4C Asian Stakeholder Conference

4C together with our co-organiser, the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) are thrilled to announce its 4C Asian Stakeholder Conference in Vietnam! Join on the 17 September 2026, at the New World Saigon Hotel for this landmark event.

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.

A special moment for

  • Media and opinion leaders in the coffee and cocoa sectors
  • 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
Event date:

17/09/2026

08:00 – 18:00 (Local Time)

Location:
Format:
Organisers:
4C together with the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA)
Languages:
English
Related concepts:
Legality, Traceability
Commodity:
Cocoa
Coffee
Geographical Focus:
Global
Link to external website:
More information coming soon
Region:

Luwero, Nakaseke, Kassanda, Mubende, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Omoro, and Nwoya

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, traders, state and non state actors, and processors

Key activities:
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.
  • Establishing traceability system and facilitating access to sustainable financing 
  • Facilitate inclusive business partnerships between producer organizations and supply chain actors​ 
  • Promote multi-stakeholder cooperation​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Huánuco, Ucayali, Pasco and Junín

Target group:

Public and private stakeholders, especially exporting companies, cooperatives and smallholder producers

Key activities:
  • Strengthen the supply chains to meet EUDR requirements 
  • Facilitate access to sustainable finance and knowledge exchange
  • Training of smallholders to sustainable manage their production systems 
Commodities:
Region:

Ngozi and Kayanza 

Target group:

Smallholders

Key activities:
  • Training on the use of traceability tools and support on collection of geolocation data for EUDR compliance 
  • Support the development of a national coffee sector dashboard for traceability and transparency
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Centre, South West, Littoral, South, East and West regions

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, youth, and indigenous peoples

Key activities:
  • Develop inclusive business partnerships with the private sector 
  • Facilitate access to finance for sustainable business models 
  • Support and train farmers in open-source traceability systems 
  • Promote multistakeholder dialogues to improve legal and regulatory provisions 
Commodities:
Region:

(Lower) Kafue Catchment Ecosystem

Target group:

Farmers and community forest management groups

Key activities:
  • Support community forest management groups in the
    sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood creation
  • Support farmers to produce soy in line with the EUDR and increase productivity, and implement transparency and traceability pilots
Commodities:
Region:

Lampung, West Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, private sector, and civil society organizations along the value chains

Key activities:
  • Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Farmer Organizations by facilitating traceability and legality, building capacity on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), and strengthening farmer organizations, ensuring inclusive support for both men and women farmers.
  • Promoting sustainable practices and collaboration by supporting village HCV/HCS conservation efforts, testing and strengthening the National Dashboard for traceability and legality, and fostering national and regional exchanges.
Commodities:
Region:

Son La, Gia Lai ​​

Target group:

Smallholder farmers and marginalized groups

Key activities:
  • Support coffee value chain actors
  • Foster deforestation-free, sustainable, and legal supply chains
Commodities:
Region:

Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, Salonga National Park North, Salonga National Park South, Virunga National Park, Kahuzi-Biéga National Park​

Target group:

Public and private sector

Key activities:
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices
  • Minimize forest degradation
  • Prevent deforestation
Commodities:
Region:

Provinces of Orellana and Sucumbíos

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, indigenous people and youth

Key activities:
  • Promoting Multi Stakeholder Dialogues
  • Improving traceabilty systems
Commodities:
Region:

Xingu territory, State of Pará

Target group:

Family farmers

Key activities:
  • Improve market access, value creation, and access to sustainable finance
  • Integrate farmers into traceability systems
Commodities:
Global activities