Main Conference Day 1Tuesday, 3 December 2024

• Examining the long-term forecasts for coffee prices.

• Evaluating volatility in pricing, supply and demand for coffee.

• Market size and commodity pricing

• Incentives for farmers to produce coffee.

• Ongoing research and development in farming practices. Particularly in sustainability and meeting EU regulations.

• New steps and progress in Public, Private, Partnerships to achieve mutual goals. Such as knowledge sharing amongst coffee producers, farming cooperatives, academia, trading companies, consumers.

• Strategies for small scale producers to overcome challenges.

• Connecting the farmer to the responsible companies who lead the sustainability transition and support economic independence.

• Nurturing coffee quality and climate resilience to remain on the rise.

• Is there finally an outlook of impacts from the EUDR? Is there clarity on how to meet this regulation? What are the effects of the EUDR on Vietnam’s available markets and coffee prices?

• Will buyers or farmers cover the additional cost?

• Exploring how government and certification bodies collaborate to support small farmers and provide incentives to avoid deforesting land.

• Sustaining production is a key challenge.

• Vietnam as a low-risk area, with the maturity of coffee produced in the Central Highlands.

• New sustainability standards are helping coffee farmers in Asia and Vietnam meet evolving global regulations, ensuring better environmental and social practices.

• As more regulations emerge, these systems provide the tools and support needed for producers to adapt and maintain compliance across their supply chains.

• Vietnam's Long-Term Prospects
• Brazil's Rising Role as a leading Robusta exporter
• Asia’s Consumption vs. Consuming Countries

• Vietnam's coffee market in the 2023/2024 crop

• Market outlook in the 2024/2025 crop

• Projected market growth for Vietnam

• Update market data and plan supply strategies for the current and next year.

• Focus on improving the quality of Robusta coffee, not just increasing quantity.

• Elevate Vietnam's global coffee reputation, considering EUDR compliance.

Discover how each cup connects us to the cultures and traditions behind every bean. Using Vietnamese coffee as a lens, this talk explores how mindful appreciation of origin and craft deepens our experience and enriches a brand’s story. By fostering this cross-cultural connection, brands can create more value and resonate deeply with consumers, leading to meaningful growth and impact.

• Why education as a medium is so crucial in developing the coffee industry

• What makes Vietnamese coffee such an intriguing offering

• Looking at the benefits of crop diversification for coffee farmers' income.

• How intercropping as a practice builds incentive to convert to an agroforestry farming model.

• The impact of demand for Durian on coffee plantations in Vietnam.

• Balancing scale of Durian plant demand with coffee plants.

• Although intercropping improves near-term cash flow, how sustainable are the markets for these different crops?

• Intercropping benefits the living growing ecosystem by protecting neighbouring plants and enhancing sustainability.

• Exploring an open-source database which accurately depicts and distinguishes between forest land and agroforest land.

• Why data is a significant and necessary tool for farmers and coffee traders alike to demonstrate they comply with EUDR.