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 2024 will take place on July 11 at the Sheraton Hotel on Powstańców Warszawy 10 street, 81-718 Sopot
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMBertrand Oesterle - StoneXWorkshop on securing raw material prices 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMPrzemysław Tronina - USSECWorkshop on EUDR The EUDR Regulation regulates the requirements for the import and distribution of products originating from deforestation-threatened regions, including soybean meal and palm oil. During the workshops, we will discuss and debate how the raw material and feed industries understand the new requirements and how they prepare to meet the new obligations and minimize the risk of severe penalties from control authorities. Additionally, we will also discuss the new requirements of the GMP+ and QS sustainable development systems regarding the purchase of soybean meal. Additional information about the Seminar is provided below. |
The EUDR Regulation regulates the requirements for the import and distribution of products originating from deforestation-threatened regions, including soybean meal and palm oil.
During the workshops, we will discuss and debate how the raw material and feed industries understand the new requirements and how they prepare to meet the new obligations and minimize the risk of severe penalties from control authorities. Additionally, we will also discuss the new requirements of the GMP+ and QS sustainable development systems regarding the purchase of soybean meal. Additional information about the Seminar is provided below. |
10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSeminarDuring the seminar, industry experts will present, and there will be an exchange of opinions on what may happen in the grain and oilseed market in the upcoming season. |
Seminar |
During the seminar, industry experts will present, and there will be an exchange of opinions on what may happen in the grain and oilseed market in the upcoming season. |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMGrain ExchangeIt's time for new contacts and meetings with industry partners. |
Grain Exchange |
It's time for new contacts and meetings with industry partners. |
7:00 PM - 1:00 AMGala DinnerIn the form of a rich and diverse buffet with hot dishes, cold cuts, and desserts. |
Gala Dinner |
In the form of a rich and diverse buffet with hot dishes, cold cuts, and desserts. |
Przemysław Tronina - is an experienced auditor and trainer in the field of feed safety management systems 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 utilizes his expertise to support the Polish raw material and feed industries in meeting the new requirements of EUDR and GMP+/QS systems for sourcing sustainable raw materials.
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on promoting, building preference, and gaining access to international markets for the use of American soybeans for human consumption and animal feed in over 80 countries worldwide. USSEC members represent the soybean supply chain, including American farmers, processors, raw material shippers, sellers, related agricultural businesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) supplemental funds, and the industry.
The EUDR regulation governs requirements for the import and distribution of products from deforestation-risk regions, including soybean meal and palm oil, among others. The broad scope of new responsibilities and administrative burdens leaves room for significant errors, which are subject to penalties of up to 4% of annual turnover..
The Grain Market in Poland and Worldwide at the Beginning of the New 2024/25 Season – What Lies Ahead?
Wojtek Sabarański – is a grain market analyst with over 20 years of experience at Sparks Polska Sp. z o.o., where he coordinates activities related to running an informational service on the grain and oilseed market.
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 industry. As part of its operations, Sparks Polska provides market analysis and information to many companies operating in the grain and oilseed market in Poland and abroad. Regarding the Polish market, Sparks Polska collaborates with companies in the grain, feed, and fat industries, as well as with agricultural farms, offering ongoing informational services that provide clients with access to current and reliable market information, data, and price quotations.
The Rapeseed and Oilseed Market in the 2024/2025 Season
Wojciech Krzywosądzki – is a graduate of the Poznań University of Economics. He has 10 years of professional experience in grain trading gained in Poland and Switzerland. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for both supplying raw materials to fat processing plants and trading on physical and paper markets. Since February 2024, he has been associated with Louis Dreyfus Company.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), established in 1851, is a leading seller and processor of agricultural commodities, leveraging its global reach and extensive network of facilities to serve customers and consumers worldwide, delivering the right products to the right place at the right time - safely, reliably, and responsibly. Our operations cover the entire value chain, from cultivation to the final consumer, across a wide range of business lines, including Carbon Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Food & Feed Solutions, Freight, Global Markets, Grains & Oilseeds, Juice, Rice, and Sugar. LDC operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people worldwide, helping to feed and clothe around 500 million people each year by sourcing, processing, and transporting around 80 million tons of products. For more information, visit www.ldc.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
The Current Situation Regarding Emissions from Rapeseed and Corn Cultivation in the Context of Using Domestic Raw Materials for Biofuel Purposes
Adam Stępień – General Director and Member of the Board of the National Chamber of Biofuels, and simultaneously the General Director of the Polish Association of Oil Producers
The National Chamber of Biofuels is Poland's leading industry organization, bringing together entities involved in the production of biocomponents and liquid biofuels. The association promotes the use of renewable fuels in transportation and the application of innovative solutions in the biofuel industry, while defending the interests of its member businesses. One of the key priorities of the NCIB's activities is the efficient use of the potential of Polish agriculture for the production of biomass for energy purposes, benefiting the entire biofuel production chain, agriculture and rural areas, and environmental protection.
Soybean Meal - Challenges in 2024/2025
Marek Matuszek - is the Head of the Meal Department at Cargill Poland. He has been directly involved in the import of soybean and sunflower meals to Poland for the past 10 years. He is also engaged in the sustainable soy program for Europe.
Cargill offers customers worldwide a range of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. With over 155 years of experience, we work together with farmers, customers, government representatives, and local communities to help people live better lives. With 155,000 employees in 70 countries, we are passionate, committed, and responsible, ensuring food security while reducing environmental impact and promoting the development of the communities in which we live and work.
Forecast of the Situation in Commodity Markets from the Perspective of a Derivatives Broker on Commodity Exchanges
Bertrand Oesterle - is a French national, having lived in London for the past 25 years. Bertrand holds a Master in International Trade, and has worked as a Grains & Oilseeds Derivatives Broker since 2006. Bertrand joined StoneX in 2018.
StoneX is a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the financial markets so they can pursue trading opportunities, make investments, manage market risk and improve performance.
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