Ghana to Host 2026 ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo in Accra, Ghana
Accra, 13th July 2026: The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has officially confirmed that Ghana will host the 2026 ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo in Accra.
The Conference will be held from Tuesday 15th to Saturday 18th September 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana on the theme, Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership.
As the flagship event of the African cashew industry, the ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo brings together key stakeholders from across the Cashew value chain, including producers, processors, traders, exporters, buyers, policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, researchers and service providers. More than 600 local and international participants from over 30 countries are expected to participate in this year’s Conference. This will be the second time Ghana will be hosting the cashew world, previously doing so in 2013.
This year’s Conference will be held in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority with support from the European Union (EU), the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the GIZ/MOVE Project.
Speaking ahead of the Conference, the President of the ACA Board of Directors, Mr. Ibrahim Sanfo, highlighted that the Conference in Ghana “presents a unique opportunity to showcase the significant progress made in the country’s cashew sector, attract new investments, promote local processing and value addition, while reinforcing Ghana’s leadership role in Africa’s cashew industry”.
Conference theme
The 2026 ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo will be on the theme, Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership. The Conference comes at a critical time for the global cashew industry when stakeholders seek practical and collaborative solutions to ensure sustainable and reliable cashew supply. The Conference will therefore focus on exploring practical approaches to ensuing sustainable cashew supply through strengthened policy support, increased public- private sector investments and enhanced collaboration among industry stakeholders.
“The long-term sustainability of the cashew industry depends on deliberate actions by all stakeholders. Through supportive policies, increased investments across the value chain and stronger supportive partnerships, we can build a resilient, globally competitive and sustainable African cashew industry, capable of meeting the increasing global demand while improving livelihoods and creating shared prosperity,” Mr. Sanfo said.
The Conference will feature presentations, high-level panel discussions, technical workshops, thematic forums and information sessions led by seasoned cashew industry experts and practitioners. Discussions will cover critical areas including production sustainability, financing and investment opportunities, policy and regulatory frameworks, market trends, value addition, quality and food safety standards, climate resilience and strategic partnerships.
The Conference will also provide opportunities for Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings, enabling participants to establish new business relationships and strengthen existing business partnerships. The ACA Expo will showcase cashew products, technology, innovation and services from organizations across the global cashew industry.
Registration and Sponsorship
Registration for participation, exhibition, and Business to Business meetings at the 2026 ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo is officially open. The ACA is inviting all cashew industry stakeholders from Ghana, Africa and around the world to register and secure their participation in this year’s Conference.
The ACA welcomes partnerships and sponsorship from corporate organizations, development partners, financial institutions, government agencies and private sector actors interested in supporting the growth and sustainability of the African cashew industry.
Details on registration, exhibition opportunities, sponsorship packages, accommodation and the Conference program are available on the ACA website: https://africancashewalliance.com/en/ghana-2026/conference.
About the ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo
The ACA has successfully organized 18 annual conferences to date, attracting averagely 500 participants from approximately 30 countries worldwide every year. Previous ACA Conferences have been hosted in countries including Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and The Gambia.
The 2026 edition marks the second time Ghana will be hosting the ACA Conference, having previously hosted the event in 2013. This edition should reinforce the country’s role in the development of the African cashew industry and provide a unique platform to showcase national achievements, strengthen regional and international partnerships and explore new investment opportunities for sustainable growth. The previous 18 editions of the ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo have been hosted by the following countries: Benin for 3 times, Cote d’Ivoire twice, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique for 3 times, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania twice and twice online.
As an international cashew industry alliance, the ACA is proud that through its annual conference and many other events, it continues to create the necessary platforms and conditions that foster partnership, advocacy, market linkages, global networking, knowledge and experience sharing and investment into the cashew industry for sustainable growth.
For more information on the ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo, visit the ACA website.
About ACA
The African Cashew Alliance was established in 2006 as an association of African and international businesses committed to promoting a globally competitive African cashew industry. Today, ACA members represent all segments of the cashew value chain, including producers, processors, traders, exporters and international buyers.
Our vision
A sustainable African cashew industry that delivers globally competitive, value-added products and secures profitability for all actors.
Our mission
To create a platform for accelerating growth and investments in the African cashew industry through partnerships, advocacy, market linkages, technical support, and global networking.
For more information on ACA, please visit our website www.africancashewalliance.com
For publicity and media relations, contact:
Isaac Piyuori
African Cashew Alliance (ACA)
Tel: +233 54 483 9579
Email: ipiyuori@africancashewalliance.com
