Exhibition Info
Specialty Coffee Expo 2026
| Date: | 10 Apr – 12 Apr 2026 |
| Venue: | Chicago, United states |
INTODUCTION
The Specialty Coffee Expo 2026 will take place in Chicago, Illinois, in April 2026. As the largest coffee event in North America, it continues to draw coffee professionals, enthusiasts, roasters, and retailers from around the world. This expo remains a leading platform for discovering new trends, innovations, and best practices influencing the global coffee industry. From responsible sourcing and precision roasting to modern brewing methods and café management, the Specialty Coffee Expo showcases every stage of the coffee supply chain.
Featuring hundreds of exhibitors, enhanced educational programs, interactive workshops, and immersive coffee tastings, this event is essential for anyone looking to expand their knowledge, strengthen connections, and stay competitive in the evolving specialty coffee landscape.
Event Highlights
- Exhibitor Showcase: Discover an expanded lineup of coffee products, advanced equipment, and solutions from leading roasters, manufacturers, and global suppliers.
- Coffee Tasting Pavilion: Enjoy curated tastings from award-winning and emerging coffee roasters representing diverse origins worldwide.
- Workshops and Seminars: Participate in forward-thinking sessions covering coffee cultivation, sustainability, and next-generation brewing and roasting innovations.
- Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with industry leaders, creators, and coffee enthusiasts from across the international coffee scene.
- Sustainability Pavilion: Explore progressive approaches to sustainable coffee farming, eco-friendly packaging, and responsible distribution models.
- World Barista Championship: Witness elite baristas from around the world compete live for the prestigious global championship title.
- Product Innovations Awards: Experience breakthrough products and technologies shaping the future of the specialty coffee industry.
- Coffee Science Symposium: Engage with expert insights into coffee science, from green bean chemistry to precision brewing techniques.
Why Attend
- Explore Innovations: Stay ahead with next-generation products, smart equipment, and emerging trends transforming the global coffee industry.
- World-Class Education: Unlock fresh insights through expert-led sessions covering coffee science, farming innovation, and precision brewing.
- Global Networking: Connect with an international community of growers, roasters, retailers, and baristas shaping coffee’s future.
- Live Competitions: Feel the energy of the World Barista Championship and elite competitions showcasing world-class skill and creativity.
- Sustainability Focus: Discover cutting-edge approaches to regenerative farming, ethical sourcing, and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
- Industry-Leading Exhibits: Explore hundreds of exhibitors presenting advanced technologies and services across the entire coffee value chain.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in guided tastings and immersive workshops designed to sharpen your sensory skills and technical expertise.
Industry Growth and Market Information
The global specialty coffee market is projected to exceed $90 billion by 2028, fueled by increasing consumer interest in high-quality coffee experiences, ethical sourcing, and eco-conscious practices. The Specialty Coffee Expo 2026 stands as a vital platform where industry professionals connect to discover emerging trends, innovations, and business opportunities.
Exhibition stand contractors in Chicago continue to play a crucial role in enabling exhibitors to design immersive, visually compelling booths that effectively highlight specialty coffee brands, equipment, and brewing technologies.
With an intensified emphasis on sustainability, digital integration, and transparent direct-trade relationships, the specialty coffee sector is rapidly advancing. The Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 attracted over 15,000 attendees, and 2026 is anticipated to welcome an even larger global audience eager to experience the future of specialty coffee.
