Find your local event
CommodityThursdays initially began as a local community in Geneva. Due to your amazing support, we have expanded our reach to other global hubs, including Singapore, London, Dubai, Rotterdam, Paris, Miami, Istanbul, Athens, Cairo… with many new locations coming soon.
S&P Global Energy x CommodityThursdays Paris Roundtable: Renewable Energy
Join an exclusive lunch roundtable with senior energy professionals to discuss how global market dynamics are reshaping solar and storage economics—and the implications for France.
📅 Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | 12:45–14:00
📍 Magdalena, Paris
What to expect:
🎯 Global trends shaping the solar & storage outlook
⚡ Business model, technology and supply chain developments
💡 Insights into the impact on France’s clean power market
Designed for professionals in renewable energy, power & utilities, energy trading, sustainability, strategy, business development, and investor relations.
A Day in the Life of a Trader: Metals vs Energy vs Agri Debate | Geneva
Interactive debate between metals, energy, and agri professionals, with audience participation. Moderated by Mathilde de Mareuil, with:
David Behrends — Managing Partner & Head of Trading, Sucafina
James Beacham — Lead Data Analyst, Trafigura
Richard Ecob – Derivatives Trader, IXM
Round off the evening with a fun industry quiz and open networking with peers and industry experts.
📅 Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 18:00 – 20:30
📍 La Mère Royaume, Geneva
💰 Special price this week: 50 CHF— includes dinner & networking
Sponsored by Trade Data Monitor.
CommodityThursdays Dubai – Networking drinks
Join us for a networking evening bringing together senior professionals across shipping, trading, and commodities.
Sponsored by DMCC and capSpire, and hosted by HFW, the evening takes place on 11 June at Celeste, SO/ Uptown Dubai, focusing on meaningful discussion and industry exchange.
Connect with peers, share market insights, and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed setting.
📅 Tuesday, 11 June 2026 | 18:00–21:00
📍 Celeste, SO/ Uptown Dubai
The Return of Public-Private Partnerships in Commodities – New York
In partnership with STS Global, ITFA and CTW Americas, CommodityThursdays invites you to an exclusive networking event on public-private partnerships in commodities.
Senior leaders from banks, ECAs, trading houses and insurers will discuss export credit financing, capital strategies, risk management and geopolitical market shifts.
📅 15 June 2026 | 4:30–7:30 pm
📍 Club 101, New York
Featuring insights from ADM Investor Services International, Buffalo Bayou Holdings, Hartree Partners, WTW and Ziemba Insights, followed by high-level networking.
Diamond Sponsor: Sunbeth Global Concepts
Silver Sponsors: WTW and Mercury Group
Limited spaces available.
CommodityThursdays London – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays London is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join us for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
Please note: this is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
Our Partners Events
Ten locations & continuously expanding...
Our Board Advisory
London, UK
Alessio Pecorella
Global Head of Market Risk at Eni
Florida, US
Anton Posner
CEO of The Mercury Group
Brazil
Luiz Carlos dos Santos Jr
Head of Operations at SA Commodities
London, UK
Marc Ostwald
Chief Economist & Global Strategist at ADM
Dubai
Patrick Ghata
Head of Financial Services at DMCC
Dubai
Stephanie Kingston
Senior Events Executive at HFW
UK
Stuart Macdonald
Managing Partner of Bride Valley Partners
USA
Sunil George
Founder & Managing Director of STS Global LLC
Singapore
Vandana Hari
CEO of Vanda Insights
Netherlands
Wim Kok
DGA of InterWim
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Featured Partner: Allasso
Meet our Hosts Partners
Coming soon!
Bring CommodityThursdays to your city and connect with the local trading community.
Meet our Ambassadors
London 🇬🇧/ France 🇫🇷
Colin Waugh
Commodities Researcher, Writer and Investment Manager
Colin Waugh is a researcher, writer, and investor in commodity markets, focusing on resource markets shaped by geopolitics and climate. Former Senior Portfolio Manager at Galtere Ltd., he later worked on commodities research at Lombard Street Research in London. Colin lectures on sustainable investment, has lived and worked in several sub-Saharan African countries, and has authored two books on the region. He enjoys lively market discussions and finds CommodityThursdays the perfect forum to connect with fellow professionals.
Rotterdam 🇳🇱
Nikolaos Veros
Soft Commodities Trader at International Food Connectors
Nikolaos Veros is an agricultural commodities professional from Greece, based in the Netherlands, passionate about connecting the global trading community. He develops business opportunities in the South Korean market, manages relationships across the agricultural supply chain, and shares market insights to foster collaboration and knowledge among traders and industry peers.
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