Mark your calendars! Here are some coffee events, expos, and competitions you don’t want to miss in the first quarter of 2024.
JANUARY
- January 16-19: [Houston, Texas] US Coffee Championships Qualifiers (Barista, Cup Tasters & Roasters)
- Coffee people will compete in the Barista, Cup Tasters and Roasters competitions for an opportunity to qualify to compete in the Nationals and may have a chance to represent the U.S. at the 2024 World Coffee Championships!
- January 21-23: [Dubai, United Arab Emirates] World of Coffee Dubai
- Think, EXPO in the Middle East. World of Coffee Dubai is the premier coffee trade show for exhibitors and visitors from the Middle East and beyond, tailored for the UAE’s coffee businesses and those who wish to break into the Middles East’s emerging coffee industry. Check out Roaster Village, Lectures, Cupping Room, the UAE National Championships, Brew Bar, SCA Community Lounge, and not to be forgotten—a jam-packed trade show floor where buyers and sellers reconnect as well as established new business relationships.
- January 25: [Fort Wayne, Indiana] La Marzocco Innovation Gallery on Tour
- Learn about La Marzocco’s latest products and technologies. They will be demonstrating a host of new and upcoming projects. After the demos, everyone will have time to check out the new equipment + pizza & bevs afterward.
FEBRUARY
- February 1-4: [Bethesda, Maryland] US Coffee Championships Qualifiers (Latte Art & Brewers)
- Don’t miss the qualifiers for the U.S. Coffee Championships: Latte Art and Brewers categories. Immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and witness the artistry and skill behind every cup. Come and support your coffee people as they showcase their creativity and passion in a series of intense challenges. Don’t miss out on this caffeine-fueled extravaganza that will leave you buzzing with excitement!
- February 2-3: [Miramar, Florida] Miramar Coffee, Chocolate & Culture Expo 2024
- OK, chocolate & coffee! As trade shows go, this is probably as good as it gets. Discover the latest products and trends, and connect with industry leaders and peers. If you’re not hooked, there’s also a latte art and chocolate cupcake competition.
- February 2-4: [Washington, DC] US Coffee Championships Qualifiers (Coffee in Good Spirits)
- This is the qualifying event for the US Coffee in Good Spirits Competition. The most talented baristas and mixologists from across the country will compete for their spot in the prestigious U.S. Coffee Championships. Top placing competitors will advance to the Nationals.
- February 6: [Los Angeles, California] La Marzocco Innovation Gallery on Tour
- Learn about La Marzocco’s latest products and technologies. They will be demonstrating a host of new and upcoming projects. After the demos, everyone will have time to check out the new equipment + pizza & bevs afterward.
- February 15-16: [Lewisville, Texas]: Coffee Technicians Guild Summit
- The Coffee Technicians Guild Summit returns for two days of networking, learning, and activities. Coffee techs from around the world will get their hands dirty in workshops about automatic and fully-automatic coffee machines, scale accuracy and calibration, sustainability best-in-practice, and more.
- February 22-23: [Portland, Oregon]: Roast Summit 2024 with Roast Magazine
- Discover the latest trends, insights and techniques in the world of coffee roasting, while networking with industry leaders and fellow coffee lovers!
- February 24-25: [Gothenburg, Sweden] Nordic Coffee Fest & The Barista League
- Nordic Coffee Fest is a two-day festival for coffee people and companies to meet consumers – from super nerds to curious beginners.
MARCH
- March 3: [New York City, New York] La Marzocco Innovation Gallery on Tour
- Learn about La Marzocco’s latest products and technologies. They will be demonstrating a host of new and upcoming projects. After the demos, everyone will have time to check out the new equipment + pizza & bevs afterward.
- March 3-5: [New York City, New York] Coffee Fest New York 2024
- Build your skills, learn & experience new coffee products, all while doing some phenomenal local networking. Coffee Fest is where products and people meet in an immersive educational experience.
- March 7-9: [Nashville, Tennessee] 2024 National Coffee Association Convention
- The NCA Convention is fueling the future. Join your coffee colleagues and put your finger on the pulse of the industry. Gain knowledge and inspiration from experts and speakers from across the coffee world.
- March 9-11: [Paris, France] Paris Café (aka Coffee) Festival
- The Paris Coffee Festival is a 3-day caffeinated whirlwind. Meet the creme de la creme of French roasters and baristas, discover the latest in coffee machinery & learn from in the country that put the little accent mark in Café.
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