Addis Ababa, January 30, 2024(QW): The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, is set to host the grandeur of the 20th African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) and the inaugural African Coffee Week from February 6th to 10th, 2024. The prestigious event, taking place at the Millennium Hall, is the continent’s largest coffee trade platform, attracting over 2,000 coffee professionals, including producers, traders, and roasters from both regional and international domains.
This year marks a special collaboration between AFCC&E, the Inter-African Coffee Organization (IACO), the Robusta Coffee Agency of Africa and Madagascar (ACRAM), and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). The theme, “Specialty Coffee at Origin,” aims to highlight the exceptional quality of coffees produced in their country of origin, inviting attendees to explore Ethiopia, known as the ‘land of origins.’
The 20th edition boasts an impressive lineup of international and regional speakers, a sprawling exhibition hall, engaging workshops, exclusive B2B cupping sessions, and vibrant social events. Notable highlights include the Africa Youth Barista Championship and the regional Taste of Harvest Competition.
Official Conference Program Highlights:
Day 1: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Registration opens from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Horra Trading Day Trip from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Opening Cocktail from 6:00 PM onwards.
Day 2: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Registration and Barista Competition Training from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Opening Ceremony and Algrano Direct Trade Workshop from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Moyee Coffee Break, Exhibition Hall Opens, and B2B Cupping Sessions throughout the day.
- Exclusive workshops on Risk Management and Understanding Futures & Options.
- High-Level Policy Forum: Transforming the African Coffee Sector Through Value Addition.
Day 3: Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Sustainability Day by Rainforest Alliance, African Farmer Day, and Taste of Harvest Regional Competition.
- Exhibition Hall Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- African Barista Competition Day 1.
- B2B Cupping Sessions, Moyee Coffee Break, and engaging panels throughout the day.
Day 4: Friday, February 9, 2024
- IWCA Breakfast and Taste of Harvest Regional Competition.
- Exhibition Hall Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- African Barista Competition Day 2.
- Insightful presentations, panels, and B2B Cupping Sessions.
- A special focus on market outlook, market access strategies, and sustainability.
Day 5: Saturday, February 10, 2024
- Exhibition Hall Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Panels on the innovative contributions of African women and coffee rejuvenation.
- IACO Annual General Assembly and Acorn’s hands-on workshop.
- AFCA Annual General Meeting with a closing dinner and award ceremony at 7:00 PM.
The AFCC&E promises an enriching experience, providing a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and the celebration of the rich coffee heritage that Ethiopia brings to the world. The event aims to propel the African coffee sector forward, fostering sustainability, and enhancing the global presence of African coffee.