80% of attendees are C-Suites, Managing Directors, or Vice Presidents 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.
Commodities Global Summit
The global commodities sector is entering a period of profound change, shaped less by market fundamentals and more by geopolitics and technology. Shifts in global alliances, tariffs, sanctions and the growth of trade outside the dollar system are redrawing the flow of energy, metals and agricultural goods. The race to secure critical minerals - essential for both defence and the energy transition - is intensifying competition and prompting supply chains to move away from reliance on single countries. At the same time, advances in AI and algorithmic trading are reshaping markets, altering liquidity and changing risk management. The sector’s ability to adapt will rest on building more resilient supply chains, managing unpredictable shocks and using innovation to stay competitive.
The FT’s Commodities Global Summit 2026 will include three days of high-level content, curated and moderated by leading FT journalists. The agenda includes insightful interviews with CEOs from major trading houses, complemented by productive and meaningful networking opportunities. Discussions will confront the challenges and opportunities facing the sector across geopolitics, supply and demand, technology and innovation, finance and investment.
A must-attend event
Understand macro-economic shifts
causing market volatility and learn how to transform risk into profit-boosting opportunities.
Meet hard-to-reach CEOs
and CFOs from the big commodities trading firms all under one roof.
Spot emerging risks
and opportunities with unparalleled analysis and insights both on and off the stage.
Conduct months’ worth of meetings
in 3 days with key stakeholders from across the value chain.
Get the bigger picture
with discussions on both traditional and emerging commodity markets such as carbon and biofuels.
Experience the FT come to life
as our world-class journalists cut through the jargon to expose real opinions.
Key Themes & Discussions
A New World Order
How are shifting alliances, sanctions, and geopolitical bifurcation fundamentally redrawing the global commodity map?
The Energy Transition vs. Security
As nations pursue both clean energy and defense goals, how is the competition for "dual-use" minerals forcing a recalibration of national priorities and supply chain strategies?
Market Volatility, Finance, and Technology
How are AI-driven analytics, hedge fund dominance, and new financing models reshaping risk and liquidity in commodity markets?
The Scramble for Supply
With supply chains fragmenting, how are traders and nations adapting to secure the flow of critical resources, from investing in mines to navigating shipping chokepoints?
The Shifting Risks to Food Trade
How is the rise of "food nationalism" and the breakdown of traditional hedging models creating new risks to global food security?
Changing Energy Ties
How is the deepening energy relationship between China and Russia challenging the US-led order and disrupting global gas markets, investment, and finance?
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€4,649
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DIGITAL PASS
Access to live talks, Q&A and video on demand. Join from the comfort of your home or office.
€259
The most senior commodities gathering
Useful Resources
Conflict & Commodities Report
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2025 Commodities Global Summit
Over 450 senior leaders from across the industry gathered to shape the future of commodities.
Post-Event Report
Get key takeaways from the 2025 event — insights, stats and what’s ahead for 2026.
A unique opportunity to network with executives in commodity trading and financial services. The quality of the event organisation and speakers is top-notch.
- CFO, SCB Group
Speaking Opportunities
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grace.older@ft.com
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