Commodities Global Summit

20 – 22 March 2023

Industry In Transition

In Person & Digital | Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne | #FTCommodities

Now in its 12th year, the Commodities Global Summit has established itself as the pre-eminent gathering of senior commodity executives, traders and financiers. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hôtel Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, the three day summit will be held in person, featuring the biggest names speaking on the key issues facing the industry today.

Why Attend?

• Understand the risks and opportunities that the increasingly volatile global commodity markets are facing
• Connect and build relationships with some of the biggest names in the commodities industry
• Discover how to adapt your business model to keep up with the changing commodities landscape

New for 2023 – Roundtables

• Delve deeper into metals and agriculture topics through dedicated roundtable discussions – find out more
• Gain more insights on global food systems through increased Agri-trading content on the main stage
• Cast your vote in the New Agenda Debate – China Bulls Versus Bears
• Maximise your opportunities to meet with our new meeting and networking App

Key Themes

• The Global Economy
• Volatile Trading Conditions
• Finance & Risk Management
• Supply Chain Emissions
• Agricultural Trading
• Critical Metals

See the full agenda here.

In-Person Experience

• 61% of attendees in 2022 were CEO, Managing Director or Vice President level meaning you are amongst true decision-makers 
• An opportunity to establish new relationships and strengthen existing ties through the summit dinner, drinks receptions and networking lunches 
• Conduct months worth of meetings in just 3 days
• Immerse yourself in the luxurious setting of the Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel 

Featured Speakers

• Marco Dunand, Chief Executive Officer – Mercuria
• Amrita Sen, Co-Founder and Director of Research – Energy Aspects
• Russell Hardy, Chief Executive Officer – Vitol
• Torbjörn Törnqvist, Co-founder and Chairman – Gunvor
• Helima Croft, Head of Global Commodity Strategy and MENA Research –
• RBC Capital Markets
• Jeremy Weir, Executive Chairman and CEO – Trafigura
• and more….!

Join the summit to build new connections with some of the most respected names in the industry and reestablish relationships with global business partners.