Key Takeaways
- Karen Braun, commodities market analyst at Thomson Reuters, will keynote the 2025 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit.
- Her presentation will focus on U.S. and global agricultural commodities market outlooks.
- Topics include pricing trends, supply-demand shifts, trade policies, and regulatory changes.
- The WIA Summit will take place September 22–24 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
- More than 25 speakers are expected at the event, focused on empowering women in agriculture.
Karen Braun Joins Women in Agribusiness Summit as 2025 Keynote Speaker
Karen Braun, a seasoned columnist and global commodities analyst at Thomson Reuters, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit. The annual event will take place from September 22 to 24 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.
Braun, known for her data-driven insights into commodity markets, will open the Summit on Monday with a presentation titled “U.S. Ag Commodities Market Outlook”, offering critical analysis of trends and challenges facing agricultural stakeholders today.
Key Themes of Braun’s Presentation
U.S. Ag Commodities Market Outlook
Karen Braun’s session is expected to provide a deep dive into:
- Price trends across major crops including soybeans, corn, and wheat.
- Supply-demand dynamics affected by geopolitical shifts and weather volatility.
- New regulatory policies impacting ag markets at both domestic and international levels.
- Changing trade flows, with particular attention to Brazil’s growing role in global exports.
In a recent interview with WIA Today, Braun remarked: “It is during the most volatile of times where taking a step back, reviewing the larger picture and resorting to basic supply and demand principles is most helpful.”
She also emphasized that shifts in market share—like the U.S. corn export share declining from 59% in the late 2000s to 31%—are signs of evolving global competitiveness, not necessarily negative trends.
Event Details and Broader Program Highlights
Women in Agribusiness Summit 2025
The 14th edition of the Women in Agribusiness Summit continues its mission to empower, educate, and connect women across the ag value chain. The agenda includes over two dozen speakers, interactive panels, and networking opportunities designed for professionals across crop production, agribusiness services, and food systems.
The speaker lineup is still expanding, and the Summit is supported by a growing list of sponsors and partners from the agricultural sector.
