MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY
“Cocoa sector Reimagined: Women Entrepreneurs and the Mindset Shift for Sustainable Growth." The gender gap in supply chains today especially in the cocoa sector is an indicator of the value and power inequality.
Join women in cocoa & chocolate for an evening of networking and inspiring talks, Monday 5 February 19.00-21.00 (women only)
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TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY
European Markets Academy
The sixth edition of the EMA consists of three different programmes: regular courses for cocoa producers and chocolate makers and an advanced course designed for those participants who have previously attended one of our regular programs.
Cocoa Export Masterclass
The Cocoa Export Masterclass is back for the third time, offering an immersive 5-day program that consolidates various key Chocoa events. This comprehensive program encompasses the European Markets Academy, the Women in Cocoa and Chocolate Network, the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, the Chocolate Makers Forum, guided tours at the Trade Fair, and a delightful array of events during the Chocolate Festival.
WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY
Chocoa Trade Fair
The trade fair will be held 3 days, consisting of more than 100 booths. Cocoa from mainstream and fine flavour origins can be expected including:
Asia: Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia
Africa: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone
South America: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela.
Central America: Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Belize
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Grand Diner du Chocolat (Chocoa Dinner)
The Chocoa Dinner is a true celebration of cocoa and chocolate, an evening of surprising and exquisite taste combinations. For this year's gala, we will host internationally renowned chefs, who will join with the exceptionally talented Venezuelan chef Franz Conde, the gifted and inventive leading the kitchen at the Hilton Amsterdam. Chef Conde has been a consistent highlight at our Chocoa Dinners, and this year, we're elevating the experience with the participation of Enrique Limardo, the first Venezuelan Michelin star chef from Washington US!
THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY
Chocoa Trade Fair
The trade fair will be held 3 days, consisting of more than 100 booths.
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Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference
Opening session @10.00-10:30 CET
- Trilogy on pricing II – simply cash?@10:30 –12:00 CET
- Health at the heart of sustainable cocoa @13:00 –14:30 CE
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Chocolate Makers' Forum ​
Opening session - Key learnings from coffee and wine - taking craft chocolate to the next level. Lessons from other sectors ​@13.00-14.00 CET
- Navigating EU Legislation: Key Compliance Priorities for the Next 16 Months​ @14:45 -16.15 CET​
- The future of chocolate, is it liquid? @16:30 -18.00 CET
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FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY
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Chocoa Trade Fair
The trade fair will be held 3 days, consisting of more than 100 booths.
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Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference
- Let's hear it from procurement! @10:30 -12.00 CET
- Disruptive innovation @13:00-14:30 CET
- Late night show, in the afternoon @14:45-16:15 CET
Gelato Masterclass
Unique experience to taste cacao in gelato @12.00-14.0 CET
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Chocolate Makers' Forum ​
- Chocolate Tasting For Chocolate Makers - a peer to peer tasting @13.00-14.00 CET
- Tools to Differentiate your products and make your business stand out -
Marketing and Storytelling @14:45 -16.15 CET
- To grow or not to grow: Success Stories, Innovation, and Creativity in the Chocolate Business​
@16:30 -18.00 CET
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SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Cocoa Export Masterclass
The Cocoa Export Masterclass is back for the third time, offering an immersive 5-day program that consolidates various key Chocoa events. On Saturday afternoon the program will be completed.
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Chocolate Festival
The chocolate festival is a true feast for chocolate lovers. Discovering many origins, tastes and meeting the makers of your favourite chocolate bar.
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SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY
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Chocolate Festival
The chocolate festival is a true feast for chocolate lovers. Discovering many origins, tastes and meeting the makers of your favourite chocolate bar.