Find your local event
CommodityThursdays initially began as a local community in Geneva. Due to your amazing support, we have expanded our reach to other global hubs, including Singapore, London, Dubai, Rotterdam, Paris, Miami, Istanbul, Athens, Cairo… with many new locations coming soon.
The Roundtable : Copper, China and Critical Minerals
The Roundtable is CommodityThursdays new lunch series, offering an intimate setting for professionals to exchange ideas and insights. Each edition focuses on a key theme within the commodities industry.
The first London session will explore Copper, China and Critical Minerals, with a timely discussion on markets, supply and the forces shaping the future of the sector.
Dan Smith from Commodity Market Analytics will share his expertise, moderated by Andrew Home from Thomson Reuters, creating a valuable opportunity to gain insights and connect with industry peers.
CommodityThursdays London – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays London is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join us for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
Please note: this is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
CommodityThursdays Geneva – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Geneva is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join us for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
💰 CHF 30 – first drink included
More details coming soon.
Spaces are limited – save yours now!
The Roundtable: Coffee & Cocoa
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to people in the coffee and cocoa industry. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
The lunch will feature a 15 minute open talk by Dave Behrends, Managing Partner at Sucafina, sharing industry insights and perspectives from the coffee and cocoa markets.
💰 CHF 50 – includes menu du jour + 1 drink
👥 For coffee and cocoa professionals from trading and shipping companies only
Spaces are limited – secure yours today!
CommodityThursdays Singapore – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Singapore is a casual networking event for shipping and commodities professionals.
Join us on 29 January for our first 2026 edition, featuring a live discussion on Managing Price Risk in Today’s Markets, followed by informal drinks and networking with industry peers.
Spaces are limited—secure yours today!
The Roundtable: Entrepreneurs in commodities
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to Entrepreneurs in commodities. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
💰 CHF 50 – includes menu du jour + 1 drink
👥 For professionals actively working in commodities trading, within a start-up environment (less than 3 years old).
Spaces are limited – secure yours today!
CommodityThursdays Dubai – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays is an exclusive networking gathering in the shipping and commodities trading industry. 🥂
Join us on February 5 at Lazzuli, SO/ Uptown Dubai in the Uptown Tower for an exclusive evening of networking, sponsored by DMCC and hosted by HFW. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and engage with industry professionals.
More details coming soon – stay tuned!
CommodityThursdays Rotterdam – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Rotterdam is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join Simone Damasceno, Wim Kok and Chris Sunderman for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
More details coming soon.
Spaces are limited – save yours now!
The Roundtable: Metals & Mining
Join us for an exclusive lunch dedicated to people in metals and mining. This event is designed to bring people together to connect, share, and exchange insights in an informal setting.
💰 CHF 50 – includes menu du jour + 1 drink
👥 For professionals actively working in metals & mining.
Spaces are limited – secure yours today!
CommodityThursdays Zurich – Networking drinks
CommodityThursdays Zurich is the go-to networking event for professionals in the shipping and commodities trading world. 🥂
Join us for a fun and casual evening of networking, where you can meet peers, spark meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities within the community.
Please note: this is a buy-your-own-drinks event.
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Colin Waugh
Commodities Researcher, Writer and Investment Manager
Colin Waugh is a researcher, writer, and investor in commodity markets, focusing on resource markets shaped by geopolitics and climate. Former Senior Portfolio Manager at Galtere Ltd., he later worked on commodities research at Lombard Street Research in London. Colin lectures on sustainable investment, has lived and worked in several sub-Saharan African countries, and has authored two books on the region. He enjoys lively market discussions and finds CommodityThursdays the perfect forum to connect with fellow professionals.
Rotterdam 🇳🇱
Nikolaos Veros
Soft Commodities Trader at International Food Connectors
Nikolaos Veros is an agricultural commodities professional from Greece, based in the Netherlands, passionate about connecting the global trading community. He develops business opportunities in the South Korean market, manages relationships across the agricultural supply chain, and shares market insights to foster collaboration and knowledge among traders and industry peers.
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