GLOBAL GRAIN ASIA $ March Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

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1 GLOBAL GRAIN ASIA March 2014 Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore The premier event in the Asian grain calendar 2014 Supporters already confirmed Register before 31 January 2014 SAVE $200 Media Partners CONFIRMED SPEAKERS l Emily French, Managing Director, ConsiliAgra l Ric Pinca, President, The Philippine Association of Flour Millers l Franciscus Welirang, Director, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, & Chairman, Indonesian Flour Mills Association l Dr. Neoh Soon Bin, Managing Director, Soon Soon Group l Tom Guthrie, Group Manager Trade, Toepfer l Michael Jester, Managing Director, Peter Cremer l Laurent Delcourt, Trading Manager, Quadra Commodities l Francois Dotta, Head of Merchant Finance, Managing Partner, EuroFin Asia Group l Pablo Altuna, Senior Group Manager Trade, Toepfer Benefits of Attending HEAR from leading players where the world grains market is heading and the impact on importers and exporters ASSESS global economic scenario and currency movement and trends GAIN insights from leading importers/buyers on how they manage volatility in the grains market ANALYSE performance of dry bulk freight market

2 GLOBALGRAINASIA March 2014 InterContinental, Geneva, Switzerland Global Grain Asia has established itself as a must-attend event for Asia- Pacific grain and oilseeds trade professionals, attracting over 350 delegates from more than 40 countries in With the region increasing in importance to participants in the international grain trade, this conference continues to grow. Do not miss this perfect opportunity to improve your network in the Asia-Pacific region whilst hearing the views of international trade experts on regional grain quality requirements and consumption trends and demands Attendees by Industry 5% 6% 4% 7% 3% 8% 12% 11% 29% 15% l Trader 29% l Broker 15% l Consumer 11% l Banking 8% l Software 7% l Exchanges 6% l Inspection 5% l Producers 4% l Legal 3% l Other 12% GLOBAL GRAINLIVE The New Web App and Website Service Available FREE for all registered delegates. Global Grain Live is the ultimate networking and event management tool, enabling you to get the most from your time at the event. The free-to-download Web App has been redesigned for 2013: l Browse the delegate list by name, company name or country l Access the speaker presentations during the event l Send speaker questions via the chairman live l Make connections with and send messages to the 400 other delegates before, after and at the conference l Create and update your profile Available via desk top browsers or on mobile devices running Windows, apple ios and Android. Make the most of your event experience by planning your meetings in advance and using it live at the event on your mobile device Attendees by Region Singapore Europe Asia Australia South America North America Middle East and Africa 24% 23% 19% 14% 9% 7% 4% As an Australian grain grower this event was extremely worthwhile to see where we fit in the world of commodity trading Lindsay Tuckwell, CBH Excellent platform for grain traders and players TK Sengupta, MMTC Transnational PTE LTD

3 DAY ONE Tuesday 11th March :00 onwards Registration for Global Grain Asia :00-20:00 Evening cocktail reception DAY TWO Wednesday 12th March :00 Opening remarks 09:10 Assessing the macro-economic outlook in Asia and globally: How will this impact soft commodity markets, particularly grain? Has the world economy recovered? What does the current economic outlook mean for consumers in grain markets? Is the commodity rally over? Are investors starting to look elsewhere? 09:30 World grain outlook for the present crop year and observations for 2014/15 With big crops across the key producing regions, pricing has been pushed down in the past few months bucking the trend of recent years. The presenter will dissect the various supply and demand factors and give views on the key issues impacting the grain trade globally Emily French, Managing Director, ConsiliAgra 10:30 Networking coffee break Key features of the event: l Dedicated meeting areas are available across the hotel to allow you to conduct meetings in a quiet environment l Longer networking breaks and cocktail receptions offer unrivalled networking opportunities l Re-designed and improved agenda as industry experts discuss the latest developments in the world grain markets l Access to Global Grain Live allowing you to contact delegates before, after and during the event, view speaker papers, questions to the moderator and access the agenda 11:15 Analysing the current outlook for the world s key origins: Which region is best placed to feed Asia? This panel will feature regional trading experts as they discuss the key developments and prospects within the key international origins Australia Black Sea: Laurent Delcourt, Trading Manager, Quadra Commodities Canada U.S. South America 12:15 Analysing buying patterns in China s wheat markets and the global implications This presentation will outline the key concerns for Chinese buyers when importing wheat as well as considering the impact of Chinese wheat purchases on prices globally 12:45 Networking lunch l Agenda featuring internationally recognised speakers Note: Global Grain Asia reserves the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers

4 14:00 Flour millers perspectives : Outlining the key considerations for some of the region s key flour mills What drives decisions for consumers and how are they adjusting behaviour to deal with the changing environment? Analysing the suitability of wheat from different origins for each market Indonesia: Franciscus Welirang, Chief Executive Officer, PT Bogasari Flour Mills, Chairman, Indonesian Flour Mills Association Philippines: Ric Pinca, President, The Philippine Association of Flour Millers Malaysia: Dr. Neoh Soon Bin, Managing Director, Soon Soon Group Thailand 14:45 Sorghum: Assessing the rapid growth of this market, particularly in China What is sorghum being used for? Where are the main origins? How big can this market get in the next few years? Pablo Altuna, Senior Group Manager Trade, Toepfer 15:15 Analysing current market trends in the global barley market What has been learnt from the 2012/13 crop? Analysing global demand for beer World supply/demand forecast for 2013/14 including figures from each region 15:45 Networking coffee break 16:15 Indian export update: Examining the latest developments of exporting from India into Asia 16:45 Outlining the issues and opportunities with exporting from Pakistan into Asia 17:15 Structured Inventory Products (SIP): Analysing the potential impact of banks setting up SIP desks in Asia and what it means for the region s grain market How banks in Asia are increasingly willing to (temporarily) own physical commodities How can smaller companies benefit from this trend? The importance of good warehouse managers, collateral managers and other service providers in this process How can these products deepen relationships between banks and clients? DAY THREE Thursday 13th March :10 Trader panel: Outlining the concerns and opportunities facing traders in Asia What are the key grain markets that the panellists are focusing? How has this changed in the past 12 months? What risk management strategies are traders using to defend themselves in volatile markets? Evaluating the current pricing environment What do traders see as the biggest issue that will impact their business in the next year? Michael Jester, Managing Director, Peter Cremer Tom Guthrie, Group Manager Trade, Toepfer 10:00 Heads of Trade and Commodity Finance panel: How do commodity finance banks view current market conditions? Prior to the conference some of the most influential bankers in the industry will outline their views of the market at this crucial time. The moderator will gather these thoughts and use them to structure a fast-paced debate amongst the industry leaders Francois Dotta, Head of Merchant Finance, Managing Partner, EuroFin Asia Group 10:45 Networking coffee break 11:30 Black sea and doing business with Asia: Dealing with the complexities of this developing relationship What issues are black sea exporters facing when selling into Asia? How much have exports from the black sea increased in the past three months? To what extent is China driving the growth in imports? Is this trend expected to continue? 12:00 Ocean freight: Dry bulk market fundamentals Forecasting freight rates and its impact on the grain business Fleet supply and demand balance Analysing the continued modernisation of the fleet 12:30 Close of conference followed by champagne brunch sponsored by 17:45 End of conference day one followed by cocktail reception Note: Global Grain Asia reserves the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers

5 SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship gets your brand in front of a senior audience. It associates your company with the premier event of its kind, right through our pre and post event marketing campaigns. We have an unparalleled international reach and attract a large audience of high level executives. This is a unique chance to raise your company s profile, stay ahead of the competition and to be seen as a leading player in the industry with maximum exposure both prior to and at the event. This gives you the platform to meet face to face with key industry figures and discuss the products and services your company has to offer. Exhibition booths are located in a prominent position visible to all attendees. Floorplan Use this unique opportunity to: Generate new business...meet many international and local customers face-to-face Promote your products/services...raise your company s profile Enhance your presence...stand out from the crowd Conference Room Registration Book early to guarantee your place and ensure the best location Door Door Bar Maximise your presence and showcase your company s products and services with a booth in the busy refreshments / exhibition area of the conference. Spaces are limited so book early to guarantee your space We welcome your ideas regarding sponsorship and exhibition opportunities and will be happy to tailor a package to suit your needs, please contact: Melissa Kroc T: +44 (0) E: mkroc@ggrain.com

6 GLOBAL GRAIN ASIA March 2014 Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore REGISTRATION RATES Delegates 1 and 2: Before January 31: USD$1,495 Thereafter: USD$1,695 Delegate 3*: USD$1,245 Multiple delegate rates negotiable *Applicable for delegates from the same company registering at the same time METHODS OF PAYMENT PLEASE SIGN THE FORM IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED Signature: Date: If your details above are incorrect please amend them here PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS (Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms/Dr) Family Name: First/Given Name: *Delegate *Administrator Position in Company: Company Name: Address: Postal/Zip Code: Country: Tel: + Fax: + What is your company s main business activity: *Delegates must provide their address in order to receive booking confirmation and access to the delegate messenger system. q To make a payment by credit card, please call Asia Europe or visit to book and pay online q I would like to pay by bank transfer. Option only available before 11 February 2014 Note: Full bank details will be ed to you with your booking confirmation. When paying by bank transfer, please ensure that you transfer enough funds to cover the full price of your purchase, plus any bank charges you may incur. IMPORTANT: Please make sure you quote your full invoice number, details can be found on your invoice. Global Grain Events standard terms and conditions apply. Visas are the responsibility of delegates Fees: The conference fee includes attendance to all sessions, refreshments, welcome receptions and lunches. Accommodation: The fee does not include accommodation. A limited allocation of rooms has been reserved at the conference hotel. Delegates will be sent an accommodation booking form along with confirmation of registration. This form should be completed and returned to the hotel. VAT: If your organisation is tax registered within the European Union please provide your company VAT number: Please tick if you are not registered for sales tax. EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Online: Credit Card Booking Hotline: Asia Europe Logistical enquiries: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Address: info@ggrain.com Global Grain Events (A Euromoney Trading Company), Nestor House, Playhouse Yard, London, EC4V 5EX, UK DATA PROTECTION NOTICE The information you provide on this form will be used by Euromoney Trading Ltd and its group companies ( we or us ) to process your order and deliver the relevant products/services. We may also monitor your use of the website(s) relating to your order, including information you post and actions you take, to improve our services and track compliance with our terms of use. Except to the extent you indicate your objection below, we may also use your data (including data obtained from monitoring) (a) to keep you informed of our products and services; (b) occasionally to allow companies outside our group to contact you with details of their products/services; or (c) for our journalists to contact you for research purposes. As an international group, we may transfer your data on a global basis for the purposes indicated above, including to countries which may not provide the same level of protection to personal data as within the European Union. By submitting this order, you will be indicating your consent to the use of your data as identified above. Further detail on our use of your personal data is set out in our privacy policy, which is available at or can be provided to you separately upon request. If you object to contact by telephone, fax, or , or post, please tick the relevant box. If you do not want us to share your information with our journalists, or other companies please tick the relevant box. BOOKING CONDITIONS Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment and discounted fees will only apply when payment is received within the offer period. If you are not able to attend, a substitute delegate will be accepted. Cancellations must be received in writing 28 days prior to the event to qualify for a full refund less US$200 administration fee. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content, timing and venue. In the unlikely event of the conference being cancelled or curtailed due to any reason beyond the control of Global Grain Events, or it being necessary or advisable to relocate or change the date and/or location of the event, neither Global Grain Events, nor its employees will be held liable for refunds, damages and/or additional expenses which may be incurred by delegates. We therefore recommend prospective delegates arrange appropriate insurance cover. VENUE Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road, , Singapore T: (65) Booking your accommodation: Upon registration, delegates will receive an accommodation booking form by to be completed and returned direct to the hotel.