CommodityThursdays

CommodityThursdays Paris – Networking drinks
2026-02-19 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Pub 27, Paris, 27 Rue de Rome, Paris, 75008, France
CommodityThursdays Paris 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.
This February, we are thrilled to welcome Charles Funnell for an open conversation on “Decoding 2026: What’s Next for Commodities?”, exploring the key risks and opportunities shaping the year ahead.
📅 Thursday, 19 February | 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Pub 27, Paris
Kindly note: This is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
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We can’t wait to welcome you for a night of conversation, connections, and a little fun! 🤝🌟

The Roundtable: Commodities & Macro
2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris) | Tchello Ristorante, 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.
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 19 February | 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Venue: Tchello Ristorante, Paris
💰 Price: 50€ – includes main course and a drink | Early bird: 40€
👥 For hedge fund and investment professionals with a focus on commodities and macro markets.
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Please note spots are limited and subject to availability.
Do not miss the opportunity to join this focused roundtable and connect with peers active across commodity markets!

The Roundtable: Metals & Mining
2026-02-12 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | La Mère Royaume, Geneva, Place Simon-Goulard 4, Geneva, 1201, Switzerland
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to people in metals and mining. 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 50 – includes menu du jour + 1 drink
👥 For professionals actively working in metals & mining.
Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Places are subject to approval, and we will confirm your spot shortly via email. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this focused networking experience.

GTR MENA 2026
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11 | Jumeirah Emirates Tower, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GTR MENA 2026 will return to Dubai on February 10-11, following the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, which welcomed over 1,300 delegates. As the region’s flagship event for trade, export, commodity, and supply chain finance, this two-day forum will bring together industry leaders, financiers, and innovators from across MENA and beyond.
With 90+ expert speakers, 45+ exhibitors, and 5+ hours of networking, attendees can expect critical insights on key themes like economic diversification, digital trade, and sustainable finance. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, gain market intelligence, or explore new business avenues, GTR MENA 2026 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of trade in the region.

CommodityThursdays Rotterdam – Networking drinks
2026-02-05 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, 5 February | ⏰ 18:00 – 21:00
More details coming soon.
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Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Places are subject to approval, and we will confirm your spot shortly via email.
We can’t wait to welcome you for a night of conversation, connections, and a little fun! 🤝🌟

CommodityThursdays Dubai – Networking drinks
2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Lazuli, SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CommodityThursdays is an exclusive networking gathering in the shipping and commodities trading industry. 🥂
Join us on February 5 at Lazuli, 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
Why attend:
– Connect with senior professionals across shipping, trading, and commodities
– Exchange perspectives on current market developments
– Network in a relaxed, high-quality environment
Please note that all registrations must be completed through the Luma RSVP link: https://luma.com/7trfuk8p.
We look forward to welcoming you!
#DMCC is a leading global business hub and supports 25,000 member companies across industries. Its Energy Ecosystem, with over 3,000 members, facilitates the trade of diverse energy commodities, driving growth in global markets.
#Enverus is a single-source platform supporting management, development and acquisition across the entire energy value chain. From early-stage investment to full-scale development, Enverus provides actionable intelligence, in-depth analysis and speed to support evolving energy strategies.
#HFW is a truly sector-focused law firm. Its core sectors sit at the heart of everything it does, from legal services to corporate responsibility. With over 700 lawyers worldwide and 21 offices, HFW has a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Fastmarkets India Battery & Critical Materials Conference
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-03 | New Delhi, India, New Delhi, India
The leading event for India’s battery, EV, and critical materials community, where over $20 billion in market opportunity will converge to connect, forge partnerships, and gain essential market intelligence as India’s battery revolution accelerates. Join three days of high-level content and impactful networking—connecting senior decision makers from the world’s top cell manufacturers, OEMs, recyclers, investors, and policymakers.

CommodityThursdays Singapore - Networking drinks
2026-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
🚢 CommodityThursdays Singapore is a casual networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading industry.
Join us on January 29 for our first 2026 edition, bringing together commodities and energy professionals for an evening of insights, conversation, and casual networking.
The event will feature a live discussion on Managing Price Risk in Today’s Markets, with Aditya Aggrawal, Advisor in Commodities and Energy Risk Management, in conversation with Tony Tran, Content Lead at Commodities People, followed by informal drinks and networking with industry peers.
📅 Thursday, January 29 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
🥂 Welcome drink courtesy of HFW
📍 Venue TBC – details coming soon
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Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Places are subject to approval, and we will confirm your spot shortly via email.
See you there!

The Roundtable: Coffee & Cocoa
2026-01-29 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | La Mère Royaume, Geneva, Place Simon-Goulard 4, Geneva, 1201, Switzerland
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to people in the coffee and cocoa industry. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
The lunch will feature a 15 minute open talk by Dave Behrends, Managing Partner at Sucafina, sharing industry insights and perspectives from the coffee and cocoa markets.
📅 Thursday, 29 January | 12:30 – 14:00
📍 Mère Royaume, Geneva
💰 CHF 50 – includes menu du jour + 1 drink
👥 For coffee and cocoa professionals from trading and shipping companies only
Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Places are subject to approval, and we will confirm your spot shortly via email. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this focused networking experience.
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Intercontinental Commodity Exchange
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-29 | Museum of the Future, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Intercontinental Commodity Exchange is the premier platform for agricultural commodities, food security, logistics, and innovation—a unique forum where policymakers connect with CEOs, senior traders, owners, and investors to shape the future of the market.
This summit brings together global agri-commodity leaders, with 85% C-suite executives and key decision-makers from over 40 countries. From high-level panels on food security, trade infrastructure, and geopolitical risks to insights on the UAE as a hub for East-West commodity flows, it is the place where the future of agricultural trade is defined.
Attendees can look forward to unparalleled networking opportunities, a VIP gala dinner, and the chance to meet the minds driving the industry forward. 🥂🤝
As partners, we are offering our community an exclusive 30% discount on delegate passes. Email me at clara@commoditythursdays.com for your personal link and secure your spot at this must-attend event!

Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Houston, USA, Houston, United States
The Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit is a leading North American event bringing together the entire scrap-to-steel value chain. It focuses on how recycling, trade policy, decarbonization, and innovation are shaping the future of sustainable steel. Attendees include recyclers, steel mills, OEMs, policymakers, and investors, all exploring strategies to strengthen supply chains, adapt to regulations, and drive low-carbon steel production.
Beyond insights, the summit is also a high-level networking and deal-making platform—connecting key industry players to negotiate, share ideas, and collaborate on the transition to a more circular and sustainable steel economy.

Commodity Trading Week APAC
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Commodity Trading Week APAC returns to Singapore with a sharper, region-focused and deeply strategic programme designed to help senior leaders navigate one of the world’s fastest-evolving commodity markets. Bringing together decision makers across trading, risk, analytics, technology, operations, finance and sustainability, the event offers a unique platform for APAC’s commodity trading community to connect, benchmark and exchange insights.
🔑 Exclusive benefits for active Commodity Thursdays participants:
• Complimentary attendance for qualifying organisations
• 50% off 2 standard passes (1 per company)
• 25% off 4 additional passes
• 15% off all other tickets
✍ To apply, email alina@commoditiespeople.com with your name, job title, and company, using the subject line: Commodity Trading Week APAC Offer – CommodityThursdays

CommodityThursdays London – Networking drinks
2026-01-22 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo, 117 Waterloo Rd, SE1 8UL, London, United Kingdom
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.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, 22 January | ⏰ 18:00 – 21:00 | 📍Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo
Please note: this is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
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Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversations. Places are subject to approval, and we will confirm your spot shortly via email.
We can’t wait to welcome you for a night of conversation, connections, and a little fun! 🤝🌟

CommodityThursdays Geneva - Networking drinks
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
🚢 CommodityThursdays Geneva 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.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, 22 January | ⏰ 18:00 – 21:00
💰 CHF 30 – first drink included
More details coming soon.
We can’t wait to welcome you for a night of conversation, connections, and a little fun! 🤝🌟
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The Roundtable : Copper, China and Critical Minerals
2026-01-22 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Jones Family Kitchen, 7-8 Eccleston Yards, London, SW1W 9AZ, United Kingdom
The Roundtable is CommodityThursdays new lunch series, offering an intimate setting for professionals to exchange ideas and insights. Each edition focuses on a key theme within the commodities industry.
The first London session will explore Copper, China and Critical Minerals, with a timely discussion on markets, supply and the forces shaping the future of the sector.
Dan Smith from Commodity Market Analytics will share his expertise, moderated by Andrew Home from Thomson Reuters, creating a valuable opportunity to gain insights and connect with industry peers.
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CommodityThursdays Geneva - November
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
🚢 CommodityThursdays are regular networking drinks in the shipping and commodity trading sector. They are open to all and free of charge (buy your own drinks). 🥂 Feel free to bring some friends and colleagues. We count on you and look forward to welcoming you there! 🤝🌟

CommodityThursdays Singapore - October
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Lion Brewery Co
🚢 CommodityThursdays are regular networking drinks in the shipping and commodities trading sector. They are open to all and free of charge, with a first round of complimentary drinks waiting for you. 🥂 Feel free to bring some friends and colleagues. We count on you and look forward to welcoming you there! 🤝🌟

CommodityThursdays Dubai - October
2025-10-02 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Dubai) | SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Tower, United Arab Emirates

CommodityThursdays Geneva - September
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 UTC

CommodityThursdays Rotterdam - September
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
🚢 CommodityThursdays are regular networking drinks in the shipping and commodities trading sector. They are open to all and free of charge (buy your own drinks). 🥂 Feel free to bring some friends and colleagues. We count on you and look forward to welcoming you there! 🤝🌟

CommodityThursdays London - September
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo, 117 Waterloo Rd, SE1 8UL, London, United Kingdom

CommodityThursdays Rotterdam - July
2025-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC

CommodityThursdays Geneva - June
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 UTC

CommodityThursdays Dubai - June
2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Dubai) | SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Tower, United Arab Emirates

CommodityThursdays London - June
2025-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo, 117 Waterloo Rd, SE1 8UL, London, United Kingdom

CommodityThursdays Paris - May
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)

CommodityThursdays Rotterdam - May
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 UTC

CommodityThursdays Singapore - May
2025-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Lion Brewery Co

CommodityThursdays Dubai - April
2025-04-24 19:00 - 22:30 (Asia/Dubai) | SO/ Uptown Dubai, Uptown Tower, United Arab Emirates
