Description

Connect, collaborate, and celebrate with the fine chocolate community in Seattle.

Heading to Seattle for the Northwest Chocolate Festival? Start your weekend on the right note with the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA). Whether you're a seasoned chocolate maker, a cocoa grower, or a passionate enthusiast, join us for an informal evening of casual networking, great conversations, and community building.

Enjoy complimentary light appetizers hosted by FCIA while mingling with fellow industry leaders and craft chocolate lovers.

Event Details

• Date: October 2nd
• Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Location: H Bar at Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown (201 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)
• Admission: FREE (Online pre-registration requested)
• Food & Drink: Light appetizers provided by FCIA; drinks available for purchase at the bar.

Why You Should Attend

• Build Meaningful Connections: Expand your network with specialty chocolate professionals, suppliers, and craft pioneers.
• Kick Off Festival Weekend: Catch up with peers and plan your festival itinerary in a relaxed setting before the main event begins.
• Complimentary Appetizers: Enjoy complimentary light bites courtesy of FCIA.
• Open & Welcoming Space: Connect across every level of the supply chain in a vibrant downtown Seattle venue.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to everyone in the craft and specialty chocolate ecosystem:

• FCIA Members & Non-Members
• Craft Chocolate Makers & Chocolatiers
• Cocoa Growers & Importers
• Industry Suppliers & Retailers
• Chocolate Enthusiasts & Advocates

Reserve Your Spot

While admission is 100% free, advance registration is required so we can accurately prepare food and accommodations with the venue.