Amid shifting trade alliances and a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the Financial Times Commodities Asia Summit 2025 returns to Singapore from 3–4 December at the ParkRoyal Collection, Marina Bay.
The gathering brings together more than 250 senior executives, investors, and policymakers from across Asia’s commodity value chain for two days of strategic discussion and market insight.
Designed for the region’s leading exporters, traders, and government officials, the summit provides a critical platform for decision-makers seeking clarity in a complex business environment. From trade fragmentation to decarbonisation, the agenda reflects the forces redefining Asia’s role in the global commodities ecosystem.
A High-Level Forum for Strategic Dialogue
This year’s edition features an impressive roster of speakers, including Janet Kong, CEO of Hengli Petrochemical International; Ioana Matei, Chief Innovation Officer at Louis Dreyfus Company; Andrew Starkey, CFO for Asia Pacific and Singapore at Trafigura; and Steven Bartholomeusz, Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs APAC at Neste.
Through a series of keynotes, debates, and expert-led sessions, the event will examine how Asian commodity markets are adapting to an era of uncertainty. The focus will extend beyond price cycles and trade flows, addressing supply resilience, digital innovation, and the balance between profitability and sustainability.
Asia at the Crossroads of Global Commodities
As the world’s largest consumer and exporter of raw materials, Asia’s policy and corporate strategies carry global significance. The summit’s discussions are expected to shed light on how the region’s trading houses, energy companies, and industrial giants are managing risks tied to geopolitical fragmentation, fluctuating demand, and carbon regulations.
Singapore, long recognised as a vital commodities trading hub, offers a fitting venue. Its role in global energy and agri-commodity markets has expanded through strong governance, stable regulation, and a growing focus on sustainable finance.
Energy Transition and the Next Commodity Cycle
One of the key themes this year is the accelerating energy transition. As demand for critical minerals, biofuels, and renewable feedstocks rises, the boundaries between traditional and green commodities are blurring.
Industry leaders will explore how emerging technologies and new financing models are redefining competitiveness across Asia’s production and logistics networks.
Speakers from global firms such as Trafigura and Neste are expected to offer perspectives on how companies can navigate both market volatility and regulatory pressure while seizing opportunities in decarbonisation.
Why Attend
For market participants, the FT Commodities Asia Summit provides direct access to CEOs, policymakers, and analysts shaping the region’s future. The event is not only a venue for insight but a space for forging strategic relationships — linking capital with opportunity in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Delegates can attend in person or digitally, ensuring inclusive participation across the region’s trading centres.
