Coffee Fest New York 2026 Schedule
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08:00 AM
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Meet at Registration120 mins
- Skills Training
Led by Anita Tam, owner and founder of Slow Pour Supply, this workshop teaches the essentials of brewing coffee using the pour-over method. Using equipment consistent with contemporary roast profiles, ... -
1A0445 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Altitude is one of the most influential factors in shaping a coffee’s flavor, sweetness, and complexity. In this session, Joseph Stazzone, President of Café Kreyol, unpacks the science and nuance behi ... -
Cupping Corner120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of cupping, the coffee industry’s standard for evaluating coffee quality. You'll learn what cupping is, why it’s used across various sectors o ... -
1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
In this session we will go over the business side of your business. While numbers can be confusing, they are critical to your success. Topics will include: how to have a healthy business, metrics you ... -
Latte Art Venue180 mins
- Skills Training
Taught by our Latte Art World Championship Open (LAWCO) judges, this 3-hour small-group workshop offers intensive instruction on the core techniques of crafting espresso-based beverages. You'll receiv ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
This 45-minute lecture provides aspiring and new coffee shop owners with a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities that arise during the first year of business. From creating a succ ...
08:30 AM
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Roasting Hub90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Foundational Coffee Roasting Skills is a practical workshop designed for aspiring and early-stage roasters who want a clear, working understanding of production roasting. This session covers drum roas ...
09:00 AM
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1A0445 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This session is part one of the Coffee Supply Chain Foundations series. While the full three-session series offers a complete view from origin to roastery, each session also stands alone for those loo ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
Join Monin Gourmet Flavorings as we uncover the formats and ideas shaping 2026 menus, including emerging flavors designed to stand out in today’s visually driven, share-worthy world. Whether you're a ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Most coffee shops want to be “third places” where community thrives, but few understand how to intentionally design spaces and experiences that foster genuine human connection. This talk draws from Fr ... -
1A0245 mins
- Skills Training
New to cold brew or looking to build a stronger foundation? This session covers the essentials: a brief history of cold brew, common brewing methods, and the basic science behind great results. We’ll ...
10:00 AM
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1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
Learn the 13 costly mistakes coffee shop tenants make negotiating their first lease or renewal. How to negotiate for the maximum free rent period, tenant allowance, lower rent, and no deposit or pers ... -
1A0445 mins
- Business Operations
From sourcing to service, coffee culture is evolving at a rapid pace - driven by shifting consumer values, global sustainability goals, and groundbreaking innovations. This session explores the future ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
You’re probably doing scheduling, writing training docs, updating checklists, and answering the same staff and customer questions — all after you’ve already worked a full day (or more). This session c ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
The difference between an excellent cafe that stands out in the pack and one that is just average comes down to how you care for the small but significant details that make up the whole experience. An ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join the education and roasting team at Mill City Roasters to learn how commercial roasters take a green coffee from sample evaluation to production. Explore the process of developing the ideal profil ...
10:15 AM
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Cupping Corner120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Este taller de cata se realizará en español - una oportunidad para catar y compartir en nuestro idioma. Este curso introductorio te enseñará los fundamentos de la cata de café, el método estándar de l ...
10:45 AM
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Business Building Essentials15 mins
- Business Operations
Join us as we catapult the NEW Business Building Essentials program! This intro will help set the stage for the educational content each of these ~20-30 minute sessions will cover over the course of ...
11:00 AM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Skills Training
Serving great coffee once is easy — keeping it that way every day takes structure, training, and a little obsession. This panel brings together café leaders who’ve built systems to maintain exceptiona ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Barista Basics is a comprehensive session covering essential skills for crafting consistent espresso-based drinks in your business. Participants will learn about the origin of coffee, understanding ov ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
The Synesso pressure profiling system gives you ultimate control in espresso extraction and shot manipulation. Come learn how to get the most out of your coffee and how to program the Synesso Hydra. T ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Visit the Consulate General of India booth for an immersive walk-up tasting session exploring the incredible diversity and evolution of Indian specialty coffee. Learn ...
11:15 AM
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1A0390 mins
- Business Operations
Forget follower counts and viral videos... what if your social media strategy actually brought people through the door? In this refreshingly honest workshop, Jeremy Lyman of Birch Coffee and @coffeedo ... -
1A0290 mins
- Business Operations
Baristas are the heartbeat of every cafe but too often, their needs are overlooked in the rush of daily operations. This workshop is designed for cafe owners, managers, and head baristas who want to c ... -
1A0490 mins
- Business Operations
The opportunity to grow and scale your cafe is a dream of shop owners everywhere. But for many cafes, their growth can become a nightmare when the proper considerations are not addressed. When you are ... -
Roasting Hub45 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join Mill City Roasters for a guided coffee tasting to understand the elements of coffee extraction and how to maximize coffee quality through controlled brewing variables. This session is presented i ... -
Latte Art Venue90 mins
- Skills Training
Alternative milks have gone from a popular trend to absolute necessity in the past few years, and their unstoppable rise has resulted in many barista designed dairy milk alternatives that are easily s ...
12:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Coffee connects cultures worldwide, but systemic barriers continue to shape the experiences of many professionals across the industry today. This panel brings together owners, managers, and employees ... -
Business Building Essentials45 mins
- Business Operations
From purchasing your first espresso machine to ensuring your old workhorse doesn’t break down during the morning rush, come explore simple equipment essentials that every coffee entrepreneur should ha ...
12:30 PM
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Cupping Corner90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Do you really know what “washed,” “natural,” and “honey” mean—and how they differ from newer terms like anaerobic, carbonic maceration, or double fermentation? In today’s rapidly evolving coffee lands ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
Cleaning grinders and changing burrs seems like a big task but has massive impact on your coffee quality. Come check out Mazzer grinders and how to perform basic maintenance and cleaning to keep your ...
01:00 PM
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1A04120 mins
- Business Operations
Just opened a coffee shop, getting ready to open or thinking about opening a coffee shop? Mark Calhoun and Jim Starcev of PerfectCube will share their experience developed from running retail stores a ... -
1A0260 mins
- Business Operations
One of the biggest struggles coffee shop owners face is hiring. In this one hour workshop, Jean Brillman, owner of White Horse Coffee & Creamery, will guide participants through the essential steps in ... -
1A03120 mins
- Business Operations
Make more money from the sales you already have - This session is for owners who already understand cost of goods sold (COGS) and want to go beyond the basics. We’ll walk step-by-step through how to a ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Whether your shop is in a small town, suburb or major metropolitian area, come to Specialty Coffee Success No Matter the Size of Your City at the Conversation Corner to get some tips, expert advice, a ... -
Connections Lounge120 mins
- Business Operations
Connect. Reflect. Grow. Drop in, grab a seat, and connect with fellow coffee professionals in a space designed for real conversations, honest reflections, and meaningful support. Whether you're a bari ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
It’s time to be intentional about hiring. At Dillanos, we have a saying, “We don’t hire warm bodies, we hire cool people.” Who you hire is essential in determining if your business will thrive. Th ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Supportive tools and equipment for a commercial roasting facility What do you need to equip an efficient and productive roastery? In this free session, we share our recommendations for supportive tool ...
01:30 PM
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Latte Art Venue210 mins
- Skills Training
The new era of latte art competition began in Los Angeles 2025, and continues in New York 2026. As the second Official Competition under the updated format, this high-stakes event will feature 64 elit ...
02:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
One year after their original panel at Coffee Fest New York 2025, Howard Chang (Shared Roasting), Tom Bomford (Black Fox), and Chi Sum (Coffee Project) return for a follow-up conversation with Sylwia ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Master the fundamentals of creating exceptional guest experiences in our “Customer Service 101” seminar. Learn how to build genuine connections, handle challenging situations with confidence, and turn ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
This class will cover the basics of how you change these items and perform daily cleaning and maintenance on your group head serviceable parts. This is a free session included in your general admissio ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Stop by the Consulate General of India booth to discover India's traditional coffee maker, which predates the French Press and shares similarities with Vietnam's Phin. ...
02:30 PM
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Cupping Corner60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Explore the incredible diversity of coffees grown across the Americas, from the nutty and chocolatey flavors of Brazil to the vibrant, fruity profiles of Colombia and the complex nuances of Honduras a ... -
1A02120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
For many small roasters, the idea of scaling can feel out of reach due to limited capital, time, or access to infrastructure. But with the right strategy, it’s possible to grow your brand without sacr ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Advanced Techniques for Consistency and Quality in Production Roasting Understand the tools and approaches professional roasters use to increase productivity and eliminate waste while producing consis ...
03:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
The coffee shop experience is constantly evolving, driven by changing customer expectations, advances in equipment, and emerging business models. For current and aspiring coffee professionals, staying ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
What is your average transaction price? How many customers do you have a day? What is the traffic count on the road your business is on? We will discuss how to maximize every customer sale with engag ...
03:30 PM
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1A0490 mins
- Skills Training
Placing an espresso machine isn’t just about counter space - it’s about setting your café up for smooth operations, service flow, and long-term equipment performance. This session walks through key co ... -
1A0390 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
In this theory-based class, learn how to confidently use cupping and scoring systems to strengthen quality control in your coffee business. This class will explore internal QC and cupping protocols, f ...
04:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
"We've made these mistakes so you don't have to!" Join a panel of seasoned industry experts who’ve seen it all - from the chaos of delayed build-outs to the perils of hiring family. Through hard-won l ... -
Cupping Corner60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing and most exciting coffee-producing regions in the world. From the earthy, full-bodied coffees of Indonesia to the rich, nutty flavors of India and the intri ...
08:00 AM
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Latte Art Venue120 mins
- Skills Training
Ready to pour your first heart? This beginner-level workshop introduces budding baristas to the building blocks of free pour latte art. Taught by judges from LAWCO (Latte Art World Championship Open), ... -
Cupping Corner120 mins
- Skills Training
Evaluating coffee’s sensorial qualities is a skill that one develops over time, but just how does one begin to develop these skills? In this workshop, you will learn the basic theory behind taste and ... -
Business Building Essentials120 mins
- Business Operations
A thriving coffee bar runs on more than great coffee - it runs on great systems. Yet many cafes struggle with inconsistent or unclear standard operating procedures (SOPs), leading to operational hiccu ...
08:30 AM
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Tech Lab90 mins
- Skills Training
Join one of Synesso's senior technicians for an in-depth training designed to elevate your espresso machine installation skills. This session will provide essential knowledge and practical guidance to ... -
Meet at Registration90 mins
- Skills Training
From trends and recipes to efficiency and profits, you will learn how to create and implement a successful energy program. We will share data on the latest trends and help you understand how to best m ... -
Roasting Hub90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Growing Your Roasting Business is a focused workshop for roasters ready to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. This session breaks down the core revenue streams available to roasting busine ... -
Connections Lounge90 mins
- Skills Training
Textures, layers, and inclusions are currently leading the charge in signature drink innovation. From silky cold foams and decadent cream tops to vibrant fruit purées and playful, crunchy inclusions, ...
09:00 AM
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1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
Your menu is probably carrying heroes, dead weight, and a couple drinks that actively lose you money. In this session, we’ll walk through how to use the sales data you already have to identify which d ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
Signature drinks provide an excellent opportunity to build profitability, brand identity and customer loyalty. This seminar will help get your wheels turning on how to develop these beverages, looking ... -
1A0445 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This session is part two of the Coffee Supply Chain Foundations series. While the full three-session series offers a complete view from origin to roastery, each session also stands alone for those loo ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Finding and keeping the right people has become one of the biggest challenges for small coffee shop owners. The issue isn’t just about hiring. It’s also about company culture, paying competitively, pr ...
10:00 AM
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1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
What does the future look like in the business of coffee? What established trends will continue (hint: digital ordering), what new trends are emerging and what will have less of an impact on your busi ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
In today’s fast-shifting landscape, coffee is no longer just about roast profiles and origin stories - it’s about adapting to why consumers drink it, how they engage with it across dayparts, and what ... -
1A0445 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Behind every great roast is a world of chemical engineering - energy transfer, heat flow, entropy, molecular shifts, and the controlled chaos that transforms a coffee seed into a sensory experience. I ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Selling a Flavor Experience With specialty coffee packaging, your job is to sell a flavor experience. Tasting notes are created at the cupping table and can be a powerful sales tool when used effectiv ...
10:30 AM
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Cupping Corner120 mins
- Skills Training
A small-group cupping that helps cafe owners and managers reconnect with flavor and learn to communicate it in ways customers understand. Participants will taste coffees from different origins, explor ... -
Latte Art Venue60 mins
- Skills Training
Barista Workflow and Efficiency is an interactive 60-minute workshop crafted for baristas, managers, and cafe owners eager to build a faster, smoother coffee bar operation. This class dives deep into ...
10:45 AM
-
Business Building Essentials15 mins
- Business Operations
Join us as we catapult the NEW Business Building Essentials program! This intro will help set the stage for the educational content each of these ~20-30 minute sessions will cover over the course of ...
11:00 AM
-
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Keeping espresso equipment running smoothly isn’t just good practice - it protects your profits. In this session hosted by Barista Magazine, seasoned technician Double J from Black Rabbit Service Co. ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
Everyone loves a beautiful bar. That is, until they have to work on one that was improperly designed. Then we curse the architect and all involved for creating such a beautiful monster. With the rise ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Drive-thru coffee stands provide a quick and efficient way for consumers to grab a quality cup of coffee on the go. From heavily traveled roadways to busy shopping centers and business districts, you ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
The Synesso pressure profiling system gives you ultimate control in espresso extraction and shot manipulation. Come learn how to get the most out of your coffee and how to program the Synesso Hydra. T ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Visit the Consulate General of India booth for an immersive walk-up tasting session exploring the incredible diversity and evolution of Indian specialty coffee. Learn ...
11:15 AM
-
Roasting Hub45 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join Mill City Roasters for a guided coffee tasting to understand the elements of coffee extraction and how to maximize coffee quality through controlled brewing variables. This session is presented i ...
11:30 AM
-
1A0490 mins
- Business Operations
Ready to maximize your profitability? In this session we'll do a deep dive into 3 of the most important areas of your business and where we get the most questions: How to set & monitor prices. Whethe ... -
1A0290 mins
- Business Operations
Coffee businesses can only be great if they have great people policies. With a rapidly changing employment landscape presenting constant challenges in compliance and managing employees with diverse ex ... -
Connections Lounge120 mins
- Business Operations
Connect. Reflect. Grow. Drop in, grab a seat, and connect with fellow coffee professionals in a space designed for real conversations, honest reflections, and meaningful support. Whether you're a bari ...
12:00 PM
-
Latte Art Venue90 mins
- Skills Training
Alternative milks have gone from a popular trend to absolute necessity in the past few years, and their unstoppable rise has resulted in many barista designed dairy milk alternatives that are easily s ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Your brand is more than just a logo - it’s the personality, story, and experience that keep customers coming back. In this panel, industry experts will dive into what makes a coffee brand truly memora ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Your customers eat, drink, and buy with their eyes. In this session we will go over how you can set up your menu to be the perfect representation of your brand, help your customers decide what they wa ...
12:30 PM
-
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
Cleaning grinders and changing burrs seems like a big task but has massive impact on your coffee quality. Come check out Mazzer grinders and how to perform basic maintenance and cleaning to keep your ...
01:00 PM
-
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
In a saturated market, one way coffeeshops can stand out is by creating unique and interesting rotating beverages for their seasonal menus. From coffee cocktails through to flavored cold brew, coffee ... -
Cupping Corner90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Blending coffee is both a science and an art. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how individual coffees interact to create balance, complexity, and consistency in the cup. Working in small team ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Having an All-Star staff of properly-trained baristas can make or break the success of your business. We’ll walk through how to put together a stellar training program, including the importance of tr ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join the education and roasting team at Mill City Roasters to learn how commercial roasters take a green coffee from sample evaluation to production. Explore the process of developing the ideal profil ...
01:30 PM
-
1A0390 mins
- Business Operations
Opening your shop soon and trying to make sure people actually show up, your team is ready, and your menu will make money? In this session, Allison and Jason DeVelvis, two of the owners of Family Room ...
02:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join Roast Magazine for a special edition of their Roasters Forum, bringing together the newly announced 2026 Roasters of the Year for their first public conversation together. This coast-to-coast pan ... -
Latte Art Venue180 mins
- Skills Training
The new era of latte art competition began in Los Angeles 2025, and continues in New York 2026. As the second Official Competition under the updated format, this high-stakes event will feature 64 elit ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Every aspect of your business is branding. Taking the 5 senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch,) we will discuss how to ensure every sense is being reflected in your incredible brand. This ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
This class will cover the basics of how you change these items and perform daily cleaning and maintenance on your group head serviceable parts. This is a free session included in your general admissio ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Stop by the Consulate General of India booth to discover India's traditional coffee maker, which predates the French Press and shares similarities with Vietnam's Phin. ...
02:30 PM
-
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Advanced Techniques for Consistency and Quality in Production Roasting Understand the tools and approaches professional roasters use to increase productivity and eliminate waste while producing consis ...
03:00 PM
-
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Starting any coffee business comes with a steep learning curve. In this panel discussion, local café owners and brand founders share what they’ve learned from the ground up – from early missteps to tu ... -
Cupping Corner120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This sensory session guides participants through a curated cupping flight that follows coffee through time - from its earliest traditions at origin to its modern expressions shaped by engineering, cul ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Whether you’re confused about cost-of-goods, perplexed by pars, inquiring about inventory, or mulling over menu offerings, this is the session for you. We will go over how to start looking at what you ...
03:30 PM
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1A0390 mins
- Business Operations
Marketing your coffee shop doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or out of reach. In this session, we’ll strip away the jargon and focus on straightforward strategies that actually work. Whether you’re ju ... -
1A0490 mins
- Business Operations
Whether or not you admire Starbucks, how they experiment with AI at scale offers useful lessons especially on what to adopt and what to avoid. This session explores how Starbucks uses AI across foreca ...
04:00 PM
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1A0260 mins
- Business Operations
Your team is the heartbeat of your business - and managing labor effectively is key to both your bottom line and your store culture. In this session led by PerfectCube, you'll discover actionable stra ...
08:00 AM
-
Latte Art Venue60 mins
- Skills Training
New to espresso or still building your confidence on bar? This hands-on, small-group workshop will walk you through the essential steps of dialing in for a balanced, flavorful shot. Designed for begin ... -
Meet at Registration120 mins
- Skills Training
Led by Anita Tam, owner and founder of Slow Pour Supply, this workshop teaches the essentials of brewing coffee using the pour-over method. Using equipment consistent with contemporary roast profiles, ... -
Cupping Corner120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of cupping, the coffee industry’s standard for evaluating coffee quality. You'll learn what cupping is, why it’s used across various sectors o ... -
Tech Lab120 mins
- Skills Training
Join us in the Tech Lab for a hands-on introduction to grinder fundamentals. This workshop covers how grind size impacts flavor, how to dial in for different brew methods, and how to troubleshoot inco ...
08:30 AM
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Meet at Registration90 mins
- Skills Training
Dive into the essentials of crafting trending tea beverages with a strong focus on matcha. This interactive workshop starts with tea basics, and from there we explores what makes quality matcha, prepa ... -
Roasting Hub90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Foundational Coffee Roasting Skills is a practical workshop designed for aspiring and early-stage roasters who want a clear, working understanding of production roasting. This session covers drum roas ...
09:00 AM
-
1A0445 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This session is part two of the Coffee Supply Chain Foundations series. While the full three-session series offers a complete view from origin to roastery, each session also stands alone for those loo ... -
1A0345 mins
- Business Operations
Customer service is what can either set your business apart or do your business. It's also not simply about that charming smile or sharp wit, it's about so many underlying concepts. While most people ... -
1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
Discover the latest insights driving menu innovation and profitability in the specialty beverage market. This seminar will provide: A high-level overview of consumption and purchase trends influencing ...
09:30 AM
-
Latte Art Venue180 mins
- Skills Training
Taught by our Latte Art World Championship Open (LAWCO) judges, this 3-hour small-group workshop offers intensive instruction on the core techniques of crafting espresso-based beverages. You'll receiv ...
10:00 AM
-
1A0445 mins
- Business Operations
This session focuses on common intellectual property mistakes that coffee businesses may accidentally make when starting their operations, building their brands, or expanding into new ventures or fran ... -
1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
Wondering how to set & adjust your prices or arrange your menu? Mark Calhoun and Jim Starcev of PerfectCube discuss optimal ways to determine your prices, increase your prices and make your menu work ... -
1A0390 mins
- Business Operations
Behind every great café experience is more than great coffee — it’s consistent training and clear systems. Whether you’re building from scratch or refining current processes, this session offers pract ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Supportive tools and equipment for a commercial roasting facility What do you need to equip an efficient and productive roastery? In this free session, we share our recommendations for supportive tool ...
10:15 AM
-
Cupping Corner120 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
This sensory session guides participants through a curated cupping flight that follows coffee through time - from its earliest traditions at origin to its modern expressions shaped by engineering, cul ...
10:45 AM
-
Business Building Essentials15 mins
- Business Operations
Join us as we catapult the NEW Business Building Essentials program! This intro will help set the stage for the educational content each of these ~20-30 minute sessions will cover over the course of ...
11:00 AM
-
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
As specialty coffee continues to grow it may seem that there's a shop on every corner, including across the street from yours. If that's got you stressed about how to distinguish your café from your c ... -
1A0245 mins
- Business Operations
In the current landscape of coffee shops, managing a younger work force is the top challenge faced by owners and operators. For many it feel like an impossible task trying to connect, communicate, and ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Come explore the positive and negatives of starting or adding a roasting operation vs. private labeling your brand with a wholesale roasting partner. We’ll explore start-up costs, ROI, bag costs, coff ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
The Synesso pressure profiling system gives you ultimate control in espresso extraction and shot manipulation. Come learn how to get the most out of your coffee and how to program the Synesso Hydra. T ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Visit the Consulate General of India booth for an immersive walk-up tasting session exploring the incredible diversity and evolution of Indian specialty coffee. Learn ...
11:15 AM
-
Roasting Hub45 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Join Mill City Roasters for a guided coffee tasting to understand the elements of coffee extraction and how to maximize coffee quality through controlled brewing variables. This session is presented i ...
11:30 AM
-
Connections Lounge120 mins
- Business Operations
Connect. Reflect. Grow. Drop in, grab a seat, and connect with fellow coffee professionals in a space designed for real conversations, honest reflections, and meaningful support. Whether you're a bari ...
12:00 PM
-
1A0290 mins
- Business Operations
Ready to maximize your profitability? In this session, we'll do a deep dive into 4 of the most important areas of your business: Sales, COGS, Inventory, and Waste. We'll talk about and show examples o ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Know how to make a great espresso, but not sure what sort of food your cafe should serve? An expert in latte art, but confused what types of pastries are on trend this year? Join this panel discussion ... -
1A0390 mins
- Business Operations
In today’s social media-driven world, a cafes reputation can shift overnight. From leadership accountability to customer complaints, how you respond can make or break your brand. This workshop equips ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Want to stay cutting edge of the latest beverage trends and have a leg up on your competition? This session will cover marketing and consumer habits, types of beverages you should be sure to offer on ...
12:30 PM
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Cupping Corner90 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
From co-ferments to infused lots, coffee processing is entering a bold new era—one that’s redefining how we think about flavor, quality, and innovation. In this tasting-focused workshop, you’ll explor ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
Cleaning grinders and changing burrs seems like a big task but has massive impact on your coffee quality. Come check out Mazzer grinders and how to perform basic maintenance and cleaning to keep your ...
01:00 PM
-
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Sustainability is a complex and ever-evolving topic in the coffee industry, touching every stage of the supply chain - from farming and sourcing to roasting, packaging, and café operations. This panel ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Discover the key elements that drive a profitable and well-run coffee shop. Learn how to balance operations, staffing, and customer experience while maintaining consistency and efficiency. We’ll cover ... -
Roasting Hub60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Selling a Flavor Experience With specialty coffee packaging, your job is to sell a flavor experience. Tasting notes are created at the cupping table and can be a powerful sales tool when used effectiv ...
02:00 PM
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Connections Lounge120 mins
- Business Operations
If you've come to Coffee Fest because you're looking to get into the business or really dig into how to open a coffee shop all your own, this is an essential class. Knowing what steps to take can seem ... -
Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Este panel, realizado en español, se adentra en el mundo del café de especialidad, explorando sus características únicas y lo que lo distingue de los cafés comunes. Debatiremos la pregunta: ¿Es el caf ... -
1A03120 mins
- Business Operations
A great cup of coffee gets customers in the door, but a strong brand strategy keeps them coming back. In today’s competitive market, cafés need more than good beans and latte art — they need a clear s ... -
Latte Art Venue180 mins
- Skills Training
The new era of latte art competition began in Los Angeles 2025, and continues in New York 2026. As the second Official Competition under the updated format, this high-stakes event will feature 64 elit ... -
1A0460 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Today’s coffee consumers expect more than great flavor - they’re looking for brands that stand for people, planet, and purpose. This workshop is built for small roasters who want to integrate ethical ... -
Business Building Essentials30 mins
- Business Operations
Learn how to transform your slow evenings into a thriving part of your business. We’ll explore proven strategies to boost afternoon sales, attract new customers, and tailor the customer experience to ... -
Tech Lab30 mins
- Skills Training
This class will cover the basics of how you change these items and perform daily cleaning and maintenance on your group head serviceable parts. This is a free session included in your general admissio ... -
Consulate General of India Booth #231160 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Exhibitor Showcase | Booth #2311 Stop by the Consulate General of India booth to discover India's traditional coffee maker, which predates the French Press and shares similarities with Vietnam's Phin. ...
02:30 PM
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Cupping Corner60 mins
- Roasting & Green Coffee
Africa is widely regarded as the cradle of coffee, offering some of the most dynamic and sought-after flavors in the world. From Ethiopia’s bright, floral profiles to the fruity, wine-like notes of Bu ...
03:00 PM
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Conversation Corner45 mins
- Business Operations
Dive into an engaging panel discussion with seasoned entrepreneurs and discover the diverse arsenal of marketing techniques utilized by these industry leaders. From leveraging social media platforms l ...
