On November 13, the 18th China International Oils and Oilseeds Conference (CIOC) and Agricultural and Livestock Industry (Derivatives) Conference was held in Dalian. The event was jointly organized by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD), with support from Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) . Co-organizers include the China Soybean Industry Association, China Feed Industry Association, China National Vegetable Oil Industry Association, China Animal Agriculture Association, China Meat Association, China Starch Industry Association, and China National Association of Grain Sector.
The CIOC was co-founded by DCE and BMD in 2006. As the first industry conference brand established by DCE, CIOC has developed into one of the most prominent and influential communication platforms in the sector of oils and oilseeds, gaining widespread attention and recognition. This year’s conference is themed “Opening & Integration, New Quality Productive Forces, and Common Development”. It features one main forum and three sub-forums focusing on oils and oilseeds, feed and livestock, and deep processing. Topics covered include “Analysis and Prospect of China’s and the World’s Macro Economy” and “Analysis of Changes in International Agricultural Trade and Coping Strategies”, “Outlook on Global Soybean Oilseed Planting, Supply, Demand, and Prices”, among others. Experts from domestic and international futures exchanges, industry associations, enterprises, and financial institutions were invited to deliver speeches and engage in in-depth discussions on various issues. During the conference, heads of several departments from DCE provided insights into the operation of relevant products, the integration of futures and spot markets, and initiatives aimed at supporting the high-quality development of the industry.
