The World Cocoa Conference is a major event for the global cocoa and chocolate sector, bringing together all the stakeholders of the cocoa value chain – governments, cocoa farmers, cooperatives, exporters, traders, manufacturers, brands, retailers, financial institutions, logistics companies, international aid and development agencies, academics, etc. from across the world to exchange views and identify solutions for the sustainability of the sector.

This year, it will run from 21-24 April in Brussels, Belgium. The conference will focus on discussing measures leading to an equitable distribution of value along the cocoa supply chain, to ensure a better living income for farmers, under the theme: “Paying more for a Sustainable Cocoa”.

The fourth edition of the World Cocoa Conference, held in Berlin (Germany) in 2018, drew over 1500 stakeholders from the cocoa industry worldwide. Organized by the ICCO, and graciously hosted by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany, this event provided a platform for experts, farmers, traders, and policymakers to discuss sustainable practices, market trends, and advancements in the cocoa sector.