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 (We strongly recommend morning arrival. Seating is limited and the day begins at 09:30 AM)
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, 2 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.
Live translation for in-person attendees
Guests attending onsite can listen to live interpretation in multiple languages through a mobile translation application.
To use the service:
• Bring your smartphone
• Bring earphones or headphones!
• Scan the QR code displayed on the screen at the start of each regional ceremony
• Insert the token once the "INTERPREFY" application opens: 17446SE2
• Select your preferred language
No special equipment is required beyond your phone and earphones (please bring your own).
Instructions will be displayed on the big screen at the onset of each ceremony.
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 100% discount on Trade Fair access. Please email Lou Peroux, to indicate who will attend to receive your Award. L.Peroux@cgiar.org
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