Media Coverage

Usually held on the last day of Council Sessions in April and September each year, when the Executive Director and Chairs inform the press about the latest coffee market report and the outcome of the meetings. Invitations to attend press briefings are sent out by email to accredited journalists the week before the meetings, together with copies of agendas and other documents. Accredited journalists may also meet delegates from government and the private sector during Council meetings and should confirm their attendance in advance as indicated below.

Important note: Please note that ICO meetings are only open to representatives of ICO Member Governments and invited observers from the private sector and non-member countries. Journalists may not enter ICO meeting rooms other than to attend press briefings or other events to which they have been invited.

For security purposes, accredited journalists should confirm their attendance at the press briefing or at other times during ICO meetings in advance, and request an identification badge at the registration desk on arrival at the ICO. The identification badge should be worn at all times while at the ICO event.

Accredited photographers and TV crews may cover events designated as open to the press on the schedule and the first 3 to 5 minutes of the Council session, with the prior approval of the Chair and Executive Director.