The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 is set to bring together leading figures from the international precious metals industry from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento, Italy. Organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM), the three-day conference will focus on precious metals markets, central-bank activity, responsible sourcing, price volatility, liquidity, PGMs and emerging industry trends.

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The conference is the 25th flagship event of the LBMA and LPPM, with more than 700 delegates expected to attend. The programme brings together senior representatives from banks, exchanges, refiners, mining companies, investment firms, central banks and other institutions across the global precious metals ecosystem.

• Event: LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026
• Date: Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026
• Venue: Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, Italy
• Organisers: London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM)

Registration Link: https://registration.lbmasorrento.co.uk/gpm26/register

Full Schedule of the Event (October 3-6, 2026)

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Diversity Networking Event, sponsored by Women in PGMs
• Venue: Hotel Citrus Gardens

Sunday, October 4, 2026

• 3:30 PM: LBMA Informal Networking Reception
• 5:30 PM: LBMA Welcome Reception, sponsored by Argor Heraeus SA

Day One: Monday, October 5, 2026

Session 1: Opening Remarks & Keynote Address

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Coffee Break

• 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Coffee Break sponsored by Abaxx Exchange

Session 2: Structural Story, Tactical Trade: Reconciling the Debasement Narrative

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Moderator: Nicky Shiels, Head of Research & Metals Strategy, MKS PAMP SA

Speakers:

• 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

Networking Lunch

• 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch sponsored by IPMI

Session 3: PGMs – A Producer’s Perspective

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Moderator: Rupen Raithatha, Market Research Director, Johnson Matthey

Speakers:

• Dr. David Jollie, Global Head of Sales, Valterra Platinum
• Eleonora Rubini, Sales Manager, Mastermelt
• Toby Green, Head of Precious Metals Market Intelligence, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

2:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Champagne Roundtables sponsored by Women in PGMs

4:30 PM: Close of Day One

• 6:45 PM: Gala Dinner sponsored by Italpreziosi
• Venue: Villa Zagara
• 11:00 PM: After Dinner Drinks

Day Two: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Session 4: Keynote Address

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Keynote Address: Details to be confirmed (TBC)

Session 5: Responsible Sourcing: International Bullion Centres

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Moderator: Gregory Mthembu-Salter, Director, Phuzumoya Consulting

Speakers:

• Abdulrahman Sharaf, Commercial Control & Governance Advisor, Ministry of Economy & Tourism, UAE
• Tebogo Motloung, General Manager: Regulatory Compliance, SADPMR
• Nirali Shah, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA

Coffee Break

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Coffee Break

Session 6: Central Banks

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Moderator: Massimiliano Castelli, Managing Director, Head of Strategy, Sovereign Institutions, UBS Asset Management

Speakers:

• 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

Networking Lunch

• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch sponsored by Onsa Rafineri

Session 7: Unexpected Impact of High Prices

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Moderator: Alice Vanni, Corporate Social Responsibility Director, Italpreziosi Spa

Speakers:

• Daniel Marburger, Managing Director, StoneX Bullion
• Stephan Kazes, Regional Vice President, Loomis UK & Head of Loomis International

Session 8: Volatility, Liquidity and Clearing

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Moderator: Adrian Ash, Director of Research, BullionVault

Speakers:

• 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

• 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Coffee Break

Session 9: Delegate Feedback & Closing Remarks

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Conference Wrap-Up:

• James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, HSBC
• Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank

5:00 PM: Close of Conference

About LBMA

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the global authority for precious metals, setting standards for purity, trading, and responsible sourcing. It oversees the global over-the-counter (OTC) gold and silver market, including the “Loco London” market, and manages the Good Delivery List, which guarantees the quality of metal bars worldwide.

The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 is the association’s landmark 25th flagship event, gathering over 700 delegates to discuss industry insights, ESG challenges, and market regulations.

FAQ’s

1. When and where will the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 take place?
The LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 will be held from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento, Italy. A diversity networking event is also scheduled for October 3 at Hotel Citrus Gardens.

2. Who is organising the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026?
The conference is being organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM). It is the 25th flagship event of the LBMA and LPPM and is expected to attract more than 700 delegates from across the international precious metals industry.

3. What major topics will be discussed at the conference?
The conference programme covers several important areas, including the structural investment case for precious metals, tactical trading, the debasement narrative, platinum group metals, responsible sourcing, international bullion centres, central-bank activity, the impact of high precious metal prices, market volatility, liquidity and clearing.

4. Which prominent speakers are scheduled to participate in the 2026 conference?
The speaker lineup includes Joachim Nagel, President of Deutsche Bundesbank; Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive of LBMA; Sergio Nicoletti Altimari, Deputy Governor of Banca d’Italia; Dr. Zenghui, Vice President of Shanghai Gold Exchange; James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst at HSBC; and Suki Cooper, Global Head of Commodities Research at Standard Chartered Bank, among other industry leaders.

5. What is the main purpose of the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference?
The conference provides a major international platform for financial market professionals, institutional investors, central banks, refiners, mining companies, exchanges and other precious metals participants to discuss market developments, regulations, ESG and responsible sourcing, investment trends, liquidity, price volatility and the future direction of the global precious metals industry.

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