The 22nd International Conference

BLACK SEA GRAIN. EUROPE-2025

February 13 - 14, 2025
Prague, Marriott Hotel
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The conference is annually attended by international delegates from 50+ countries - producers and processors of grains and oilseeds, traders, agrifood sector, banks, investment, technology, logistics, brokerage, insurance, surveying and other companies.
BLACK SEA GRAIN. EUROPE-2025

Premiere event for the global leaders of grain and oilseed industry since 2004

BLACK SEA GRAIN. EUROPE offers exclusive agri market analytics and insights from the top industry experts, effective networking and meetings with players across the value chain, top managers, decision-makers and opinion leaders.

The conference will connect top market stakeholders of the Black Sea & Danube region, CEE and Balkans to foster effective agri commodity supply chains to the global food markets.

Join the ultimate gathering of agibusiness professionals from 50+ countries – producers and crushers of grains & oilseeds, commodity traders, agri-food, logistics and finance sectors, government authorities and industry associations.

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Annually the Conference is Attended by:

600+
Delegates
50+
Countries
400+
Companies

Key issues to discuss:

01
First half of the 2024/25 grains and oilseed season. What's beyond the season's equator? Conclusions and forecasts
02
Is the weak correction in the global and Black Sea prices a long-term trend?
03
Weather factor. Black Sea & Danube region: winter crops conditions and risks for the 2025 harvest. Forecast of 2025/26 export potential for grains and oilseeds
04
EU Common Agricultural Policy and increasing agricultural margins. Fundamental market and geopolitical drivers. Changes and uncertainties in global commodity flows
05
Effectiveness and scale of production. Does the size matter? Agricultural cooperatives and large scale farms
06
Growth in oilseed crushing capacity. Will farmers sell as much sunflower, rapeseed and soya?
07
Logistics costs, trends, impact on prices. Efficient supply chain and increased competitiveness and a rapid return on investment
08
Biofuel production and consumption in the context of rising energy prices. What was once considered waste is now becoming a new way to earn. Promising investment projects

Participation Packages

"Early rate" Delegate Package

(by 31.12.2024 )
  • Participation of 1 representative in the Conference
  • Conference presentations
  • Networking zone
  • Conference digital catalogue
  • Access to the online Delegate Networking Chat
  • Evening Cocktail, lunch, сoffee-breaks
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"Smart rate" Delegate Package

(from 1.01 by 31.01.2025 )
  • Participation of 1 representative in the Conference
  • Conference presentations
  • Networking zone
  • Conference digital catalogue
  • Access to the online Delegate Networking Chat
  • Evening Cocktail, lunch, сoffee-breaks
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Networking & Beer Tasting

(Feb 13th)
for companies attending BLACK SEA GRAIN conference
  • Networking evening in the vibrant Prague's Old Town – the perfect opportunity for meetings and knowledge exchange
  • Participation of 1 delegate
  • Exclusive networking with industry leaders – gain new contacts and contracts for 2025
  • Tasting of the legendary Pilsner beer and exceptional local cuisine
  • An exciting tour through the history of the world’s first golden beer
  • Don’t miss the chance to make this evening unforgettable!
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Preliminary agenda

09.00 – 13.00
Legal Seminar by Fortior Law

Marriott Hotel

Separate registration and ticket required

17.00
Networking & Beer Tasting Event

Old Town, Prague

Separate registration and ticket required

08.30
Registration & Networking Coffee
09.45
Conference Opening
10.00 - 10.30
Presentation
Black Sea & Danube Region. What's Beyond the 2024/25 Season's Equator? Grains & Oilseeds

Sergey Feofilov

Director General, UkrAgroConsult
10.30 – 11.00
Presentation
Brazil, Argentina, Mercosur Markets: Grain and Oilseed Production and Trade Forecasts. Top Export Destinations

Adriano Lo Turco

Senior Market Analyst, Agroconsult, Brazil
11.00-12.30
Discussion Panel
Reshaping the Global Commodity Market. Macro and Micro Factors & Challenges

Moderator - Mykola Gorbachov

President of Ukrainian Grain Association
  • The EU Common Agricultural Policy and Growing Agricultural Efficiency
  • How will the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement affect export flows between the two regions?
  • How will the agreement stimulate investment between the EU and Mercosur, and which sectors could benefit most?
  • How will the EU-Mercosur FTA affect other countries (consumers and exporters) of the West Europe and the Black Sea and Danube region?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the agreement? Opportunities and/or Problems?
  • Key market and geopolitical drivers. New risks and changes in global commodity flows.
  • Trade war 2.0.
  • Global trends in the regulation of export flows and drivers of price volatility.
  • How can political risks change global agricultural markets?
  • How can changes in international trade agreements, tariffs and customs barriers affect global grain supplies and regional market development?
12:30-13:00
Presentation
Agricultural Climate 2025: Weathering and Harvesting Grain and Oilseeds
13.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
Discussion Panel
Meeting the Global Demand. Fostering Regional Supply Chains, Trade and Logistics

Moderator - Denys Sobolev

Agricultural Specialist, USDA
  • What are the main logistical challenges facing grain exports?
  • How can transportation infrastructure projects facilitate grain trade?
  • How are global trade agreements changing logistics routes for grain?
  • What innovative approaches to logistics and storage can ensure the stability and efficiency of supply chains in times of volatility?
  • How do changes in grain production in the region affect the cost of grain transportation?
  • What new trade routes for grains and oilseeds may emerge after 2024/25 in the Black Sea and Danube regions?
  • How do changes in agricultural policies in individual countries affect global grain trade?
  • How can infrastructure development in the Black Sea and Danube regions improve trade in grains and oilseeds after 2024/25?
15.00 – 16.00
Discussion Panel
AgriFood. Production and Processing Strategies to Meet a Changing World
  • Promising niches for production and processing. What new directions are companies entering?
  • What factors influence the change of companies’ strategies. What obstacles do they face?
  • What companies are doing to gain additional margin. How the supply chain is changing – from raw materials to processed products
  • Is there an increase in competition in end-user markets?
  • Demand from which end-user segment is developing most actively and has prospects for a sustainable growth trend
  • How can companies adapt to challenges and maintaining their competitiveness?
16:00-16:30
Presentation
EU Сhallenges. Biofuels Market and Impact on Commodity Markets
  • How does the EU biofuel market affect the demand for feedstocks for its production?
  • How do changes in EU biofuels policy affect feedstock imports?
  • How does the EU regulate the production and import of biofuels?
  • How does the EU biofuels market affect feedstock prices on international markets?
17.00
Networking Cocktail

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Conference Venue

Prague Marriott Hotel
V Celnici 8, 110 00 Nové Město, Czech Republic
www.marriott.com

Organizing Committee

For participation enquiries, please contact the organizing committee:

+380 (44) 364 55 85

+380 (50) 786 13 10 – WhatsApp / Telegram / Viber

uac-info@ukragroconsult.org

Contacts:

Julia Feofilova
Julia Feofilova

Event Manager

julia.feofilova@ukragroconsult.org
Yurii Kozynets
Yurii Kozynets

International Account Manager

yurii.kozynets@ukragroconsult.org

Got additional questions?
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