Grain Academy 2026

Grain Academy 2026 - The Grain and Oilseeds Conference for the Balkans, 10th Anniversary Edition. 22 October | Sofia, Bulgaria Since 2016, Grain Academy has been bringing together the people, expertise and businesses shaping the grain and oilseeds markets across the Balkans, Southeast Europe and the Black Sea region. Over nine editions, the conference has grown into an established meeting point for market professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss the forces driving the industry and build lasting business connections. In 2026, Grain Academy marks its 10th anniversary and begins a new chapter in Sofia, Bulgaria. On 22 October 2026, the community will come together once again, this time in the capital, for a special edition that combines a decade of experience with a forward-looking discussion about the markets ahead. The conference brings together professionals from across the agribusiness ecosystem: trading companies from the Balkans and beyond, branches of multinational corporations, farmers, millers, crushers, processors, forwarders, surveyors, charterers, industry associations and companies supporting the grain and oilseeds business. This diversity is an essential part of Grain Academy, creating an environment where different perspectives meet, market intelligence is exchanged and new business opportunities emerge. Each year, Grain Academy welcomes experienced analysts, traders, consultants and senior industry executives from the region and international markets. Through expert presentations and focused discussion panels, they examine the factors influencing global, European and regional grain and oilseeds markets, from supply and demand, production and trade flows to macroeconomic developments, logistics, risk and the changing balance across individual markets. The 2026 programme will place particular emphasis on the questions facing the industry today. Could the multi-year bearish cycle be coming to an end? Can margins return to trade and farming? What will move money and grain in 2026? Global and European developments will be considered alongside the realities of the Balkans and Southeast Europe, with dedicated discussions bringing together perspectives from key regional markets. But Grain Academy has always been about more than market analysis. Over the past decade, it has become a place where long-term professional relationships are built and maintained. Meetings between delegates, conversations between sessions, the exhibition and networking areas all form an important part of the experience. The 10th anniversary edition will continue that tradition and will conclude with a special evening party, included in the event pass, bringing the community together to celebrate the people, partnerships and connections developed over the years. With the event mobile application you’ll be able to: - Access all essential information about the event; - Stay updated with the latest agenda changes; - Create your personal schedule with favorite sessions and receive reminders; - Submit questions to speakers and join discussions; - Connect with other attendees through various networking options: schedule meetings, private chat, and more. Grain Academy 2026 brings together a decade of market knowledge, dialogue and professional connections, while looking ahead to the next chapter for the grain and oilseeds business in the Balkans and beyond. 22 October 2026 | Sofia, Bulgaria