The global precious metals industry has gathered in Italy for one of its most significant annual meetings, bringing together senior representatives from the bullion, gold and platinum-group metals sectors. The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 has been inaugurated in Sorrento, Italy, marking the beginning of its landmark 25th flagship edition. The three-day conference has been started from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and it has attracted more than 1000 delegates.
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LBMA Conference Inaugurated in Sorrento Italy
The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 officially began at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento, Italy, bringing together financial market professionals, institutional investors, bullion-market participants, refiners, producers and other stakeholders from across the international precious metals industry.
The three-day conference is being held from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and has attracted more than 1000 delegates.
The programme focuses on major developments shaping the global precious metals market, including gold investment, debasement trends, platinum-group metals, responsible sourcing, central-bank activity, high precious-metals prices, market volatility, liquidity and clearing.
The conference also features keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, networking sessions and industry gatherings, providing delegates with opportunities to engage with senior professionals from across the global precious metals ecosystem.
LBMA LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 Key Details
- Event: LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026
- Edition: 25th flagship event
- Duration: Three days
- Venue: Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, Italy
- Dates: Sunday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Attendance: More than 1000 delegates
Accommodation and Venue Information
The organisers have arranged preferential accommodation block rates for registered delegates who wish to stay at the primary conference venue.
The exclusive hotel booking link is provided directly in the official registration confirmation email.
Saturday, October 3 2026
Diversity Networking Event
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
The Diversity Networking Event, sponsored by Women in PGMs, was scheduled at Hotel Citrus Gardens.
Sunday, October 4 2026
LBMA Informal Networking Reception
03:30 PM
The conference programme included the LBMA Informal Networking Reception.
LBMA Welcome Reception
05:30 PM
The LBMA Welcome Reception, sponsored by Argor Heraeus SA, was scheduled as part of the pre-conference programme.
Day 1 Monday, October 5 2026
Session 1 Opening Remarks and Keynote Address
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The first formal session of the conference began with opening and welcome remarks from senior representatives of the global precious metals industry.
Welcome Remarks
- Peter Zoellner – Chairman, LBMA
- Dr. Jonathan Butler – Metals Sales Director, Toronto Dominion Bank
Introductory Remarks
- Ruth Crowell – Chief Executive, LBMA
Welcome Remarks
- Dr. Zenghui – Vice President, Shanghai Gold Exchange
Welcome Address
- Sergio Nicoletti Altimari – Deputy Governor, Banca d’Italia
Keynote Address
- Joachim Nagel – President, Deutsche Bundesbank
- Peter Zoellner – Chairman, LBMA
The opening session set the tone for discussions around the changing dynamics of the international precious metals market.
Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
The coffee break was sponsored by Abaxx Exchange.
Session 2 Structural Story, Tactical Trade Reconciling the Debasement Narrative
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
The second session examined the broader debasement narrative and its implications for precious metals, bringing together experts from investment management and metals research.
Moderator
- Nicky Shiels – Head of Research & Metals Strategy, MKS PAMP SA
Speakers
- Nicky Shiels – Head of Research & Metals Strategy, MKS PAMP SA
- Vikram Dhawan – Head of Commodities & Fund Manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund
- Shayne McGuire – Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets & Gold Fund, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Wei Yan – Macro Portfolio Manager, Dymon Asia
Lunch
12:15 PM – 01:45 PM
Lunch was sponsored by IPMI.
Session 3 PGMs A Producer’s Perspective
01:45 PM – 03:00 PM
The third session turned the focus towards platinum-group metals and examined developments from the perspective of producers and market participants.
The session was sponsored by LPPM.
Moderator
- Rupen Raithatha – Market Research Director, Johnson Matthey
Speakers
- Rupen Raithatha – Market Research Director, Johnson Matthey
- Dr. David Jollie – Global Head of Sales, Valterra Platinum
- Eleonora Rubini – Sales Manager, Mastermelt
- Toby Green – Head of Precious Metals Market Analysis, Environmental Catalyst & Metal Solutions, BASF
Champagne Roundtables
03:00 PM – 04:30 PM
The conference schedule includes Champagne Roundtables, sponsored by Women in PGMs, providing delegates with an opportunity for further networking and industry interaction.
Close of Day One
04:30 PM
The formal sessions for the first day are scheduled to conclude at 4:30 PM.
Gala Dinner
06:30 PM
The conference’s gala dinner is sponsored by Italpreziosi and will be held at Villa Zagara.
After Dinner Drinks
11:00 PM
After-dinner drinks are scheduled to follow the gala dinner.
Day 2 Tuesday, October 6 2026
The second day of the conference will continue with discussions covering responsible sourcing, central-bank activity, the impact of high precious-metals prices, market volatility, liquidity and clearing.
Session 4 Keynote Address
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
The details of the keynote address are TBC.
Session 5 Responsible Sourcing International Bullion Centres
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Moderator
- Gregory Mthembu-Salter – Director, Phuzumoya Consulting
Speakers
- Gregory Mthembu-Salter – Director, Phuzumoya Consulting
- Tebogo Motloung – General Manager: Regulatory Compliance, SADPMR
- Nirali Shah – Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güzhan Gülay – Executive Vice President, Borsa Istanbul
Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The coffee break is sponsored by StoneX.
Session 6 Central Banks
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator
- Massimiliano Castelli – Managing Director, Head of Strategy, Sovereign Institutions, UBS Asset Management
Speakers
- Massimiliano Castelli – Managing Director, Head of Strategy, Sovereign Institutions, UBS Asset Management
- Gershon Agbledzorwu – Head of the Financial Markets Department, Central Bank of Ghana
- Lim Cheng Khai – Executive Director, Financial Markets Development Department, Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Henk Janse van Vuuren – Senior Manager, South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
- Tomasz Małkowski – Chief Dealer of FX and Gold, Narodowy Bank Polski
- Gioia Cellai – Deputy Director General for Markets and Monetary Policy Operations
Lunch
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM
Lunch is sponsored by Onsa Rafineri.
Session 8 Unexpected Impact of High Prices
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Moderator
- Alice Vanni – Corporate Social Responsibility Director, Italpreziosi Spa
Speakers
- Alice Vanni – Corporate Social Responsibility Director, Italpreziosi Spa
- Daniel Marburger – Managing Director, StoneX Bullion
- Stephan Kazes – Regional Vice President, Loomis UK & Head of Loomis International
- Jacob Dahlström – Senior Treasury Manager, Pandora
- Dr. Trevor Keel – Director, Material Value Ltd
Session 9 Volatility Liquidity and Clearing
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Moderator
- Adrian Ash – Director of Research, BullionVault
Speakers
- Adrian Ash – Director of Research, BullionVault
- Nicolas Carrera – Chief Executive Officer, Metalor Technologies SA
- Gregory Frith – Senior Precious Metals Trader, Gunvor Group
- Scott Willig – Head of Precious Metals Trading, J.P. Morgan
Coffee Break
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
The coffee break is sponsored by StoneX.
Session 10 Delegate Feedback and Closing Remarks
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Conference Wrap-Up
- James Steel – Chief Precious Metals Analyst, HSBC
- Suki Cooper – Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank
Closing Remarks
- Lili Meckler – Chief of Staff, LBMA
Close of Conference
05:00 PM
The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 is scheduled to conclude at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6.
Key Speakers at the Conference So Far
The opening day has brought together several prominent names from central banking, bullion markets, investment management and the precious metals industry. Speakers featured in the programme through the first day include:
- Peter Zoellner – Chairman, LBMA
- Dr. Jonathan Butler – Metals Sales Director, Toronto Dominion Bank
- Ruth Crowell – Chief Executive, LBMA
- Dr. Zenghui – Vice President, Shanghai Gold Exchange
- Sergio Nicoletti Altimari – Deputy Governor, Banca d’Italia
- Joachim Nagel – President, Deutsche Bundesbank
- Nicky Shiels – Head of Research & Metals Strategy, MKS PAMP SA
- Vikram Dhawan – Head of Commodities & Fund Manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund
- Shayne McGuire – Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets & Gold Fund, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Wei Yan – Macro Portfolio Manager, Dymon Asia
- Rupen Raithatha – Market Research Director, Johnson Matthey
- Dr. David Jollie – Global Head of Sales, Valterra Platinum
- Eleonora Rubini – Sales Manager, Mastermelt
- Toby Green – Head of Precious Metals Market Analysis, Environmental Catalyst & Metal Solutions, BASF
The remaining programme on October 6 is scheduled to feature additional senior representatives from central banks, bullion companies, financial institutions, mining and refining businesses, responsible-sourcing organisations and the jewellery and precious metals ecosystem.
About LBMA
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the global authority for precious metals, setting standards covering the quality, trading and responsible sourcing of gold and silver.
LBMA oversees the global over-the-counter precious metals market, including the Loco London market, and manages the Good Delivery List, which establishes recognised quality standards for precious-metal bars.
The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 marks the association’s 25th flagship event, bringing together more than 1000 delegates from across the global precious metals industry.
FAQ’s
1. What is the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026?
The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 is a major annual gathering of the global bullion and platinum-group metals industry. The event brings together financial professionals, institutional investors, refiners, producers, bullion-market participants and other stakeholders to discuss key developments in the international precious metals market.
2. Where and when is the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 being held?
The 25th flagship edition is being held at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento, Italy. The conference is scheduled from October 4 to October 6, 2026, with the main conference programme taking place on October 5 and October 6.
3. How many delegates are expected to attend the LBMA Conference 2026?
The conference is expected to bring together more than 1000 delegates from across the global precious metals industry. Participants include representatives from bullion markets, financial institutions, central banks, refiners, producers, investment firms and other organisations involved in the precious metals ecosystem.
4. What are the major topics being discussed at the LBMA Conference 2026?
The conference programme covers several important themes, including gold investment, debasement trends, platinum-group metals, responsible sourcing, central-bank activity, high precious-metals prices, market volatility, liquidity and clearing. The sessions also examine changing market structures and developments affecting the global precious metals industry.
5. Who are some of the key speakers at the LBMA Conference 2026?
The conference features several prominent industry and financial-market figures, including Joachim Nagel, President of Deutsche Bundesbank; Peter Zoellner, Chairman of LBMA; Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive of LBMA; Sergio Nicoletti Altimari, Deputy Governor of Banca d’Italia; Dr. Zenghui, Vice President of Shanghai Gold Exchange; and experts from major financial institutions and precious metals companies.
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