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 KRYNICA-ZDRÓJ 2026 will take place on January 14-15 at the Belomonte Hotel in Krynica Zdrój.
14:00-17:00 Seminar
20:00-00:00 Homely feast in tavern |
10:00 - 18:00 ExchangeThe main part of our event – 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. 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. |
During the winter edition of the Exchange, we are planning a seminar dedicated to discussing the situation in three sectors responsible for grain processing – the feed industry, the milling industry, and biofuels.
De Heus Sp. z o.o.
Senior Buyer at De Heus Sp. z o.o., associated with the agricultural industry for over 16 years. Over the past decade, he has focused on international trade in dairy raw materials, fats, and components based on milk and whey proteins, also serving the feed industry.
He joined the De Heus team at the end of 2023, where he is responsible for supplying protein raw materials for Polish production of over 2 million tons of feed annually. De Heus is an international producer of a full range of compound feeds, premixes, concentrates, and specialty feeds for poultry, cattle, and pig farmers.
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.
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Tomasz Gumola, Head of Strategic Marketing and ESG, De Heus Sp. z o.o. A manager with over 20 years of experience in sales and sustainable development. At De Heus Poland, he is responsible for strategic marketing and the implementation of ESG objectives, supporting farmers in modern and responsible food production. He is the co-creator of Carbon Compass – an innovative tool for calculating the carbon footprint of meat and identifying ways to reduce emissions in animal production.
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Dr. Eng. Rafał Bal – an expert in agricultural engineering and milling technology, with extensive experience in managing grain-milling industry plants. For over 10 years, he was associated with one of the largest mills in Poland, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Management Board Member, responsible for technological development, process optimization, and strategic production management. He holds a PhD in agricultural engineering, specializing in agricultural energy systems, which enables him to combine technological, energy-related, and process expertise in evaluating and modernizing modern milling systems. He currently serves as President of the Polish Employers’ Association of the Grain and Milling Industry, where he represents the sector, supports the development of quality standards, and actively contributes to shaping the industry's strategic direction.
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A graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), as well as postgraduate studies in European studies and political science. At the beginning of his career, he was associated with agricultural organizations. Between 2005 and 2010, he worked at the Office of the National Council of Agricultural Chambers, and since 2011 he has served as the Director General and Board Member of the National Biofuels Chamber. Since 2015, he has also been the Director General of the Polish Association of Oilseed Processors, on whose behalf he served as a Board Member of FEDIOL, the European federation of the vegetable oil and protein meal industry, from 2015 to 2018. He is the Vice-Chair of the Copa-Cogeca Working Group on “Bioenergy/Biotechnology.” He is the author of numerous publications and articles on agriculture, renewable energy, the food industry, and transport biofuels.
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.
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