Last year was an exciting and inspiring year for us at the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Throughout 2023, the hard work of many enabled us to engage in research, develop standards, expand education, create events, and design experiences with a global reach—all in service on our continuous journey to fulfill our association’s commitment to make coffee better. Dive in to the newly published 2023 SCA Annual Report
Read MoreIn 2024, the SCA will introduce the first major overhaul to its membership program in decades. The new model will focus on providing value and connectivity to the growing international community, enhanced features for companies, and new pricing structure.
Read MoreThe SCA Spain Chapter has selected four new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreThe SCA Portugal Chapter has selected four new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreThe SCA Portugal Chapter has selected four new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreThe SCA Netherlands Chapter has selected four new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Sustainability Awards! The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2024. The 2024 Sustainability Awards will recognize for-profit and non-profit organizations that advance sustainability in the coffee sector while inspiring others to design and initiate similar endeavors innovations.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the 2024 Coffee Technicians Guild Summit, happening February 15-16, 2024 at Middleby Innovation Kitchens in Lewisville Texas. Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association and Coffee Technicians Guild, this summit promises a unique experience for coffee technicians, machinists, and specialists from around the world.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo taking place in Chicago, USA next April. Expo is North America’s largest B2B event for specialty coffee professionals and will be taking place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 12-14, 2024.
Read MoreOn December 11, 2023, at an inaugural signing at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Chief Executive Officer, Yannis Apostolopoulos joined a welcoming crowd alongside The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP) President, James Hunter Tedman, and The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama President, Adolfo Fabrega, to solidify the expansion of the World of Coffee Tradeshow to Panama in 2026.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in Romania, cast your vote for the SCA Romania Chapter committee now.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in Portugal, cast your vote for the SCA Portugal Chapter committee now.
Read MoreThe SCA Germany Chapter has selected four new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreThe SCA UK Chapter has selected one new coordinator to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreThe SCA Ukraine Chapter has selected two new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreSCA is proud to announce the third edition of Green Coffee Summit, a free-to-attend virtual event for anyone involved in the green coffee trade. Mark your calendars for December 5-6, 2023, and prepare for two days filled with insightful presentations, lectures, and panel discussions.
Read MoreAs presented to SCA members on August 31, the SCA Board of Directors, led by President Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, nominated a group of four professionals from a pool of dozens who responded to our annual call for nominations made in June. As the number of candidates this year is equal to the number of open seats, there is no need to proceed with a voting process, and the SCA Board has confirmed the four professionals listed as members of the SCA Board of Directors, in accordance with Section 7.4(h) of the SCA Bylaws.
Read MoreThe SCA Norway Chapter has selected six new coordinators to join the committee for a two-year term.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in Germany, cast your vote for the SCA Germany Chapter committee now.
Read MoreIf you are an SCA member based in the UK, cast your vote for the SCA UK Chapter committee now.
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