Award Ceremony Chocoa 2026

Celebrate and honour exceptional cacao producers at the Cacao of Excellence Awards celebration.


Where

In-person during the Chocoa Trade Fair 'Effectenbeurszaal' room at the Beurs Van Berlage Conference Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Purchase a one-day or 3-day Chocoa Trade Fair pass and gain access to all 4 ceremonies and the Seguine Cacao Auction. Or be a part of our live online viewing community on Cacao of Excellence Facebook or Youtube live.

When

Friday, February 20th, 2026

9:30 am - 10:00 am (CEST) - Welcome and Seating

10:00 am - 11:00 am  (CEST) - Asia and the Pacific Award Show

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (CEST) - Africa and the Indian Ocean Award Show

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CEST)  - South America Award Show

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CEST) - Central America and the Caribbean Award Show

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (CEST) - The Seguine Cacao Auction, brought to you by Chocoa + Daarnhouwer Co., and Cacao of Excelllence.

How

In--person: Purchase a 1 day or 3 day pass to the Chocoa Trade Fair and gain access to all 4 ceremony events, plus the Seguine Cacao Auction, within the 'Effectenbeurszaal' room, of the Beur Van Berlage Convention Centre during the Chocoa Trade Fair. Once you purchase your pass, save your spot and REGISTER with Cacao of Excellence for the ceremony events.

Online: View online on the Cacao of Exellence Facebook or Youtube livestreams. If you plan on viewing online let us know here!

*If you are a 2025 Best 50 producer, gain access to a 25% discount on all Chocoa events, except the dinner event. Please email Lou Peroux, to indicate who will attend to receive your Award. L.Peroux@cgiar.org
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