EAST AND MIDDLE EAST DISTRIBUTORS AND TRADERS SUMMIT
International Summit on Raw Materials Trade, Supply Security & Industrial Strategy
DUBROVNIK
CROATIA
APRIL, 21 – 26
2026
ABOUT THE EVENT
The East and Middle East Distributors and Traders Summit 2026 brings together key actors from across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging Eastern markets to address the most pressing challenges in the global trade of raw materials and semi-finished products.
In a context defined by price volatility, geopolitical pressure, regulatory shifts, and supply-chain reconfiguration, the Summit provides a strategic space for distributors, traders, manufacturers, and investors to exchange insights, align strategies, and identify concrete business opportunities.
WHAT'S NEW IN 2026
FOCUS & STRATEGIC DIRECTION
The 2026 edition is shaped around the realities currently redefining raw materials trade:
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Increasing competition for critical and strategic materials
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Redesign of trade routes and sourcing strategies
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Regulatory pressure linked to carbon, traceability, and compliance
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Growing role of regional hubs in Europe, the Gulf, and the Balkans
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Need for financial and contractual risk management
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Distributors and traders of raw and semi-finished materials
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Manufacturing and industrial procurement leaders
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Commodity brokers and logistics operators
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Investment funds, family offices, and trade finance experts
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Regulatory, compliance, and sustainability specialists
MAIN THEMES
How distributors and traders are restructuring sourcing strategies to reduce dependency, manage geopolitical risk, and ensure continuity of supply.
Focus on metals and materials essential for energy transition, infrastructure, manufacturing, and advanced industries, including copper, aluminum, specialty alloys, polymers, and composites.
Analysis of emerging and reconfigured trade corridors connecting Europe, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, with attention to logistics, ports, and free zones.
Understanding the impact of CBAM, ESG requirements, origin rules, and trade compliance on pricing, contracts, and competitiveness.
From pricing intelligence and forecasting tools to digital trade documentation and risk monitoring.
WHY PARTICIPATE
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Connect with decision-makers across distribution, trading, manufacturing, and logistics
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Gain up-to-date market intelligence on prices, demand, and regulatory trends
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Identify new sourcing, sales, and partnership opportunities
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Explore investment, financing, and hedging strategies in volatile markets
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Engage in practical, business-oriented discussions
2026 SUMMIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Opening Conference: Raw Materials in a Fragmented World Economy
Panel: New Trade Axes Between Europe, the Middle East, and Eastern Markets
Conference: Metals, Polymers and Composites: Demand Outlook 2026–2030
Tech & Materials Zone: Solutions for sourcing, processing, and substitution
Roundtable: CBAM, Carbon Costs and Pricing Strategies
Forum: Traceability, origin certification, and contract risk
Conference: Ports, Corridors and Bottlenecks
Forum: Logistics resilience and supply-chain risk management
Summit Track: Trade Finance, Hedging and Capital Allocation
Investment Arena: Strategic projects and procurement opportunities
Final Conference: Positioning for the Next Commodity Cycle
Summit Networking Dinner: Closing evening in Dubrovnik’s Old Town
LOCATION
Why Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik — often referred to as the "Pearl of the Adriatic" — is a captivating fusion of old-world heritage and modern sophistication. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town, stunning seafront, and advanced conference amenities make it an ideal venue for our summit. Strategically located and easily accessible from major cities across Europe and the Middle East, Dubrovnik offers the perfect balance of inspiration and functionality.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
EAST AND MIDDLE EAST DISTRIBUTORS AND TRADERS SUMMIT
APRIL 21-26, 2026