You are cordially invited to a seminar sponsored by
the International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC):

 The grain trade’s contribution to global food security and economic development

                           November 10, 2016, 13:00-15:00

WTO, Room S2
Light lunch served

Opening Remarks: Garth Ehrhardt, Government of Canada
Moderator: Counsellor Emerson Coraiola Kloss, Government of Brazil

The International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC) is a not-for-profit association whose purpose is to convene significant expertise and representation to provide advice on the commercial requirements and economics of the world’s food, feed and processing industries from a global perspective.

IGTC experts from around the world will be present at the WTO event to provide:

• Insights into current developments in policy and trade practice
• Perspectives from three diverse speakers representing the international trade of grains, oilseeds and other agri-bulks
• Opportunities for WTO delegates to engage in active debate with grain trade representatives
• Responses to relevant WTO processes: DG Roberto Azevêdo’s preparations for 11th WTO Ministerial Conference in 2017; implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement.

Please join us for sandwiches before the event outside the room at 13:00.