MANNHEIM, Germany – The International Coffee Convention (ICC) is set to take place from October 17-18, 2024, in Mannheim, bringing together leading experts and enthusiasts from the global coffee industry to discuss and shape the future of coffee. The event will be inaugurated by Dr. Vanusia Nogueira, the Executive Director of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), who will deliver the keynote address.
Programme highlights
The ICC 2024 will feature a robust program designed to tackle pressing issues in the coffee industry. Key sessions include:
- Future landscape of multiple coffee species: Addressing species such as Robusta, Racemosa, and Stenophylla within the context of the Nagoya Protocol.
- Land use and coffee farming systems: Exploring deforestation policies and innovations in coffee fermentation and processing technologies.
- Advancements in coffee preparation and business: Covering the journey from roasting to creating the perfect café crème.
- Sustainable utilization of coffee by-products: Discussing challenges and opportunities in utilizing coffee by-products sustainably.
- Coffee and health: Examining the nutritional impacts, benefits, and substantiating health claims of coffee.
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Special Features
The event will also include unique cupping sessions to explore rare coffee species:
- Rare Species Cuptasting
- Liberica Cuptasting
Additionally, there will be a live research project on sensory coffee preference testing, providing attendees with hands-on experience in evaluating coffee maturity and freshness.
Kaldi awards
The prestigious Kaldi Awards will be presented during the convention, recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories such as lifetime achievement, green coffee cultivation and processing, roasting, and preparation. The awards celebrate significant advancements and research in the coffee industry.
Scientific studies
Among the key scientific presentations, the ICC will showcase a groundbreaking study on the impact of post-roast maturation on the sensory experience of coffee, offering new insights into how aging affects coffee flavor and quality.
The International Coffee Convention promises to be an unparalleled gathering for anyone passionate about coffee, from farmers and roasters to traders and researchers. By fostering collaboration and sharing cutting-edge research, the convention aims to drive the industry towards a sustainable and innovative future.
For more information and to register for the event, please visit International Coffee Convention.
