With shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and evolving market dynamics, the IGC Grains Conference 2025 is set to be a critical gathering for industry leaders navigating the challenges ahead. Taking place on June 10-11, 2025, in London, UK, thispremier event will bring together 400+ participants from 60+ countries to tackle keyissues shaping the global grains trade.
Grains traders are facing various challenges following the reduction in global trade over the last two year two consecutive years and the fall in FOB prices to post covid 19 levels. This drop represents a clear challenge for all stakeholders within the grains value chain. Amid the shift of importing countries behaviour from “just in time” to “just in case” and trade policy tension looming, the trade forecast for 25/26 is having many clouds.
The IGC Grains Conference 2025, to be held on the 10th and 11th June 2025 at London (UK) is an ideal opportunity for business leaders and government policy makers to discuss the latest grains trade opportunities with over 400 participants from more than 60 countries who gather annually for the event. The 2025 edition will examine four major issues, namelydigitalisation of trade finance, the role of trade in food security strategy, logistics and port efficiency and biodiversity monitory in the grains value chain. These topics can make the difference for a vibrant trade.
Interact with more than 65 panellists to put forward your recommendations in an outcome document to be publish after the conference. This 2 days conference is also an opportunity to discuss market environment for specific commodities. Mid-June is a crucial period for forecasters to fine-tune their supply estimates, assess potential quality issues and discuss logistics when the new harvest in the North Hemisphere would reach the global market. Have the fresh information on the trade forecast 25/26 in Wheat, Maize, Soybean and Pulses. It is a must to go for your business strategic plan.
As geopolitics is influencing every economies, the Conference will be an opportunity to discuss geopolitics and trade opportunities for two regions: Middle East and Africa. These 2 regions represent a tremendous new trade opportunities but investments in infrastructure, market transparency and integration of regional trade remain specific topics to explore.
The conference will be held at the Institute of Director, an historic venue in Central London to develop business opportunities. The conference is part of the London Grains Week, a coordinated activity among international organisations IGC, IGTC and GAFTA. Your week in london will be full of opportunities for settle meetings.
Book your seat at the IGC Grains Conference 2025, a truly international networking event to make valuable contacts along the grains value chain, from the ag suppliers to traders, trade finance and data intelligence companies and to gain cutting-edge insights from the leading experts in the industry.