Name: Commodities Global Summit
Start: 2026-04-20 09:00
End: 2026-04-22 23:00
Location: In-Person & Digital | Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne

EVENT ESSENTIALS

Plan your experience at the Commodities Global Summit

Whether you're attending for expert insights, high-level discussions or networking opportunities, planning ahead will help you get the best experience. Click here to access the help page.

Get a quick overview of what’s happening throughout the day, including session start times, breaks and networking moments. For the full schedule and speaker line-up, view the complete agenda.

Day 1 - Monday, 20 April 2026
Hybrid | In-person registration from 1:00 PM

Day 2 - Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Hybrid | In-person registration from 7:55 AM

Day 3 - Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Hybrid | In-person registration from 8:30 AM

Welcome to Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel

The FT Commodities Global Summit returns to the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne — a hotel with over 160 years of history on the shores of Lake Geneva. It has long hosted diplomatic talks and high-level gatherings, making it a fitting stage for global discussion.

Complete Address

Beau-Rivage Palace, Chemin de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Tel. : +41 (0)21 613 33 33
Fax. : +41 (0)21 613 33 34
info@brp.ch

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible, with step-free entry and assistance available on request.

Check-In Details

Your admission QR code will be sent by FT Live the day before the event. Please have it ready at the registration kiosk for a smooth check-in and badge printing.

Accommodation

We've secured a number of discounted hotel rooms. Please use the links below to book your accommodation directly with the hotel.

Beau-Rivage Palace: Book here

Château d'Ouchy: Book here

Angleterre: Book here

All reservation requests are subject to availability. Cancellation terms apply as outlined by the hotel.

For a list of other hotels close to the event venue, please click here.

Directions

Arrive by car

With a navigation system, please enter:
Chemin du Beau-Rivage 21 1006 Lausanne

By motorway from Geneva:
exit Lausanne sud. After taking the exit, you will be on the avenue de Rhodanie, which you must follow for approximately 2 km. Then turn left on Avenue d'Ouchy (you will see a Château on your right). Take the first road on the right (Chemin du Beau-Rivage), and the Beau-Rivage Palace is approximately 80 metres further on.

By motorway from Vevey:
exit Belmont/Lutry. Go down to the lake. Take the direction Lausanne on the right. Direction Ouchy. Take the first road on the right (chemin du Beau-Rivage), and the Beau-Rivage Palace is approximately 80 metres further on.

Parking: Beau-Rivage Palace
CHF 55.00 per car / per day

Arrive by train

You can reach Lausanne by train from Paris and Lyon via the high-speed TGV, or from Milan via Pendolino. Once in Lausanne station, you can take the M2 Metro, which runs daily and departs roughly every 10 minutes. Take the M2 to its final stop, Ouchy, which takes around 10 mins. From there, you can take a short and pleasant walk along Lake Geneva until you reach the Beau-Rivage Palace.

Arrive by plane

The Beau-Rivage Palace is a 35 minutes drive from Geneva's International Airport and 2 hours drive from Zurich's International Airport.

Stay connected with the FT Live Event App

Download and explore the FT Live Event App to get the most out of your experience. All registered delegates will receive their unique joining code and link three weeks before the event.

Connect and Network

Message other attendees, explore the full delegate list and book one-to-one meetings ahead of time. The app helps you plan meaningful conversations and make the most of your time at the event.

Navigate the Event

Find the best networking areas, locate key meeting points and set reminders for must-attend sessions. You’ll also receive live updates throughout the day to stay informed and on schedule.