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Sofia, 22 October 2026 | #GrainAcademy2026
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22 OCT, 10:00 | SHAKESPEARE HALL
The 2026 season is testing the market with a new combination of factors: escalating geopolitical tensions, trade imbalances, capital flows and shifting logistics. Can we manage the risks?
What do the global wheat and corn balances look like? Where is capital moving? Which market signals should not be missed in 2026?
Grain Academy 2026 starts with the big picture.
On 22 October at 10:00 AM, the opening discussion panel will set the global context, with three international analysts approaching the market from different angles.
Discussion panel:
Dave Whitcomb | CFA, Head of Research at Peak Trading Research, Switzerland
With extensive experience in commodity markets, Dave previously led agricultural trading at Koch Supply and Trading and held roles in macroeconomic analysis, FX trading and agricultural portfolio management at Cargill.
Topic: Commodity Macro: Following the Money in 2026
Pierre Cera-Huelva | Analyst at S&P Global Energy, France
Pierre leads European crop research at S&P Global Energy, covering global wheat and short-term market outlooks and leading the EU & Black Sea research team.
Topic: Global Wheat and Corn Outlook
Rossella Polito | Analyst at Black Silo Commodity Consulting / Fryer’s Reports, Italy / Ireland
As a durum wheat market analyst and farmer from Apulia, Rossella follows global production, international flows and the dynamics of the durum wheat trade.
Topic: Durum Wheat, Market Perspective and Trends
The panel will examine the forces shaping agricultural commodity markets in 2026: global wheat and corn balances, capital flows, cross-market relationships and the signals that could define the direction of the market. From the broader macro environment to individual grain fundamentals, the discussion will bring together different perspectives on the risks and trends market participants need to watch.
On 22 October, at exactly 10:00, we start with the global picture for 2026: money flows, market balances and key signals worth watching.
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