Event Calendar

Maritime Week Africa 2026
2026-03-24 | Mauritius, Mauritius, Africa
Maritime Week Africa is the longest-running and most prominent bunkering industry event on the African continent. Organized by Petrospot and featured by Inchcape Shipping Services, the conference is well-regarded for attracting top-tier industry leaders—ranging from bunker buyers and suppliers to ports, refiners, regulators, and shipping professionals iss-shipping.comindustryevents.com.
In its 16th edition, the event will take place 24–27 March 2025 at the Hilton Mauritius. For the first time in its history, the summit is set in Mauritius, highlighting the African marine fuels sector’s dynamic challenges and opportunities industryevents.comiss-shipping.com. The program will cover both traditional bunkering and emerging alternative fuels, supplemented by high-impact training courses for professionals, an exclusive tour of Port Louis, and standout networking opportunities

Asia Ferroalloys 2026
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Hanoi, Vietnam
The Fastmarkets Asia Ferroalloys 2026 Conference, held March 24–26 in Hanoi, Vietnam, is Asia’s largest trading event for the ferroalloys industry, bringing together buyers, traders, and suppliers to negotiate deals and connect across the supply chain. Participants gain access to expert pricing insights, networking lounges, meeting zones, and deep market analysis on supply-demand dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.

MENA 2026: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance - UAE
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | Dubai, UAE, The Address Marina Hotel, United Arab Emirates
Organized by Exile Group’s TXF, Proximo, and Uxolo brands, this premier event unites over 500 senior professionals from ECAs, DFIs, commercial banks, developers, and investors across the Middle East and Africa. It offers a unique opportunity to originate and negotiate deals in export, project, and development finance within a single venue. Attendees can expect a dynamic program featuring structured networking sessions, expert panels, and discussions on the latest market trends and opportunities.

FT Commodities Global Summit 2026
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-22 | lausanne, Switzerland
FT Commodities Global Summit is a premier annual gathering organized by FT Live, the events arm of the Financial Times. Set against the sophisticated backdrop of the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland, this event convenes over 450 senior executives—including C-suite leaders, traders, policymakers, and financiers—from across the commodity sector. It offers both in-person and digital participation options. ExpoBedscommodities.live.ft.com
The summit spans three days—most recently held 24–26 March 2025, with the next edition scheduled for 20–22 April 2026—and features more than 85 expert speakers covering critical themes like energy transition, supply-chain resilience, regulation and compliance, and geopolitical impacts on commodity flows. ExpoBeds+1brochure.live.ft.comSwiss Congresscommodities.live.ft.com
Beyond insightful high-level discussions and keynote interviews, the summit emphasizes immersive networking, offering attendees a rich social agenda including welcome receptions, evening drinks, a summit dinner, and networking lunches.

Singapore Maritime Week (SMW)
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | Singapore, Singapore
The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is an annual gathering of the international maritime community focused on thought leadership and discussion of the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), in collaboration with industry stakeholders, research and educational institutions, SMW brings the international maritime community together through a mix of trade exhibitions, conferences and dialogues focused on the themes of decarbonisation, digitalisation, maritime services and talent.

Black Sea Grain Europe 2026
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Kyiv
Black Sea Grain. Kyiv – 2026 is the 24th International Conference, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Organized by UkrAgroConsult, the event convenes over 600 delegates representing more than 50 countries, including grain and oilseed producers and processors, traders, agrifood businesses, financial institutions, technology firms, logistics and brokerage companies, insurers, and more UkrAgroConsult+1.
The conference serves as a vital platform for market analysis, value-chain engagement, and thought leadership, offering exclusive insights from industry experts and facilitating high-impact networking with decision-makers across sectors

GTR West Africa - Lagos
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
GTR West Africa 2026 (April 22–23, Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria) is a leading trade and finance event for West Africa, bringing together over 400 industry leaders, corporates, and financiers from 200+ companies. The conference provides insights from 45+ expert speakers on trade, supply chains, infrastructure, and export finance, while offering extensive networking opportunities to build partnerships and explore emerging market trends.

International Trade Forum 2026
2026-04-23 | Zurich
The International Trade Forum 2026, organized by Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), brings together export-oriented companies, political representatives, and industry leaders from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and beyond. The event offers panels and discussions on global trade trends, growth opportunities in regions like ASEAN and India, and strategies for Swiss SMEs to expand internationally, while providing extensive networking opportunities to foster partnerships and business development.

Geneva Dry The Worlds Premier Commodities Shipping Conference
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29 | Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva Dry 2026, held April 28–29 in Geneva, will gather global dry bulk shipping leaders to discuss market outlook, risk management, digitalisation, decarbonisation, and key commodity trends in minor bulks, agri-commodities, coal, and iron ore. Featuring high-profile speakers from Trafigura, CTM, Star Bulk, and the World Economic Forum, the event combines expert panels, specialist workshops, and networking receptions to address industry challenges and opportunities over the next 24 months.

Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials & Recycling Conference
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | Hanoi, Vietnam
The Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials & Recycling Conference (April 28–30, 2026, Hanoi) is a leading forum for the EV and energy storage supply chain. It brings together miners, refiners, OEMs, recyclers, policymakers, and investors to discuss market dynamics, regulation, innovation, and sustainability. Alongside expert panels, the event features pre-day workshops, a policy leadership forum, and rich networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across the global battery ecosystem.

Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06 | Chicago, USA, Chicago, United States
The Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Americas 2026 conference—set for May 4–6, 2026 in Chicago, USA—brings together stakeholders across the biofuels value chain to explore trends in feedstocks like soy, canola, palm oil, and used cooking oil. The program features sessions on traceability, logistics, and technology-driven efficiencies, insights into the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, and a detailed update on U.S. biofuel regulations, with an enhanced pre-event workshop laying the groundwork for deeper industry understanding.

Commodity Trading Week Europe - United Kingdom 2026
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-07 | London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
Commodity Trading Week Europe 2026 (6–7 May, Stamford Bridge Stadium, London) is the largest annual gathering for European commodity trading professionals. It features four specialized tracks—Risk Management, Digitalisation, Commodity Trading Markets, and the new Trading Intelligence stream—covering topics from CTRM tech and AI to market trends, supply chain analytics, and strategic diversification. The event unites over 1,000 attendees and 100+ speakers, offering high-impact insights and rich networking opportunities across the commodities community

Graincom 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
The GrainCom 2026 Conference, taking place May 12–14, 2026, at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva is a fresh, globally focused grain and oilseed gathering organized by experts like James Dunsterville, Gert-Jan van Noortwijk, and Dan Basse graincomevents.com+1graincomevents.com. Positioned as a “game-changer” event, GrainCom blends industry-centric content with fresh perspectives from adjacent sectors poised to influence agri-business over the coming years graincomevents.com+1. It promises rich networking in a high-value, thought-provoking environment—perfect for leaders looking to connect, collaborate, and anticipate future trends

World Aluminium Summit 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
CRU World Aluminium Summit 2026, taking place 12–14 May in London, is the industry’s premier strategic gathering, co-hosted by CRU, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Now in its 31st edition, the summit brings together senior executives and decision-makers from across the aluminium value chain—including primary, secondary, rolled-product, trading, and finance sectors—to discuss challenges like transparency, sustainability, recycling, and geopolitical impacts. In 2025, over 360 leaders from more than 170 companies across 39 countries attended, underscoring its unmatched role in shaping the future of the global aluminium industry.

TXF Amserdam 2026: Global Natural Resources & Commodities Finance - Netherlands
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
GlobalCom 2026—taking place in Amsterdam and realised by TXF—is the premier global gathering for natural resources and commodities finance, uniting over 500 senior dealmakers from producers, traders, lenders, ECAs, insurers, private equity, and tech platforms. Over two days, the summit delivers high-impact networking, strategic panels, closed-door roundtables, and pre-arranged one-on-one meetings to catalyse deal origination, capped off by the glamorous TXF Black Tie Industry Awards Dinner celebrating the most impactful deals and innovations in the sector.

Engineering a net zero together 2026 - Glasgow
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Glasgow, Scotland
All-Energy 2026 (13–14 May, SEC Glasgow) is the UK’s largest free-to-attend renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference, celebrating its silver anniversary as a key hub for the clean energy transition. In 2025, it drew over 13,000 attendees, 300+ exhibitors, and 600+ expert speakers, and this year promises expanded scale, inclusive programming, and opportunities for product launches, partnerships, and policy influence across sectors like renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, and innovation.all-energy.co.uk+2all-energy.co.uk+2

GTR East Africa 2026 - Nairobi
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
GTR East Africa 2026 (May 13–14 in Nairobi, Kenya) is the region’s leading conference for trade, commodity, and export finance professionals. Building on its record-breaking 2025 edition with over 600 attendees, the event will feature 40+ expert speakers delivering market insights and practical strategies, alongside 30+ exhibitors and 5+ hours of networking—including an evening reception. Participants will enjoy access to in-app meeting tools, industry-defining discussions, and deep regional market analysis—making it the go-to forum for staying ahead in East Africa’s fast-evolving trade ecosystem

GTR India Mumbai 2026
2026-05-20 | Mumbai, India, Mumbai, India
GTR India 2026—slated for May 20 in Mumbai—is the premier trade and export finance gathering in the region, poised to build on the momentum of its record-breaking attendance in 2025. Featuring over 50 expert speakers, 15+ exhibitors, and 3+ hours of structured networking, the conference offers participants unparalleled access to market intelligence, decision-making insights, and face-to-face connection opportunities to strengthen strategies across India’s trade sect

Energy Storage Germany 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart
The Energy Storage Summit Germany 2026 will be held 9–11 June at Messe Stuttgart, spotlighting Germany’s rise as a frontrunner in European energy storage. The summit unites the complete energy storage ecosystem—including developers, investors, TSOs, policymakers, and manufacturers—across three days of immersive sessions and expo exhibits. Attendees will explore Germany’s evolving regulatory landscape, merchant revenue models, capacity market incentives, decentralized flexibility, and project development challenges, while leveraging rich networking opportunities across the sector.

TXF Global 2026: Export, Agency & Project Finance - Prague
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Prague
Global 2026—June 9–11 in Prague—is Exile Group’s flagship summit uniting the worlds of export finance (TXF), project finance (Proximo), and development finance (Uxolo) in one powerful convening. The event gathers around 1,500 senior decision-makers from ECAs, DFIs, exporters, developers, banks, governments, and institutional investors to network intensively, originate deals, and access global best practices—all in a single destination. Held at the Hilton Prague, it’s where cross-border collaboration comes to life.

GTR UK 2026
2026-06-10
GTR UK 2026, scheduled for June 10, 2026, in London, is the premier event for trade and export finance professionals across the United Kingdom. This high-impact gathering will provide a dynamic platform for over 500 delegates to engage with the latest market developments and trends within an increasingly complex global trade environment. Attendees will benefit from expert-led panel discussions and in-depth sessions, featuring insights from approximately 50 distinguished speakers. With an agenda crafted to reflect the shifting realities of global trade and international business, supply chains, ESG compliance, digital transformation, and economic outlook, GTR UK 2026 is where market intelligence meets real-world networking.

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-18 | Philadelphia, USA
The DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting, scheduled for June 14–18, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, is the premier multidisciplinary event for life sciences professionals worldwide. Organized by the Drug Information Association (DIA), the conference brings together industry leaders, regulators, researchers, and patient advocates to collaborate on advancing healthcare innovation. Attendees can engage in over 50 educational tracks covering topics such as clinical trials, regulatory science, medical affairs, and digital health, while networking with peers and exploring solutions to global health challenges.

Fastmarkets International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit 2026
2026-06-17
The International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit 2026, scheduled for June 2026 (exact dates and location to be announced), is a premier gathering for steelmakers, procurement executives, and industry leaders focused on the pivotal shift in steel manufacturing towards environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality. This highly anticipated conference will feature discussions on sustainable transformation in steel manufacturing, bringing together innovators and peers to explore the path toward carbon-neutral steel production. Attendees can expect sessions covering topics such as shipping logistics and infrastructure, port handling expertise, and the future of iron and steel making in Europe and its impact on global trade flows. The event provides a platform for professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive forward transformative solutions in the steel industry.

Commodity Trading Week AMERICA 2026
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18 | Hilton Stamford Hotel, Stamford, CT
Commodity Trading Week Americas 2026 returns to Stamford, Connecticut, on June 17–18, 2026, at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. This flagship conference unites leaders across the trading ecosystem, featuring over 100 expert speakers and 6 specialized tracks. Attendees will delve into critical topics such as the evolving geopolitical landscape, advanced risk management strategies, trading digitalization, and regulatory developments. The event also hosts the 2nd Edition of Energy Trading Week Northeast, focusing on regional power dynamics, renewable and battery integration, and procurement strategies in a volatile market. With a comprehensive agenda and extensive networking opportunities, Commodity Trading Week Americas is the go-to forum for staying ahead in the fast-moving world of commodity and energy trading.

18th Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference 2026 - USA
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-25 | Las Vegas, USA, United States
The 18th Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference will take place from June 22–25, 2026, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. This premier event brings together over 1,000 global decision-makers from more than 550 companies across 40 countries, including leaders from upstream mining, midstream processing, battery manufacturing, and OEMs. Attendees will engage in discussions on critical topics such as supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, refining technologies, battery innovation, recycling, and sustainability. The conference offers a unique platform for networking, deal-making, and gaining insights into the future of the lithium and battery raw materials sector.

9th Mare Forum Mykonos 2026
2026-08-01 | Mykonos, Greece, Mykonos, Greece
MARE Forum Mykonos 2026 is part of the Mare Forum series of maritime conferences known for gathering shipowners, charterers, capital providers, regulators, energy executives, and finance leaders in a scenic & focused setting. While specific details for the 2026 Mykonos edition are still being released, past Mykonos forums have featured dynamic, unscripted debates about energy transition in shipping, decarbonisation, fleet strategy, shipping finance, innovation, and human capital in logistics, with strong networking and industry insight

Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-12 | Brazil
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 will be held on August 11–12, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, at the Renaissance Hotel São Paulo. This premier event marks the 21st edition, bringing together industry leaders to explore market trends, legislative updates, and innovations in the pulp, paper, and packaging sectors. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on pricing trends, regulatory frameworks, investment opportunities, technological innovations, and vital government updates. The conference offers a platform to network with key stakeholders and gain insights into the future of the industry

Gastech 2026
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-18 | Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
Gastech 2026 will take place from 15–18 September 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand, hosted by the Thai Ministry of Energy with the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and supported by ERC, PTT, and EGAT. businesseventsthailand.com It’s expected to draw over 50,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors, and 1,000 expert speakers from across the global energy ecosystem. businesseventsthailand.com The programme will include ministerial summits, CEO‐level panels, technical forums, and exhibit zones dedicated to hydrogen, climatetech, AI, shipping/marine, and next-generation fuels.

Energy Storage Central Eastern Europe
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | Warsaw Poland
The Storage CEE event (organized by Solar Energy Events) is a specialized conference focused on energy storage developments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). It gathers industry professionals — including technology providers, developers, utilities, financiers, and policy makers — to discuss region-specific challenges and opportunities in deploying battery storage, grid integrations, and market design. Topics typically include regulatory frameworks, funding and market incentives, battery technology and performance, case studies of storage deployment, and strategies for scaling storage in post-coal or renewable-led power systems.

17th SCTA Coffee Forum & Dinner 2026
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Montreaux, Switzerland
Under the theme “Unity in Complexity: Building a Smart & Connected Future”, this gathering convened members of the global coffee community—traders, roasters, sustainability actors, and younger professionals—to exchange insights, network, and debate key issues facing the industry.
Over two days, the program included workshops (e.g. on traceability, EUDR compliance), panels on leadership and regulation, a Next Gen sustainability contest, and a gala dinner to close the event.
