

The annual IGC Grains Conference brings together the world’s decision-makers and stakeholders to discuss the key issues affecting international markets and trade.
Leading industry and government speakers will present their views on current grains and oilseeds developments and consider scenarios for the new decade. After vigorous expansion in global grains and oilseeds trade in the past ten years, medium-term forecasts suggest continued growth as economies recover from the economic downturn and as demand increases further. While markets remain unpredictable, especially after the dramatic upheavals in recent years, improvements in transparency and a better appreciation of likely future trends are vital ingredients for a more stable trading environment.
With over 400 delegates attending last year’s conference and access to an online delegate contacts directory, the Conference provides excellent opportunities for networking.
CONFERENCE TIMETABLE |
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Monday 7 June 2010 |
Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1 |
18.30-20.30h |
Welcome reception |
| Tuesday 8 June 2010 Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London, SW1 | |
| 09.00h | Registration Delegates visit the exhibition area |
| 09.45h | Morning session |
| Introductory remarks: Etsuo Kitahara, Executive Director, IGC | |
| Opening of Conference: Matthew Koval, Chairman, IGC | |
| Peter Reading, Managing Director, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Australia | |
| Umberto Sacco, President, Italmopa, Italy | |
| Diamond Lalji, Chairman, Cereals Millers Association (CMA), Kenya | |
| 11.15h | Refreshments and networking in exhibition area |
| 11.45h | Conference resumes |
| Xiaoli Guo, Executive Vice-President, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), China | |
| Vince Peterson, Vice-President of Overseas Operations, US Wheat Associates, USA | |
| 13.00h | Buffet lunch |
| 14.30h | Afternoon session |
| Sergey Levin, Managing Director, JSC "United Grain Company", Russia | |
| Bernard Valluis, Deputy President, French Millers Association, (ANMF), France | |
| 15.30h | Refreshments |
| 15.45h | Conference resumes |
| Alwyn Hughes, CEO, Ensus Limited, UK | |
| Derek Langston, Director, Simpson Spence & Young Ltd., UK | |
| John Wray, Director, United Soybean Board, USA | |
| 16.45h | Closing remarks Drinks reception in exhibition area |
| 18.00h | Event concludes |
The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) will be holding its annual dinner on Tuesday 8th June, London Hilton, Park Lane, London.









