PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS
private individuals, companies specialized in feed production, agricultural producers, oil mill and mill owners, company owners and logistic companies.
Every year, people who work intensively on the Polish and European grain market take part in GdGZ. During the event there are discussions on the latest trends in the cultivation and sale of cereals and oilseeds. It is also a great opportunity for consultations with experts and acquiring new business contacts.
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Gdańsk Grain Exchange SOPOT 2025 will take place on July 9-10 at the Sheraton Hotel in Sopot.
14:00-17:00 Seminar
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Presentation Type |
Topic |
Speaker |
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| Presentation | Grain Market in the Upcoming 2025/26 Season – Opportunities and Challenges | Wojtek Sabarański - Sparks Polska |
| Discussion Panel 1 | Discussion Panel Participants: |
Przemysław Tronina - U.S. Soybean Export Council |
| Presentation | The Economic Situation in Poland and the World in the Context of Trade Tariffs and Geopolitical Trends. Perspectives and Forecasts for the Currency Market. | Jakub Makurat - Ebury Polska |
| Break | ||
| Presentation | The Rapeseed Market – Change, Change, Change... | Arkadiusz Gasidło - Zakłady Tłuszczowe "Bielmar" |
| Discussion Panel 2 | Discussion Panel Participants: |
Przemysław Tronina - U.S. Soybean Export Council |
| Presentation | Soybean Meal – What to Expect in the Coming Season | Michał Jaskowski - Louis Dreyfus Company Polska |
| Discussion Panel 3 | Discussion Panel Participants: |
Przemysław Tronina - U.S. Soybean Export Council |
10:00 - 18:00 ExchangeOne of the key elements of our event is networking – a unique opportunity for direct meetings with business partners whom we usually communicate with via phone, email, or messaging platforms. The intensity of interactions during the Exchange makes it an invaluable place for anyone looking to strengthen cooperation and grow their business in the grain industry. 10:00 - 13:00 Workshops led by Przemysław TroninaUnderstanding the EUDR – what the deforestation regulation entails and how to start implementing it in the raw material and feed sectors in Poland. The workshops will take place alongside the Exchange in an adjacent room. The location will be clearly marked, so everyone interested will have no trouble finding it. 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch19:00-00:00 Gala DinnerTo conclude the event, we invite you to the Gala Dinner – the final part of the Exchange, where we will reflect on two intense days of meetings and discussions in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a perfect opportunity to solidify newly established connections, share impressions, and bid farewell until the next gathering in a more informal setting. A shared meal serves as a symbolic conclusion to the Exchange, fostering lasting business relationships. |
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
An experienced auditor and trainer in the field of feed safety management and sustainable development, active in the feed and grain industries for over 20 years. As a representative of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Poland, he supports the industry in meeting EUDR and GMP+/QS requirements.
He holds a PhD in agricultural sciences and is an expert in quality management and food safety. He has collaborated with research centers and universities and is a co-author of scientific publications and patents in the fields of feed production and food technology.
Wojtek Sabarański – is a grain market analyst. For over 20 years, he has been associated with Sparks Polska Sp. z o.o., where he coordinates work related to the operation of an information service covering the grain and oilseed markets.
Sparks Polska Sp. z o.o. is a leading company offering a full range of research, analytical, informational, and consulting services for the agri-food sector. As part of its operations, Sparks Polska provides market analyses and insights to numerous companies operating in the grain and oilseed sectors in both Poland and abroad.
In the context of the Polish market, Sparks Polska cooperates with companies in the grain, feed, and fat industries, as well as with farms, offering up-to-date information services that give its clients access to reliable and current market information, data, and price quotations.
 Bernhard Dahmen CropEnergies |
Since 2004, Bernhard Dahmen has been the Head of the Grain and Co-Product Department at CropEnergies AG, responsible for purchasing 3 million tons of grain and selling 1.2 million tons of co-products annually. Previously, he held senior positions in the animal feed industry for over 20 years, specializing in procurement management and actively promoting quality management as a DGQ auditor and EFQM assessor. He is also involved in international industry organizations, serving on the Council of the Grain and Feed Trade Association in London and as an expert for DG Agri in Brussels. |
 Arkadiusz Wittke Agri Plus |
Arkadiusz Wittke, Director of the Procurement Department at Agri Plus, has been involved in the feed industry for over 20 years, with the vast majority of that time dedicated to procurement. Agri Plus is one of the largest producers of pork and poultry in Poland, operating under an integrated model that includes animal farming, feed production, and cultivation of agricultural raw materials. The company focuses on sustainable development, cooperation with family farms, and animal welfare. |
 James Little Nuveen Natural Capital |
James Little is Director of Asset Management at Nuveen Natural Capital, within their Polish division. Nuveen Natural Capital is the land-based asset management division of Nuveen with over $12B of assets extending to more than 1.2 million hectares of farmland and forestry in 10 countries globally. James's 23 years in the agricultural industry has included posts within corporate agriculture, farm management, and food processing. Prior to joining Nuveen Natural Capital in December 2015, he worked on the deployment of institutional investors’ capital into farmland in Poland and Romania for Rabobank's farmland asset management subsidiary RaboFarm. His lead into agricultural investing was 9 years spent working on agricultural investment projects in Thailand, Lithuania, and Poland. Originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, James studied Agriculture and Rural Business Mangement at Scottish Rural University College. He is a member of the Institute of Agricultural Management. |
Jakub Makurat is a Fintech expert with extensive experience in transactional and corporate banking. For over 25 years, he has been involved in supporting the development of international trade among SMEs in Poland. Since 2015, his main area of focus has been modern financial services that support the growth of international trade, including in the e-commerce space.
At the international payment institution Ebury, he is responsible for sales management, collaboration with entrepreneurs, and expansion across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and the Baltic countries.
Arkadiusz Gasidło has been associated with ZT Bielmar, a leading Polish producer of vegetable fats, for over 20 years. Since 2007, he has been responsible for purchasing rapeseed and selling rapeseed cake. In addition, since 2024, he has served as the Vice President of the Polish Association of Oil Producers, where he works to enhance the competitiveness of the Polish oil sector. Privately, he is a passionate motorcyclist and an active amateur runner.
Zakłady Tłuszczowe "Bielmar" Sp. z o.o. is a Polish company owned by its current and former employees, rapeseed suppliers, and product distributors. The company was founded in 1994, but the production plant began operations in 1945. Bielmar produces a wide range of vegetable fats, including leading consumer and culinary margarines such as Śniadaniowa, Słoneczna, Palma w Złotym Opakowaniu, and the widely recognized Olej Beskidzki.
 Jakub Agaś Bunge Polska | Jakub Agaś has been with Bunge Polska for over 15 years. He began his career trading soybean meal on the domestic market. Since 2018, he has been managing rapeseed processing at Bunge’s Polish facilities. He is responsible for rapeseed procurement, crude oil and rapeseed meal sales, as well as risk management. Bunge is the largest oilseed processor in Poland, a leading producer of vegetable oils, and a key supplier of a diversified portfolio for the agri-food market. In Poland, Bunge operates two production plants in Kruszwica and Brzeg, a vegetable oil manufacturing facility in Karczew, and a port terminal in Świnoujście. |
Bernhard Dahmen CropEnergies |
Since 2004, Bernhard Dahmen has been the Head of the Grain and Co-Product Department at CropEnergies AG, responsible for purchasing 3 million tons of grain and selling 1.2 million tons of co-products annually. Previously, he held senior positions in the animal feed industry for over 20 years, specializing in procurement management and actively promoting quality management as a DGQ auditor and EFQM assessor. He is also involved in international industry organizations, serving on the Council of the Grain and Feed Trade Association in London and as an expert for DG Agri in Brussels. |
James Little Nuveen Natural Capital |
James Little is Director of Asset Management at Nuveen Natural Capital, within their Polish division. Nuveen Natural Capital is the land-based asset management division of Nuveen with over $12B of assets extending to more than 1.2 million hectares of farmland and forestry in 10 countries globally. James's 23 years in the agricultural industry has included posts within corporate agriculture, farm management, and food processing. Prior to joining Nuveen Natural Capital in December 2015, he worked on the deployment of institutional investors’ capital into farmland in Poland and Romania for Rabobank's farmland asset management subsidiary RaboFarm. His lead into agricultural investing was 9 years spent working on agricultural investment projects in Thailand, Lithuania, and Poland. Originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, James studied Agriculture and Rural Business Mangement at Scottish Rural University College. He is a member of the Institute of Agricultural Management. |
Michał Jaskowski is the Country Manager and CEO of Louis Dreyfus Company Polska. He graduated from the Institut National Agronomique Paris Grignon. His entire professional career has been connected to the Louis Dreyfus Group.
From 1985 to 1995, he worked as a trader and later as the Director of one of the Louis Dreyfus branches in Paris. Since 1995, he has been in Poland, where he co-founded LDC Polska. He is also a long-time member of the management board of the Polish Grain and Feed Chamber and a Trade Advisor at the French Embassy.
Louis Dreyfus Company is a company specializing in the trade and processing of agricultural commodities. It focuses on the wholesale distribution of grains, oilseeds, animal feed, and other agricultural raw materials, serving both domestic and international markets. LDC's operations also include storage and logistics, supporting the entire agricultural supply chain.
 Michał Gierliński De Heus | Senior Buyer at De Heus Sp. z o.o. With over 16 years of experience in the agricultural sector, he has spent the past decade specializing in international trade of dairy-based raw materials, fats, and protein components derived from milk and whey, including products for the feed industry. He joined the De Heus team at the end of 2023 and is responsible for sourcing protein raw materials for the Polish production of over 2 million tons of feed annually. De Heus is an international manufacturer of a full range of compound feeds, premixes, concentrates, and specialty feeds for poultry, cattle, and pig farmers. |
 Michał Chomiuk Cargill |
He has been with Cargill for 11 years, where he has specialized in trading agricultural commodities from the very beginning of his career, with a particular focus on protein components for animal feed. He is responsible for the import and distribution of soybean meal and sunflower meal to the Polish market and neighboring countries. Within the company’s structure, he also worked in the Netherlands, where he handled the trade of soybeans and soy products, and was commercially responsible for soy processing at the production facility in Ghent, Belgium. |
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