Was it just us, or did the first quarter of 2024 fly by? Here are more coffee events, expos, and competitions for your calendar this spring! It’s also world competition season, so stay tuned for the new 2024 champions and their cutting-edge presentations on the world stages.
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April 2024 Coffee Events
- 4-6 April: [Amsterdam, The Netherlands] Amsterdam Coffee Festival
- A showcase of the Dutch coffee scene, where you can meet Dutch roasters, baristas, and brands in the country that brought coffee into the global trade spotlight some 300 years ago.
- 11-14 April: [London, United Kingdom] London Coffee Festival
- No time for tea here, it’s all about coffee roasters, baristas, and brands from the United Kingdom joining together for cocktails, music, and good vibes.
- 11-14 April: [London, United Kingdom] Coffee Masters
- A showcase of skill, knowledge, creativity, passion, and personality where 16 baristas battle in seven disciplines to test their mastery of the coffee craft.
- 12-14 April: [Chicago, Illinois] Specialty Coffee Expo
- North America’s largest and most anticipated specialty coffee trade show where the global coffee community gathers to discover the latest in innovation.
- 12-14 April: [Chicago, Illinois] World Brewers Cup & World Cup Tasters Championship
- Experience the thrill as competitors from around the world showcase their expertise in manual brewing and sensory skills.
- 12-14 April: [Chicago, Illinois] US Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits & Roasters Championships
- The nation’s top latte artists, mixologist, and roasters compete to represent the US at the world competitions in Denmark in June.
- 18 April: [Mexico City, Mexico] The Barista League
- Discover the artistry and skill of Mexico’s finest baristas as they compete in a thrilling competition-slash-party at The Barista League in Mexico City.
- 24-26 April: [Shenzhen, China] Sigep China
- Explore the latest trends and innovations in the coffee industry at Sigep China, an international exhibition showcasing a wide range of products and services for coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.
- 27-28 April: [Tallinn, Estonia] Tallinn Coffee Festival
- Taste a variety of coffees from Estonian roasters, attend workshops, and connect with other coffee lovers in Tallinn.
- 28 April: [Portland, Oregon] Portland Mercantile
- Experience the unique charm of Portland’s coffee scene at Portland Mercantile, a curated marketplace featuring artisanal products, equipment, and accessories from local and international vendors.
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May 2024 Coffee Events
- 1-4 May: [Busan, South Korea] World of Coffee Busan
- World of Coffee travels to Asia for the very first time, with a highly anticipated roster of exhibitors and roasters from South Korea and beyond.
- 1-4 May: [Busan, South Korea] World Barista Championship
- The world’s top baristas showcase their skills and creativity as they compete for the prestigious title of World Barista Champion 2024.
- 10-12 May: [Toronto, Canada] Toronto Coffee Festival
- The Toronto Coffee Festival will feature a diverse lineup of coffee roasters, exhibitors, and interactive workshops representative of Canada’s coffee culture.
- 12-14 May: [Melbourne, Australia] Melbourne International Coffee Expo
- Discover the latest trends, taste exceptional coffees, and connect with industry professionals from around the world at MICE, where brekkie and coffee are taken exceptionally seriously down under.
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June 2024 Coffee Events
- 1 June: [Berlin, Germany] The Barista League
- Germany’s finest baristas team up and battle it out at the competition-slash-party at The Barista League in Berlin.
- 8 June: [Warsaw, Poland] The Barista League
- The Barista League heads to Poland to party it up with Warsaw’s barista crowd as they compete for an all-expenses-paid origin trip.
- 14-15 June: [New Orleans, Louisiana] Coffee Fest New Orleans
- 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.
- 26-28 June: [Singapore] Sigep Asia
- Explore the latest trends and innovations in the coffee industry at Sigep Asia, an international exhibition showcasing a wide range of products and services for coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.
- 27-29 June: [Copenhagen, Denmark] World of Coffee Copenhagen
- World of Coffee is Europe’s most exciting annual specialty coffee trade show where coffee lovers from all over the continent meet up to network, reminisce, and party.
- 27-29 June: [Copenhagen, Denmark] World Latte Art, World Coffee Roasting & World Coffee in Good Spirits Championships
- The world’s top latte artists, coffee roasters, and mixologists representing their nations will compete for the champion title, held alongside World of Coffee Copenhagen.
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