> ## 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. # Women of Cacao Summit 2025: A Global Celebration of Chocolate, Culture, and Women’s Empowerment - URL: https://cocoaradar.com/women-of-cacao-summit-2025-a-global-celebration-of-chocolate-culture-and-womens-empowerment/ - Published: 2025-09-08T14:48:23.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-08T14:48:23.000Z - Description: From September 18–21, the Women of Cacao Summit 2025 will bring together a diverse global community - virtually and free of charge -f or four days dedicated to the cultural, scientific, and spiritual dimensions of cacao - Author: Anthony Myers - Tags: Cacao, Women More than just a food, cacao has been revered for thousands of years as both nourishment and medicine, serving as a bridge between ancient traditions and modern innovation. This year’s unique summit highlights that dual legacy while showcasing how women across the globe are shaping cacao’s future. ### **A Blend of Tradition and Innovation** The programme offers an unusually rich mix: hands-on tastings guided by expert sensory analysts,traditional storytellingled by Mayan and BriBri wisdom keepers *India Mayorga* and *Ixquik Lopez*, and keynote talks from leading authors such as *Maricel Presilla* (*The New Taste of Chocolate*) and *Marcus Patchett* (*The Secret Life of Chocolate*). ## Sign up for From The Desk of CocoaRadar 'From our desk to yours'. Join 11,000 + subscribers and receive our daily newsletter on what matters in cocoa. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Participants can also explore practical business and sustainability topics, from '*Level Up Your Sales in 5-Minute Bursts'* with educator *Estelle Tracy* to '*From Seed to Soil'* with *Sarah Bharath*, which digs into agroecology and soil stewardship. Panels will also examine soil health, cacao genetics, ethical sourcing, and feature farmer voices in 'The Under-Spoken Voices of Cacao,' an international discussion spotlighting the human stories behind cocoa supply chains. [‘Women Who Transcend’: How Chocolate Cordillera Is Cultivating Colombia’s Next Generation of Female Cocoa EntrepreneursSpecial report: Second phase of the groundbreaking sustainability programme is empowering 120 female cacao farmers through entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable agriculture![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-183.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/thumbnail/Cordillera_GroupShot_Atenea_2-1.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/women-who-transcend-how-chocolate-cordillera-is-cultivating-colombias-next-generation-of-female-cocoa-entrepreneurs/) ### **Global Networking** For industry insiders, wellness entrepreneurs, and chocolate enthusiasts alike, the summit offers three key takeaways: - **Deeper knowledge** of cacao’s history, healing properties, and role in women’s communities. - **Practical tools** for integrating cacao into wellness practices and businesses. - **Global networking** with women who are shaping the cultural and commercial landscape of cacao. > “Cacao is more than a substance -it’s a teacher, a connector, and a mirror for how we care for each other and the Earth,” says **Ava J Holmes**, summit founder and cacao educator. “This gathering is about honoring the full story of cacao and chocolate while creating space for new ideas, collaborations, and friendships.” ### **Access and Registration** The Women of Cacao Summit is free to attend live, with a **VIP upgrade** offering extended recordings, private networking opportunities, and bonus workshops. Registration is now open at [WomenofCacao.com](http://womenofcacao.com/?ref=cocoaradar.com). --- - **From the Desk of CocoaRadar is the official media partner** [**ECA 9th European Cocoa Forum**](https://www.eurococoa.com/events/eca-forum-2025/?ref=cocoaradar.com)**.** - **'From Our Desk. To Yours. Daily.'** - [**Sign-up here**](https://cocoaradar.com/#/portal) **for free and upgrade to an annual plan.**