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

"Standard rate" Delegate Package

(from 1.02, Group Offer Available)
  • 1 ticket: 1 delegate pass to the Conference
  • 2 tickets:
    get a 15% discount
    on the 2nd delegate’s pass
  • 3+ tickets:
    get a 30% discount
    for the 3rd and more delegates
  • 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)
  • 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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Legal Seminar by Fortior Law

(Feb 13th)
  • Legal Seminar by Fortior Law "Avoiding Common Mistakes in Grain Trading: Real Cases Insights" on 13.02, Marriott Hotel
  • Participation of 1 delegate in the Seminar
  • Seminar materials
  • Coffee-break
  • Networking
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Agenda

09.00 – 13.00
Legal Seminar by Fortior Law
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Grain Trading: Real Cases Insights

Marriott Hotel

Separate registration and ticket required

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17.00
Networking & Beer Tasting Event

Old Town, Prague

Separate registration and ticket required

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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 – 11.20
Presentation
Wheat, Corn and Soybeans. EU 2025 Outlook

Filippo Bertuzzi

Senior Market Analyst, Arete, Italy
11.20 – 12.30
Discussion Panel
Reshaping the Global Commodity Market. Macro and Micro Factors & Challenges

Moderator: Jean-Jacques Herve

Honorary President of the French Academy of Agriculture, Foreign Trade Advisor for France

Petr Krogman

Owner and Chairman, Agromino Group, President of the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce

Sergey Feofilov

Director General, UkrAgroConsult

Adriano Lo Turco

Senior Market Analyst, Agroconsult, Brazil

Filippo Bertuzzi

Senior Market Analyst, Arete, Italy
12:30 – 13:00
Presentation
European Agricultural Regulations. Impact On The Region, Opportunities For Sustainable Development

Volodymyr Pugachov

Executive and Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Donau Soja Association
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 14.15
Presentation
IFC’s Toolkit To Bolster The Resilience Of The Agribusiness Sector

Yekaterina Foster

Operations Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Europe of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
14.15 – 15.15
Discussion Panel
AgriFood. Production and Processing Strategies to Meet a Changing World

Moderator: Yekaterina Foster

Operations Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Europe of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Oleh Khomenko

CEO of Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association

Dmytro Radchenko

Director of Berezan branch of Ukrainian Milk Company

Andrzej Szurek

Non-Executive Director of IMC, Managing Director of InnerValue

Cezar Gheorghe

Founder of AGRIColumn, Romania

Olga Trofimtseva

Sector Lead Agriculture and Food Security of Ukraine Facility Platform
15:15 – 15:45
Presentation
Shifting the Focus of Grain & Oilseed Safety Monitoring in War-Affected Areas

Yuliia Yehorshyna

Quality Manager, Control Union Ukraine, SC Agmintest
15.45 – 16.45
Discussion Panel
Meeting the Global Demand. Fostering Regional Supply Chains, Trade and Logistics

Moderator: Sergey Feofilov

Director General, UkrAgroConsult

Manuel Alcaraz

General Manager, Garsan S.L. Group, Spain

Dmytro Kobzar

CEO, Mostyska Container Terminal, Ukraine

Bohdan Kostetsky

Operating Partner, Barva Invest, Ukraine

Harry Kirk

Manager, Tony Blair Institute, Ukraine
16.45
Closing Remarks
17.00
Networking Cocktail

Conference Speakers

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Dive into unparalleled networking and quality agenda – engage with experts, gain cutting-edge market insights and valuable contacts to foster your business.

Conference Video Report

Marriot

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?
We will be happy to assist!