05/06/2017: Register for IGC now!

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One day to go! The final preparations are being made for the 2017 IGC Grains Conference, to be held in central London tomorrow, Tuesday June 6, 2017. 

 There is still time to register your attendance at what is shaping up to one of the year's must - attend events. 

 There will be industry professionals, traders and policymakers from across the globe to forge connections and discuss the very latest market developments. 

 Networking begins with a welcome reception at the iconic Institute of Directors, for all delegates, members, sponsors and guests at 1800 today, Monday June 5, 2017. The conference and accompanying exhibitions takes place from 0900 on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Centre in Westminster. 

 The programme is packed with expert speakers, proving their pertinent views and analysis in four themed, interactive Q&A sessions. All presentations will be available for download just after the event. 

 If you require any further information, please contact: conf@igc.int. 

 Interpretation will be available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Russian. 

To see full programme click here.

To view speaker biographies click here. 

Visit the IGC website here. 

 

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