The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the programme for its 2026 Partnership Meeting, taking place 17–18 February at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam during Amsterdam Cocoa Week. The meeting is the most influential global forum for debate and collaboration on cocoa and chocolate sustainability, and this year’s theme “Securing Cocoa’s Future in a Changing World” reflects the critical challenges shaping the sector’s future.
The cocoa sector faces mounting pressures from climate disruption, evolving regulation, supply chain instability and rising consumer expectations. The 2026 Partnership Meeting will spotlight practical solutions and bold collaboration to protect cocoa’s future and strengthen resilience across the value chain.
“This is not business as usual. Cocoa’s future depends on fresh thinking, faster action and stronger partnerships. The Partnership Meeting is where leaders come together to move from talk to tangible change,” said Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation.
Programme Highlights
Cocoa Resilience at Risk: tackling cocoa diseases such as swollen shoot and frosty pod with fresh global responses from scientists, farmers and institutions
State of Regulation: how companies can prepare for fast-changing sustainability rules in Europe and beyond, with support from WCF tools and standards
Cocoa at the Crossroads: senior officials from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana on the future of origin-country leadership
Shaping Tomorrow’s Cocoa: emerging producers from Brazil, Ecuador, Nigeria, Cameroon and Indonesia on their growing global influence
The Cocoa TechXchange will return as a dynamic space for showcasing innovation and practical solutions, connecting industry leaders, tech developers and farmer-focused organisations.
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