The Grain and Oilseed Risk Management Conference has been developed to help you acquire the valuable knowledge you need to plan a more effective strategy for managing the risk of your grain operations.
Because of the strong response to last year’s event, CME Group will once again offer the conference as
two separate programs: the main conference session,
"Grain and Oilseed Markets: Outlooks, Implications and Perspectives" will be preceded by the basic-level program,
“Introduction to Managing Ingredient Costs."
Please carefully review the individual program descriptions -- the program schedules have been planned to allow you to attend either or both events.
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING YOUR INGREDIENT COSTS
Tuesday, April 10–8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT, and Wednesday, April 11–8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT
This day and a half
introductory-level program is designed for those in the food industry, who are either new to futures markets or who are newly involved in their firm's risk management operations. The program will cover basic concepts of futures, options and price risk management. Topics will include:
- Importance of Price Risk Management to your Firm's Bottom Line
- Futures and Options Terminology, Concepts, Pricing and Mechanics
- Introduction to Hedging and Risk Management Strategies
- Financial Integrity and Market Regulation
- Getting Started in Risk Management
Who should attend the "Introduction to Managing Your Ingredient Costs" program?
- Those who have never used futures and want to acquire basic knowledge
- Those who want a refresher course on the basics
- New food processor staff involved with or impacted by price risk management decisions
- New purchasing team members, finance, and accounting department staff
- Executive management and owners with bottom line responsibility
See tentative agenda for Introduction to Managing Your Ingredient Costs
GRAIN AND OILSEED MARKETS: OUTLOOKS, IMPLICATIONS, AND PERSPECTIVES
Wednesday, April 11–1:00 p. to 5:45 p.m. CT (followed by reception), and Thursday, April 12–8:00 a.m. to Noon CT
This continuation of our popular annual event features industry professionals providing insights on the latest trends and risk management practices, and projections for the grain and oilseed markets going forward.
Be sure to stay after Wednesday's sessions for a networking reception with the conference speakers! Topics will include:
- World Price Risk in the Era of Dissonance
- The 2012 Politics and Elections: Implications for the Agricultural Markets
- Grain and Oilseed Market Outlooks
- Perspectives on the Energy Market
- Trading Evolution and Opportunities in the Agricultural Markets
- Agricultural Swaps as an Risk Management Alternative
- World Agricultural Weather Forecast
Who should attend the "Grain Risk Management: Managing Price Risk and Volatility" Program?
- Food and ingredient professionals, including purchasing, finance and senior management
- Feed or ethanol industry participants
- Anyone who wants to keep abreast of the latest developments in price risk management
- Those who attend "Introduction to Managing Ingredient Costs" and want to acquire more advanced practical information
- Institutional investors interested in agricultural markets who want to learn more about the fundamental market drivers
See tentative agenda for the Grain Risk Management Conference
Where:
University of Chicago - Gleacher Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL. 60611
Passover: In recognition of the Passover holiday we will offer Kosher for Passover meal options during the conference for participants who are in observance.
Registration Fees:
Introduction to Managing Your Ingredient Costs – $150
Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT
Grain and Oilseed Markets: Outlooks, Implications and Perspectives - $200
Wednesday, April 11, 1:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. and Thursday, April 12, 8:00 a.m. – noon CT
Attend Both Programs: $300
Space is limited, so register soon to ensure your participation!
Cancellation Policy:
If your cancellation is received in writing by Tuesday, April 3, 2012 you will receive a full refund, or may you may substitute a staff member from your company. After Tuesday, April 3, 2012 you may only substitute a staff member from your company—no refunds will be given.
Additional Information:
Hotel Information (PDF)
For more information on the conference program, contact Joanna Litchfield
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