BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 kicks off today! UA Agro Restart: Strategic Vision Ahead, 2026-2030

Today in Kyiv, industry leaders gather not just to discuss the market, but to define its future architecture. The 24^th International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 is a platform for strategic dialogue – where ideas evolve into partnerships, and vision turns into long-term decisions. Companies from 16 countries are taking part in Kyiv and online.

Today’s leaders aim not only to maintain market positions but to shape Ukraine’s new economy and build a long-term strategic vision. The war did not stop agricultural sector – it made it more resilient. Amid profound transformation agribusiness continues to push forward, launching new projects and long-horizon investments.

BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 will focus on strategic pillars of agrisector development through 2030: investment, energy independence, processing and high-value agri exports. Agenda will explore export strategies for the Black Sea & Danube, key geopolitical shifts and the rising pressure on the global food markets.

At the core of this year’s agenda:

• how to move from a commodity-based model to a value-added economy,
• how to align investment, processing, and energy independence into a coherent business strategy,
• and how to strengthen Ukraine’s position amid global competition and geopolitical volatility.

Over the next two days:

• high-level discussions on the new architecture of agribusiness
• in-depth analytics and outlooks for the Black Sea–Danube region
• strategic insights into trade, investment, and global market dynamics
• dialogue between business leaders, investors, and international partners

AGENDA

Among participants are leading players in agribusiness and agri-food sector, banks and investment funds, agriholdings, traders, logistics providers, commodity exchanges, government institutions and industry associations – creating a powerful platform for dialogue and partnership across the entire supply chain.

Distinguished Partners of the Conference: General Partner – Abbey Commodities DMCC, Partners – AmSpec, HUM Oil&Fat Technologies.

The Conference is supported by: the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Ukrainian Grain Association, Institute of Climate-Oriented Agriculture (National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine), Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation, Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO), Ukroilprom Association, Donau Soja Organisation, GAFTA.

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