CTA Training x LSEG | Building Portfolios in Commodities Trading

CTA Training x LSEG | Building Portfolios in Commodities Trading – Exclusive for CTA Members

CTA is pleased to partner with LSEG for an exceptional, practical training session designed for CTA members and alumni who are working in or seeking to deepen their understanding of commodities trading.

Hosted at the LSEG office in Geneva on 2nd October, 2026, this full-day program will explore how commodity-market fundamentals translate into portfolio construction, risk-aware trade design, and real-world execution.

Led by experienced market practitioners, the session will combine market insight, applied case studies, and peer discussion to help participants strengthen their practical trading perspective.

Event Details

Date: 2nd October, 2026
Venue: LSEG Office, Geneva
Format: Full-day, in-person training
Capacity: 50 seats
Non-members: 95 CHF
CTA Members, Alumni & Students: Free

Places are limited.

Speakers and Contributors

The session will be led by:

• Taghi Taghi-zada, Chief Trading Officer, SOCAR Trading
• Alessandro Gelli, Tanker Projects Broker, BRS
• Paul Descheemaeker, Head of Marine & Trade Credit, AlliA Switzerland

Additional speakers or contributors may be announced at a later stage.

Preliminary Program

09:30 – 10:45
Module 1: Oil & Gas Value Chain and Market Structure

10:45 – 11:00
Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:15
Module 2: Shipping

12:15 – 13:30
Lunch

13:30 – 14:45
Module 3: Petroleum Products & Petrochemicals

14:45 – 15:00
Coffee Break

15:00 – 16:15
Module 4: Operations, Insurance, and Risk Controls

16:15 – 16:30
Coffee Break

16:30 – 18:00
Capstone: Portfolio Blueprint Workshop

18:00 – 18:30
Certificate Award Ceremony

The program is subject to final confirmation.

Capacity is limited to 50 seats.