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Tanzania is set to host the 21st edition of the African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition next year which is expected to attract over 2000 participants. The conference, to be held from 26-28 February 2024, is being organised by the African Fine Coffee Association (AFCA) to support the Tanzanian Government’s efforts to open up the country.
AFCA is a member-based non-profit association that represents producers, traders, government, and other support organisations across 11 member countries. The conference will attract regional and international coffee professionals, including producers, traders, rosters as well as public and private sector officials and state representatives.
AFCA Board Chairman, Amir Hamza said that the conference will strengthen the commitment to fostering growth and collaboration within the industry across the continent. According to Tanzanian statistics, coffee production reached 82 tonnes per year from 50,000 tonnes per year in the last ten years. This event not only highlights the exceptional quality of African coffee but also strengthens its commitment to fostering growth and collaboration within the industry across the continental.
Hosting the event expresses Tanzania’s shared commitment to the growth and sustainability of Africa’s coffee industry and supporting its farmers by providing training in quality, access to markets, and advocacy for the coffee sector in Africa. Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) said the conference was more than just a meeting of minds. It is a platform where farmers, exporters, traders, and enthusiasts converge to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and build partnerships that will drive the future of the industry.
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Tanzania’s coffee production continues to increase, it has been an opportunity for the country to see how to bring the world of coffee back. The objective of the conference is to increase the country’s economy by strengthening the coffee crop which is a National strategic crop as well as strengthening the tourism sector.
