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.