Gafta Professional Development courses

Gafta's GPD programme is the trade's recognised premier training path. Courses provide robust and high-level training that is essential for any trade professional and are delivered through a mix of presentations, discussions, practical exercises and case studies.

To discuss sponsorship, please contact sophiewebber@gafta.com

Who attends?

Headline sponsorship: £3,500 per course 
Gafta member law-firm exclusive

Key benefits:

• Exclusive: Only 1 sponsorship is sold per course and sponsorships are restricted to Gafta law firm members.
• Showcase: Sponsors of GPD courses are guaranteed to be able to deliver at least 50% of the course content through presentations, case studies and exercises.
• Interactive: Sponsorship includes a minimum of 3 networking breaks per day, plus an informal evening reception at the end of the first day.
• Extra value: 2 free places for the course are given to sponsors to use for staff or clients.
• Support: Gafta provide all administrative, logistical and marketing services for courses, plus content and materials. There will be a pre-course meeting to discuss content, delivery and any other issues in-depth.
• Marketing: Gafta will use its extensive marketing capabilities to promote each course as fully as possible. This includes dedicated email marketing, social media, publications, exhibitions and any other channels deemed appropriate.

Reception sponsorship
Gafta members only

There is a networking reception held as part of each GPD course. These are attended by delegates from the courae, but are also open to other trade professionals to book. Reception sponsors have an ideal opportunity to network and discuss issues with delegates, speakers and other attendees in a more relaxed and informal setting.

Price: £1,500 per reception 
Special receptions: Price on request

GPD dates 2020

Trade Foundation Course

29 September - 1 October 2020, Buenos Aires
Headline: SOLD HFW
Reception: Available

Commodity Contracts

20-21 May 2020, Izmir
Headline: Available
Reception: Available

Commodity Dispute Resolution

25 - 26 March 2020, Warsaw
Headline: Available
Reception: Available

13-14 May 2020, Bordeaux
Headline: Available
Wine tasting reception: Available

14 - 15 October, Vilnius
Headline: SOLD - HFW
Special Reception: Available

Commodity Shipping

28-29 April 2020, Odessa
Headline: SOLD - Clyde & Co
Reception: Available

23-24 September 2020, Toronto
Headline: Available
Reception: Available

25-26 November 2020, Rome
Headline: SOLD - Gateley Legal
Reception: Available

Additional opportunities in other regions are available for discussion.