What is included in the ticket price?

For all participants registration fee includes: participation in all Conference events under the program; meals according to the program (lunches, coffee breaks); Grain Gala Dinner evening reception in September 2027; QR code access to a closed section of the website* with the event program, list of participants, participating companies directory with contacts for communication, the ability to view and download presentations and many other functions (* or an alternative option for communication and receiving materials ); handout in electronic and printed form; brief information about the company, contact information and logo placement in the electronic catalog of the Conference; materials on the results of the forum (photo report, presentations, participants catalog) in electronic form

Can I become a partner/speaker?

Yes, you can become a partner or propose your candidacy as a speaker. Write to info@globenty.com or leave a request via the form on the website. The Participant Relations & Sponsorship Team will contact you, tell you about the available partner participation formats or consider the possibility of including your speech in the event program.

Is it possible to pay by invoice?

Yes, payment by invoice is available. To do this, select a ticket and fill out the registration form on the website or write to info@globenty.com. After completing the application, the Participant Relations & Sponsorship Team will contact you, help you prepare the invoice and specify the necessary company details. The invoice is issued in the selected currency at the internal exchange rate on the payment date.

What topics does the conference cover?

The conference agenda covers Black Sea wheat and oilseeds trade, logistics and freight rates, Balkans import market dynamics, crop outlooks for 2026–2027, currency and pricing trends, and direct B2B networking between buyers and sellers.

BBS Grain 2027

Name: BBS Grain conference Istanbul 2027 Black Sea grain forum
Start: 2027-09
End: 2027-09
Location: ISTANBUL

September 2027

ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE

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Black Sea, Balkans and Türkiye — BBS Grain 2027

Istanbul · September 2027

Why the Black Sea & Balkans matter for MENA

For wheat and vegetable-oil buyers across the Middle East and North Africa, the Black Sea is the region that sets the tone. Russia and Ukraine remain the top grain suppliers for Egypt, Algeria, Iran and Türkiye — yet the exporters’ map keeps widening: a new export force is taking shape around the Black Sea, the Danube and the Balkans.

The Danube corridor rises

Romania has grown into one of Europe’s leading wheat sellers. Serbia ships about 1.5 million tonnes of grain a year through Constanta and is regaining its place among Europe’s top corn exporters, while Hungary now routes wheat to Egypt and Tunisia via Croatian ports.

Bulgaria in the global top-12

Bulgaria stands among the world’s twelve largest wheat exporters, moving over three million tonnes in a strong season — with Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Greece and Pakistan as its key destinations.

Demand rules are changing

MENA purchasing now depends on procurement mechanics as much as on price: in 2025 Türkiye opened duty-free wheat imports for its millers under a processing regime with subsequent flour export — instantly reshaping regional flows. These shifts top the conference agenda.

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Previous “Balkans & Black Sea Grain” conferences in 2024 and 2025 have consistently attracted strong interest from the grain and logistics industries, bringing together over 350 delegates from more than 35 countries.

This confirms the platform’s importance for international agri trade discussions.

Key Benefits
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Exclusive networking with public & private grain importers

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Connect with CEOs, traders, and government representatives

Meet top-level decision makers

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Many participants sign contracts or find new partners right at the forum.

Close new deals

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Promote your services to hundreds of companies

Boost your visibility

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Access exclusive insights, market trends and forecasts

Get insider analytics

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One-on-one meetings, roundtables, and informal networking

Strengthen your network

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Benchmark against competitors

See who’s active in your niche and region.

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Direct access to sellers and buyers from 35+ countries

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Speakers

SABINA
SODIKOVA

Country Manager Russia,
Agrozan Commodities DMCC (UAE)

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IBRAHIM
DEMIRAYAK

Grains & Oilseeds Manager,
Ameropa (Türkiye)

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NEMANJA
VUKOVIC

Country Manager Serbia,
COFCO International Balkans doo Belgrade (Serbia)

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PIETER
DEFOOR

Founder and CEO,
Commo18 BV (Belgium)

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ANNA MARIA
ARAKAPIOTOU

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YAVOR
VELCHEV

Founder,
SHIPPOSSIBLE INSURANCE Brokers & Consultants

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BOJAN
LASKOVIC

Managing Director,
Rhenus PartnerShip Serbia d.o.o. (Serbia)

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Program

September 2027
Conference and Grain Gala Dinner

09:00 – 10:00

Registration, welcome coffee.
Meetings, introductions, negotiations

10:00 – 11:30

I Session.
Export Markets: Black Sea Grain Flows in a New Trade Reality

Key topics:

Current grain market situation
Black Sea grain export flows
Export markets and trade opportunities
Factors affecting production and supply
New trade realities and regional competitiveness

Moderator:

Sabina Sodikova, Country Manager Russia, Agrozan Commodities (UAE).

Speakers:

Ibrahim Demirayak, Grains & Oilseeds Manager, Ameropa (Türkiye), Topic: "Turkish grain market overview";
Nemanja Vukovic, Country Manager Serbia, COFCO International Balkans doo Belgrade (Serbia), Topic: "Beyond the Black Sea: How Serbia is Adapting to the New Regional Grain Trade Flows" or "Serbia and the Black Sea Grain Trade: Regional Flows, Export Competitiveness and New Market Opportunities";
Alexander Mantov, Sales Manager, Agro Trading Bulgaria (Bulgaria), Topic: "From Bulgarian Origin to Global Markets: How Regional Trade Flows Are Changing";
Adrian Dobrita, Head of Trade, RWA Raiffeisen Agro (Romania). Topic: "Romanian Grain in a New Black Sea Reality: Production, Competitiveness and Export Opportunities".

11:30 – 12:00

Coffee break.
Meetings, introductions, negotiations

12:00 – 13:30

II Session.
Global oil market prospects: Black Sea supplies amid an unstable geopolitical
situation

Key topics:

India, China, MENA countries, and Iran on sunflower market in 2026-2027. What can be expected from the main importers that are most dependent on the Black Sea products?
Where will prices stabilize after the structural reorganization of routes?
What export potential can be expected for sunflower oil from the Black Sea in the new season?
How quickly will Ukrainian and Russian companies be able to adapt to the new routes?
Will the main competitors (Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Argentina) be able to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their positions in key markets?
Problems and prospects of the vegetable oil market in the EU.

Moderator:

Preslav Raykov, Commercial Director & Head of Global Trading, Magic Flame Swiss SA (Switzerland).

Speakers:

Semir Ozgenturk, Vegetable Oils and Grains Trader/Broker (Türkiye), Topic: "Turkey’s Vegetable Oil Market: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities";
Andrey Antonov, Executive Director for Strategic Development, National Oilseed Processors Association (Kazakhstan);
Kirill Lozovoy, Deputy Head of the Industry Analysis Department, Federal Center "Agroexport" (Russia), Topic: "Oils and fats market in the Black Sea region: Russia’s role and competition with other suppliers".

13:30 – 15:00

Lunch.
Meetings, negotiations

15:00 – 16:30

III Session.
Import demand: where are the next growth markets?

Key topics:

Changes in global grain demand;
Role of key importing countries;
Competition among major exporting regions;
Food security and future import demand;
Trade opportunities across the Middle East and Africa.

Moderator:

Namik Kemal Parlak, Editor-in-Chief, Miller Magazine (Turkiye).

Speakers:

Pieter Defoor, Founder and CEO, Commo18 BV (Belgium), Topic: “How Balkans and Black Sea region remains one of the most strategic grain suppliers for Middle East and African markets, shaping food security, milling economics and trade flows across MEA”;
Anna Maria Arakapiotou, Topic: “East Africa’s Structural Grain Dependency: The Strategic Role of the Black Sea and Balkans”;
To be announced

16:30 – 17:00

Coffee break.
Meetings, networking, negotiations

17:00 – 18:30

IV Session.
Logistics & infrastructure: can the region handle future grain flows?

Key topics:

Current logistical constraints
Development of transport routes
Inland waterways and river logistics
Port infrastructure
The impact of logistics on delivery costs and transit times

Moderator:

Yavor Velchev, Founder, SHIPPOSSIBLE Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Topic: ”War risks and sanctions”

Speakers:

Bojan Laskovic, Managing Director, Rhenus PartnerShip Serbia d.o.o. (Serbia), Topic: ”Danube waterway issues and problems”;
To be announced

18:30 – 22:00

GRAIN GALA DINNER.
Informal communication and networking

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reviews

ALI RASHID ALI ALGHAFRI
Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman

The conference is excellent for engagement and cooperation between government and private sectors, as well as global grain producers

The conference is interesting because it brings people and connections together.

The diversity of participants and nationalities makes it a very rich platform.

This is a truly multinational conference. Here you meet serious, specialized professionals — exporters, traders, farmers — all in one place.

I achieved more than I expected.

My first time at the forum — and I was truly impressed. Strong speakers, sharp statistics, and a complete view of the entire supply chain.

Useful, structured, and highly effective.

In a very short time, your conference became one of the biggest.

I just came from Global Grain in Geneva — to be very frank, this one is much more effective.

Solid meetings, strong market dialogue and clear next steps.

Looking forward to continuing discussions at the upcoming breakbulk events in Shanghai.

Every minute at Grain Forum Dubai was a valuable return. Great discussions and strong connections with outstanding professionals from the grain industry.

Looking forward to future collaborations.

At the forum, Dr. Raste emphasized the importance of institutional market infrastructure in emerging economies and the need for stronger interaction between exchanges and physical market participants.

This conference is a great place for making connections.

There are a lot of people here, and it’s very comfortable for business communication.

The conference truly brings together the global grain and oilseeds industry — participants from more than 55–60 countries, top professionals and decision-makers.

It creates real opportunities for networking and new business.

CHRISTOPHE KUYER
Director, GITC

The conference is fantastic — we get to meet long-standing partners and reconnect with friends from across the industry.

What makes it truly impressive is the diversity and expertise of the people attending.

This conference has now become, globally, the biggest grain conference.
Four years ago it was around 300 people — today we have over 1,100 participants from 55 countries.

It’s a great platform to bring together people from all parts of the world who are involved in agribusiness.

It was a valuable opportunity to meet our Russian and Turkish partners and exchange insights on the current freight market dynamics in the Black Sea region, especially for grain trades. Thank you to the organizers and everyone I had the chance to meet. Looking forward to building further cooperation and new business together.

Great discussions, strong relationships, and valuable market insight-excited to keep building on this momentum and achieve even more ahead.

The forum provided valuable insights into market dynamics, trade flows, and strategic developments across major exporting regions, while also facilitating meaningful professional engagement with industry leaders.

The sessions are great, the presentations are great, the overall organization is just top-notch. Yeah, I did achieve what I want. I came here, I saw a lot of friends, a lot of old colleagues, saw some really great sessions, so I will be happy to come back next year. It's a great conference for anyone who wants to learn more about grain markets, to network, to visit beautiful Dubai.

I really enjoy the networking opportunities here. I feel like there's people from a range of countries, so you really get to see what's happening around the world. And yeah, you just get to talk and see what the market's like, what people are doing in this industry, and yeah, it's just great to be here.

The reason I'm coming here, because this is a good opportunity to present Libya and also to allow the people to know that we have a potential market in Libya.
Well, I'm really impressed by the speakers this morning. They're talking about a huge trade in edible oils and also in grain and commodities.

I had the pleasure of attending the World Grain and Pulses Forum 2026 in Dubai on January 27, 2026, a key international meeting point for the global grain and pulses market. Insightful discussions, valuable knowledge exchange, and meaningful networking with industry professionals from around the world, highlighting the importance of trade and logistics in global food security.

Last week, attended the World Grain & Pulses Forum 2026 in Dubai which was amazing. It was a great opportunity to gain valuable insights into the global grain and commodity markets and connect with industry professionals from around the world. Thank you to the organizers and our partners I had the pleasure of meeting.

I had the pleasure of attending the GRAIN conference in Dubai #globalgraindubai — it was a very successful event. I was able to meet new prospects and have meaningful exchanges with clients, which made the conference especially valuable. Many thanks for the excellent organization — it was truly appreciated.

What impressed me most is the scale of the conference, the strong community and the opportunity to reconnect with partners.

We expect to unlock new business opportunities here.

I enjoy communicating with all suppliers, and I appreciate this atmosphere.

I like that this group has a place where everyone can participate in discussions and negotiations.

I really like the audience in the conference. It's really good. I really like the applications. We can find everyone we want to get in touch with. I like the organizing committee. They are always friendly and we can also ask anything we want to them.

Mainly it was a great opportunity to be here with all these people.

I'm recommending this forum daily because I'm one of the organizers and general sponsor. Agrosan Commodity is the general sponsor of the forum for more and four years and of course we are recommending everyone who is doing global commodity trade, agri-trade, to visit this forum for sure. It is very important and very fruitful.

It was an energizing events where we established valuable connections, strengthened existing business relationships, and shared insights.

I really appreciated the wide range of speakers and participants at this forum, the diversity of profiles and nationalities that you can meet there. It's the number of people who attend this event, it brings together a huge number of people from the industry, the grain sector and trade, so it's a really great event.

Of course I will come again and really I wanted to thank all the staff who organized this and see you inshallah in next season.

Of course, I am happy to recommend and advise you to attend this conference and look for opportunities to expand your business.

It's an amazing conference, you know, that all over the world, more than a thousand people are here, and the complete agri-sector is covered properly.

So if you want to deal in agri-pulses, you have to be here.

Really, I like the conference because the conference is focused with the main suppliers, the big players, the big players in that sector, especially when the conference is like everything is available, You can target suppliers, you can target customers, you can target whoever you would like to work with.

It was lovely to see old friends and colleagues from the industry again. These gatherings are always more than just events; they are valuable opportunities to exchange insights, strengthen trusted relationships, and explore new possibilities in the global grain and pulses market. The energy, openness, and quality of discussions clearly signal an exciting and productive week ahead.

The conference was very well organized and left an excellent overall impression.

I was very happy to have such a conference held in Egypt. I would definitely recommend colleagues and friends to take part in similar events.

This event provided a valuable platform for bringing together professionals from trade, shipping, and industry. Such meetings are essential, allowing all key players to meet, exchange insights, and build connections. It is a valuable contribution to the development of the grain sector in the region.

The conference allowed us to introduce our services to the international grain trade community and receive very positive feedback from traders. During the event, we saw opportunities for future cooperation and potential deals. Conferences like this are extremely important and should continue to be held in Egypt.

The conference was a great opportunity for networking and finding partners who can support business growth. We connected with grain traders, logistics providers, insurance brokers, and financial partners from different fields.

The knowledge gained here definitely makes us want to come again and stay ahead of the game.

The event was very informative and a great place to meet interesting professionals from the industry. I would definitely recommend this conference to colleagues.

I hope to see it growing and becoming a center for exchanging ideas and meeting new people.

I was honored to participate as a speaker and discuss the strategic importance of the New El Max Port and its impact on the maritime and logistics sectors. The event created an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with industry leaders, and explore how infrastructure development can shape the future of trade.

It was a pleasure to take part in a panel discussion alongside industry professionals. The session focused on the recovery of the Egyptian feed sector and the year-on-year progress of the poultry sector. Events like this provide a valuable platform for sharing insights and discussing key market developments.

It was a pleasure to be part of the event.

Many thanks to the organizing team for their strong effort and professional execution.

Participating in two international events within a short period was a valuable experience, both for professional discussions and networking. Speaking on dry bulk shipping and freight market analysis provided an opportunity to share insights and engage with industry colleagues. These events are truly worth attending.

I was glad to be part of Grain Trade Africa.

It was a well-organized event that enabled meaningful connections across the continent.

The event was a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet investors, and engage with industry professionals.

I appreciate the invitation to speak on oilseeds trade dynamics in Egypt and Africa and value the open and constructive discussions.

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Balkans & Black Sea Grain 2027 will be held at Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey.

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel

The conference home is a five-star hotel in the very heart of Istanbul, a few steps from Taksim Square. Sofitel’s signature French elegance meets Turkish hospitality here: spacious rooms and suites with Bosphorus and city panoramas, fine-dining restaurants, a spa and wellness floor, and a modern conference centre with a grand ballroom — equally suited to a full day of negotiations and an evening gala reception. Guests consistently rank its location among the best in the city.

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Balkans and Black Sea Grain Conference 2027, also known as the Black Sea Grain Conference Istanbul, is the annual meeting point of the regional grain trade. In September 2027 the forum brings exporters, importers, traders, millers, logistics providers and analysts together for one intensive day of market discussion and deal-making in Istanbul, Turkey.

The conference gathers over 350 delegates from more than 35 countries: cereal and oilseed producers, flour milling companies, commodity brokers, freight and logistics operators, banks, insurers and surveyors, as well as government bodies and industry associations from the Balkans, the Black Sea region, the EU, the CIS and MENA.

The agenda focuses on the questions that define the season: harvest results and export potential of the Black Sea and Danube countries, import demand across the Middle East and North Africa, freight rates and war-risk insurance, port and rail infrastructure, and Türkiye’s growing role as a milling and re-export hub between the two markets.

The format is built for business rather than passive listening: expert sessions and panel discussions alternate with long networking breaks, a dedicated B2B meeting area and the evening Grain Gala Dinner — so participants leave with new contacts and concrete agreements, not just notes.

The venue is the five-star Sofitel Istanbul Taksim Hotel in the heart of the city — a natural crossroads between Black Sea exporters and Mediterranean and MENA buyers. Registration is open, seats are limited, and early booking secures the best ticket rate.

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BBS Grain 2026 is the premier Balkans and Black Sea grain conference in Istanbul, Turkey. This international grain trade conference brings together grain exporters, traders, logistics companies, and flour millers from 35+ countries for direct business meetings, networking, and market analysis. As the key grain conference Turkey event, BBS Grain covers Black Sea wheat and oilseeds trade, logistics, and market outlook for 2026–2027