Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina - USA
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-24 17:00 UTC | Miami, USA, EAST Miami Hotel, United States
You will gain exclusive insights on supply challenges, pricing forecasts and sustainability progress in the industry across 3 days at this event. Network with producers, refiners, traders and officials from all over the globe. Hear how the industry is recovering from the energy crisis to re-establish refining capacity, the impact of the EU critical minerals list and regional updates on all major projects. What is the impact of export bans? How is China’s African investments affecting production? What can the industry do to increase sustainability efforts? This is the only conference in the world covering the entire Bauxite and Alumina supply chain, so don’t miss us in Miami this year.

22nd International Freight Forwarders Conference - UAE
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-24 | Dubai, UAE, The Address Marina Hotel, United Arab Emirates
Welcome to our highly anticipated event! We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to connect with top freight forwarders from around the world. This conference is designed to help you expand your agency business, explore partnership possibilities, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Energizing Innovation: Charting the Future of Energy Technology - Germany
2024-02-21 | E-World, Essen, Germany, Essen, Germany
Our mission is to support banks, tech vendors, investment managers and insurers with independent research and advice on all aspects of risk, compliance and financial technology. With our strong customer relationships and deep technology expertise, we are uniquely able to map market trends and vendor landscapes in financial risk, trading, credit, financial crime, GRC, insurance and energy.

GTR MENA DUBAI - The premier gathering for connecting with the key individuals and organisations at the forefront of MENA trade
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade CentreTrade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GTR MENA will return to Dubai on February 20-21, 2024, marking 21 years in the region!
Having welcomed over 900 market leaders in 2023, the next edition will once again deliver a highly anticipated opportunity to connect with key players and access to a full spectrum of companies involved in trade and exports in this exciting region.
Covering critical market insight and enjoying the support of leading financial institutions, delegates will gain unrivalled insights through an extensive programme of over 80 expert speakers, while the exhibition hall will provide an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders, peers and potential clients.

BreakBulk Middle East - UAE
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-13 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Government ministries, private sector oil & gas companies and the world’s top EPCs hold the keys to these lucrative contracts, and Breakbulk Middle East has become the place to meet these decision makers. And because of strong gatekeeping systems within Middle Eastern companies, this event is one of the few ways to make direct contact with them.
Conveniently located in Dubai, Breakbulk Middle East will attract more than 8,000 companies representing the full industrial supply chain from over 98 countries. Don’t miss your chance to forge the relationships your company needs to grow its business in this promising region that puts innovation first.

CommodityThursdays Geneva
2024-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Harbor Pub, Geneva, Switzerland
CommodityThursdays are casual and fun afterwork drinks aimed at bringing together everyone within the commodities and shipping trading industry. 🌐🚢
They initially began as a local community in Switzerland, offering individuals within the shipping and trading industries a casual environment to connect with others from diverse backgrounds.
Due to the success of these afterwork drinks, we have expanded our reach to other global hubs, including London, Singapore, Zug, Rotterdam, Dubai, and many other locations are coming. 🌍🌆
These afterwork drinks are free (buy your own drinks) and open to all in commodities and shipping, so drop by with your friends and colleagues! 🥂

Capital Link's 14th Annual Greek Shipping Forum - Greece
2024-02-08 | Athens, Greece
Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum will address the industry’s main trends and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead and strategies to compete in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
Today’s global landscape is impacted by major trends such as geopolitics, energy security, increasing regulation, deglobalization, a slowing world economy, higher interest rates, shifting trade volumes with China, which has been the locomotive for global shipping and commerce, and more. In this environment, the role of shipping as the link in the global supply chain remains vital and despite the challenges it creates significant opportunities across the various market segments.

Ship Recycling Congress 2024 - Greece
2024-02-07 - 2024-02-08 | Athens, Greece
ACI is pleased to announce the 11th Ship Recycling Congress. The event will focus on the latest and upcoming EU regulations, transparency and collaboration in ship recycling, IHM requirements, evolving sustainability, and the future of ship recycling
The conference will highlight the challenges to promote a responsible & sustainable future for the green ship recycling industry by developing transparency measures and complying with human & environmental rights.
The two-day conference will consist of a number of informative sessions followed by interactive Q&As, presentations giving a deep insight on views shared from different aspects of the ship recycling process, as well as panel discussions to further involve delegates. Last year brought nearly 70 senior stakeholders from the ship recycling industry together for in-depth discussion and networking. Moving the conference to Athens this year provides a great opportunity for delegates to meet ship recycling experts from across the largest world markets.

Middle East Bunkering Convention - UAE
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-07 | The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, U.A.E, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Now in its ninth year, the Middle East Bunkering Convention (MEBC) returns to Dubai in February to offer expert comment and informed debate about the issues and challenges impacting the global marine fuel sector and, as always, to provide a sharp focus on the evolving Middle East bunker market.

CommodityThursdays Dubai
2024-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | SO/ Uptown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CommodityThursdays London
2024-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Windmill Mayfair, London, United Kingdom

CommodityThursdays Singapore
2024-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Lion Brewery Co, Singapore, Singapore

Argus Agritel Paris Grain Conference - France
2024-01-25 - 2024-01-26 | Paris, France, Paris, France
With the limited supplies in key exporting countries, the emergence of new grain corridor routes in Ukraine and the Black Sea region, and significant climate patterns impacting grain production, it’s a prime opportunity for the French, European and global grains industry to collaborate with fertilizers, biofuels, carbon, and energy sectors for new trading and business opportunities.
Expanding on the concept of growth and opportunity, the Argus Agritel Paris Grain Conference will make its return on 25 – 26 January 2024 at the Hotel Potocki in Paris, France, offering an in-depth exploration of risk management in the global supply chain for grains and oilseeds markets, whilst ensuring sustainability goals are met.

Commodity Trading Week APAC - Singapore
2024-01-24 - 2024-01-25 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
After 15 years of success, the commodity industry’s favourite annual event series is coming to the Asia Pacific, with the launch of the highly anticipated Commodity Trading Week APAC in partnership with Enterprise Singapore.
Commodity Trading Week has long been a must-attend series of forums for Europe’s and Americas’ commodity trading, financing, investing and logistics community. Every year, we gather tens of thousands of global and regional leaders to highlight geopolitical and economic shifts, emerging risks to global trade, opportunities to be seized and technological innovations that promise increased productivity, enhanced sustainability and efficient trade lifecycle management.

Maritime Week Africa - South Africa
2024-01-23 - 2024-01-25 | The Table Bay Hotel at the Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, Quay 6, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 8001, Cape Town, South Africa
Maritime Week Africa is the longest-running and most popular bunkering event on the African continent. It has earned a reputation for attracting the most eminent industry speakers, bringing together key bunker buyers and suppliers, as well as ports, refiners, regulators and other leading maritime professionals to highlight the unique issues and opportunities relating to the African bunkering industry.

Fastmarkets Scrap & Steel North America - USA
2024-01-22 - 2024-01-24 | Houston, United-States
While achieving carbon-free steel production using green hydrogen may be a long-term goal, there is a consensus among steel producers to reduce carbon emissions and maximize the utilization of scrap in steel production, aiming to exceed 70% of total raw material inputs.
The 2024 Scrap and Steel North America conference brings together industry experts to discuss the latest developments, trends and strategies in scrap markets and ore-based raw materials markets. They’ll also tackle steel decarbonization and the impact of energy transition on future steel production requirements.

Commodity Risk & Finance
2024-01-18
There is a lot going on in the commodity markets and globally, to say the least, and the current geopolitical situation, volatility in markets, inflation is impacting commodity trading, in particular risk management and trade finance departments.
The Commodity Risk and Finance online webinar series will bring together expert speakers to explore the biggest challenges – and opportunities – facing the industry today.

Documentary Credit Certificates - Advanced
2024-01-01
In a daily basis, the Documentary Credit Officer is at the forefront of individual transaction financial executions. Whether working with a Bank or in Trade Finance, Import / Export, Procurement Department, a good technical understanding of Documentary Credit and other instruments will be a key success factor within the international trade workspace.
As for the “ADVANCED” level, it is a specific programme tailored for experienced Documentary Credit Officers.

GTR USA: The United States’ Leading Trade & Supply Chain Financing Conference - New York
2023-11-30 00:00 | New York, USA, New York, United States
“With record breaking attendance of over 400 in 2022, Global Trade Review (GTR) is delighted to return to New York on November 30, 2023!
GTR US provides a unique opportunity to gain the latest insights on the impact of these substantial headwinds on corporate trade flows and supply chain strategies, exploring the resulting demand for specialist financing that can release trapped cash while minimizing risk.”

AntwerpXL 2023
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-30 | Europe & UK, Antwerp, Belgium
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of logistics, project cargo and breakbulk? AntwerpXL is calling, and it’s your time to answer! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where you can forge intimate connections and capitalise your networking needs in Antwerp, the home of breakbulk. Join us at AntwerpXL to play your pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.

TOC Asia 2023
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-29 | Asia, Singapore, Singapore
As one of the busiest ports in the world, Singapore welcomes TOC Asia, from 28 – 29 November, to gather the global and regional maritime logistics industries once more.
Take part in our two-track content agenda to hear from world-class specialists to focus on the present challenges that lay ahead for the maritime and logistics sector across the Asia-Pacific region, as part of its renowned Container Supply Chain Conference; whilst its TECH TOC Conference will feature the latest innovations coming into the game, and how these are revolutionising the industry.

GTR Nordics: Navigating Turbulent Times for Nordic Trade - Stockholm
2023-11-23 00:00 | Stockholm, Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden
“GTR Nordics will be returning to Stockholm on November 23, 2023 for the region’s leading gathering of trade, supply chain and export financing experts.
With the trade sector facing multiple headwinds ranging from supply chain disruption, inflationary pressure, rising interest rates, FX volatility and heightened political risk, the wider ecosystem must also galvanise to meet strategic goals relating to digitisation, decarbonisation and sustainable development.”

Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference - Hamburg
2023-11-21 00:00 - 2023-11-23 00:00 | Hamberg, Germany, Hamberg, Germany
The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference will take place from 21-23 November 2023 in Hamburg, Germany and cover a range of topics with emphasis on the next steps to 2030 and 2050, and an in-depth analysis of ship operators’ future fuel considerations. The 2023 conference will feature high-profile sessions with informative presentations from a selection of fuel and equipment manufacturers, policymakers, safety experts, shipowners, and class societies.

Cement Trade Event, Abidjan
2023-11-21 - 2023-11-22 | Africa, Abidjan, South Africa
Cement industry is one of the biggest CO2 emitters in the world, accounting for about 7%-8% of global CO2 emissions. Cement makers in Sub-Sahara Africa have committed to decarbonization and low carbon cement production by embracing alternative fuels to power their cement plants and modernizing clinker lines to reduce energy consumption. In line with the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, producers including Heidelberg Cement, Holcim (formerly LafargeHolcim), CIMAF, WACEM, BUA and Limak in West Africa are working to green their cement manufacturing processes.

TXF Berlin - Export & Project Finance Dealmakers Assembly
2023-11-21 00:00 - 2023-11-22 00:00 | Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
“Meeting rooms galore, wide-open networking spaces, and deal origination at the forefront
After the resounding success of our seminal event last year, in October 2023, we head to Germany for the highly anticipate second edition of the TXF Export Finance Dealmakers Assembly, a conference turned upside down. The event’s primary focus will be on securing those all-important meetings, strengthening ties with existing clients and forging new connections. We will have plenty of meeting rooms, networking spaces, and fun things for you to do over two days.”

FT Live Commodities Asia Summit - Singapore
2023-11-14 00:00 - 2023-11-15 00:00 | Singapore
“Recent geopolitical tensions have created new challenges and opportunities for Asia’s commodity industry. With volatile prices, new commodities markets and the push for a low carbon economy, it is crucial to be updated with the latest thinking and insights from those at the forefront of the industry.
Bringing together 200+ C-suite from the commodities industry, investors and policy makers, we are excited to host the 4th FT Commodities Asia Summit once again in-person for a full day in Singapore, as well as having it available to our global digital audience.”

TXF Geneva Commodity Finance 2023
2023-11-09 00:00
“Get ready for an almighty return to TXF Geneva 2023: Commodity Finance and Natural Resources! With an agenda packed with innovative networking, engaging discussion formats and a diverse attendee list – it’s the place to be in November 2023!
From its humble beginnings as a progressive roundtable gathering held in a restaurant in 2016, TXF Geneva is now one of our biggest conferences dedicated specifically to European commodity finance professionals. TXF is here to top-tackle the tough issues the commodities market is facing. With the world feeling like we are living upside down, traders and producers face serious challenges, from raising debt in a difficult market to navigating volatility and supply squeezes to higher logistical costs.”

Operational & Technical Conference Drybulk Terminals Amsterdam
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-10 | Europe & UK, Antwerp, Belgium
The Conference will take place in the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. After the welcome lunch we will have an active excursion in the Port of Amsterdam and visit our Member terminals. Again we will have a Golf Tournament (the Cooper Cup) on Tuesday 7th of November 2023 and an interesting partner programme as well in the Amsterdam region.

GTR Africa: Exploring Africa's Opportunities Through Trade, Finance & Innovation - London
2023-11-08 00:00 | London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
“GTR Africa 2023 is set to return to London in November to provide the latest developments on a range of topics including trade and commodities, ECA and infrastructure finance, sustainable development, fintech innovations and more.
Firmly established as the leading London-based trade finance gathering for Africa-focused corporates and financiers, event participants received the opportunity to connect with all corners of the market, from local and international banks to multinational corporations and SMEs, independent financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers and risk managers, lawyers, consultants, ECAs, multilaterals and more!”

Global Grain Geneva 2023
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-09
Fastmarkets Global Grain Geneva 2023 is where hundreds of grain trading professionals are expected from across the globe Nov. 7-9 for networking and informational opportunities.
Fastmarkets is a leading global cross-commodity price reporting agency based in London. In 2022, more than 900 decision-makers from over 60 countries attended the three-day event in Geneva, Switzerland.
Global Grain Geneva 2023 will see a focus on:

Climate change and the impact of extreme weather events on the sector;
Trade flow disruptions driven by trade sanctions and protectionist measures, looking at the new opportunities for grain traders;
Infrastructure and transportation challenges and the impact they are having on grain flows globally;
Millers’ operations and grain quality;
Global grain market trends;
Market volatility and price fluctuations, Fastmarkets’ experts will be discussing pricing trends, forecasts and hedging and trading strategies;
Black Sea market developments — gain the information you need to assess and manage the risks associated with uncertainties in this region.

For more information, visit the event website.
