Event Calendar

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

GTR Cape Town South Africa 2026
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-13 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Across two action-packed days, attendees can expect unrivalled insights from over 70 expert speakers representing the full spectrum of the trade finance ecosystem. With more than 700 delegates from over 300 companies anticipated, GTR Africa 2026 offers an unparalleled platform to reconnect, collaborate and do business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-11 | Barcelona, Spain, B
Step into the future of Europe’s pulp, paper, and packaging industry as over 300 market leaders and innovators come together to navigate change in uncertain times. This dynamic event offers unparalleled access to insights on circularity, regulatory challenges, market forecasts, decarbonisation strategies, innovation, shipping trends, and more. Connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and collaborate to shape a more sustainable and resilient future.

Argus Agriculture & Feedstocks Conference
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-04 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Argus Agriculture & Feedstocks Conference will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 3–4 March 2026. Evolving from the long-running Agritel Paris Grain Conference, this event broadens its scope to explore how agriculture—particularly grains and oilseeds—can support the energy sector’s decarbonization push through sustainable bioenergy solutions and feedstocks. It’s designed for professionals across agriculture, biofuels, and energy production to exchange insights, foster innovation, and advance sustainable global supply chains.Argus MediaAll Conference Alert
This conference offers a platform to gain expert perspectives on risk management, geopolitics, and evolving trade dynamics, tackle challenges like climate impacts and policy shifts, and build strategic partnerships across continents. Attendees can expect insightful sessions on emerging technologies, feedstock diversification, and the intersection of agriculture and energy transition—all complemented by high-level networking opportunities including coffee breaks, lunches, and evening receptions

EUROGRAIN EXCHANGE 2026
2026-03-01 | Bucharest, Romania, Romania
EUROGRAIN ECXHANGE is dedicated to the grain industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Meet the top analysts and experts and network with the leading agribusiness representatives, traders, farmers, input suppliers, industry professionals

Major Conferences Commodity Classic
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-28 | San Antonio Texas, Texas, United States

Energy Storage Summit 2026
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-25
The Energy Storage Summit (by Solar Energy Events / Solar Media) is a major industry gathering that highlights the role of energy storage in the global energy transition. Energy Storage Summit 2026 It brings together over 2,000 attendees from more than 40 countries, with 200+ speakers and 150+ exhibitors. Energy Storage Summit 2026 In 2026, the event is scheduled for 24–25 February at the InterContinental London – The O2 in London.

International Energy Week
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-12 | London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
International Energy Week (IEW) is one of the global energy sector’s premier annual conferences, convened by the Energy Institute and traditionally held at London’s QEII Centre International Energy Week+1. Scheduled for 10–12 February 2026, the event is expected to welcome around 1,500 participants from 50+ countries, including senior leaders from over 200 influential companies International Energy Week.
IEW addresses the complexities of today’s energy landscape—balancing ever-rising demand and emissions with the urgent need for clean, equitable transitions. Its agenda tackles critical topics such as peak fossil fuel consumption, decarbonization challenges in hard-to-abate sectors, policy failures, market dynamics, and how the global energy ecosystem can align with net-zero ambitions International Energy Week+1.
Over three days, the conference offers high-level keynotes, panel discussions, and social networking—including a prestigious dinner and awards ceremony—where industry leaders, policymakers, investors, academia, and NGOs converge to share insights, collaborate, and drive impactful change

GTR MENA - DUBAI 2026
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11 | Dubai, UAE, The Address Marina Hotel, United Arab Emirates
GTR MENA 2026 will return to Dubai on February 10-11, following the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, which welcomed over 1,300 delegates. As the region’s flagship event for trade, export, commodity, and supply chain finance, this two-day forum will bring together industry leaders, financiers, and innovators from across MENA and beyond.
With 90+ expert speakers, 45+ exhibitors, and 5+ hours of networking, attendees can expect critical insights on key themes like economic diversification, digital trade, and sustainable finance. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, gain market intelligence, or explore new business avenues, GTR MENA 2026 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of trade in the region.
The GTR team looks forward to welcoming you!

Middle East Bunkering Convention 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Dubai, UAE, The Address Marina Hotel, United Arab Emirates
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The Middle East Bunkering Convention 2026 (MEBC26) will be held on 3–4 February 2026 at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE.
The event, organized by ship.energy, focuses on “Balancing act: managing near-term challenges and future strategies.”
It will bring together marine fuel suppliers, traders, ship owners, and regulators to discuss market challenges, new environmental regulations, and the shift toward cleaner alternative fuels.

Coaltrans India 2026
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-03 | New Delhi, India, India
The CT India 2026 conference—formerly known as Coaltrans India—returns as India’s longest-running and most comprehensive coal industry gathering. Scheduled for 1–3 February 2026 in New Delhi, it brings together over 800 national and international delegates, including miners, traders, importers, freight operators, and end users from across the coal supply chain.
Rebranded to reflect broader energy discussions, CT India now extends beyond traditional coal trading to include strategic insights on met coal, energy transition, domestic logistics, and industrial demand across sectors such as steel, cement, and power. The conference also welcomes policymakers, investors, and end-users for meaningful cross-sector networking and collaboration.

Circular Steel Summit 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Houston, United-States
The Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit is a leading North American event bringing together the entire scrap-to-steel value chain. It focuses on how recycling, trade policy, decarbonization, and innovation are shaping the future of sustainable steel. Attendees include recyclers, steel mills, OEMs, policymakers, and investors, all exploring strategies to strengthen supply chains, adapt to regulations, and drive low-carbon steel production.
Beyond insights, the summit is also a high-level networking and deal-making platform—connecting key industry players to negotiate, share ideas, and collaborate on the transition to a more circular and sustainable steel economy.

Commodity Trading Week APAC
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
