Events & Trade Shows
Copenhagen Show Highlights Five Standout Espresso Artifacts
From a Bialetti moka pot to a Faema E61, these pieces trace espresso equipment’s design evolution at a Danish cultural institute.
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Coffee Pitch Night in Chicago: Founders Take the Stage at the Specialty Coffee Expo
A pitching showcase organized alongside small business owners will follow the opening day of the annual specialty coffee expo in Chicago, giving coffee entrepreneurs a spotlight and cash prizes.
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Beyond the Espresso: Eight Interactive Booths to Seek Out at the SCA Coffee Expo
From VR bean tours to permanent tattoos and AI-powered sorting, here are the hands-on experiences and mini-events that offer a break from the usual caffeine lineup.
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Go Fund Bean’s Two Standout Gatherings at This Year’s SCA Expo in Portland
The nonprofit supporting hourly coffee workers will host a free meal giveaway for baristas and a playful prom-style fundraiser during the Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland.
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Looking Back at the First Fully Online Re:co Symposium
The specialty coffee community gathered remotely for a two-day virtual Re:co Symposium in July 2020, featuring recorded talks, real-time Q&A, chat-room discussions, and optional sensory kits, while addressing industry challenges, equity, and consumer trends.
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Two Cities, One Cupping Table: How a Coffee Exchange Linked Toronto and Vancouver
A cross-city coffee exchange paired roasters and drinkers in Toronto and Vancouver, who cupped the same eight coffees on the same day and staged parallel events to build ties between the two scenes.
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Rethinking Who Can Take Part in Coffee Trade Shows
Trade shows offer camaraderie and learning, yet cost, distance, and exclusionary practices keep many would-be participants away. Organizers and industry members are weighing how to widen access.
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From Milan’s Trade Floor: Five Coffee Innovations That Signal What’s Next
At the latest edition of the world’s largest hospitality equipment expo, new launches in espresso automation, grinding connectivity, milk texturing, pour-over brewing, and sample roasting revealed how the industry is addressing labor gaps and efficiency demands—while aiming to preserve craft quality.
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What Stood Out in Copenhagen: Rules, Ratings, and Room Beyond the Cup
A look back at the 2024 global coffee trade gathering in Copenhagen, from EU deforestation rules and the SCA's new evaluation tool to producer booths and a lighter side of the show floor.
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Glitter Cat Barista's Digital Turn: Widening Access to Coffee Competition Training
When in-person training became impossible, this coffee-competition prep program rebuilt itself online—launching home-based contests, a scratch-and-sniff challenge, and remote workshops that reached participants far beyond its original roster.
