Programme

13 - 15 October 2024

The Global Precious Metals programme includes market discussions, panel sessions and keynote speakers, covering the latest perspectives on macroeconomic themes, the investment outlook for precious metals, PGMs, why gold matters to central banks, mining challenges and opportunities and the Asia effect on precious metals, plus lots more. Please note that the programme is subject to change and additional topics and speakers will be announced shortly.

HOUR

PROGRAMME

15:30 - 17:30

Informal Networking Reception, Grand Ballroom foyer, 2nd floor, The Diplomat Convention Center

The Informal Networking Reception will take place on the 2nd floor of The Diplomat Convention Center, in the Grand Ballroom foyer.

17:30 - 19:30

Welcome Reception, Grand Ballroom foyer, 2nd floor, The Diplomat Convention Center

Sponsored by CME Group

The Welcome Reception will take place on the 2nd floor of The Diplomat Convention Center, in the Grand Ballroom foyer.

HOUR

PROGRAMME

09:00 - 10:30

Session 1: Opening Session & Keynote Addresses

Welcome Remarks

Introductory Remarks

Keynote Moderator

Keynote Addresses

10:30 - 11:30

Coffee Break

Sponsored by ICE Benchmark Administration

11:30 - 12:30

Session 2: Precious Metals in Turbulent Times

Moderator: John Reade, Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council

Linh Pham, Portfolio Manager, DRW
Dwight W. Anderson, Founder, Ospraie Management, LLC
Robert Mullin, General Manager/Portfolio Manager, Marathon Resource Advisors

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

Sponsored by Ashoka Global

14:00 - 15:00

Session 3: Platinum Group Metals: Reasons to be Cheerful

Moderator: Tim Murray, Director, Precious Metals Management, Johnson Matthey

Dr David Jollie, Head of Sales and Market Insight, Anglo American
Weibin Deng, Regional Head, Asia Pacific, World Platinum Investment Council
Michael Randolph, Head of Sibanye-Stillwater Reldan, Pennsylvania, Sibanye-Stillwater

15:00 - 16:00

Session 4: Stability, Returns and Liquidity - Why Gold Still Matters for Central Banks

Moderator

Panel

16:00 - 17:00

Champagne Roundtables

Sponsored by Women in PGMs

Table 1 - Meet the Speaker

Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, Senior Advisor, HSBC Holdings
Gideon Rose, Senior Adjunct Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Nicky Shiels, Head of Metals Strategy, MKS PAMP SA

Table 2 - Meet the Speaker

Robert Armstrong, US Financial Commentator, Financial Times
John Reade, Chief Marketing Strategist, World Gold Council

Table 3 - The Automotive Industry and Precious Metals

Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis - EMEA & Asia, StoneX
David Jollie, Head of Sales and Market Insight, Anglo American

Table 4 - LPPM

John Cullen, Chairman, LPPM & Director, Johnson Matthey
Jonathan Butler, Head of Business Development & Strategy, Mitsubishi Corporation

Table 5 - Free Trade Agreements: Impact on Gold and Silver Flows into India

Sunil Kashyap, Director, FinMet Pte Ltd.

Table 6 - Silver: Precious or Industrial Metal

Michael DiRienzo, President and CEO, The Silver Institute
Joni Teves, Precious Metals Strategist, UBS

Table 7 - The Growing Importance of Minor PGMs

Bodo Albrecht, President, Tanaka Precious Metals America
Wilma Swarts, Head of PGMs, Metals Focus

Table 8 - Traders Talk

Stephen Pender, Director, BASF Metals Ltd
Alexandru Pop, Head of Precious Metals Trading - Europe, TD Securities
Amar Singh, Head of Metals - Asia Pacific and Middle East, StoneX

Table 9 - The Silver Lining: AI Innovations Reshaping Precious Metals

Jonathan Jodry, Group Business Development Director, Metalor Technologies SA
Frank Amato, Private Investor/Co-Founder, Block5

Table 10 - Gold Investment: Where Next?

Ludmila Fabianova, Director - Precious Metals Sales, ICBC Standard Bank PLC
Danielle Oliari, Chief Operating Officer, CNT Depository

16:00 - 17:00

Drinks Reception, South Palm Court

17:00

Close of Day One

19:00

Gala Dinner, Plenary Room, The Diplomat

Sponsored by Metalor/TANAKA

The Dinner will be preceded by a cocktail reception in the foyer outside the Plenary Room, beginning at 19:00. Attendees will be called to their seats for the Dinner at 19:45.

22:30

After Dinner Drinks, Outdoor Terrace, The Diplomat

Sponsored by LPPM and IPMI

HOUR

PROGRAMME

09:00 - 09:45

Session 5: Keynote Address

09:45 - 10:45

Session 6: Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Mining Industry

Moderator

Panel

10:45 - 11:30

Coffee Break

Sponsored by Rand Refinery Limited

11:30 - 12:30

Session 7: Silver Linings: The Future of the White Metal

Moderator

Panel

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

Sponsored by Argor Heraeus SA

13:30 - 14:30

Session 8: The Asia Effect on Precious Metals

Moderator: Nikos Kavalis, Director, Metals Focus

Presentations:
Zhang Yongtao, Vice Chairman/Secretary General, CGA
Dr. Zenghui, Vice President, Shanghai Gold Exchange

Panel:
Dr. Zenghui, Vice President, Shanghai Gold Exchange
John Levin, Head of Metal Sales & Trading, TD Securities
Zheng Feng, General Manager, China Platinum Company

14:30 - 15:15

Session 9: Delegate Feedback & Closing Remarks

Conference Review

Conference Closing Remarks

Presentation of Prizes

Best speaker award, delegate prizes


15:15

Close of Conference

15:30 - 17:00

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Forum

Delivered in collaboration by LBMA and the World Gold Council, this session will continue the dialogue started at the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit in March 2024. The session hopes to be interactive, with a focus on ASM, as well as looking at Responsible Sourcing and the baseline standards, including Recycled Gold.

Moderators

Sakhila Mirza, Deputy CEO & General Counsel, LBMA
Terry Heymann, Chief Financial Officer, World Gold Council

ASM Development & Progress

Gregory Mthembu-Salter, Director, Phuzumoya Consulting
Marika Korent, Impact Finance Lead, Earthworm Foundation
Richard Vaca, LATAM Regional Director, Earthworm Foundation
Sandra Romero, LATAM Deputy Head, Earthworm Foundation

Responsible Sourcing - 'baseline standards' across the entire value chain

Jonathan Jodry, Business Development Director, Metalor Technologies SA
Alice Vanni, CSR Director, Italpreziosi S.p.A
Sara Yood, President, CEO & General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee