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ICX Summit 2026

Charting the course for sustainable agricultural commodities
Dubai
Two days, two venues
28 January 2026
Exclusive Networking Dinner, Mi Amie, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
29 January 2026
ICX Summit, Auditorium, Museum of the Future

The programme

Programme as published before the event.

Day 1: Networking Dinner

28 January 2026, 7:30 pm, Mi Amie, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
An evening designed to foster meaningful connections among global leaders, senior decision-makers and key stakeholders ahead of the Summit.
Empty terrace at dusk with the Museum of the Future behind it. No guests are visible.
View of the venue. Not a photograph of the event.

Day 2: ICX Summit

29 January 2026, Auditorium, Museum of the Future
09:00

Welcome & Networking Breakfast

10:00

Opening & Keynote Address

Strategic partner opening address on global food security and trade infrastructure.
11:00

Industry Panel

Commodity Showdown: Black Sea Disruptions and Global Grain Markets.
11:50

Coffee Break

12:15

Minister Panel

Food Security as National Security: A Policymaker’s View. Senior officials discuss national reserves, sustainability and agricultural policy.
13:00

VIP Networking Lunch

14:15

CEO Panel

Dubai: The New Singapore for Agricultural Commodities? Examining Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s rise as global leaders in commodity markets.
16:15

Industry Panel

Markets of the Future: Grains and Vegoils in MENA and Africa.
17:30

Fireside Chat & Closing Remarks

Strategic dialogue on future trade flows, regional food security and global investment outlook.
18:30

After-Event Networking

Key industries represented

  • Agri-commodities
  • Energy and biofuels
  • Logistics and ports
  • Finance and investment
  • Technology and AI
  • Government policy

Speakers

All 2026 voices
Titles as listed at the time.
Portrait of H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi

H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi

Chairman, Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development
2025, 2026
Portrait of H.E. Mr. Aidarbek Saparov

H.E. Mr. Aidarbek Saparov

Minister of Agriculture, Kazakhstan
2026
Portrait of H.E. Mr. Sidney Leon Romeiro

H.E. Mr. Sidney Leon Romeiro

Ambassador of Brazil to the UAE
2026
Portrait of Hon. Mr. Luis Rua

Hon. Mr. Luis Rua

Secretary of Commerce & International Relationships, Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil
2026
Portrait of Mr. Ildar Ismagulov

Mr. Ildar Ismagulov

First Deputy Chairman, Food Contract Corporation
2026
Portrait of Mr. Nils Krage

Mr. Nils Krage

Executive Vice President, Grains, Al Dahra Group
2026
Portrait of Mr. Thierry Beaupied

Mr. Thierry Beaupied

COO, Trans-Oil Group
2026
Portrait of Ms. Evgeniya Dudinova

Ms. Evgeniya Dudinova

Procurement Director, Commodities, Agthia Group PJSC
2026
Portrait of Mr. Ahmed Amin

Mr. Ahmed Amin

CEO, Sprint Trading LLC, Egypt and the Black Sea
2026
Portrait of Mr. Saleh Al Aroud

Mr. Saleh Al Aroud

Chairman, Russian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Chairman, Al Aroud Group
2026
Portrait of Mr. Bekir Aydogan

Mr. Bekir Aydogan

Owner, MEKE Commodity Trading House DMCC
2026
Portrait of Mr. Mahmoud Kalila

Mr. Mahmoud Kalila

Managing Director, Elementra Commodities LLC-FZ
2026
Portrait of Ms. Masha Belikova

Ms. Masha Belikova

Grain News & Price Reporter, Fastmarkets AgriCensus
2026
Portrait of Mr. Oleg Pankratov

Mr. Oleg Pankratov

GM & Head of Investments, ME, Solaris
2026
Portrait of Carlo Vittorio Bevilacqua Ariosti

Carlo Vittorio Bevilacqua Ariosti

Business Unit Manager, Market Intelligence, Areté, The AgriFood Intelligence Company
2026
Portrait of Mr. Nabeel Ahmed

Mr. Nabeel Ahmed

General Manager MENA, Hex Trust
2026

Partners of this edition

Partners as listed for this edition.
Fergus Kazakhstan
Industry partner
MEKE
Partner
Quadra Commodities
Partner
Northstar Brokerage
Partner
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Hotel partner
Fastmarkets
Media partner
Miller Magazine
Media partner
Miller's Guide Magazine
Media partner
Areté
Market intelligence partner
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