info@businessghana.com
The 4th World Coffee Innovation Summit (WCIS26) will take place on 21–22 October 2026 at the QEII Centre in London, complemented by an invitation-only Executive Networking Soirée at the UK House of Lords. Organised by the World Coffee Alliance (WCA), the Summit will convene senior leaders from across the global coffee and cocoa value chains to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, investment and long-term supply security. Under the theme “Moving the Needle: Securing Scalable Coffee & Cocoa Resilience,” the Summit will bring together global brands, traders, producers, sustainability leaders, financial institutions, policymakers and innovators at a time when coffee and cocoa are increasingly facing shared challenges related to climate change, regulation, investment, technology and supply resilience.
Confirmed speakers include senior representatives from organisations such as the World Bank Group, FAO, ECOM Agroindustrial Corp, Louis Dreyfus Company, Neumann Gruppe, Volcafe, ofi, Barry Callebaut Group, Ferrero, Google, Standard Chartered and IFAD, with additional speakers and programme announcements expected in the coming months.
According to Joseph de Villiers, CEO & Founder of the World Coffee Alliance (WCA):
“Resilience is no longer simply a cost of doing business—it is becoming a competitive advantage. To move the needle, our sector must move beyond fragmented initiatives and scale practical solutions that deliver measurable value for businesses, producers and the landscapes they depend on.”
Building on the dialogue initiated at WCIS25, the Summit continues to provide a forum where leaders from both sectors can exchange practical experience, identify shared priorities and explore collaborative approaches to resilience.
Designed as a leadership arena focused on practical implementation, WCIS26 will challenge participants to:
To complement the Summit programme, the World Coffee Alliance will once again host an invitation-only Executive Networking Soirée at the UK House of Lords, providing a trusted environment for senior leaders to continue discussions and develop strategic partnerships beyond the conference stage.
Delegates will also take part in curated coffee tastings celebrating producing origins, quality and innovation, creating additional opportunities for networking and industry exchange.
As supply security becomes an increasingly important business priority, WCIS26 aims to move the conversation beyond identifying challenges towards implementing practical solutions that can be scaled across the value chain.
In an era where supply can no longer be taken for granted, moving the needle means securing it.
Early Bird registration is available until 31 July 2026.
A limited number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities also remain available.
