Maybe you take it all for granted: The coffee in your cup, the gas in your car, the bread on your plate, the copper in your phone?

But everything from the disruptive impacts of the Covid pandemic and China’s lockdowns on global supply chains to the conflict in Ukraine and the imposed sanctions on Russia, and from maritime security threats in the Gulf of Aden to the emerging demands of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards; these events have highlighted the vulnerability of our global trading networks. In response, the world is ever-evolving, and traders are continuously adapting. They’ve restructured their supply routes and switched suppliers to ensure they can still deliver to their customers.

Merchants play a pioneering role in shaping our future. As the world transforms, the need for merchants endures — their expertise, experience, and practices are vital in meeting a crucial challenge: How do we ensure that the supply of goods is safer, more reliable, and more sustainable?

Join us for an interesting evening with insights into the fascinating world of commodity trading and shipping activities in Switzerland as well as enriching business networking.