We sponsored two delegates from Kenya and Nigeria through GTC. Within six months, one became our exclusive East African distributor. The ROI on a $3,000 sponsorship was extraordinary.
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Klaus Hoffmann🇩🇪
Export Director · Hoffmann Machinery GmbH
Delegate Sponsorship Programme
Get Sponsored to Attend GTC
Western and European companies, suppliers, and manufacturers fund qualified delegates from emerging markets to attend the Global Trade Connect Summit — at no cost to you.
90+
Eligible Countries
200+
Delegates Sponsored
€1,500
Starting Investment
85%
Partnership Conversion
Bridging the Gap Between Global Buyers and Emerging Market Talent
The GTC Delegate Sponsorship Programme connects ambitious entrepreneurs, business owners, and trade professionals from Africa, Asia, and Latin America with Western and European companies seeking new suppliers, distribution partners, and market entry points. Sponsors cover registration, accommodation, and travel support — giving deserving delegates a seat at the world's most important trade table.
The Process
How the Programme Works
01
Delegate Applies
Individual participants or business visitors from emerging markets submit a sponsorship application detailing their trade sector, business profile, and goals for attending GTC.
02
Profile Reviewed
The GTC Sponsorship Committee reviews each application for eligibility, business credibility, and alignment with sponsor industries. Shortlisted profiles are prepared for matching.
03
Matched to a Sponsor
Shortlisted delegates are matched with Western or European companies, suppliers, or manufacturers whose trade interests align with the delegate's sector and market.
04
Sponsorship Confirmed
The sponsor confirms funding — covering the delegate's conference registration, on-site accommodation, and a travel support allowance. Both parties are introduced before the event.
05
Attend & Connect
Sponsored delegates attend GTC with full access, participate in B2B matchmaking sessions with their sponsor, and build lasting international trade relationships.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
SME Owners & Entrepreneurs
Small and medium business owners from Africa, Asia, South Asia, Latin America, or the Caribbean seeking international buyers, distributors, or investment partners.
Manufacturers & Producers
Local manufacturers, agro-processors, textile producers, and artisan goods makers looking to export their products to Western and European markets.
Trade Association Members
Members of national chambers of commerce, export promotion councils, or industry associations representing their sector at an international level.
Young Trade Professionals
Professionals aged 18–35 working in trade, logistics, finance, or supply chain who are building their international business career.
Apply for a Sponsor
Submit your application today. Places are limited and allocated on a first-qualified basis. The GTC team will contact you within 5 business days.
For Sponsors
Why Companies Sponsor Delegates
For Western and European companies, sponsoring a delegate is the most direct route to a vetted, motivated trade partner in a high-growth emerging market.
Direct Market Access
Your sponsored delegate becomes your on-the-ground partner in their home market — giving you immediate access to local distribution networks, regulatory knowledge, and consumer insights.
Pre-Qualified Trade Partners
Every delegate is vetted by the GTC committee. You are not cold-prospecting — you are meeting a credible, motivated business professional who has been matched to your sector.
Brand Visibility
Sponsors are featured in the GTC Sponsorship Directory, on delegate badges, in the official programme, and across GTC's social media channels reaching 200,000+ trade professionals.
Dedicated B2B Sessions
Sponsors and their delegates receive a guaranteed private B2B meeting slot during the summit — structured, facilitated, and focused on concrete trade outcomes.
CSR & ESG Credentials
Sponsoring emerging market delegates demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusive global trade — strengthening your ESG reporting, stakeholder relations, and brand reputation.
Long-Term Partnership Pipeline
Many of GTC's most successful trade partnerships began as sponsorship matches. The programme is designed to create relationships that outlast the conference.
Investment Levels
Sponsorship Investment Levels
Delegate Sponsor
$1,500
per delegate
Cover one delegate's full conference registration and on-site accommodation.
- Full delegate registration fee
- 3-night on-site accommodation
- Delegate badge co-branding
- 1 dedicated B2B meeting slot
- Listing in GTC Sponsorship Directory
Trade Partner Sponsor
$3,500
per 3 delegates
Sponsor a cohort of three delegates from your target market and maximise your matchmaking opportunities.
- 3 full delegate registrations
- 3-night accommodation for all delegates
- Priority delegate matching
- 3 dedicated B2B meeting slots
- Featured sponsor profile in programme
- Social media spotlight post
- Post-event introduction report
Market Champion
$7,500
per 8 delegates
Become the headline sponsor for an entire emerging market delegation and own the narrative in that region.
- 8 full delegate registrations
- Full accommodation package
- Exclusive market delegation branding
- Speaking slot at regional roundtable
- 8 dedicated B2B meeting slots
- Press release co-authored with GTC
- Full-page programme advertisement
- Post-event trade report for your market
What They Say
Sponsors & Delegates Speak
The GTC sponsorship programme gave us a structured, credible way to find distribution partners in West Africa. Our sponsored delegate is now running our Ghana operations.
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Sophie Beaumont🇬🇧
Head of Emerging Markets · Beaumont Textiles UK
Being sponsored by EuroManufacture AG changed everything for our business. I attended GTC Dubai with full support and signed three distribution agreements in two days. I am forever grateful.
AO
Amara Osei🇬🇭
Export Manager · Ghana Cocoa Board
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for a Sponsor
Submit your application today. Places are limited and allocated on a first-qualified basis. The GTC team will contact you within 5 business days.
Apply for a SponsorReady to Sponsor a Delegate?
Contact the GTC Partnerships team to discuss your sponsorship goals, preferred markets, and delegate matching criteria.