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.
CommodityThursdays Dubai – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays is an exclusive networking gathering in the shipping and commodities trading industry. 🥂
Join us on February 5 at Lazzuli, SO/ Uptown Dubai in the Uptown Tower for an exclusive evening of networking, sponsored by DMCC and Enverus, and hosted by HFW. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and engage with industry professionals.
Event details:
📅 Thursday, 5 February | 18:00–21:00
📍 Lazuli, SO/ Uptown Dubai
We look forward to welcoming you!
CommodityThursdays Rotterdam – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Rotterdam is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join Simone Damasceno, Wim Kok and Chris Sunderman for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
More details coming soon.
Spaces are limited – save yours now!
The Roundtable: Energy Week – Geneva
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to people in the energy industry. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
📅 Thursday, 12 February | 12:30 – 14:00
📍 Mère Royaume, Geneva
💰 CHF 45 | Early Bird: CHF 40 if booked by 5 February
👥 For oil, gas, power and renewables professionals from trading and shipping companies only
Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations – RSVP now!
CommodityThursdays Zurich – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Zurich 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.
The Roundtable: Commodities & Macro – Paris
Join us for an exclusive lunch for professionals active in commodity markets. This intimate roundtable brings together hedge fund and investment professionals to connect, share insights, and exchange ideas in an informal setting.
📅 Thursday, 19 February | 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Tchello Ristorante, Paris
💰 50€ – includes main course and a drink | Early bird: 40€
👥 For hedge fund and investment professionals with a focus on commodities and macro markets.
Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations – RSVP now!
CommodityThursdays Paris – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Paris is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join us on for an open conversation with Charles Funnell on “Decoding 2026: What’s Next for Commodities?”, exploring the key risks and opportunities for the year ahead.
📅 Thursday, 19 February | 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Pub 27, Paris
Please note: this is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
The Roundtable: Entrepreneurs in commodities
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to Entrepreneurs in commodities. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
📅 Thursday, 5 March | 12:30 – 14:00
📍 Mère Royaume, Geneva
💰 Early Bird: CHF 40 until 26 February | Regular: CHF 50 (includes menu du jour + 1 drink)
👥 For professionals actively working in commodities trading, within a start-up environment (less than 3 years old).
Spaces are limited – secure yours today!
The Roundtable: Energy Trading – Dubai
Join us for an exclusive lunch for energy professionals, bringing together peers from trading and shipping to connect, share insights, and exchange ideas in an informal setting.
📅 Thursday, 2 April | 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Citronelle, SO/ Uptown Dubai
💰 AED 230 – includes main course, dessert, and one drink
👥 For oil, gas, power, and renewables professionals from trading and shipping
Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations – RSVP now!
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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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