guarantees, coverages, innovation and a combination of instruments unfold?