Leading Women Forum 2026

Cape or Canal? How Route Disruption Is Redrawing the Economics of Commodity Flows

CTA Association is pleased to announce the next edition of its traditional Leading Women Forum, taking place on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Geneva.

This year’s edition will focus on one of the most timely and important topics shaping the commodity trading industry today:

Cape or Canal?
How route disruption is redrawing the economics of commodity flows

As global trade routes face increasing disruption, commodity markets are being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, freight volatility, insurance costs, longer shipping routes, and changing supply chain strategies.

The forum will bring together professionals from across commodity trading, shipping, logistics, trade finance, energy, and market intelligence for an insightful evening of discussion and networking.

About the Event

The Leading Women Forum has become a key CTA gathering, bringing together outstanding professionals and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and strengthen the CTA community.

For the 2026 edition, the discussion will explore how route disruption is changing the economics of commodity flows and how companies are adapting to a fast-changing global trade environment.

Key themes may include:

• The impact of route disruption on commodity flows
• Cape vs canal routing decisions
• Freight, insurance, and logistics cost implications
• Geopolitical risk and supply chain resilience
• Changing trade patterns across energy, metals, agriculture, and other commodities
• The role of data and market intelligence in decision-making

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Geneva
Format: Conference followed by networking cocktail

Programme

18:30 — Welcome
19:00 — Panel Discussion
20:30 — Networking Cocktail

Speakers

The panel of speakers will be announced soon.

Sponsors

CTA Association is grateful to this year’s sponsors:

BRS
SOCAR
Trade Data Monitor
SB Fiduciaire

Their support helps make this important industry event possible.

Register Now

More information will follow shortly.