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WOC summit 2025 & Cacao Reimagined: A Sensory Strategist's Guide to the Future

WOC
summit
2025

This four-day virtual summit spotlights some of the leading voices shaping the cacao and craft chocolate industry — educators, wisdom keepers, researchers, facilitators, farmers, others.

Step into a space where body, mind, and spirit meet in a collaborative celebration of cacao’s power to connect, inspire, and transform. The future of cacao is here—and you’re invited.

Over four days, you’ll experience rich storytelling, powerful keynotes, lively panels, expert training, and intimate conversations that bridge tradition and innovation. Join us free or upgrade for access to our Workshop Day and on-demand recordings.

SPECIAL SESSION

WTSA’s Mindy Yang will join the Women of Cacao Summit on VIP Day to lead a workshop on the science of smell, taste, and flavor quality analysis. Participants will learn to decode complex cacao flavors, train their sensory palates, and elevate chocolate evaluation through multisensory perception.

This online session blends science, storytelling, and hands-on practice. Together, we’ll explore how cacao affects the brain, why flavor memories are so personal and powerful, and what sensory intelligence means for both healing and business.

Drawing on her work with Moët Hennessy, Chanel, and Dior, Mindy will share advanced sensory training techniques and highlight where the market is headed for brands that truly understand the link between wellness and sensory experience.

✨ All proceeds support our work in advancing sensory health, access, and equity in honor of World Taste & Smell Month (September).

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