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Amsterdam, 19 January 2026 – At a defining moment for the global cocoa sector, the World Cocoa Foundation will convene industry leaders, governments, farmers, civil society and financial institutions for its Partnership Meeting 2026, taking place on 17–18 February in Amsterdam.
Under the theme Securing Cocoa’s Future in a Changing World, the two-day Partnership Meeting will bring together more than 400 stakeholders from across the cocoa and chocolate value chain to address the structural, environmental and economic shifts reshaping the sector. The programme focuses on practical collaboration and shared solutions to ensure cocoa remains viable, sustainable and accessible for generations to come.
Across the two days, discussions will tackle the most urgent challenges facing cocoa today, including climate resilience, farmer income, evolving regulatory frameworks, access to finance, market volatility and long-term supply security. The agenda reflects a growing recognition that the next phase of sustainability must move beyond commitments to delivery, scale and measurable impact.
“This Partnership Meeting comes at a critical inflection point for cocoa,” said Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation. “Climate pressures, regulatory change and market disruption are converging. The conversations we will have in Amsterdam are about how we collectively respond, with urgency, realism and ambition, to secure a resilient future for farmers, companies and cocoa-growing landscapes.”
A global platform for leadership and action
The 2026 Partnership Meeting will feature senior voices from producing and consuming countries alike, including leaders from cocoa-producing governments, international organisations, farmer organisations, sustainability standards, financial institutions and the chocolate and cocoa industry. Speakers will explore how policy, investment and innovation can be better aligned to support farmers while meeting rising expectations on environmental and social performance.
The programme combines high-level plenaries with focused sessions examining:
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Climate adaptation and resilient farming systems
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Farmer income, livelihoods and long-term economic viability
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Regulatory readiness and implementation across markets
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Data, traceability and impact measurement
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Financing models to unlock scale and transformation
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The future of cocoa in a rapidly changing global market
The second day places particular emphasis on implementation and collaboration, spotlighting what is working, where progress is stalling and how collective action can accelerate change across regions.
Cocoa TechXchange: where innovation meets implementation
A central feature of the 2026 Partnership Meeting is Cocoa TechXchange, a dedicated space showcasing tools, technologies and partnerships that are turning innovation into practice. Taking place on 17 February, Cocoa TechXchange brings together solution providers, practitioners and decision-makers to explore how data, digital platforms, traceability systems and climate-smart technologies can strengthen resilience and accelerate impact across cocoa supply chains.
A moment for alignment
As global attention intensifies on sustainable agriculture, deforestation-free supply chains and responsible sourcing, the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting remains the sector’s premier forum for alignment between public and private actors.
With Amsterdam providing a central European platform, the 2026 meeting also reflects the growing importance of international policy coherence and cross-border collaboration in shaping the future of cocoa.
A full list of confirmed speakers and the detailed two-day programme are available on the World Cocoa Foundation website.
Media registration
Accredited media are invited to attend the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2026 and may request complimentary registration by contacting wcf@edelman.com.
Registration and further information
Registration for the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2026 is now open. For programme details, speaker information and registration, click here.
