Welcome Remarks

Speaker: James C. Cruse, Acting President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, EXIM

Keynote Fireside Chat: Empowering American Small Businesses for Global Impact

Moderator: Hon. Kimberly Reed, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and CEO, EXIM

Speaker: Hon. Kelly Loeffler, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Keynote Remarks

Speaker: Hon. Doug Burgum, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, and Chair, National Energy Dominance Council

Panel Discussion: Fueling American Energy Dominance

Moderator: Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director, Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and The Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy, The Heritage Foundation

 Speakers:

• Fred H. Hutchison, President and CEO, LNG Allies
• John Kotek, Senior Vice President, Policy Development and Public Affairs, Nuclear Energy Institute
• Pablo Koziner, Chief Commercial Officer, GE Vernova
• Dustin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Affairs, American Petroleum Institute

Keynote Remarks

Speaker: Hon. Glenn Youngkin, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia

Remarks

Speaker: Hon. Warren Davidson, U.S. Congressman, 8th District of Ohio, Chairman, House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

Panel Discussion: Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing in a Changing Global Landscape

Moderator: Thomas Duesterberg, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

 Speakers:

• Hank Holland, Chairman and CEO, Amaero
• Venkee Sharma, Executive Chairman, Aquatech
• Jay Timmons, CEO, National Association of Manufacturers

Remarks

Speaker: Oksana Markarova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States

Panel Discussion: Mobilizing Private Capital for Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction

Moderator: Romina Bandura, Senior Fellow, CSIS

 Speakers:

• Natalie Jaresko, EY-Parthenon Managing Director, Ernst and Young LLP
• Oskar Lewnowski, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Orion Resource Partners
• Irina Paliashvili, President and CEO, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council
• Matt Simpson, CEO, Black Iron

Make More in America: Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing is a National Security and Economic Imperative

Location: Palladian Ballroom

Description: Learn about EXIM’s Make More in America Initiative, a groundbreaking program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and expand the global reach of American-made products. Hear from domestic companies and their experience with MMIA’s ability to support making more in America. Hear about how each plans to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity in critical areas like additive manufacturing, energy storage, mining, and aerospace.

Moderator: Adam Frost, Senior Associate, Economic Security and Technology Department, CSIS

 Speakers:

• Rita Adiani, President, Titan Mining Corporation/Empire State Mining
• Raj DasGupta, CEO, Electrovaya
• Hank Holland, Chairman and CEO, Amaero

Going Global: Learn How EXIM’s Solutions Can Help Grow Your Business

Location: Congressional Room

Description: Whether you’re an established exporter or exploring international opportunities for the first time, EXIM’s suite of financial products, including trade credit insurance, working capital financing, and export financing, can help reduce risk and increase your capacity to expand globally.

Opening Remarks: The Honorable Spencer Bachus, Member, EXIM Board of Directors, and former Congressman

Presenter: Mark Klein, Acting Vice President, Sales & Channel Marketing, EXIM

Global Economic Outlook 2025: Remaining Resilient in a Complex World

Location: Ambassador Ballroom

Description: Join EXIM’s economic research and country risk experts as they address key questions and topics surrounding the global economic outlook. The discussion will focus on the key cyclical and structural drivers shaping the global economy, along with important regional and country-specific trends and developments.

Moderator: Aryam Vazquez, Vice President, Chief Economist, Country Risk & Economic Analysis Division, EXIM

 Speakers:

• Ignacio Diaz, Senior Economist, Middle East, North Africa, EXIM
• Amanda Genereaux, Economist, Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, EXIM
• Matthew Reardon, Economist, West and Central Africa, EXIM
• Mary Stokes, Economist, Latin America and Caribbean, EXIM
• Gabrielle Ventura, Economist, East and Southern Africa, EXIM
• Manli Zhang, Senior Economist, Asia-Pacific, EXIM

Private Sector Mobilization for Sustainable Infrastructure

Sponsored Session: Presented by the Development Bank of Southern Africa

Location: Diplomat Ballroom

Description: Public development banks (PDBs) play a pivotal role in driving private investment for sustainable infrastructure across key sectors such as energy, transport, information and communication technology, and water and sanitation. Multilateral development banks (MDBs) provide support through finance, guarantees, and technical assistance. This session will explore:

• Challenges PDBs face in mobilizing private capital and blended finance;
• The critical role of MDBs in addressing these challenges;
• Innovative solutions and emerging best practices;
• Strategies to strengthen collaboration between PDBs and the private sector.

Attendees will gain actionable insights to accelerate sustainable investment in emerging economies, quipping them with tools and approaches to drive meaningful progress.

Welcome Remarks: Boitumelo Mosako, Chief Executive Officer, DBSA

Moderator: Vuyelwa Vumendlini, Alternate Executive Director, IMF

 Speakers:

• Kofi Asumadu-Addo, Director Guarantees and Specialised Finance, Afreximbank
• Amer Baig, Director of Strategic Investment Partnerships, Green Climate Fund (GCF)
• Ravindra Mehru, Resident Representative Washington of the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
• Mike M.B. Salawou, Director, PICU Infrastructure and Urban Development (AfDB)

State and Regional Resources to Assist U.S. Exporters

Location: Congressional Room

Description: This panel will explore the critical role that states play in expanding international trade and supporting U.S. exports. Panelists will highlight state-level trade promotion efforts, public-private partnerships, and their initiatives to help businesses access global markets, navigate trade finance, and enhance their competitiveness abroad.

Moderator: Andy Karellas, Executive Director, State International Development Organization

 Speakers:

• Rebecca Bellinger, Executive Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland, Maryland Trade Office
• Jennifer Black, Executive Director, Export Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
• Nathan Day, International Trade Manager, South Central Region, Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Funding of EXIM Medium- and Long-Term Transactions

Location: Palladian Ballroom

Description: This panel will cover key topics related to funding for export credit agency (ECA)-supported transactions, including commercial bank, PEFCO, and capital markets funding. Discussions will include the history of each EXIM program, advantages and limitations of each funding source, and insights into funding for both aviation and non-aviation transactions.

Moderator:Paxton Stephan, Vice President, Banking and Financial Products, EXIM

 Speakers:

• John Neblo, Senior Vice President, Private Export Funding Corporation
• Eric Ponzio, Executive Director, Structured Products and Government Finance, J.P. Morgan

Financing U.S. Exports to Sub-Saharan Africa

Location: Diplomat Ballroom

Description: This session will explore the opportunity for trade with Africa and how U.S. exports to sub-Saharan Africa drive sustainable growth and support American jobs. Panelists will discuss strategies for mitigating transaction risks, expanding market access, and fostering economic development through successful trade partnerships. Learn about impactful projects and opportunities for collaboration that strengthen commercial ties and address critical needs in the region.

Moderator: Chris Mitman, Founder and Managing Partner, Acre Capital

 Speakers:

• Melanie Lawrence, Head: Guarantees & Specialized Finance, Afreximbank
• Rotimi Morohunfola, Deputy CEO, Head of Business Development, United Bank for Africa
• Gabrielle Reid, Head of Advisory, Pangea Risk
• Richard Wilkins, Global Head of Export & Agency Finance Origination, JP Morgan

Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Location: Ambassador Ballroom

Description: This panel will take a deep dive into three high-growth countries and discuss how governments and private sector companies can collaborate to build sustainable infrastructure to support a steady flow of innovation and investment into countries. Under opportunities, the panel will focus on investment trends, opportunities for US exporters, and public-private partnerships.

Moderator: Dr. Trevor Gunn, President of International Relations at Medtronic and Chair/Founder of USAHA

 Speakers:

• Amb. Christopher Kirigua, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Kenya Embassy (D.C.) and Director General of the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) at The National Treasury and Economic Planning
• Dr. Manu Nair, U.S. Clinical Practice and High Value Opportunities, Corporate Development, Mayo Clinic
• Bonny Slater, Global Healthcare Practice Leader and Design Director, Gensler

Welcome Remarks

Speaker: David Slade, Lead and Senior Counselor, EXIM

Keynote Remarks

Speaker: Hon. Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of State

Panel Discussion: U.S.-Africa Trade Relations and American Leadership in Driving Economic Growth

Moderator: Daniel F. Runde, SVP and Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development, CSIS

 Speakers:

• Adam Cortese, CEO, Sun Africa
• Franklin Edochie, Head of Mining and Metals Investment Unit, Africa Finance Corporation
• Thomas Hardy, Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

Panel Discussion: Financing Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Moderator: Amb. Paula Dobriansky, Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, and Former Chair, EXIM Council on China Competition

 Speakers:

• Michio Daito, President, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security
• Brian Menell, CEO, TechMet
• Rt Hon Dominic Raab, Head of Global Affairs, Appian Capital Advisory, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Foreign Secretary
• HE the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States
• Scott Woodard, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State

EXIM’s Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative: Financing the Facilitation of Critical Mineral Imports

Location: Palladian Ballroom

Description: Discover how EXIM’s Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative supports support U.S. jobs and shift the U.S. supply chain of critical minerals and rare earths away from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This initiative empowers American companies to strengthen supply chain stability, mitigate disruptions, and maintain competitive advantages in global markets. EXIM’s ability to support the facilitation of imports through the SCRI is a vital tool for maintaining U.S. jobs while also enhancing supply chain resiliency in the critical minerals sector.

Moderator: Sarah Whitten, Senior Vice President, China and Transformational Exports Program, EXIM

 Speakers:

• Brian Hanrahan, CEO, Lumina
• Abigail Hunter, Executive Director, SAFE
• Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains, Silverado Policy Accelerator
• Rowena Smith, Managing Director & CEO, Australian Strategic Materials

A Whole-of-Government Approach to Financing U.S. Exports

Location: Diplomat Ballroom

Description: Join us for an engaging session featuring representatives from key U.S. government agencies who will provide a comprehensive overview of the resources available to U.S. exporters looking to expand and grow in international markets.

Moderator: Tricia Van Orden, Director, Trade Promotional Coordinating Committee Secretariat, International Trade Administration

 Speakers:

• Lisa Coppé, Senior Country Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
• Juan McCoy, Director, Operations and Analysis Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Miguel Penaloza, Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Benjamin Todd, Vice President, Global Business, Development EXIM

Protecting EXIM: Fraud Prevention & Risk Mitigation

Location: Congressional A Room

Description: Building on EXIM’s commitment to business ethics, due diligence, and fraud protection, this session will explore emerging risks, including AI-driven retail fraud and evolving illicit finance threats. It will also examine their potential impact on EXIM’s portfolio and compliance strategies.

Moderator: Patrick Nelson, Acting Senior Vice President of Communications, EXIM

 Speakers:

• Mark Chu, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Fraud and Compliance Unit, EXIM
• Maura Malone, General Counsel, EXIM Office of Inspector General
• Cameron Miller, Acting Vice President, Credit Policy and Compliance, EXIM
• Howard Spira, Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer, EXIM
• Kate Zernes, Acting Chief Compliance Officer, EXIM

Expanding Globally: How Small Businesses are Reaching New Markets

Location: Congressional B Room

Description: Hear from this year’s award winners as they share their experiences in exporting and supporting exporters, highlighting the key role EXIM Bank plays in their success. Gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating global markets and driving international growth.

Moderator: Mark Klein, Acting Vice President, Sales & Channel Marketing, EXIM

 Speakers:

• Laurie Pieper, Ph.D., CGBP, Assistant Director, Global Resources, Kansas Department of Commerce
• Warren Bares, President, J. Maxime Roy, Inc.
• Louis N. Vernon, Director of International Sales, Malco Products, Inc.

Remarks

Speaker: Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Finance, Cooperative Republic of Guyana

Awards Ceremony

Deal of the Year: Presented by Sonia Koshy, Managing Director, Commodities, Office of Board Authorized Finance, EXIM

CTEP Deal of the Year: Presented by Sarah Whitten, Senior Vice President, China and Transformational Exports Program, EXIM

MMIA Deal of the Year: Presented by David Brooks, Managing Director, Domestic Finance Division and Make More in America Unit, EXIM

Exporters of the Year: Presented by Anita Turi, Managing Director, Export Credit Insurance Division, EXIM

Broker of the Year: Presented by Ed Coppola, Director, Product Management, Office of Small Business, EXIM

Regional Export Promotion Program Member of the Year: Presented by Aerek Stephens, Director, Client Care Services, Office of Small Business, EXIM

Closing Remarks

Speaker: James G. Burrows, Acting First Vice President and Vice Chairman, EXIM