The International Grains Council (IGC) is set to host its 34th annual Grains Conference on 10–11 June 2025 at the prestigious Institute of Directors in London. Under the theme “New Horizons: Charting the Future Direction of Global Trade,” this two-day event promises to be a pivotal gathering for stakeholders across the global grains value chain.
As a cornerstone of London Grains Week, the IGC Grains Conference serves as a global platform for dialogue among policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. The conference aims to address the pressing challenges, emerging risks, and burgeoning opportunities within the international grain trade. Key discussion topics will include trade finance, biodiversity, port connectivity, and the dynamics of grain trade, with a particular focus on trade opportunities in Africa and the Middle East.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND INSIGHTFUL SESSIONS
The 2025 conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, featuring high-level representatives from governments, international organizations, and leading agribusinesses. Notable speakers include:
- Hamed Oussama Salhi, IGC Chairperson (Algeria)
- Bruno Linyiru, Director General, Agriculture and Food Authority, Kenya
- Donald Boucher, AMIS Chair and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative of Ukraine
- Carlos Mera, Head of Agri Commodities Market Research, Rabobank
- Emily Rees, President and CEO, CropLife International
- Mutlaq Al-Zayed, CEO, Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries
- Vince Peterson, President and CEO, U.S. Wheat Associates
The conference agenda includes a series of commodity-specific workshops and panel discussions, delving into current issues affecting markets for grains, rice, oilseeds, pulses, and related sectors. Sessions will delve into market dynamics and challenges for various commodities, including grains, rice, oilseeds, and pulses. Topics will encompass trade finance, biodiversity, port connectivity, and regional trade opportunities, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.
Established in 1949, the International Grains Council is an intergovernmental organization comprising 56 member countries. The IGC aims to promote international cooperation in grain trade, enhance market stability, and contribute to global food security through information-sharing, analysis, and consultation on market and policy developments.
For more information and to register your interest, please visit the official conference website: https://www.igc.int/en/conference/confhome.aspx