Title World of CoffeeBangkok 2026
Period May 7 – 9, 2026
Opening Hours 10AM– 6PM (Last call for entrance5:30PM)
Last day 10AM – 5PM (Lastcall for entrance4:30PM)
Venue BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok InternationalTrade & ExhibitionCentre)
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The schedule is subject to change dependingon the circumstances.
(A100)
Room 1, 2
Stage (G401)
Stage (G402)
In the exhibitionhall, 400+ leading brands will showcase the latest innovations in the coffee industry. This event serves as a platform for global coffee professionals and industry experts to discover Asian market trends and explore business expansion opportunities in the region.
The Roaster Village offers attendees a firsthand look at cutting-edge trends in coffee sourcing, handling, roasting, brewing, and distribution along with plenty of coffee tasting opportunities.
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 98 RV East, EH 99 RV West
Discover the journey of coffee from farm to cup and The sustainable practices shaping its future, while forging meaningfulconnections with the producers themselves.
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 99 E401
The World Cup Tasters Championshipawards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees. Don’t miss the moment of the new World Cup Tasters Champion!
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 99 WCTC Stage (G401)
Dive into the heart of flavor at the World of Coffee’s Cupping Rooms. This unique tasting area is designed for enthusiasts and professionals eager to sample the latest crops and varietals.
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 98 CuppingRooms (A100)
At the SCA Lecture Series, coffee experts conduct inspirational talks to set goals and motivate attendees to expand their coffee knowledge. Free to attend with a entrancebadge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date | May 8 (Fri)
Location | Silk Room 1, 2
Session 1
10:30-11:20
Session 2
11:20-12:10
Session 3
13:00-13:50
The Enchantment of Thai Coffee Culture
Natthiti Ampriwan | President of SCATH, Co-founder of Gallery Drip Coffee
Innovation from the Inside: How Thai Coffee Professionals Are Redefining Processing
Arkhom Suvannakita | Head Roastmaster of Preda Roasting House
Fuadi Pitsuwan | Vice President of SCATH
Retire the Binder: Unlocking Growth with the Dynamic Strategic Roadmap
Christopher Legler | CEO of Axios Growth Consultants
Auctions as Catalysts- Reimagining Value Discovery in Coffee
Kenneth Barigye | CEO of Mountain Harvest
Ben Bicknell | Co-founder of Openflor Coffee
Session 4
13:50-14:40
Session 5
14:40-15:30
Session 6
15:30-16:20
Session 7
16:20-17:10
Sasa Sestic | Founder of Ona Coffee , Project Origin, Nucleus Coffee Tools
Erwin Mierisch | Executive Director of Alliance for Coffee Excellence, Cup of Excellence
Vicente Mejia Isaza | Founder and CEO of Clearpath Coffee
Sensory Training
Viva Lenoir | CEO of Editions Jean Lenoir
From Passion to Proof: Taste, Mindfulness, and the Journey to Becoming aChampion
Chatchalerm Lertanekwattana
| Champion of World Cup Tasters Championship 2025
Connecting Coffee and Tea: Forest-Friendly Practice
Kenneth Rimdahl | Founder of Monsoon Tea
Dustin Joseph | Founder of Lefthand Roasters
At the World Brewers Cup, national champion baristas operated the Brew Bars, where attendees could sample specialty coffees from around the world.
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 99 WCTC Stage (G402)
The SCA Community Lounge introduces the activities of the Specialty Coffee Association and serves as a space for free communicationand networking through specialty coffee. It also provided participants with a space for global coffee networking.
Date | May 7 (Thu) – May 9 (Sat), 3days
Location | EH 98 SCA Community Lounge (D301)
