Global Commodities Conference

by Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA)
June 22-23, 2026 – Lugano (Switzerland)

As the flagship event of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA), the Global Commodities Conference (GCC) is a premier forum exploring how shifting geopolitical dynamics are shaping global commodity markets.
Building on the 2025 edition—which highlighted the growing impact of political realignments, regionalization, and the resilience of financial and trading systems – the 2026 Conference offers a forward-looking platform to assess how these trends are transforming trade flows, market structures, and strategic decision-making.
The GCC will convene in Lugano commodity traders from Switzerland and major global hubs, alongside senior policymakers, financial institutions, and leading experts. Participants will engage in high-level discussions on emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities across the global commodities landscape.

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Why Sponsor the Global Commodities Conference

The Global Commodities Conference is the premier event in Lugano bringing together commodity traders, distinguished guests of international repute, experts in international trade, banking institutions and service providers.

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June 22-23, 2026

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LCTA
Lugano Commodity Trading Association
℅ Fidinam SA
Via Maggio 1, 6900 Lugano — Switzerland

Mail: info@lcta.ch

Do You Need to Book a Hotel?

Hotel Splendide Royal

Hotel Walter au Lac

Hotel Zurigo

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Global Commodities Conference

Day 1 | Monday, June 22, 2026
18:00 – 21:00
At LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

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Day 2 | Tuesday, June 23, 2026
08:15 – 14:00
At LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

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Day 1 | Monday, June 22, 2026

18:00 – 21:00

At LAC, Lugano (Switzerland)

LAC

18.00-18.30 / Sala 1
Registration

18.30-19.00 / Sala 1

Diploma Ceremony for
CCTS Graduates 2025

19.00-20.00 / Sala 1

Fireside Chat with
State Secretary Hélène Budliger Artieda,
Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)

Bio

moderated by
Roberto Grassi
Vice President of LCTA

20.00-21.00 / Sala 2

Standing Dinner Reception

Dinner sponsored by Axion Bank

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Day 2 | Tuesday, June 23, 2026

08:15 – 14:00

At LAC, Lugano (Switzerland)

LAC

08.15-08.45 / Sala 2
Registration and welcome coffee

08.45-09.00 / Sala 1

Welcome Statements

Matteo Somaini
President of LCTA

Michele Foletti
Mayor of Lugano

09.00-10.30 / Sala 1

Session 1 | The Geopolitics of Resources

A Turning Point in Global Order: From the Crisis of Multilateralism to the Geopolitics of Resources

Ambassador Ettore F. Sequi
Former Secretary General
of the Italian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
and President of Sorgenia

Bio

Panel discussion

Ambassador Ettore F. Sequi
President, Sorgenia SpA

Mickael Butikofer
Head of Oil Research Europe & Asia, Trafigura PTE

Alessandro Fossati
CEO, Gamma Trade SA

Alberto Salsiccia
CFO, Petraco Oil Company SA

Prof. Fabrizio Vismara
Director, Research Center for Customs Law and International Trade, University of Insubria

Moderation: Dmitry Dvoretskiy
Director, Project Development – Market Intelligence, DITH

10.30-11.00 / Sala 2
Coffee break

11.50-12.45 / Sala 1

Panel discussion

Alan Friedman
Economist, Author, and Journalist

Mattia Giussani
Head of Power Origination, Sirius Energy SA

Emily Harding
Director INT, CSIS

Nikolay Litvinenko
CEO, Telf AG

Moderation: James May
Head of Strategy, Duferco SA

11.00-12.30 / Sala 1

Session 2 | Monetary Fragmentation

The Bright and Dark Side of Currency Markets

Angelo Ranaldo
Professor of Finance and Financial
Economics, University of Basel and
Member of the Bank Council of the
Swiss National Bank

Bio

Panel discussion

Prof. Dr. Angelo Ranaldo
University of Basel; Member of the Bank Council of the SNB

Fabio Baglio
Institutional Expansion Manager, Tether

François Broussard
Head Transactional Commodity Finance Switzerland – Commodity Merchant Clients, ING

Giulio Macciocchi
Head of Finance & ESG, DXT Commodities SA

Moderation: Dimitri Loringett
Journalist, Corriere del Ticino

12.30-14.00 / Sala 2

Networking Lunch

Panel discussion
Moderation: Dominique Bruggmann,
CFA, Manager Financial Services Risk Consulting, Ernst & Young AG

Simone Knobloch,
COO, Valcambi SA

Giulio Macciocchi,
Head of Finance & ESG, DXT Commodities SA

Deia Markova,
Head of Trade Commodity Finance, Sustainability Ambassador, Société Générale

Stephen Thomas,
Head of ESG & Sustainability, ArrowResources AG

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Why Sponsor the Global Commodities Conference

The Global Commodities Conference is the premier event in Lugano bringing together commodity traders, distinguished guests of international repute, experts in international trade, banking institutions and service providers.

Seize this excellent chance to elevate your brand and highlight your initiatives and services!

Varius levels of sponsorship opportunities are available for selection.
Explore our sponsorship brochure and contact us!

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June 22-23, 2026

Contact Us

LCTA
Lugano Commodity Trading Association
℅ Fidinam SA
Via Maggio 1, 6900 Lugano — Switzerland

Mail: info@lcta.ch

Do You Need to Book a Hotel?

Hotel Splendide Royal

Hotel Walter au Lac

Hotel Zurigo

NON VISIBILE
LCTA agreed for a special rate in the following hotels:

–

When you contact one of these hotels, please mention LCTA Conference.

Global Commodities Conference

Day 1 | Monday, June 22, 2026
18:00 – 21:00
At LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

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Day 2 | Tuesday, June 23, 2026
08:15 – 14:00
At LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Lugano

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Global Commodities
Conference 2025

The 2025 Global Commodities Conference, the flagship event of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association, took place on June 23–24 at the LAC Lugano. More than 200 industry professionals gathered for two days of in-depth discussions on geopolitical developments and their impact on financial markets and commodities—particularly in the energy sector.

This year’s edition was supported by Fidinam Group Holding as Platinum Sponsor, Axion SWISS Bank as Dinner Sponsor, and Banca Zarattini, Sirius Energy, and Telf as Gold Sponsors. Silver Sponsors included Cornèr Banca, Filhet-Allard Maritime, and LME. The event was held under the patronage of the City of Lugano, with institutional support from the Ticino Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Cc-Ti), SUISSENÉGOCE, and the Zug Commodity Association. Corriere del Ticino served as the Media Partner.

DAY 1, June 23

The conference opened with the diploma ceremony for the second cohort of the Certified Commodity Trading Specialist program, which concluded in January 2025. Fifteen of the seventeen graduates were formally acknowledged: Zoran Anastasov, Brando Berti, Andrea Crespi Bel’skij, Andrea Brambilla, Gabriella D’Aleo, Ievgeniia Dmukh, Alessio Figliolia, William Kucera, Svitlana Lomatschinsky, Riccardo Maffi, Lorenza Michelini, Stefano Negri, Kaveh Nicjoo, Massimiliano Zanetti, and Ilenia Zendri (absent: Raùl Blanco Cañeque and Meltem Meshur).
Alessio Figliolia was honored with the Best Student Award.

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A highlight of the evening was the fireside chat with Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS Group, moderated by LCTA Vice-President Roberto Grassi. Ermotti addressed current geopolitical tensions, including the evolving U.S.-Iran situation, the integration of Credit Suisse into UBS, and the resilience of global markets.
He discussed the challenges of growing regulation, noting that while stability is essential, trust—not simply increased capital buffers—is the true foundation of banking. Ermotti also underscored that despite recent shocks, global markets have shown surprising composure, and he expressed cautious optimism for future trade cooperation, foreseeing a shift toward regionalism rather than a full reversal of globalization.

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DAY 2, June 24

President Matteo Somaini opened the June 24 plenary by recognizing the strong and diverse turnout, underlining the event’s importance. He emphasized the need for the commodity sector to evolve in response to pressures on banking and shifting geopolitical realities. He also noted the dynamic rise of Middle Eastern players in global strategy—contrasting it with Europe’s more subdued presence on the current geopolitical stage.

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The event then featured three keynotes: Professor Keyu Jin (HKUST and Harvard) explored China’s shift toward strategic self-reliance amid internal economic challenges, highlighting the country’s focus on innovation and technology as tools of global influence. Emily Harding (Center for Strategic and International Studies) examined shifting power dynamics, warning of a growing strategic vacuum but noting that technology and business could serve as stabilizing forces if political systems adapt. Alan Friedman, economist and journalist, reflected on a world marked by “the certainty of uncertainty,” pointing to rising protectionism, volatile policies, and global disorder as critical risks demanding resilience and strategic foresight.

A concluding roundtable moderated by James May (Duferco) brought together keynote speakers Emily Harding and Alan Friedman along with energy experts Mattia Giussani (Sirius Energy) and Nikolai Litvinenko (Telf). The panel explored Europe’s pursuit of energy independence, the U.S.-China technology rivalry, and the role of AI in shaping global power dynamics.
Speakers emphasized the need for innovation, policy reform, and cybersecurity while advocating for greater international cooperation to navigate uncertainty and build resilience across sectors.