The World Coffee Innovation Summit, organised by the World Coffee Alliance (WCA), will be held on October 16-17, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre and the UK House of Lords in London. As a leading solution-driven event, the summit connects coffee, climate change, and finance through innovation, offering a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the latest trends and investment opportunities essential to tackling the sector's challenges.During the summit, our CEO Thomas Bagge will deliver a session titled “Transforming Global Trade to Deliver Sustainability” on October 17th at 15:10. This session will delve into the integration of sustainability within global trade practices, with a focus on adapting to environmental regulations, implementing industry standards, and highlighting successful case studies of sustainable logistics. Thomas Bagge will discuss the critical role that digitalisation and cross-industry partnerships play in ensuring the long-term resilience of global trade, especially in the face of climate challenges.The World Coffee Innovation Summit will bring together representatives from EU, UK, and global governments, top leaders in agribusiness, and international brands like Starbucks, JDE Peet’s, Volcafe, Tchibo, Olam, and Lavazza. Participants will engage in expert-led discussions on topics such as the latest updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), regenerative agriculture, and carbon credits. Attendees will also explore innovative solutions like geo-spatial technologies, nature-based strategies, and the role of capital markets in promoting sustainability across the coffee supply chain.For those looking to connect with peers across the coffee, climate, and finance sectors, the summit offers a valuable opportunity to share best practices, learn from industry insights, and build new partnerships. To register for the summit and learn more about the agenda, please visit the event website.
