The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce that Stronghold is the Official Production Roaster Sponsor for the 2024-2027 World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC), with the Stronghold SX9 provided for the 2024 WCRC. The production roaster is a vital piece of WCRC equipment, with national champions using it in their practice roasting, and production roasting for both single-origin coffees and blends.
Read MoreThe Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce that the Thermoplan Black&White4 CTS is the Qualified Espresso Machine for the 2024-2027 World Latte Art Championship. This marks the first time that a fully-automatic espresso machine has been qualified for use in the World Coffee Championships.
Read MoreToday, the Specialty Coffee Association is releasing updated rules & regulations for the 2024 Copenhagen World Coffee Championships; including the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS), World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC), and Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC). These four world championships take place at World of Coffee Copenhagen, Denmark, June 27-29.
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 MoreJoin the team putting on the World Coffee Championships in Chicago (April 2024) and Busan (May 2024) as a lead volunteer. The SCA is looking for people who would like to contribute more time and skills by holding lead roles for the event. These positions require a greater time commitment but are perfect for specialty coffee professionals who are open for leadership roles and would like to be more involved with the behind-the-scenes support of the event.
Read MoreThe Specialty Coffee Association is now accepting applications for the World Coffee Championships Competitions Strategic Committee (CSC). The CSC is a volunteer leadership group with wide-ranging experience of competitions and the industry that collaborates on initiatives to foster & support the competition community and keep the World Coffee Championships moving forward.
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 is delighted to announce a momentous collaboration with the International Coffee Organization with a mutual commitment to advancing global coffee industry cooperation and reaching new heights in specialty coffee sustainability, education, and outreach.
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