Organisers of Geneva Dry, the world’s premier commodities shipping conference, have unveiled today the agenda for the 2026 edition of the summit with marketing officially underway for what is forecast to be a record turnout at the five-star Hotel President Wilson on the shore of Lake Geneva.
The annual Geneva Dry, which debuted in 2024, is fast becoming one of the most influential shipping conferences in the world, bringing together shipowners, charterers, traders, brokers, tech firms and analysts for high-level dialogue across the entire dry bulk value chain—from operational realities to macroeconomic drivers.
This year’s edition saw 825 delegates from more than 40 countries attend the two-day event with organisers forced to issue a Sold Out sign in the weeks leading up to the April event.
Commented John Xylas, the chairman of INTERCARGO, the international association for dry bulk, shipping’s largest sector: “Geneva Dry has quickly established itself as a must-attend event on the maritime calendar. As a speaker representing INTERCARGO, I found it to be a unique platform for honest, high-level discussion on the future of dry bulk shipping. Geneva Dry delivers sharp insight and meaningful dialogue, a standout event in the maritime year and Switzerland is the perfect host.”
Florence Schurch, secretary-general of SUISSENÉGOCE, Switzerland’s commodity trading association, said: “Geneva Dry reinforces Switzerland’s role as an essential hub for global dry bulk trade, fostering dialogue across the value chain.”
The 2026 version – due to be held on April 28 and 29 – opens with two digital focused workshops, followed by a commodities outlook, then a session on risk management followed by a spotlight on chartering. Day Two opens with a digital efficiency drivers session, then moves onto decarbonisation, followed by familiar sessions on minor bulks, agri-commodities, coal and iron ore.
“With a global audience gathered in the world’s most significant dry bulk centre, you simply cannot miss Geneva Dry,” said Tim Huxley, who heads up Hong Kong shipowner Mandarin Shipping, while William Fairclough, the managing director of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, highlighted the “unparalleled” opportunity to connect with key industry figures.
“Valuable industry insights and networking opportunities and the high calibre of attendees make Geneva Dry an attractive destination,” Fairclough said.
Both Fairclough and Huxley are confirmed speakers for next year’s summit as are Alex Albertini, the CEO of Marfin Management, Andrea Olivi, global head of shipping at Trafigura, John Michael Radziwill, chairman of CTM, Karim Coumine, head of commercial shipping for minor bulk at Anglo American, Mette Asmussen, lead maritime sector initiatives at the World Economic Forum, Milena Pappas, commercial director at Star Bulk, Olivia Lennox-King, the COO at Cetus Maritime, Peter Weernink, chairman of SwissMarine, and Rob Aarvold, global CEO of SeaTrek Bulk.
Registration is now open with limited numbers of delegate passes available and organisers urging people thinking of attending to sign up early.
Commented Grant Rowles, the event’s co-founder, “Staying ahead in dry bulk requires more than just reading the market—it requires engaging with it. Geneva Dry 2026 offers a uniquely informed, globally networked, and forward-looking space to do exactly that.”
Find out more about the agenda for Geneva Dry 2026 at www.genevadry.com and register aș a delegate here.
