Sustainability. Profitability. Resilience.

Name: Reuters Events: Commodity Trading Summit
Start: 2020-05-26T08:30
End: 2020-05-28T17:00

Uniting commodity trading business leaders to prepare for the globe’s future commodity needs

5,000⁺Attendees
90^%Decision makers
60^%Trading houses and corporates
1-2-1Networking
2⁺Days of networking

A new kind of commodity event.

Commodity producers, traders, buyers and investors are under pressure to undergo massive transformation. Companies face an increasingly complex operating environment, but have incredible opportunities to influence a brighter future, while delivering maximum impact.

Unprecedented volatility, changing consumer and governmental demands, digital transformation and an intense geopolitical landscape are impacting every commodity and every stakeholder.

A global shift toward environmental accountability, major technological disruptions and unexpected economic activity are all creating exciting opportunities and stark challenges for trading houses, investors, producers, traders, buyers and governments alike. So why does the system so often feel disconnected, outdated and impossible to transform?

Reuters Events’ Commodity Trading Summit will unite industry leaders passionate about challenging what’s possible and developing innovative and responsible solutions to deliver a better global commodity trading system.

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Expert Speakers Joining Reuters Events...

Alex Schneiter CEO & President Lundin Energy

Gwenaëlle Avice-Huet Executive Vice President, responsible for Renewables & North America ENGIE

Paddy Padmanathan President & CEO ACWA Power

Fiona Reynolds Chief Executive Officer United Nations PRI

Al Cook EVP of Global Strategy & Business Development Equinor

Joana Freitas Executive Board Member EDP

Rebecca Marmot Chief Sustainability Officer Unilever

Elliott Harris Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development and Chief Economist UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)

Pia Heidenmark Cook Chief Sustainability Officer Ikea Group

Hugh Welsh President & General Counsel DSM North America

Catherine Banat Managing Director, Director, Responsible Investing RBC Global Asset Management

Ryan O'Keeffe Managing Director Blackrock

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Key Themes for 2020: Setting the Commodity Trading Agenda

Market Drivers and Outlook

How are global issues are impacting commodities? Learn how macroeconomics, geopolitics, China and energy volatility have impacted the commodity value chain and how you can prepare for the 2021 economic climate.

Global Commodity Trade Outlooks

Discover the now and next of commodity trading. Find out the state of the agricultural, mining and metals, and energy commodities markets. Discover the greatest challenges and opportunities in the current trading climate.

Commodity Trading in the Energy Transition

How will the demand for energy commodities change over time? A deep-dive into how long-term government, corporate and investment initiatives will drive change for commodity traders and value chains

Trading Market Structure, Transparency and Regulation

What steps are required to transform current trading systems to be more transparent, sustainable, profitable and resilient? Understand how to combat inefficiencies, enhance reputation, stay compliant and boost profitability.

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Learn from 20+ online sessions and interact with 20+ speakers

Watch Live Watch presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions from top industry thought leaders all day, every day!	Discuss Comment and question in real time. Spark conversations with your 5,000+ fellow attendees. Follow up with interesting ideas in the digital networking suite!
Question Get in-depth answers in real-time in our live Q&A sessions in each presentation and panel!	On-Demand Missed a session? Catch-up in your own time through our on-demand service. Imagine Netflix but the best of global commodities thought leadership.
A Brand New Virtual Exhibition you want to find the solution providers that are driving innovation, automation, risk management and transparency for commodity trading, you can find your next commodity trading partner in our digital exhibition. Don’t forget to leave a digital business card!	Audience Interactivity We know that opportunities to interact with your peers are what make events special. That’s why wherever possible and using the latest technology we will continue to deliver live Q&As, breakout sessions & workshops and audience polls.

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6 Ways Reuters Events Commodity Trading Summit Is Driving Change

Gain access to first-hand insights from the industry’s biggest names on what progress has been made and what opportunities lie ahead

We cannot succeed in transforming commodity trading alone. Join leaders from across the spectrum to tackle the tackle the most pertinent issues head on!

The ONLY forum to deep-dive into case studies from global leaders spanning energy, mining, agriculture, consumer brands, finance, politics and more!

Our bespoke agendas are crafted by industry, for industry with carefully selected themes and discussions to provide a conclusive guide to your commodity strategy

Our editorial colleagues are keen to drive debate and will leave live fireside chats onstage with the biggest names in climate politics. Prepare for household names to take to the stage with direction-setting insights and industry leading analysis

You cannot navigate the market alone. Join us for 2+ days of bespoke 1-2-1 networking through our matchmaking and meetings services for total interaction

Business Critical Agenda at a Glance

The Commodity Trading Summit will bring CEO perspectives on the most pertinent topics for the commodity trading industry.

Market Drivers and Outlook

00:00am–00:00am

Macroeconomics and the Commodities Trading Industry Outlook
Commodity Trading House Perspectives on the Impact of Covid-19
Producer Perspectives on The State of the Oil Market in An Unprecedented Climate
China’s Economy, Covid-19 Recovery and Trade Flows

Global Commodity Trade Perspectives

00:00am–00:00am

How Resilient is the Energy Market Through Volatility?
Global Mining and Metals – Supply, Demand and Trade Disruptors
A New Standard for Agricultural Commodity Trading?
The Shipping Industry in 2020 and Impacts for Commodities

Commodity Trading in the Energy Transition

00:00am–00:00am

What Can Trading Houses Learn from Corporates in the Energy Transition?
What You Need to Know About Emissions Trading Schemes
The ESG Investment Landscape and Considerations for Commodity Traders
How Can Segregated Power Markets Work Together in the Energy Transition?
Sustainable Fuel Targets, Fuel Demand and the Impact on Commodity Trading
What Will Happen to Coal… and What Are the Alternatives?

Trading Market Structure, Transparency and Regulation

00:00am–00:00am

How Is Geopolitics Affecting the Commodities Markets?
Can Commodity Trading Ever Be Sustainable and Profitable?
Are Gas Hubs Fit for Purpose Amidst the Globalisation of Gas?
Hedging, Risk and Currencies in Commodity Trading
Overcoming Barriers to The Digitisation of Commodity Trading

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This acquisition allows us to combine Reuters globally trusted brand, scale and editorial excellence with deep expertise in highly specialized events for professionals. As Reuters Events, they will help us to accelerate our growth and deliver on our mission to provide trusted intelligence that helps humans and machines make smart decisions. Moreover, this will create a new platform for our world-class journalism. I am thrilled that Reuters Events is joining Thomson Reuters.
Michael Friedenberg, President, Reuters

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Innovators Attending Reuters Events:

Representatives include:

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Economist
Chief Transition Officer
Managing Director
Executive Director
President, Strategy & Innovation
Chairman
Director General
Secretary General
SVP and Principal Financial Officer
Vice President, Strategy & Sustainability
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

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The Full Commodity Spectrum

Real decision-makers

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Trading Houses

Commodity Producers

Corporate Buyers

Commodity Exchanges

Banks

Hedge Funds

Governments

Supply Chain

Technology Providers

Investors

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5 Reasons to Join The Summit Now

5,000+ of the most forward-thinking commodity trading leaders in attendance: #RECommodities brings together senior decision-makers from major and innovative commodity trading houses, energy and commodity producers, buyers, investment firms, banks, government, regulators and leading market influencers!
Revitalising Commodity Trading: By bringing together leaders from both strategic and trading specific roles, we facilitate a conversation that breaks down knowledge silos and gives practical guidance to support decision-makers across all portfolios
Practical Approach: This is not just another talking-shop. Industry leaders outline their methodologies, get candid with commodity trading data and business model approaches and discuss the key steps that must be taken in 2020 and beyond.
Keep Up To Date: As an attendee of the Commodity Trading Summit, you’ll be subscribed to the latest market updates, hot news, in-depth analytical webinars, whitepapers, reports and surveys so that you can stay in the loop with year round developments
Reuters News Led Sessions: Our chief correspondents are keen to be involved in forwarding the discussion and so have invited their news making household names for live fireside chats

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Kathryn Bloxham Head of Commodities +44 (0) 207 375 7567 Click to email

Suzannah Gabriel Events Marketing Assistant +44 (0) 208 078 7281 Click to email

Craig Woolward Commercial Director +44 (0) 207 375 7587 Click to email

Bayan Mohajeri Business Development Director +44 (0) 207 422 4350 Click to email

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Sustainability. Profitability. Resilience.

Uniting commodity trading business leaders to prepare for the globe’s future commodity needs

A new kind of commodity event.

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

Expert Speakers Joining Reuters Events...

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

Key Themes for 2020: Setting the Commodity Trading Agenda

Learn from 20+ online sessions and interact with 20+ speakers

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

6 Ways Reuters Events Commodity Trading Summit Is Driving Change

Business Critical Agenda at a Glance

Market Drivers and Outlook

Global Commodity Trade Perspectives

Commodity Trading in the Energy Transition

Trading Market Structure, Transparency and Regulation

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

Innovators Attending Reuters Events:

Representatives include:

The Full Commodity Spectrum

Real decision-makers

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

Join Our Community of Commodity Stakeholders

Brands Attending Reuters Events in 2020

Join 5,000+ virtual attendees!

5 Reasons to Join The Summit Now

Here to help

2020 Partners

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