2017 WCF Partnership Meeting
Join the World Cocoa Foundation in Washington, D.C. October 24-25 to connect with others to explore the theme “Accelerating Sustainability through Technology and Innovation” and move forward the sustainability agenda for the cocoa sector at the 2017 Partnership Meeting.
REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed. On site registration will be available on a limited basis. See registration rates, options, and more information here. Questions? Email registration@worldcocoa.org.
Registration Rates
| General Admission (U.S. Dollars) | WCF Member | Non-Member | NGO/Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (After October 16) | $950.00 | $1,100.00 | $700.00 |
HOTEL
The hotel room block is now full. View more information under the travel & accommodations tab at the top of this page.
AGENDA
View speaker bios here.
Day 1
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9:00 – 10:50am |
Scanning and Scaling Innovations Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches
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10:50 – 11:10am |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
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11:10am – 1:00pm |
Grand Challenger Breakout Sessions Framing the challenges that we seek solutions to on cocoa sustainability. Traceability & Transparency: How can we promote better traceability and transparency in the cocoa sector?
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact: How can we scale up growth while maximizing social impact?
Efficiency & Professionalization: How can farmers become more professionalized and empowered?
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1:00 – 2:00pm |
Lunch: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
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2:00 – 3:50pm |
Grand Challenger Breakout Sessions (Continued) Framing the challenges that we seek solutions to on cocoa sustainability. Traceability & Transparency: How can we promote better traceability and transparency in the cocoa sector?
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact: How can we scale up growth while maximizing social impact?
Efficiency & Professionalization: How can farmers become more professionalized and empowered?
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3:50 – 4:20pm |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
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4:20 – 5:00pm |
Recap & Closing (including Chocothon Sneak Preview) |
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5:00 – 7:00pm |
Networking Reception |
Day 2
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9:00 – 10:15am |
Innovations Shaping Cocoa in 2030 Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches
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10:15 – 10:45am |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors |
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10:45am – 1:00pm |
Innovation Marketplace Traceability & Transparency
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact
Efficiency & Professionalization
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1:00 – 2:00pm |
Lunch: Sponsored by Casa Luker |
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2:00 – 3:00pm |
Moving from Innovation to Scale Facilitated by Ravi Chhatpar, Dalberg Design |
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3:00 – 3:20pm |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors |
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3:20 – 4:05pm |
Innovation Live: Chocothon |
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4:05 – 4:45pm |
Closing Panel: What’s Next for Sustainable Cocoa in 2030? |
CHOCOTHON
Chocothon is a collaborative platform, a sustainable innovation initiative that aims to empower and connect cocoa farmers and create new opportunities for them and other value chain stakeholders in cocoa production, reducing supply disruption risks.
With the precious support of the World Bank and Valrhona, the World Cocoa Foundation, the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) project of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Google Food Lab (GFL), Future Food Institute (FFI) and the Business School Lausanne (BSL) invite you to a three-day hackathon (October 23-24) to collaborate on creating, prototyping and birthing hardware and software tools which address some of the greatest challenges of cocoa farming.
Teams will have the opportunity to present their solutions to the top cocoa companies, governments and NGOS working on sustainable cocoa during the Partnership Meeting on October 25.
Join the mission as a Hacker, Designer, Developer, Volunteer and/or Mentor!
For more details or to join the Chocothon, visit http://chocothon.com/washington.
SPONSORSHIP
Join the Partnership Meeting as a Cocoa Sponsor! WCF’s Partnership Meeting is the only event dedicated to cocoa sustainability and improving farmer livelihoods. Gain visibility and recognition through sponsorship. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering at WCF’s 2017 Partnership Meeting? Volunteers are needed for both days of the event. Please fill out the volunteer form and we will be in touch with more information.
OFF-SITE EVENT
The WINCC ‘Building Resilience for a Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain’ is an off-site event (separate from the WCF Partnership Meeting) that will be held on October 26 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. To learn more about WINCC’s program and to register for the event, please visit http://bit.ly/2wwNMo9.
September 16, 2016
About
Join the World Cocoa Foundation in Washington, D.C. October 24-25 to connect with others to explore the theme “Accelerating Sustainability through Technology and Innovation” and move forward the sustainability agenda for the cocoa sector at the 2017 Partnership Meeting.
REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed. On site registration will be available on a limited basis. See registration rates, options, and more information here. Questions? Email registration@worldcocoa.org.
Registration Rates
| General Admission (U.S. Dollars) | WCF Member | Non-Member | NGO/Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (After October 16) | $950.00 | $1,100.00 | $700.00 |
HOTEL
The hotel room block is now full. View more information under the travel & accommodations tab at the top of this page.
AGENDA
View speaker bios here.
Day 1
|
|
|
9:00 – 10:50am |
Scanning and Scaling Innovations Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches
|
|
10:50 – 11:10am |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
|
11:10am – 1:00pm |
Grand Challenger Breakout Sessions Framing the challenges that we seek solutions to on cocoa sustainability. Traceability & Transparency: How can we promote better traceability and transparency in the cocoa sector?
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact: How can we scale up growth while maximizing social impact?
Efficiency & Professionalization: How can farmers become more professionalized and empowered?
|
|
1:00 – 2:00pm |
Lunch: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
|
2:00 – 3:50pm |
Grand Challenger Breakout Sessions (Continued) Framing the challenges that we seek solutions to on cocoa sustainability. Traceability & Transparency: How can we promote better traceability and transparency in the cocoa sector?
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact: How can we scale up growth while maximizing social impact?
Efficiency & Professionalization: How can farmers become more professionalized and empowered?
|
|
3:50 – 4:20pm |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by Barry Callebaut |
|
4:20 – 5:00pm |
Recap & Closing (including Chocothon Sneak Preview) |
|
5:00 – 7:00pm |
Networking Reception |
Day 2
|
|
|
9:00 – 10:15am |
Innovations Shaping Cocoa in 2030 Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches
|
|
10:15 – 10:45am |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors |
|
10:45am – 1:00pm |
Innovation Marketplace Traceability & Transparency
Inclusive Growth & Social Impact
Efficiency & Professionalization
|
|
1:00 – 2:00pm |
Lunch: Sponsored by Casa Luker |
|
2:00 – 3:00pm |
Moving from Innovation to Scale Facilitated by Ravi Chhatpar, Dalberg Design |
|
3:00 – 3:20pm |
Cocoa Break: Sponsored by our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors |
|
3:20 – 4:05pm |
Innovation Live: Chocothon |
|
4:05 – 4:45pm |
Closing Panel: What’s Next for Sustainable Cocoa in 2030? |
CHOCOTHON
Chocothon is a collaborative platform, a sustainable innovation initiative that aims to empower and connect cocoa farmers and create new opportunities for them and other value chain stakeholders in cocoa production, reducing supply disruption risks.
With the precious support of the World Bank and Valrhona, the World Cocoa Foundation, the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) project of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Google Food Lab (GFL), Future Food Institute (FFI) and the Business School Lausanne (BSL) invite you to a three-day hackathon (October 23-24) to collaborate on creating, prototyping and birthing hardware and software tools which address some of the greatest challenges of cocoa farming.
Teams will have the opportunity to present their solutions to the top cocoa companies, governments and NGOS working on sustainable cocoa during the Partnership Meeting on October 25.
Join the mission as a Hacker, Designer, Developer, Volunteer and/or Mentor!
For more details or to join the Chocothon, visit http://chocothon.com/washington.
SPONSORSHIP
Join the Partnership Meeting as a Cocoa Sponsor! WCF’s Partnership Meeting is the only event dedicated to cocoa sustainability and improving farmer livelihoods. Gain visibility and recognition through sponsorship. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering at WCF’s 2017 Partnership Meeting? Volunteers are needed for both days of the event. Please fill out the volunteer form and we will be in touch with more information.
OFF-SITE EVENT
The WINCC ‘Building Resilience for a Sustainable Cocoa Value Chain’ is an off-site event (separate from the WCF Partnership Meeting) that will be held on October 26 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. To learn more about WINCC’s program and to register for the event, please visit http://bit.ly/2wwNMo9.
Travel & Accommodations
Book your hotel room today!
Book your hotel room directly via the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel online 
portal: www.aws.passkey.com/go/worldcocoafoundation
Standard Guest Rooms (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds) are available at the Renaissance Hotel under the discounted WCF room rate of $289 USD (+ taxes and service fees).
Room rates include:
- Complimentary access to fitness club
- Complimentary guestroom internet for Marriott Rewards Members
Reservations must be completed by 6:00pm,
Friday, October 13, 2017 to take advantage of the WCF rate. Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Rooms are booked on a first come, first served basis. Please book your room early, as reservations are limited.
Note: If you are having any issues with booking your hotel reservation online at the Renaissance, please call the hotel directly at +1 202-898-9000 and mention you are with the World Cocoa Foundation.
Travel & Visas
All participants are responsible for their own travel, including valid passport and visa.
If you require a visa for travel, WCF can facilitate a visa invitation letter. Please register and then fill out the visa letter request form here. WCF recommends that you have the visa process completed before the end of September to avoid delays.
Participants & Networking
Find us on social media and connect with others!
The official event hashtag is #WCFPM. Use this hashtag when posting about the meeting, and to connect with others.