S&P Global Platts Agriculture Week

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Day 1: Sugar & Rice Forum

April 20

We will be bringing you key insights on how the supply & demand balance has been disrupted throughout the global pandemic, future outlook, and pricing dynamics for sugar and rice in the EU and key Asian markets.

Topics covered:
• Supply & Demand dynamics for sugar and rice
• European domestic sugar assessments
• How Thailand sugar markets are coping with competition in Southeast Asia
• European Long grain rice shortages in Q2

Day 2: Biofuels Forum

April 21

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Gain insights into how policy developments and momentum for low carbon fuels has been affected in light of these challenges, with over 2 hours of information presentations and discussions.

Topics covered:
• Biofuel policy updates in key regions; US, Canada, Brazil, EU
• Supply & demand forecast for biofuels
• SAF and low carbon fuels across the regions
• Ethanol demand and the impact on the industry
• The relationship between biodiesel and feedstocks

Day 3: Grains & Oilseeds Forum

April 22

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We will be bringing you key insights on supply & demand, outlook for the second half of 2021, and pricing dynamics for grains, oilseeds and vegoil.

Topics covered:
• Corn, soybean & wheat market fundamentals
• Asian corn demand, Asian wheat supply & Black Sea restrictions
• Global soybean supply & demand
• The correlation between the Oils we cover, Palm Oil demand

Agenda

Day 1, April 20: Sugar & Rice Forum

2020 saw the effects of covid-19 far reaching across the world. The sugar markets have had to struggle with falling demand, logistical challenges and weakening prices across the supply chain. As the industry prepares to emerge into a new world, the impact on sugar consumption poses many questions.

Join us for the S&P Global Platts Sugar Forum, where we will be bringing you key insights on how the supply & demand balance has been disrupted throughout the global pandemic, future outlook, and pricing dynamics for sugar and rice in the EU and key Asian markets. Understand what’s driving the markets, with 2 hours of content and ask our experts your burning queries during our Q&A session.

Topics covered:
• Supply & Demand dynamics for sugar and rice
• European domestic sugar assessments
• How Thailand sugar markets are coping with competition in Southeast Asia
• European Long grain rice shortages in Q2
10:30 am Networking time
11:00 am Outlook for the world sugar market: making sense of sugar trade balances in the aftermath of the pandemic• Global outlook: supply & demand
• Max sugar scenario in Brazil, northern hemisphere crop failures and more ethanol in India: enough sugar supply in second half of 2021?
11:40 am European domestic sugar assessments update
11:55 am Thailand sugar markets: how are they coping with competition in Southeast Asia?
12:10 pm The European rice markets: long grain rice shortages in Q2
12:40 pm Q&A and debate with our speakers
1:10 pm Networking time

Day 2, April 21: Biofuels Forum

As global economies come to terms with the far-reaching effects of the past year, lockdowns imposed across the world have ground airlines and vehicles to a halt. Policymakers are having to balance economic recovery with green initiatives, which paves an uncertain path ahead for the biofuels industry.

S&P Global Platts Biofuels Forum will be focussing on the impact of covid-19 on the biofuels industry, supply & demand forecasts, and outlook for the future. Gain insights into how policy developments and momentum for low carbon fuels has been affected in light of these challenges, with over 2 hours of information presentations and discussions.

Topics covered:
• Biofuel policy updates in key regions; US, Canada, Brazil, EU
• Supply & demand forecast for biofuels
• SAF and low carbon fuels across the regions
• Ethanol demand and the impact on the industry
• The relationship between biodiesel and feedstocks
10:30 am Networking time
11:00 am Outlook for the world biofuels market• Low carbon fuel policies paving the way for biofuels in Europe and the US
• Feedstocks remain a challenge
11:30 am HVO, SAF and low Carbon fuels update
11:50 am Ethanol: global supply and pricing dynamics
12:15 pm Biodiesel: the relationship between biodiesels and feedstocks
12:35 pm Q&A and debate with our speakers
1:05 pm Networking time

Day 3, April 22: Grains & Oilseeds Forum

In 2020 the agriculture industry was presented with an unimaginable task; ensuring the world has adequate food supply in the midst of a global pandemic. The chaos has continued; supply chains have been severely disrupted, and the industry has had to navigate export bans, price swings, and surges in demand.

Join us for the S&P Global Platts Grains Forum, where we will be bringing you key insights on supply & demand, outlook for the second half of 2021, and pricing dynamics for grains, oilseeds and vegoil. Understand what’s driving the markets, with 2 hours of content and ask our experts your questions during our dedicated Q&A.

Topics covered:
• Corn, soybean & wheat market fundamentals
• Asian corn demand, Asian wheat supply & Black Sea restrictions
• Global soybean supply & demand
• The correlation between the Oils we cover, Palm Oil demand
10:30 am Networking time
11:00 am Outlook for global grains and oilseeds markets• Platts Analytics covers the fundamental outlook for North American, South American, and Black Sea markets as the world moves forward from the pandemic.
11:30 am Asian grain and oilseed markets • Corn demand in Asia
• Asian wheat supply
• Black Sea restrictions
11:55 am Soybean: global supply and pricing dynamics
12:15 pm Vegoils global coverage
12:35 pm Q&A and debate with our speakers • Pricing specialists from around the globe join the analytics team to discuss current challenges facing the grains and oilseed markets while answering your questions.
1:05 pm Networking time

Typical attendee stats:

100+

Attendees

20%

Producers/Refiners

Bank/Investment

32%

Traders

19%

Buyers

Become a sponsor

Position your business in expert company, distinct from your competitors. At S&P Global Platts Agriculture Week each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their product or service to industry-wide professionals. We provide an environment that encourages an honest and open dialogue among attendees. If you would like to lead the conversation as an event sponsor, contact us for more details on available packages: Irina Bondareva on +44 (0) 7976 684 617 or [email protected].

Demonstrate your strengths, raise your company profile, and maximize your ROI as we bring key industry players and decision-makers to you. At the S&P Global Platts Agriculture Week, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their products and services, and distinguish themselves from the competition. We offer a full range of opportunities and packages, and can even tailor solutions to suit your needs.

Contact us to start a conversation about your goals and how you can lead the pack as an event sponsor: Irina Bondareva, Commercial Partnerships Manager, at +44 (0) 7976 684 617 or [email protected].

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Become a sponsor

Networking, bonus content, and more:

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