2024 Speakers

Chantal Coady

Academy of Chocolate

Topic: An introduction into Judging for the AoC

Charles Banks

the food people

In this we’ll explore the emerging trends in chocolate and confectionary as well as the importance of building horizon scanning into future planning.

Dr Kaly Chatakondu

AAK

Kaly Chatakondu is Commercial Director for AAK serving all food manufacturers and all food sectors in the UK & Ireland.

Marc Donaldson

Cacao2Chocolate

Topic: Understanding the Impact of the EUDR

Max Bogenmann & Christian Bach

endless food co

Topic: Working at the Intersection Between Deliciousness and Sustainability, Focused on Future-proofing Chocolate.

Dr Najet Mahmoudi

ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Instrument Scientist at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Natalie Rockell

Waitrose and Partners

Topic: Advanced Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing Methods, Specifically Focusing on Open Chain Sourcing

Spencer Hyman

Cocoa Runners

Topic: Lessons that the Craft Chocolate Industry can learn from Speciality Coffee

Ross Newton

NuKoKo

Topic: Nukoko are creating a chocolate alternative from fava beans, that are dramatically more sustainable, healthier and plentiful as a solution to the ongoing vitality we are seeing in the cocoa market

Tim Van de Gehuchte

Meurens Natural

Topic: Dip Your Toes Into the Luscious World of Vegan Oat and Millet Chocolate