Argus Agriculture and Feedstocks Conference, 20-21 March, Brussels, Belgium | Grains and Green energy

Agricultural markets are navigating significant challenges. The global move towards energy transition is driving new investments and pushing agriculture to adapt.

Join industry leaders at Argus Agriculture and Feedstocks Conference to examine the production and market dynamics of grains and oilseeds, and explore new opportunities in both global and regional markets.

As the agriculture industry unlocks its potential to provide green solutions to the energy sector, this shift is seen as vital for addressing climate change but must balance the industry's need to produce sustainable bioenergy and quality food.

Do not miss your opportunity to join senior leaders for valuable insights and diverse perspectives to help shape the future of the agriculture and feedstock industries.

Whether you work in agriculture, biofuels, or energy production, this event provides a platform to influence the future of sustainable practices and advance the global energy transition.

Event highlights:

Expert industry perspectives
Hear from cross-sector experts on how they are addressing major challenges such as geopolitical shifts, policy changes, weather and price risks, and advancements in technology. Discover new opportunities emerging within the agriculture and energy industries.

Global connections
With representation from Europe, North America, LatAm, Africa, and Asia, this is your opportunity to connect with global peers, build strategic partnerships, and share insights across the entire supply chain. Strengthen your network and collaborate on solutions that drive progress in agriculture, biofuels, and energy transition efforts.

Networking opportunities
Collaborate with regional and international companies and strengthen strategic partnerships. Take advantage of networking opportunities throughout the event, including lunches, coffee breaks, and an evening cocktail reception, to connect with peers across the global supply chain.

Why attend?

Industry-leading insights on agriculture and bioenergy - Gain expert perspectives from 30+ industry thought leaders, including representatives from ENI, European Commission, Nuseed, Raizen, bp, Mitsui and Co, Copa Cogeca, Bunge, and more.

Over 2 days, explore emerging trends, technological innovations, and market shifts, with a focus on agriculture's evolving role in the bioeconomy, sustainable energy, biofuels, and renewable resources.

Engage in discussions on pricing trends, market fundamentals for grains, oilseeds, and feedstocks, and effective risk management strategies. Explore topics such as unlocking feedstocks for bioenergy, technological innovations, global policies, and partnerships between agriculture and biofuel companies.

Unrivalled networking opportunities - Connect with 150+ industry leaders, traders, waste collectors, policymakers, oil and gas companies, fuel producers, farmers, and technologists from global agribusinesses, bioenergy companies, and energy sectors. Engage in over 10 hours of dedicated networking to build partnerships, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.

Actionable strategies for global challenges - Address critical topics such as geopolitical risks, shifting trade routes, supply chain disruptions, and climate change. Learn how to manage risks, capitalise on market opportunities, and adapt your business to the changing agriculture, energy, and global trade landscape.

Group rates available:
Book your place now and attend as a group to save up to 30% on published rates.

Speakers: Michael Losch, Coordinator for Bioeconomy, European Commission, Sara Alonso, Head of Novel Vegetable Oils, Neste, Kenichi Miyanagi, General Manager Food Grain and Oilseeds Department, Mitsui and Co, Glauco Bertoldo Agricultural Attache, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Mission of Brazil to the European Union, Fernando Candia, VP Carbon Solutions, BUNGE, Eirik Pitkethly, VP of Regulatory Affairs Bioenergy, BP, Ryan Easterbrook, Head of Grains and OIlseeds, ADM Investor Services, Paolo Torelli, Head of Market Analytics and Sustainability, ENI, Tiago Manuel Proenca, Senior Grains Trader, Avere Commodities, Yuri Yambanis, Director, Camelina Company, Stephane Bernhard, Global Head of Trading, ETG Commodities, Paul Wightman, Senior Director Research and Product Development, CME Group, André Paula Santos, Head of EU Policy, Nuseed, Daniel Lieberman, Global Sustainability Strategy and Engagement Lead, Nuseed, Aleksandra Błazeusz, System Manager, ISCC System, Arezki Djelouadji, Partner, Greenea, Claude Soude, Vice Chair of both Copa-Cogeca Bioenergy Working Party and Oilseeds/Protein Crops Working Party, Copa Cogeca, Charles Hary, Trading Manager, Agriculture, Medara Trading, Martin Clemesha, Technical Advocacy Lead, Braskem, Dr. Evgeniya Dudinova, Procurement Director Commodities/Grains, Agthia, David Carpintero, Director General, ePURE, Volodymyr Korchun, Head of Trading, LNZ Trading, Angel Alvarez Alberdi, Secretary General, EWABA, Xavier Noyon, Secretary General, European Biodiesel Board (EBB), Katharina Geiger, Policy Advisor Crop Production, German Farmers Association, Michael Carus, Executive Manager of RCI and Founder of nova-Institute, Carlo Hamelinck, Partner, studio Gear Up, David Fyfe, Chief Economist, Argus, Fiona Poynter, VP Agriculture, Argus, Maxence Devillers, Senior Analyst, Argus, Fabricio Cardoso, Principal, Consulting, Argus, Michel Portier, Argus, Gautier Le Molgat, SVP, Head of France, Argus