Registrations are open!

We are excited to announce that registration for the 9th edition of the European Cocoa Forum is now open!

From 16th to 18th of September 2025, we will gather at the Radisson Blu Golden Sands in Malta to share perspectives on the future of the cocoa sector. As in previous years, there will be business sessions and networking activities that will allow you to connect with senior business leaders, key stakeholders and experts in a relaxed atmosphere





The conference sessions will cover topical issues for the cocoa sector in 2025:

State of trade in 2025
Price evolution | Market dynamics | Outlook beyond 2025
Transforming cocoa production
Climate change adaptation | CSSV | Enabling environment | Farming models
Addressing demand shifts
Inflationary pressure | Changing consumer behaviour | Future demand for chocolate confectionery
Power of data
Supply chain data availability |Business value of traceability| Cross-sector collaboration
EUDR preparedness
Ensuring supply chain integrity | Uniform compliance tools | National traceability systems | Pragmatic solutions
Food safety
Upcoming EU legislation | Supply chain cooperation | Compliance support tools
And the 3-day discussions will shape our vision for a thriving cocoa sector

We have arranged a special programme for your spouses – request more information by email info@eurococoa.com


We are thrilled to welcome as panelists

Alex Assanvo, Executive Secretary, CIGHCI
Régis Babin, Cocoa and Coffee Entomologist, CIRAD
Marie Baranger, Co-founder, RISOM
Klaus Berend, Director, European Commission DG SANTE
Dora Correia, Director, European Commission DG TRADE
Clive de Ruig, President, ICE Benchmark Administration
Ismail El Khalil, President, Ivory Cocoa Products
Peter Feld, CEO, Barry Callebaut
Michiel Kokken, Head of Regulatory, ofi
Michiel Kuit, Senior Consultant, Agri-Logic
Harold Poelma, Strategic Advisor, ECA
Jorge Marún Ramirez, General Manager, Pongarbel
Iván Ontaneda, President, ANECACAO
Hon. Silvio Schembri, Minister, Government of Malta
Rachel Vujovic, Director, Aldi Süd
Morag Webb, Head of Science and Policy, COLEAD
Dieter Weisskopf, Former CEO, Lindt & Sprüngli

And ECA Board Members as moderators
Chris Beetge |Paul Davis | Emiel van Dijk |Guus de Gruiter |Alain Freymond |Christian Vollers

Keep an eye on our website and our LinkedIn page – more speakers will be announced soon!


You can benefit from an exclusive discount from Sky Team!


Up to 15% off for flights between
9-25 September through the link below



Be part of an extraordinary experience that brings together over 400 leading professionals from the Cocoa and Chocolate sectors. Register today for the 2025 ECA Forum and join us for an event you simply can’t afford to miss!