Int’I cocoa symposium postponed over covid-19 scare

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), in collaboration with the French institution Centre de Recherche Agricole pour le Développement International (CIRAD), has announced the postponement of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research (ISCR 2021) to December 5-7, 2022, in Montpellier, France,

According to the organisers, the symposium initially scheduled for September 27-29, 2021 had to be postponed due to the evolution of the global health situation caused by a resurgence of covid-19 cases recently recorded in some countries.

In order to facilitate the reception of papers and presentations, as well as the registration of participants, the organization has published a website www. iscrsymposium.org from which all the information related to the event, the different thematic areas, as well as the conditions and requirements to send the papers can be consulted. The deadline for submissions has also been extended to March 15, 2022.

The event is expected to comply with the strictest measures in terms of prevention of COVID. For those who wish to attend the event. Attendees have also been invited to consult the website for more information, including discounts applicable to students and organizations from ICCO Member and non ICCO Member countries.

The International Cocoa Research Symposium, reports observed, is becoming a well-established event in the sector, having previously attracted over 500 participants, not only from the scientific community, but also from the entire cocoa value chain, making it a must-attend event for anyone concerned about the future of cocoa.

The Symposium represents a unique opportunity for participants to interact with cocoa industry leaders and high-level speakers, who will present their latest studies and point the way forward for the cocoa sector. The main theme of this edition of the symposium is “Innovations to Support Market Development and Promote Sustainability in Cocoa Farming to Improve Farmers’ Incomes”.