Join Roast Magazine, Mill City Coffee Roasters, and a panel of local roasting leaders for an engaging, informal networking session. Taking place immediately following the Roasters Forum (which is held 12:15-1pm in the Conversation Corner), this session brings together influential roasters, panel hosts, and business owners for an open dialogue on the current state of the specialty coffee trade, offering a unique opportunity to connect directly with regional peers.

• 1:1 Speaker Q&A: Connect directly with Roasters Forum panelists to ask follow-up questions and explore practical applications for your roasting business.
• Industry Trend Discussion: Navigate pressing topics, green coffee dynamics, and market shifts shaping the roasting landscape alongside industry leaders.
• Real-World Insights: Share candid accounts of operational successes, challenges, and solutions directly with local roaster-retailers.
• Regional Networking: Expand your professional network with local leaders who understand the specific opportunities within the regional market.

Attendees will walk away with expanded regional contacts, actionable answers to their specific roasting questions, and deeper alignment with modern specialty coffee trade trends.

This is a free session included in your general admission.