Grain Academy 2026
Shaping the Balkan grain and oilseed markets since 2016
Bringing together the people who shape the grain trade
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About

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1.What is Grain Academy?

Established in 2016 as the first grain conference of its kind in the Balkans, Grain Academy is an international grain and oilseed conference focused on the markets of Southeast Europe. Now, it is a well established place for analytics, discussions and meetings on the regional and local grain and oilseeds markets. First-class speakers and analysts from some of the most prestigious analytical agencies are precondition for interesting debates among the numerous companies attending this unique event from around the region and all over Europe. 

 
2.Who is it intended for?


Grain Academy is a meeting point of the leading companies and experts on the grain market. Participants from the whole industry and related businesses each year have the opportunity to meet and obtain the latest information and to discuss the up-to-date trends in the markets of cereals and oilseeds. Trade companies from the Balkans and beyond, branches of multinational corporations, farmers, millers, crushers, forwarders, surveyors, charterers, industry associations and etc. meet each year at the Grain Academy event.
 

3.From Varna to Sofia


After nine successful editions in Varna, Grain Academy’s 10th Anniversary Edition will take place for the first time in Sofia. Bulgaria’s capital offers excellent international connectivity, modern infrastructure and new opportunities for meetings between participants from the agribusiness sector across the Balkans and Europe. The anniversary edition will bring together leading analysts, traders, consultants and agribusiness representatives for discussions, market analyses and outlooks for the cereals and oilseeds markets.

 
 
stonex
cerealcom
viterra
CME
usda
netherlandskingdom
cargill
mpm
rabobank
consiliagra
elixir
GAFTA
LIPSA
LOGAVIV
INVIVO
AGRIS
alimeco
sunseedman
oliva
ikar
bayer
sadina
dimitriaki
sgs
topazmel
varnawinery
apkinform
vitagrain
Hightower report
Grainstore
Corteva
bgagro
bagft
NAZ
sempe
ecofol
us4bg
mdcbrasil
agricensus
Bunge
Agrofundamenta
aGROBRANE
azpb
Agrix
Fertiland
AGROBG
Agricore
Agroportal
Forumtrans
Agriportal
boni
Agricom
adm
Goodmills
Viand
VFS
AGA
Cosecha
DSK
Balea
Boulias
ADM Investor Services
Strategie Grains
COFCO
SoyaHellas
AJAX GROUP
Miller Magazine
Loulis
Agria
Agro Tsar Petrovo
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
LAT Nitrogen
Shippossible
EarthDaily Agro
Agxecutive
RHT
Serbia Grain Association
Argus media
OFI
ACM
Euronext
sitagri
asap
Lukoil
delta agrar
comcereal vrancea
Aura commodities
ajd agro
Magic flame
rotel
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Grain Academy in numbers
10
years
2355
attendees
25
countries
289
partners
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Grain Academy 2026

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This year’s the 10th Anniversary Edition of Grain Academy will focus on the evolving dynamics of the grain and oilseeds markets in an environment shaped by shifting global trade flows, increasing competition and changing regional market structures. Special attention will be given to the sector’s adaptation to new market realities, risk management strategies and the long-term sustainability of agribusiness in the Balkans and the Black Sea region.

At the core of the agenda will be discussions on farmers’ profitability, changing trade patterns and the growing importance of infrastructure, logistics and processing capacity in Bulgaria, Romania and the wider region. The conference will provide an in-depth look at regional supply chains, international trade flows and the key forces shaping the future of the cereals and oilseeds business.

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As always, we are pleased to welcome an esteemed lineup of analysts, consultants, traders and business leaders from across Europe, the Balkans and around the world. Grain Academy 2026 will once again serve as a platform for professional exchange, forward-looking analysis and networking among key participants from across the industry.

In 2026, Grain Academy will celebrate its 10th Anniversary Edition, which for the first time will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The anniversary edition marks a new stage in the development of the forum, further strengthening its position as one of the leading international conferences for the grain and oilseeds sector in the region.

We look forward to welcoming you this October in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the 10th Anniversary Edition of Grain Academy — another insightful, relevant and important gathering for the agribusiness community.

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Partners

Sponsors and Supporters of 10th Anniversary Edition

Grainstore
GENERAL SPONSOR
ACM
OFFICIAL CROP INPUTS SPONSOR
dimitriaki
OFFICIAL TRADE SPONSOR
bgagro
CONFERENCE LUNCH SPONSOR
Balea
EVENT BAG SPONSOR
PIONEER
MOB APP SPONSOR
Daniger
EVENT SPONSOR
sempe
EVENT SPONSOR
Boulias
COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
Ameta
EVENT SPONSOR
bagft
COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
Peak Trading Research
PARTNER
S&P Global Energy
PARTNER
GAFTA
MEDIA PARTNER
ADMIS
EVENT PARTNER
Black Silo
PARTNER
Ulusoy Un
PARTNER
Nitsiakos
PARTNER
Britos
PARTNER
Agro Trading
PARTNER
UBM Romania
PARTNER
NAZ
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
TEHRA
PARTNER
KONZUL
PARTNER
seedyz
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
PARTNER
sunoil bg
PARTNER
azpb EN
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
Fertiland
PARTNER
Argus
MEDIA PARTNER
AGRO tv
MEDIA PARTNER
AGROBG
MEDIA PARTNER
Agrobiznes.ro
MEDIA PARTNER
Agri.bg
MEDIA PARTNER
Miller Magazine
MEDIA PARTNER
agrozona
MEDIA PARTNER
OFI
MEDIA PARTNER
AGROCOMPASS
MEDIA PARTNER
Commodity Trading Club
MEDIA PARTNER
Cotidianul
MEDIA PARTNER
BPA
MEDIA PARTNER
asap
Media Partner
Praktichno zemedelie
MEDIA PARTNERS
Agricore
ORGANIZER
Agroportal
ORGANIZER
Agriportal
ORGANIZER
AgriLinkHub
ORGANIZER
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By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor of the Grain Academy conference, your company gains access to a range of opportunities designed to enhance visibility, strengthen market presence, and connect with key industry participants. Your brand will be featured across multiple event platforms, including the official website, mobile app, digital catalogue, branded materials, and newsletters — positioning your company directly in front of leading businesses and decision-makers from the grain sector.

In addition, your company will be included in the event’s digital communication campaigns across social media and other promotional channels, while continuous visibility on the event website further extends your reach before, during, and after the conference.

Participation as a sponsor or exhibitor also creates valuable opportunities for direct networking and business engagement with attendees, helping your company strengthen recognition and stand out within the industry.

A variety of sponsorship and exhibition packages allows you to choose the level of visibility and participation that best matches your company’s objectives and budget.

Stand out from the competition, become part of Grain Academy, and position your brand at the center of the industry conversation.

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