4C Asian Stakeholder Conference

4C together with our co-organiser, the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA), are thrilled to announce the 4C Asian Stakeholder Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!

Join us on 17 September 2026 at the New World Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, for a focused regional event dedicated to strengthening sustainable coffee and cocoa value chains across Asia.

Under the theme “Elevating Value, Ensuring Compliance and Driving Green Growth in Coffee and Cocoa,” the conference will bring together key actors from across the sector to explore how sustainability, regulatory readiness and market value creation can drive long-term competitiveness.

Asia plays a vital role in global coffee and cocoa supply chains, with Vietnam standing at the centre of regional production, trade, and innovation. As international requirements continue to evolve, including EUDR compliance, human rights due diligence, biodiversity protection, climate action and regenerative agriculture, this event will provide a practical platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, build partnerships and identify concrete solutions.

The programme is designed as a dynamic, business-focused checkpoint ahead of the harvest season, featuring concise expert briefings, real-world exporter case studies, interactive technical dialogues and networking opportunities with regional and international partners.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, sustainability experts, exporters, buyers, certification bodies, NGOs and public-sector representatives shaping the future of sustainable coffee and cocoa in Asia.

Bilingual event: English/Vietnamese with simultaneous interpretation

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A special moment for

• Coffee and cocoa exporters, traders and cooperatives
• Producers and managing entities from key Asian origins
• International buyers, roasters, importers and brands
• Certification bodies, auditors and sustainability professionals
• NGOs, regulators, industry associations and development partners
• Media and opinion leaders in the coffee and cocoa sectors

Agenda Overview

•  8:00  –   8:30 | Welcome Coffee, Networking and Registration
•  8:30  –   8:45 | Welcome & Executive Opening
•  8:45  – 10:20 | Section 1. The Asian Horizon – Market Trends & Global Geopolitics
•  8:45  –  9:00  | EmpCo Directive and the role of 3rd-party independent certification
•  9:00  –  9:15  | EUDR Update
•  9:15  –  9:30  | Overview of Vietnam Coffee Sector – Its Development and Sustainability Challenges in responding to Emerging Regulatory requirements
•  9:30  –  9:45  | 4C Update on Sustainability Challenges and Solutions
•  9:45  – 10:20 | Interactive Q&A: Market Trends with Speakers
• 10:20 – 12:20 | Section 2. The EUDR 2026 Timeline & Compliance Mechanics
• 10:20 – 10:35 | EUDR Readiness for Asian Exporters – Case Study in 4C-EUDR Certification: Real-World Challenges, Data Integrity and Supply Chain Efficiency Gains
• 10:35 – 10:50 | Pioneering 4C–EUDR Attestation for Cocoa in Vietnam
• 10:50 – 11:15 | Sponsored Coffee Break & Networking
• 11:15 – 11:40 | From Regulation to Action: Navigating EUDR with the 4C Solution
• 11:40 – 12:00 | From Space to Sustainability – Spatial Technology enabling LUC Analysis, Biodiversity Screening and Due Diligence
• 12:00 – 12:20 | Interactive Q&A: Assessing EUDR Readiness with Experts and the Case Study Presenters
• 12:20 – 12:30 | Quick Wrap-Up
• 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch
• 13:30 – 14:25 | Section 3. From Measurement to Mitigation: Biodiversity, Climate-Responsible Coffee and Regenerative Agriculture Solutions
• 13:30 – 13:45 | From Volume to Value: How Biodiversity and Regenerative Agriculture Drive Market Premiums and Climate Performance
• 13:45 – 14:30 | Panel Discussion: From Volume to Value: How Biodiversity and Regenerative Agriculture Drive Market Premiums and Climate Performance
• 14:30 – 15:00 | Sponsored Coffee Break & Networking
• 15:00 – 15:40 | Section 4. Human Rights Due Diligence & Economic Viability
• 15:00 – 15:10 | Human Rights Due Diligence & Social Auditing in 4C
• 15:10 – 15:25 | From Concepts to Actions: Initiatives to Address Child Labour Risks in Sourcing Communities
• 15:25 – 15:40 | Technical Spotlight: Transforming Social Auditing & Issue Detection
• 15:40 – 15:50 | Final Q&A: Roadmap to Implementation
• 15:50 – 16:00 | Wrap-Up & Official Closing
• 16:00 – 18:00 | Concluding Reception: Networking & Regional Synergy

Spaces are limited — secure your spot now!

Registrations are open!

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