One Voice. One Future. For a Thriving Africa.
In October 2025, Ghana will host a landmark gathering aimed at reshaping the future of cocoa across Africa. The African Cocoa Summit & Awards, organized by the Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA), will take place on October 22–23, 2025, at the ISSER Conference Center, University of Ghana, Legon
The Summit affirms a shared continental vision: to ensure that Africa’s cocoa is fair, traceable, value-driven, and centered around farmers livelihood. This vision reflects a growing movement to redefine the global cocoa narrative one where African producers are not just raw material suppliers but empowered value creators. By promoting transparent supply chains, equitable pricing, and farmer-led innovation, the Summit will unite policymakers, farmer cooperatives, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates to forge actionable strategies that elevate the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and unlock Africa’s full potential in the global cocoa economy.
A Moment to Elevate Voices and Catalyze Action
Under the theme “Building Sustainable Africa Cocoa Ecosystem : Unlocking Economic Potentials, Driving Inclusive Growth,” this year’s summit invites all stakeholders to take part in a people-first dialogue. At the heart of the conversations will be the need to center farmers—not just as suppliers of raw materials but as leaders, innovators, and co-architects of the cocoa value chain sustainable initiatives.
“The time has come for Africa’s cocoa farmers to speak with one voice. This summit is not just a conference; it is a platform for action,” says Comrade Adeola Adegoke, Global President of COFAAA.
Africa produces over 70% of the world’s cocoa, yet the region captures only a fraction of its global value. The summit aims to confront this imbalance by opening space for honest discussion and farmer-led solutions that address issues such as pricing, market access, traceability, EUDR compliance, value addition, and youth empowerment.
What to Expect at the Summit
Over two full days, attendees will engage in high-level panel discussions, technical workshops, and expert-led lectures addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in cocoa today. Topics will include:
–Powerful panel conversations about the future of African cocoa, led by farmers, cooperatives, Cocoa institutions, trade leaders, and global allies.
–Workshops and masterclasses on EUDR compliance, traceability, climate-smart farming, farmer financing and more.
-Exhibition where innovators showcase Cocoa varieties, Argo Inputs, Agricultural equipment, tech tools, and value-added cocoa products and more.
Celebrating Excellence: The African Cocoa Awards
A major highlight of the event will be the African Cocoa Awards — a night dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations driving impact and innovation in the sector. From outstanding cocoa farmer cooperatives and institutions to sustainability champions, cocoa companies (both multinational and indigenous), origin-country government leaders, research institutions, cocoa buyers, financial institutions, cocoa processors, chocolatier, cocoa exporters, and technology providers, the awards will celebrate the very best of Africa’s cocoa ecosystem.
Who Should Attend?
This summit is open to a broad community of stakeholders across the cocoa ecosystem. Whether you’re a cocoa farmer cooperatives and institutions to sustainability champions, cocoa companies (both multinational and indigenous), origin-country government leaders, research institutions, cocoa buyers, financial institutions, cocoa processors, chocolatier, cocoa exporters, and technology providers, the African Cocoa Summit offers a unique opportunity to connect, contribute, and influence the direction of African cocoa economy.
Save the Date and Register
The African Cocoa Summit & Awards will take place on:
- 📍 Venue: ISSER Conference Center, University of Ghana, Legon
- 📅 Dates: October 22–23, 2025
- 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration is now open. Join us in Accra for this powerful moment of unity, leadership, and transformation in African cocoa.
🔗 Register today at https://cofaaa.org/event/african-cocoa-summit-awards/
📧 For inquiries, contact [email protected] , [email protected] or +234 803 471 3426, +234 702 5688003
Let’s build a cocoa economy that works for Africa, starting with the farmers who grow it.