The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced that Ghana will host the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 18, 2027.
The event is expected to bring together leaders from across the global cocoa and chocolate sector at a pivotal moment for the future of cocoa.
It will convene representatives from government, cocoa and chocolate companies, farmer organisations, civil society, financial institutions, and international partners to address key challenges and opportunities in the sector, including climate resilience, crop diseases, farmer livelihoods, supply security, and long-term sustainability.
Under the theme “From Origin to Global Resilience,” the 2027 Partnership Meeting will focus on the critical role of producing countries and farming communities in shaping the future resilience of the global cocoa economy, while strengthening collaboration across the cocoa value chain.
Alongside the main conference, COCOBOD will host a commemorative event as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, recognising eight decades of contribution to Ghana’s cocoa sector and the global cocoa economy.
President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Chris Vincent, said the WCF Partnership Meeting remains the leading global platform for collaboration across the cocoa value chain.
He explained that hosting the meeting in Ghana reflects the importance of bringing global discussions closer to major cocoa-producing countries and farming communities.
“At a time when the cocoa sector is facing significant challenges—from disease, climate pressure and supply disruption to farmer incomes and long-term resilience—the Partnership Meeting will provide an important opportunity for government, industry and partners to align on solutions and strengthen collective action for the future of cocoa,” he said.
Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr Randy Abbey, also noted that the occasion aligns with COCOBOD’s 80th anniversary.
“As COCOBOD marks 80 years of service to Ghana, we are pleased to welcome the global cocoa community to Ghana for discussions focused on resilience, sustainability and the future of cocoa farming communities,” he said.
The event was officially launched at Four Points by Sheraton, Accra Airport.
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