Sochi to Host the 5th Russian Grain Forum with Global Industry Leaders in May 2026

The Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producershas announced the opening of registration for the 5thAnnual Russian Grain Forum, which will be held in the seaside city of Sochi from May 20 to 23, 2026 at the luxurious Mantera Resort & Congress Hotel. With the official support of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, the forum is recognized as one of the most important international gatherings in the field of grain and related industries, and more than 1,000 participants from different countries of the world are expected to attend.

Senior representatives of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, high-ranking officials of relevant ministries, managers of the largest grain holdings, and key market players from countries that purchase Russian agricultural products will participate as speakers and experts.

The forum will bring together leading agricultural market operators, producers, investors, food industry manufacturers, agricultural processors, suppliers of machinery, fertilizers, pesticides, animal feed, financial services and IT operators. Leading experts and analysts in agribusiness will also provide specialized analyses on market prospects.

The agenda will include a review of the current crop year and forecasts for 2026/27, covering grain and oilseed exports, the Black Sea region market, global opportunities and challenges, risk management tools, the role of commodity exchanges, and new financing mechanisms.

The Russian Grain Forum 2026 provides a unique opportunity for professional networking, direct business negotiations, and concluding international contracts. It is possible to coordinate registration and receive additional information through the “Negashteh” collection to attend this gathering.