Sustainable Growers Rwanda to host the Global Coffee Conference 2026 in Kigali

Sustainable Growers Rwanda is set to host the Global Coffee Conference (GCC) 2026, taking place from September 23 to 25 at the Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda, under the theme Build Together. Lead Globally. GCC 2026 is a space for purposeful, action-oriented dialogue on the most significant opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the coffee sector, according to the organiser. It brings together women-led cooperatives, policymakers, researchers, development partners, and sector stakeholders from Africa, Latin America, and beyond, not to mark what has been achieved, but to commit to what must come next. Over three days, more than 250 delegates will convene in Kigali to forge lasting partnerships, exchange practical knowledge, and advance a more resilient and connected coffee sector. The programme will feature plenary discussions, thematic roundtables, peer learning exchanges, business-to-business (B2B) sessions, and field visits to Sustainable Growers Rwanda cooperative partners. Sessions will address women's economic leadership, market access, climate resilience, sustainable finance, agricultural research, policy dialogue, and the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital tools in transforming how smallholder farmers produce, trade, and compete. “The strongest coffee economies are not built by one actor. They are built by all of us, together,” said Christine Condo, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Growers Rwanda. With the long-standing support of Bloomberg Philanthropies and in alignment with Rwanda's economic development priorities, GCC 2026 reaffirms Sustainable Growers Rwanda's commitment to unlocking the power of women coffee producers, ensuring they are recognised, supported, and positioned to lead the sector's future. About sustainable growers Sustainable Growers Rwanda is a non-governmental organisation that works alongside smallholder women coffee farmers to improve productivity, strengthen market access, and build sustainable livelihoods through training, trade, and strategic partnerships. With the long-standing support of founding partner Bloomberg Philanthropies and in collaboration with the governments of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania, the organisation has directly supported over 77,000 women coffee farmers, creating a positive impact for over 341,000 family members across the region. Sustainable Growers believes that when women coffee producers have greater opportunities to lead stronger businesses, communities, and coffee economies are built. For partnership enquiries and conference registration, you can contact the organisation at @sustainablegrowers.org, or visit its website www.sustainablegrowers.org.

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Sustainable Growers Rwanda to host the Global Coffee Conference 2026 in Kigali