Global leaders, bullion banks, refineries, and key stakeholders from across the precious metals industry are gathering in Singapore today as the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2026 kicks off with meet and greet. Centered around the main theme, “Connecting Markets. Shaping Future,” this premier event will explore evolving market architectures, new demand drivers, and the strategic positioning of the Asian precious metals market. The conference is scheduled to be formally inaugurated on 15 June in Singapore.
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Organized by the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) in partnership with Eventell Global Advisory Private Limited, the conference runs from June 13 to June 16. It serves as a critical bridge connecting regulatory bodies and industry players to further SBMA’s vision of making Singapore the central trading hub and nerve center for precious metals in Asia. The event leverages Singapore’s unique attributes of neutrality, excellent connectivity, and financial stability.
The comprehensive agenda features deep-dive discussions on ASEAN market infrastructure, sustainability, and cross-border connectivity. Below is the complete, detailed schedule and speaker lineup for the four-day event.
- Program: 2026 Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference (9th Edition)
- Date: 14–16 June 2026
- Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Orange Grove Road, Singapore
APPMC 2026 Full Speakers List
Full Schedule of the Event (13-16 June)
Day – 0: Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Warming up for those early birds
- 12:00 Noon onwards: Golf Tournament by invitation only Sponsored by Lao Bullion Bank & Malca-Amit
Day – 1: Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Greetings, Re-connecting, and Exploring Business Opportunities
- 3:00 pm onwards: Delegate Registration & Informal Networking
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Welcome Cocktail Reception (Sponsored by Metalor Tanaka)
Day – 2: Monday, June 15, 2026 – Markets, Architecture, and Direction
Inaugural Session
- 9:00 am to 9:10 am: Welcome Address by Mr. KL Yap, Chairman, Singapore Bullion Market Association
- 9:10 am to 9:20 am: Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour Mr. Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
- 9:20 am to 9:35 am: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony
- 9:35 am to 9:40 am: Special Address by Mr. David Tait, Global CEO, World Gold Council
- 9:40 am to 9:45 am: Special Address by Ms. Ruth Crowell, CEO, London Bullion Market Association
- 9:45 am to 9:50 am: Special Address by Mr. Trevor Raymond, CEO, World Platinum Investment Council
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Networking Coffee Session (Sponsored by MKS PAMP)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Keynote Address: Asia Pacific in a Fragmenting World Macroeconomics outlook with explicit reference to bullion flows. Implications for Asia, ASEAN, and market neutrality.
- Speaker: Mr. Heng Koon How, ED, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics & Markets Research, UOB
11:00 am – 11:15 am: Presentation: Project Lion 2 – From Vision to Execution
- Speaker: Mr. Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
11:15 am – 11:45 am: Session-1: ASEAN Precious Metals Market Architecture
- Chair: Mr. Andrew Clarke, Head of Brinks Global Services, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei
- Speakers:
- Khun Pawan Nawawattanasub, CEO, YLG Bullion International Co Ltd
- Mr. Chanthone Sitthixay, CEO, Lao Bullion Bank
- Mr. Kazuya Naoki, Managing Director / Head of Metals, Asia, ICBC Standard Bank Plc, Singapore
- Mr. Li Zhen, Managing Director, Head of FX, Precious Metals and Digital Assets, Global Financial Markets, DBS Bank
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Session-2: The Road Map to Advance PGM Market in Asia Pacific Region
- Chair: Ms. Grace Lin, Manager, Asia Ex-Japan Product Partnerships, World Platinum Investment Council
- Speakers:
- Mr. Joseph Stefans, Group Head of Trading, MKS PAMP
- Mr. Kenny Hu, CFA, Head of Precious Metals Strategy, Citi
- Mr. Weibin Deng, Regional Head – Asia Pacific, World Platinum Investment Council
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm: Session-3: Connecting China Market via Hong Kong
- Chair: Mr. Roland Wang, Regional CEO, World Gold Council China
- Speakers:
- Mr. King Leung, Global Head, Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, InvestHK
- Ms. Zhu Jing, General Manager, Global Markets, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd
- Mr. Wenbin Huang, Founder and Chairman, Point Gold Precious Metals
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Session-4: Connecting Major Pools – China, India, and the Middle East with the Asia Pacific
- Chair: Mr. Amar Singh, Head of Metals, Asia Pacific & Middle East, StoneX Group Inc.
- Speakers:
- Mr. Raman Walia, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
- Mr. Monal Thakkar, Founder & MD, Ashoka Global
- Ms. Peggy Chang, Managing Director, Head of Metal Origination, HSBC Limited
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Networking Lunch (Sponsored by LBMA)
3:00 pm – 5:15 pm: “Singapore Sling” Round Table (Multi-Track) Small-group, anchor-led discussions. Hosted by:
- Abaxx Exchange: Mr. Dan McElduff & Mr. Russell Robertson
- CME Group: Mr. Sachin Patel & Ms. Dee Jee Cheng
- India: Mr. Chirag Thakkar & Mr. Ranjith Singh
- Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA): Mr. Bruce Ikemizu
- Laos – Lao Bullion Bank: Ms. Crystal Rose Dinglasan & Ms. Patima Detvongsa
- London Bullion Market Association (LBMA): Ms. Ruth Crowell, Mr. Jeremy East & Ms. Doris Bao
- Thailand: Mr. Khun Golf
- Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA): Mr. Albert Cheng & Ms. Margaret Wong
- The Silver Institute: Mr. Trevor Keel
- UAE – DMCC, Dubai Business Group for Bullion and Gold Refinery (DBRG): Mr. Mohammad Ayyob & Mr. Ronan Manly
- Women in PGM (WiPGM): Mdm Zhuo Ying, Jing
- World Gold Council: Mr. Mike Oswin
- World Gold Council China: Mr. Roland Wang, Mr. YANG Rui Qi, Mark, UOB (China) Ltd
- World Platinum Investment Council: Mr. Weibin Deng
Evening Program
- 5:15 pm onwards: Shuttle Service to “Gardens by the Bay” from Shangri-La
- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Cocktails & Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay (Sponsored by Rand Refinery). Announcement of “Predict & Win” Contest winners (Sponsored by ABC Bullion & Silver Bullion). Shuttle back to the venue hotel is arranged.
Day – 3: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Future Pathways and Market Confidence
9:15 am – 9:30 am: Announcement
9:30 am – 10:20 am: Session-5: Beyond Gold – Silver, PGMs, and New Demand Drivers
- Chair: Ms. Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank PLC
- Speakers:
- Ms. Rhona O’Connell, Head of Market Analysis, EMEA and Asia Region, StoneX Financial Ltd
- Dr. Trevor Keel, Senior Technical Director, The Silver Institute
10:20 am – 10:35 am: Sponsor Felicitation
10:35 am – 11:20 am: Session-6: Sustainability, Trust, and Market Integrity
- Chair: Mr. John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council
- Speakers:
- Ms. Doris Qihui Bao, CFA, Advisor, LBMA
- Mr. Ben Kirkwood, Head of ESG, ABC Refinery
- Mr. Urs Roosli, CEO, aXedras
11:20 am – 11:40 am: Networking Coffee Break (Sponsored by Sino-Platinum Metals)
11:40 am – 11:45 am: Launch of Gold Focus 2026 and Highlights
- Speaker: Mr. Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Session-7: Precious Metals Outlook Roundtable
- Chair: Mr. Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
- Speakers:
- Mr. Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Market Strategy, TD Securities
- Mr. Yuichi (Bruce) Ikemizu, Representative Director, JBMA
- Mr. Jordan Eliseo, General Manager, ABC Bullion
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Conference Synthesis & Closing Reflections
- Presenters:
- Ms. Joni Teves, Chief Precious Metals Strategist, UBS Investment Bank
- Ms. Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank
1:15 pm – 1:20 pm: Vote of Thanks
- Speaker: Mr. Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
1:20 pm – 3:00 pm: Networking Lunch
FAQ’s
1. What is the Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2026?
The Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference (APPMC) 2026 is one of the region’s premier precious metals events, bringing together global bullion market participants, refiners, banks, regulators, investors, and industry associations. The conference serves as a platform for discussing market trends, policy developments, and future growth opportunities across the precious metals sector.
2. When and where is the conference being held?
The 9th edition of the conference is being held at the Shangri-La Hotel on Orange Grove Road in Singapore. The official program runs from June 14 to June 16, 2026, with networking and pre-conference activities beginning on June 13.
3. What is the main theme of APPMC 2026?
The conference is centered around the theme “Connecting Markets. Shaping Future.” Discussions will focus on strengthening regional market connectivity, improving trading infrastructure, exploring sustainability initiatives, and identifying new demand drivers for gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals.
4. Who are some of the key organizations and speakers participating in the event?
The conference features senior executives and representatives from major organizations including the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), World Gold Council, London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), World Platinum Investment Council, HSBC, JP Morgan, Citi, DBS Bank, UOB, StoneX, UBS, and Standard Chartered, among many others.
5. Why is this conference important for the global precious metals industry?
The event provides a critical forum for industry leaders to discuss market developments, regulatory changes, sustainability standards, cross-border trade opportunities, and the future outlook for precious metals. It also reinforces Singapore’s position as a leading precious metals trading hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
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