World Coffee Conference Held in India for the First Time
The World Coffee Conference (WCC), a global event that brings together representatives from the entire coffee industry, was held in India for the first time from September 25-28, 2023, in Bengaluru.
The WCC is organized by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), and it is held every four years in a different coffee-producing country. The theme of the WCC 2023 was “Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture.”
Over 1,500 delegates from over 75 countries attended the WCC 2023, including coffee producers, roasters, traders, exporters, policymakers, researchers, and coffee enthusiasts.
The WCC 2023 featured a variety of events, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibition. The events focused on a range of topics related to the coffee industry, including sustainability, climate change, market trends, and technological innovation.
In his opening address, the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that the coffee industry plays an important role in the Indian economy and that the government is committed to supporting the industry. He also said that the coffee industry needs to focus on sustainability in order to ensure its long-term viability.
The WCC 2023 was a successful event that brought together the global coffee community to discuss important issues facing the industry. The conference also provided an opportunity for Indian coffee producers to showcase their products and services to the world.
Significance of the World Coffee Conference
The World Coffee Conference is a significant event for the global coffee industry. It is a platform for coffee stakeholders to come together to discuss important issues facing the industry, share best practices, and learn about new technologies.
The conference is also an opportunity for coffee producers to promote their products and services to buyers from around the world. This can help to increase demand for coffee from developing countries and improve the livelihoods of coffee farmers.
The WCC 2023 was particularly significant for India, as it was the first time that the conference was held in the country. The conference provided an opportunity for Indian coffee producers to showcase their products and services to the world, and it also helped to raise awareness of the Indian coffee industry.
The WCC 2023 was a successful event that made a significant contribution to the global coffee industry. The conference helped to promote sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in the coffee sector.
