S&P Global Platts

New for 2024, we are excited to announce our S&P Global Commodity Insights Dubai Commodities Briefing taking place on the morning of Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

Join us at this complimentary event, featuring two dedicated sessions: Metals, followed by Protein, Grains, and Oilseeds. 

Engage with industry experts and key players as they share insights on pricing trends and offer thought-provoking outlooks for the future. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the commodities landscape and network with fellow professionals in the field. Reserve your spot today!  

FREE EVENT STARTS IN

Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration and networking

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks

9:05 AM

Steel and aluminium’s race for decarbonisation and the impact from regulations

  • Steel making raw materials- iron ore, met coal, Turkey scrap and DRI with a focus on Middle East
  • Carbon accounted steel developments in Europe with a focus on CBAM
  • Developments in European alumina and carbon accounted aluminium
  • Q&A

Laura Varriale, Managing Editor, Ferrous Metals-EMEA

Rabia Arif, Senior Editor, Ferrous Metals-Asia

10:20 AM

Metals session concludes

*Agenda subject to change

10:20 AM

Registration and networking

10:50 PM

Protein, Grains and Oilseeds session

  • Global protein prices: the impact of cheaper grains and meal
  • Middle East’s changing dynamics: Saudi Arabia’s drive for self-sufficiency and UAE’s import growth
  • Overview of price movements and supply and demand outlook for key exporters and importers in 2024-2025
  • How are buyers and sellers positioned with global prices at multi-year lows for the corn and soybeans

Graham Style, Associate Editor, Agriculture and Food

Vivian Iroanya, Editor, Agriculture and Food

11:50 PM

Dry Bulk Freight Market Outlook

  • Global dry bulk fleet supply and market trends
  • Geopolitical disruptions and supply chain challenges
  • Environmental regulations and their trade flow impact

Peter Norfolk, Global Head of Freight Pricing, MRTS

12:20 PM

End of session

*Agenda subject to change



Speakers

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Laura Varriale
Managing Editor, Ferrous Metals-EMEA
Graham Style
Associate Editor, Agriculture and Food
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Vivian Iroanya
Editor, Agriculture and Food
Peter Norfolk
Peter Norfolk
Global Head of Freight Pricing, MRTS