Who We ArE
SCA is the global stage for specialty coffee, where culture, commerce and community collide. As the world's largest coffee trade association, we bring together diverse voices across the value chain to spark dialogue, fuel innovation and make coffee a vibrant, relevant force for all. Through collaboration and progressive approaches, SCA supports the industry through research, standards, education, and events.
Upcoming Events
JANUARY 18-20, 2026
World of Coffee will be celebrating its fifth year with a larger show floor, expanded show features, and so much more.
April 10-12, 2026
After thirty years, Specialty Coffee Expo will join other SCA trade shows by rebranding as World of Coffee, with the first North American event under this name set to take place April 10-12, 2026 in San Diego.
May 7-9, 2026
The third edition of World of Coffee Asia will take place in the majestic city of Bangkok, Thailand from May 7-9, 2026.
June 25-27, 2026
The premier international specialty coffee trade show will make its Belgian debut in June 2026.
October 23 - 25, 2025
The first World of Coffee trade show in Latin America is set to take place in Panama; an origin country renowned for producing some of the world’s finest specialty coffees.
SCA Education
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The Q Grader Program is specialty coffee’s leading license for professionals, encompassing cupping, sensory analysis, and green coffee evaluation.
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Demonstrate your expertise and readiness for industry leadership with an SCA Skills Diploma, designed to recognize comprehensive knowledge across key areas of specialty coffee.
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More than 1,800 independent educators deliver SCA education program courses in locations around the globe.
Recent Research
Identifying inequitable value distribution as a key root cause of the 2018 price crisis, the summary of work highlights opportunities to work towards a more equitable specialty coffee industry.
The Coffee Systems Map outlines the relationships between key actors and actions in the specialty coffee industry, illustrating the complexity of this global value-generating ecosystem.
The most recent output of our community impact survey focuses on the science of airborne disease transmission, including practical tips and strategies for minimizing risk and increasing safety in coffee businesses.