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A Special Opportunity for Farmers attending the Amsterdam Cocoa Week!
Real Voices. Real Challenges. Real Solutions.
Join us for an interactive and inspiring afternoon where cocoa farmers and farmer representatives take center stage.
The program is designed in two parts:
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Peer-to-peer exchange, where participants share real-life challenges, opportunities and questions from the field.
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Expert dialogue, where these insights help shape the broader conversation at Chocoa.
Together, we will identify key priorities from the past cocoa season, uncover the root of common challenges and explore what is needed to create real change.
If you are a farmer joining the Amsterdam Cocoa Week, don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive cocoa sector.
Cacao Finance Unlocked 2026: Building Financial Resilience and Readiness
Smarter finance. Stronger business. Sustainable growth.
Back for its second edition, this intensive two-day course empowers cocoa entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and SMEs to strengthen their financial foundations and access the capital needed for sustainable growth.
Bigger and bolder than ever, the 2026 edition offers two full days of expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, and interactive mentoring — all designed specifically for the realities of the cocoa sector.
As a participant, you will:
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Master the fundamentals of financial management and build resilience in a changing market
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Explore funding instruments including equity, mezzanine, and climate finance
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Understand green and blended finance, price risk management, and insurance against natural disasters
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Learn how to present and negotiate financing needs with investors and banks
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Discover how collaboration and compliance (e.g. EUDR) can unlock access to finance
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Gain practical experience developing and pitching a finance-ready business plan
The course culminates in the Shark Tank Pitch Challenge, where participants present their business ideas to a panel of investors and financial experts. Receive direct feedback, refine your strategy, and gain the confidence to secure investment and drive growth.
Whether you’re managing a small estate, leading a cooperative, or scaling an SME, this course equips you with the skills, tools, and mindset to thrive financially in the global cocoa industry.
Places are limited — secure your spot for 2026 before the programme sells out!
Culinary Masterclasses
Explore the full potential of cacao and chocolate through our expert Masterclasses.
These sessions provide an in-depth, technical understanding of the diverse applications of cacao and chocolate across the culinary arts.
Participants will work with advanced preparations such as cacao-based beverages and cocktails, chocolate gelato formulated with cacao mass, precision-engineered water-based ganaches and other contemporary techniques.
Join leading artisans including Carlo Petroni and Aneesh Popat as they demonstrate their methods, share formulation insights and showcase innovative approaches to high-quality chocolate.
Stay tuned for the final program and experts that will join us in Amsterdam.
Masterclasses pass from € 185,00 (or € 65,00 each)
Become a master in cocoa exporting to the European market
Your gateway to the European cocoa and chocolate market.
Designed specifically for participants from outside Europe, the European Markets Academy (EMA) offers a unique opportunity to gain the insights, tools, and connections needed to successfully enter and navigate the European market.
Through a balanced mix of expert-led lectures and exclusive industry excursions in and around Amsterdam, participants will deepen their understanding of the European cocoa and chocolate value chain — from production to processing to finished products.
Choose your learning track
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Track 1: Cocoa Producers Course – For those working at origin who want to understand market demands, quality standards, and sustainability expectations.
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Track 2: Cocoa Processors Course – Tailored to participants seeking to add value, improve processing practices, and connect with European buyers.
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Track 3: Chocolate Makers Course – Focused on fine chocolate makers aiming to expand into or collaborate with the European craft and specialty chocolate scene.
Your EMA experience includes:
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Immersive day of training, networking and field visits
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Lectures by European market experts, covering trade requirements, regulations, sustainability standards, and consumer trends
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Excursions to leading cocoa and chocolate companies in and around Amsterdam
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Networking opportunities with European industry stakeholders and fellow participants from around the world
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Certificate of completion from Chocoa’s European Markets Academy
The EMA consistently sells out — with limited spots available per track.
Reserve your place for 2026 now and secure your seat before the excursions fill up!
Women in Cocoa and Chocolate
We are thrilled to meet you again for an exciting evening dedicated to the different roles women have throughout the entire cocoa & chocolate value chain. In our connected value chain we can’t work without each other.
We will showcase and promote the women within the cocoa industry.
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Dive into the diverse roles and pathways, from farming and production to marketing and sustainability up to the consumer experience.
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Hear from leading women who will share their personal stories, insights and advice.
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Connect with like-minded individuals, potential mentors, and employers.
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Build valuable relationships that can help you advance your career and make a positive impact in the cocoa industry.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this evening is designed to inspire you on your career journey in cocoa & chocolate.
You will leave this event feeling inspired, informed, perhaps even to take the next step in your career.
Where the cocoa world does business!
With over 100 curated exhibitors and more than 3,000 professionals from across the globe, the Chocoa Trade Fair is the leading platform to meet key players, explore innovations and build lasting partnerships in sustainable cocoa.
From origin to end product, the event showcases companies and specialists working in every step of the cocoa journey — including producers, traders, logistics providers, equipment suppliers, certification bodies, and fine chocolate makers.
Why Exhibit or Attend?
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Connect with high-level buyers, suppliers and innovators
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Spot new trends and explore market opportunities
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Position your brand at the heart of cocoa sustainability
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Benefit from a focused, professional audience ready to do business
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Be part of Amsterdam Cocoa Week — the world’s cocoa capital
Access starts at €36
Get free access to the trade fair when purchasing any other professional event ticket.
Chocoa Conference
Where the global cocoa and chocolate community meets to shape a sustainable future.
The Chocoa Conference 2026 brings together global leaders of the cocoa and chocolate industry, policymakers from key producing and consuming countries, representatives of cocoa farmers, NGOs, innovative service providers and researchers.
As an independent platform, Chocoa provides evidence-based insights, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to contribute to a resilient and sustainable cocoa value chain.
What to Expect
Over two immersive days, the Conference will feature interactive panel discussions, breakout sessions and expert talks exploring the most pressing challenges and opportunities across the cocoa sector. Expect provocative debates, groundbreaking innovations and a strong farmer voice at the heart of every conversation.
Your Delegate Experience Includes:
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Full access to all conference sessions (Thursday - Friday)
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Access to the Trade Fair and Chocolate Makers’ Forum (Wednesday–Friday)
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Engaging panels with international experts, origin country representatives and leading voices from across the value chain
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20+ hours of live discussions on sustainability, market trends, traceability, and innovation
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Dedicated networking lounges and opportunities to meet decision-makers and changemakers
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Complimentary coffee, tea and catering throughout both days
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Access to Chocoa side events, including tastings, workshops and networking receptions
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Exclusive access to our event app, including smart matchmaking, networking tools, programme updates and personalised meeting scheduling
Step into the conversations that are shaping resilience, sustainability and innovation in cocoa.
Grand Diner du Chocolat
The Grand Diner du Chocolat is a celebration of cocoa and chocolate, an evening of surprising and exquisite taste combinations. You will embark on a gastronomic journey with an extraordinary chefs. Each dish created will be a masterpiece, blending the finest cocoa & chocolate with innovative culinary techniques.
This professional networking dinner for the industry will gather over 200 participants from all parts of the world and throughout the cocoa value chain. An excellent opportunity to combine fine dining while expanding your network.
The dinner will take place at the historic Koepelkerk in Amsterdam, just a 10-minute walk from the Beurs van Berlage.
Book your table for a night of building new connections and business opportunities, all while enjoying culinary creativity!
“Food isn’t just about nourishment or taste. It is those things, but it’s also a reflection of culture and can be used to ignite change. When you cook or share a meal with someone, amazing things can happen. You just might change someone’s entire world.”
Note: Dinner tickets can only be purchased in combination to other Chocoa events. Only available for professionals and company registration is required.
Chocolate Makers' Forum
Real conversations. Real makers. Real chocolate.
Bigger, bolder and more connected than ever, the Chocolate Makers’ Forum 2026 brings together the global craft chocolate community for three days of immersive sessions, honest dialogue, and peer-to-peer learning.
This is not a showcase — it’s a working forum designed for chocolate makers, by chocolate makers. Across three days, we’ll dive deep into the realities of making and selling chocolate today: sourcing, flavour, consumers, business, and creativity.
What to expect
As a participant, you will:
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Join thought-provoking discussions on how cacao truly moves from farm to lab — beyond the marketing story.
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Explore direct trade in practice: building long-term, accountable sourcing relationships and accessing fine-flavour cacao.
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Discover what makes award-winning cacao, and how post-harvest practices shape exceptional flavour.
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Learn how to turn fast-moving consumer trends — from viral sensations like Dubai Chocolate or Angel Hair Chocolate — into profitable, identity-driven products.
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Be part of the candid and unfiltered “Failures & F*ck Ups” session, where makers share their hardest lessons and biggest breakthroughs.
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Connect directly with farmers, traders, and innovators across the value chain through interactive sessions and networking lounges.
Three days of learning, inspiration, and collaboration — all designed to help you grow as a maker and strengthen your business.
If you are serious about craft chocolate, you need to be in the room.
Join us in Amsterdam for the Chocolate Makers’ Forum 2026 and shape what comes next.
Reshaping Cocoa Trade and Transport Together
Join industry leaders and policy experts for a deep dive into how EU sustainability and compliance requirements are influencing every step of the cocoa supply chain — from physical trade to terminal markets and transport logistics.
Expect engaging dialogue, practical insights, and interactive Q&A throughout.
This session is a must for traders, logistics providers, compliance teams and anyone in Trade and Transport.
This is not just an auction, it's a celebration of fine flavour cocoa and the producers behind it.
The auction brings together a curated selection of exceptional cocoa lots from around the world, evaluated for their flavour, consistency and potential in premium chocolate.
The 2026 edition will feature Gold Award winners of the Cacao of Excellence Awards, offering them a unique opportunity to connect with premium buyers through a transparent, traceable and professionally managed sales platform.
Buyers, chocolate makers and traders will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive micro-lots, while supporting producer visibility and fostering a more equitable value chain.
This event is organised in partnership with Chocoa, Daarnhouwer and the Cacao of Excellence program.
Chocolate Festival
Join us at the Chocoa Chocolate Festival, where chocolate lovers come together to celebrate the finest chocolates from around the globe.
Taking place on February 21 and 22, 2026, at the iconic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, this is your chance to experience the true art of chocolate making.
What to Expect:
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Explore around 100 Stands
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Enjoy guided tastings and workshops to dive deep into the world of fine chocolate.
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Participate in the Hot Chocolate Awards, engage in interactive masterclasses and witness live demonstrations by industry experts.
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Learn about the journey of chocolate from bean to bar, with stories from cocoa farmers and chocolate makers from around the world.
Whether you are a chocolate enthusiast, a foodie, or just curious, the Chocoa Chocolate Festival is the perfect way to spend your weekend indulging in the sweet and sustainable side of chocolate.
Overall Agenda Chocoa 2026
Click on each event to explore the full program
Day 01
Monday 16 February
Day 02
Tuesday 17 February
Day 03
Wednesday 18 February
Day 04
Thursday 19 February
Day 05
Friday 20 February
Day 06
Saturday 21 February
Day 07
Sunday 22 February
17:00 to 19:00
Opening Reception
10:00 to 17:00
10:00 to 18:00
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09:00 to 18:00
10:00 to 18:00
19:00 to 21:00
12:00 to 18:00
13:00 to 16:00
19:00 to 23:00
10:00 to 15:00
10:00 to 18:00
13:00 to 18:00
10:00 to 15:00
10:00 to 18:00
11:00 to 17:00
13:00 to 18:00
15:00 to 17:00
16:00 to 18:00
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