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SUMMARY:9th Mare Forum Geneva 2026
DESCRIPTION:CTA is pleased to announce a media partnership with Mare Forum for the 9th Mare Forum Geneva 2026\, taking place on Wednesday\, 11 March 2026 (13:00)\, at Westhive Geneva (Lancy–Geneva). \nAs part of this collaboration\, CTA members can register with a 15% discount using the coupon code below. \nCTA member discount \n\n15% off with coupon code: CTAMaR26\n\nHow to register \n\nGo to the event registration page\nClick “Register”\nFill in the required fields\nEnter the discount code (Coupon): CTAMaR26\nClick “Save” to complete your registration\n\nFor more information about the program and speakers\, please consult the event page. We look forward to welcoming CTA members in Geneva. \n			\n				REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/9th-mare-forum-geneva-2026/
LOCATION:Westhive Geneva\, Lancy – Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCES
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SUMMARY:CTA Zug Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:CTA Zug Networking Event\nThe CTA Association is pleased to invite you to the next CTA Zug Networking Event\, an evening designed to bring together CTA alumni and professionals from across the commodity trading community. \nJoin us in Zug for quality networking\, relaxed conversations\, and new connections in a welcoming afterwork setting. \nEvent Details\nDate: 28 April 2026Time: 18:00Location: Skylounge\, ZugPricing: CTA Alumni CHF 17 | Standard CHF 27 \nWhy Attend\nThis event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni\, meet professionals from across the sector\, and expand your network in an informal and enjoyable atmosphere. \nWhether you are looking to exchange ideas\, strengthen existing relationships\, or make new connections\, CTA Zug offers the right setting to do so. \nRegistration\nSpaces are limited\, so we encourage early registration. \n			\n				REGISTER HERE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CTA Community\nDiscover more CTA events on our Events page and stay connected with the CTA network through the Alumni Portal.
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/cta-zug-networking-event-2026/
LOCATION:Skylounge\, Zug
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SUMMARY:CTA Technology Breakfast Geneva 2026
DESCRIPTION:Technology Transformation Challenge for Commodity Trading Companies\nCTA Association is pleased to invite professionals from across the commodity trading sector to a focused breakfast discussion on the technology transformation challenge facing commodity trading companies. \nAs digital infrastructure\, AI\, data intelligence\, and automation become increasingly central to trading performance\, firms are under growing pressure to turn technology investment into practical commercial advantage. Success will increasingly belong to companies that treat connected systems\, strong data foundations\, and modern decision-making tools not as optional enhancements\, but as core elements of their trading architecture. \nThis event will bring together industry practitioners to discuss how commodity trading firms are responding to this shift in practice\, and where the real opportunities and challenges now lie. \nWhat will be discussed\nThe session will explore practical and timely themes\, including: \n\nHow firms are using AI to work with increasingly complex and unstructured data\nWhether broader access to data\, automation\, and AI tools is truly leveling the playing field in commodity trading\nWhere durable competitive advantage still comes from when technology becomes more widely available\nThe operational realities of AI transformation\, including adoption\, training\, monitoring\, cost control\, and coordination across teams\nWhy the gap between AI expectations and data reality continues to matter across commodity trading and shipping\nHow firms can combine digital-native ways of working with traditional market expertise and relationships\n\nSpeakers\n\nPaula Freire: Group CIO\, Ameropa\nEmilie Gubian: Head of Data Intelligence\, BRS Shipbrokers\nMoody Sultan: PM Data\, Analytics & Intelligence\, Sparta Commodities\n\nModerator\n\nModerator: Dave Whitcomb: Head of Research\, Peak Trading Research\n\nEvent agenda\n\n08:00 – Open doors\n08:30 – Introduction\n08:45 – Content session\n09:45 – Q&A\n10:00 – Networking\n11:00 – End\n\nEvent details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 29 April 2026\nVenue: Ernst & Young\, Place de Pont-Rouge 1\, 1212 Lancy\nHosted by: EY\n\nRegistration\n\nCTA Member (Alumni): CHF 25\nStandard Price: CHF 35\n\n			\n				REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/cta-technology-breakfast-geneva-2026/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young\, Place de Pont-Rouge 1\, 1212 Lancy
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENTS
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SUMMARY:GrainCom 2026 Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at GrainCom 2026 in Geneva \nGrainCom 2026 will take place in Geneva from 11–13 May\, bringing together 700+ professionals from across the grain and agri-business sectors for three days of expert insights\, meaningful discussions\, and high-value networking. \nThis is a strong opportunity to connect with key industry players and explore the trends shaping agri markets today and in the years ahead. \nEvent DetailsVenue: President Wilson Hotel\, GenevaDates: 11–13 May 2026 \nEarly Bird OfferRegister by 10 April and benefit from the reduced rate of CHF 875 instead of CHF 975 (excluding 8.1% VAT). \nUse code CTA26 to receive an additional 10% discount. \nRegister here:https://lnkd.in/eEdkPrjn \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Geneva for another outstanding edition of GrainCom. \n			\n				REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/graincom-2026-geneva/
LOCATION:President Wilson Hotel\, Geneva
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