The Future of Precious Metals:
Navigate the 2026 Markets

Join the world's leading professionals for three days of critical market intelligence, security strategy, and high-level networking.

Date

Feb 17 - 19, 2026 (CST)

Location

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
One Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, Florida, 32836
United States

Contact Organizer

Sandra Arrants
mail@ipmi.org

Why Attend?

Experience the perfect balance of high-level networking and technical expertise.

Market Intelligence

Exclusive 2026 projections for Gold and PGMs from industry giants.

Elite Networking

Connect with decision makers and strengthen & build relationships.

New: Focus on Gold

Exploring everything from mining landscapes, Blockchain & Fintech.

Three Days of Focus on Precious Metals

Day 1 Security and
Compliance
Security and CompliancePanel on Precious Metals Thefts in Transit
AI Impacts on Cybersecurity
LBMA/LPPM Responsible Sourcing Update
AML + Responsible Sourcing Seminar

Day 2 PGMs
PGM Markets & RefiningChina's 15th Five-Year Plan
PGM Volume Trend in Autocat
PACT Update on PART Act
PGM Market Development
Expanding to E-Scrap

Day 3 Gold
The Gold Deep DiveThe Keynote by David Holmes (Heraeus) - 45 Years in the Gold Market
Gold Financing
Portfolio Strategy
Intersection of Fintech and Blockchain

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February 17–19, 2026 • Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your brand at the center of the industry. Limited spots available for the SECAM break and Gold AM break.

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Agenda

Tuesday February 17

Security and Anti-Money Laundering/Responsible Sourcing Sponsored by Risk Strategies

8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:45 AM

Morning Session: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Larry Drummond, IPMI

9:00 AM

Precious Metals Thefts in Transit Panel Discussion

Moderator: Jim Ricaurte, Bullion International Group

Kristl Matton, Umicore

Simran Sembhy, Johnson Mathey/IPA

Joe Groff, Delaware Depository

Antonella Ricciotti, ARIA Insurance Associates

Insurance Underwriter TBD

9:45 AM

Financial Crimes in the Precious Metals Industry

Geth Allison, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation TBD

10:30 AM

Break & Networking

11:00 AM

AI and Impacts on Cyber Security

Scott Schwartz, Fidelity Trade

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

LBMA's Roadmap to Enhanced Transparency in the Gold Market

Alan Martin, LBMA

LPPM Responsible Sourcing - Widening the Knowledge Base

David Wilkinson, LPPM

Responsible Sourcing Panel Discussion and Q&A

2:30 PM

Import/Export Compliance and Enforcement: What You Need to Know

Peter Quinter, Gunster

3:00 PM

Afternoon Break

3:15 PM

Precious Metal AML and Responsible Sourcing Seminar

A seminar led by experts in Compliance in the Precious Metal Industry. Sessions will include regulatory updates, international standards, recent case discussions, common deficiencies in compliance programs and security concerns. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Training from IPMI to satisfy regulator's training requirements.

Connie Fenchel, CAMS

Deborah Thoren-Peden, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

5:00 PM

Networking Time

6:00 PM

IPMI Reception

Wednesday February 18

PGM Markets, Refining and New Applications Sponsored by Hensel Recycling

8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:45 AM

Morning Session: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Larry Drummond, IPMI

9:00 AM

PGM Markets in 2026: Navigating the New Normal

Moderator: Jon Butler, TD Securities

Bart Melek, TD Securities

Panel Discussion to follow

9:45 AM

China’s 15th Five Year Plan – Implications for PGMs

Athena Wang, Johnson Matthey China

10:15 AM

Break & Networking

10:30 AM

PGM Volume Trends in Autocat

Ben Davis, Davis Recycling

11:00 AM

PACT Update

Rick Spees, Akerman Associates

Panel

Becky Berube, UCC

Julie Dobbs, Elemental North America

Sebastian Hensel, Hensel Recycling

11:30 AM

Upgrading, Not Diluting: A New PGM Processing Strategy An innovation journey in Wet Chemistry operations

Claudio Ferrini, Metallix

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Tackling the Challenge of PGM Market Development

Marge Ryan, Johnson Matthey

2:30 PM

Refining Issues and Opportunities

Presenter - TBD

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Precious Metals in Motion: Inside the E-Scrap Supply Chain Expanding Your Collection Horizon Beyond PGMs

While PGMs remain the backbone of autocatalyst recycling, electronic scrap introduces a broader spectrum of recoverable metals, including gold and other metals. It’s an opportune time to look beyond the catalytic converter and expand your business.

Moderator: Julie Daugherty, BASF ECMS

Naveed Moghadam, Aurubis

John Antonacci, Gannon & Scott

Bill Monteleone, Greenchip Recycling

Panel discussion to follow

4:30 PM

Networking Time

6:00 PM

IPMI Reception

8:00 PM

The IPMI Coffee House

Open Bar & Dessert

Thursday February 19

New Segment to the Winter Meeting! Focus on GOLD Sponsored by Sims Precious Metals

8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:45 AM

Morning Session: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Larry Drummond, IPMI

9:00 AM

Key Note Presentation: Boom to Bust to Boom Again, 45 Years in the Gold Market

David Holmes, Heraeus

9:30 AM

All That Glitters: Gold in 2026

Moderator: Jon Butler, TD Securities

Philip Newman, Metals Focus

Daniel Ghali, TD Securities

10:15 AM

Morning Break

10:45 AM

From Ground to Gold - Exploring the Mining Landscape

11:30 AM

The Drivers Behind Gold Lease Rates
Insights into Market Tightness and Financing

Moderator: Miguel Perez-Santalla, The Wyoming Reserve

12:15 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:30 PM

Gold in the Portfolio: Strategy and Allocation

Moderator: Joe Cavatoni, World Gold Council

2:15 PM

Fintech, Gold, and the Blockchain Revolution

Moderator: TBD

3:00 PM

Winter Meeting Ends