> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cocoaradar.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The cocoa sector in 2025 - Part 2: key conferences, trade shows and courses - URL: https://cocoaradar.com/the-cocoa-sector-in-2025-part-2-key-conferences-trade-shows-and-courses/ - Published: 2025-01-03T12:44:43.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-20T11:10:36.000Z - Description: As the cocoa industry navigates significant challenges in 2025, several important conferences and events will provide platforms for stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and drive progress. - Author: Anthony Myers - Tags: cocoa Also in this series: [The cocoa sector in 2025 - Part 1: Eight challenges and opportunitiesThe global cocoa industry is facing significant challenges. From climate change to economic pressures and sustainability, we examine the expected pressure points on supply and whether technical innovations like lab-based chocolate are a viable solution![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-41.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/thumbnail/cameroon-cocoa-famrer-xinhua-crop-1.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/the-cocoa-sector-in-2025-part-1-eight-challenges-and-opportunities/) ### Here are some notable gatherings scheduled for the year: [**Chocoa 2025**](https://www.chocoa.nl/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** February 3–9, 2025 **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands **Overview:** Chocoa 2025, part of the Amsterdam Cocoa Week, will bring together global cocoa and chocolate industry leaders. The event features the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, Chocolate Makers’ Forum, and a Chocolate Festival, focusing on sustainability, market development, and consumer engagement. *Cocoaradar.com is its official media partner* [**World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting**](https://www.chocoa.nl/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** March 19–20, 2025 **Location:** São Paulo, Brazil **Theme:** ‘Our Future: Resilience Through Sustainability’ **Overview:** This meeting will convene stakeholders committed to a sustainable cocoa and chocolate supply chain. Discussions will focus on resilience, climate impact, agroforestry, and regenerative farming, with opportunities for exchanges and field visits to Brazilian cocoa farms. *Cocoaradar.com is its official media partner* [**State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC)**](https://candyusa.com/state-of-the-industry-conference/2025/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** March 2-4, 2025 **Location:** Miami, USA **Overview:** Designed exclusively for the confectionery industry – chocolate and candy manufacturers, brokers, suppliers, and VIP retail/wholesale customers – NCA’s State of the Industry Conference is a prime opportunity to gather confectionery industry insights, make business-building connections throughout the supply chain, and learn from other industry leaders. ### [Schoggifestival ehrundredlich ](https://schoggifestival.ch/en/home-2/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates**: 12- 13 April 2025 **Location**: Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, Zürich **Overview**: organized by Good Chocolate Hub, The Schoggifestival showcases a new generation of cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, NGOs and research institutes, combining enjoyment with responsible consumption. This year, the conference focuses 'thematically' on deforestation with a special delegation from Ghana. Networking Day on 12 April for all exhibitors, programme contributors, and interested parties from the Schoggifestival sector. [**European Cocoa Association (ECA) European Cocoa Forum**](https://www.eurococoa.com/?post%5Ftype=events&p=8311&ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** September 16–18, 2025 **Location:** Radisson Golden Sands, Malta **Overview:** The European Cocoa Forum will address compelling topics for the cocoa sector and beyond, offering networking opportunities and discussions with high-level professionals from the cocoa and chocolate industries. ## Sign up for From The Desk of CocoaRadar 'From our desk to yours'. News and analysis on cocoa intel and chocolate trends you won't read elsewhere. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ### TRADE SHOWS The confectionery and chocolate industry in 2025 is also set to feature several prominent trade shows worldwide, offering platforms for industry professionals to showcase products, network, and explore emerging trends. Here are some of the major events scheduled for the year: [**International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) 2025**](https://www.ism-cologne.com/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** February 2–5, 2025 **Location:** Cologne, Germany **Overview:** As the world’s largest trade fair for confectionery and snacks, ISM covers the entire spectrum of the confectionery industry, including chocolate, sugar confectionery, biscuits, snack items, and ice cream. It is a pivotal platform for professionals to discover new products and innovations. [**ProSweets Cologne 2025**](https://www.prosweets.com/trade-fair/prosweets-cologne/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** February 2–5, 2025 **Location:** Cologne, Germany **Overview:** Held concurrently with ISM, ProSweets is the international supplier fair for the confectionery industry, focusing on ingredients, packaging, and processing technologies. It complements ISM by providing insights into the supply side of confectionery production. [**Expo Sweet 2025**](https://www.exposweet.pl/gb/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** February 16–19, 2025 **Location:** Warsaw, Poland **Overview:** As Poland’s largest confectionery and ice cream industry fair, Expo Sweet showcases a wide range of products and technologies, providing opportunities for networking and business development.  [**The Sweets & Snacks Expo**](https://sweetsandsnacks.com/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** May 13-15, 2025 **Location:** Indianapolis, USA **Overview: A** premier trade event for North America's confectionery and snack industries with a worldwide influence. It presents a significant opportunity for professionals in the confectionery and snack industries to discover new products, gain industry insights, and build valuable business connections. **Salon of Cacao and Chocolate Lima, Perú** **Dates:** July 15 - 18, 2025 **Overview:** Since 2010, with the support of the Public, Private and International Cooperation Sectors, the 'Cocoa and Chocolate Show' has been held in the capital, where producer organizations, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and exporters of cocoa and derivatives have been positioning themselves in national and international markets. [**Speciality Chocolate Fair 2025**](https://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-speciality-chocolate-fair-14524-1.html?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** September 9–10, 2025 **Location:** London, United Kingdom **Overview:** The UK’s only trade event dedicated to artisan chocolate, this fair offers a focused platform for showcasing luxury and gourmet chocolates to top buyers. [**Salon du Chocolat Paris 2025**](https://www.salon-du-chocolat.com/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** October 29 to November 2, 2025 **Location:** Paris, France **Overview:** A premier event for chocolate enthusiasts and professionals, featuring exhibitors worldwide, demonstrations, and the famous chocolate fashion show. ### COURSES **Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC) Training Courses** [**Managing the Price Risk of Physical Cocoa through the Futures Market**](https://www.cocoafederation.com/events/managing-the-price-risk-of-physical-cocoa-through-the-futures-market/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** April 28–29, 2025 **Overview:** Provided by ICE and the FCC, this course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of cocoa price risk and utilize futures contracts as a strategic tool for hedging against adverse price movements. [**Introduction to Cocoa**](https://www.cocoafederation.com/events/introduction-to-cocoa/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** June 16–18, 2025 **Overview:** An introductory course covering various aspects of the cocoa industry. **Location:** London [**Introduction to Contract Terms & Arbitration**](https://www.cocoafederation.com/events/introduction-to-contract-terms/?ref=cocoaradar.com) **Dates:** 18-20 June, 2025 **Location:** London **Overview:** This course focuses on contract terms and arbitration procedures relevant to the cocoa trade. --- **cocoaradar.com is:** - **Official Media Partner -** [**World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting**](https://worldcocoafoundation.org/partnership-meeting/join-us?ref=cocoaradar.com#about) **in São Paulo, Brazil, 19-20 March 2025.** - **Official Media Partner - Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference,** [**Chocoa**](https://www.chocoa.nl/?ref=cocoaradar.com)**, 4-9 February 2025.** - **'From Our Desk. 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