BERLIN, Germany – Coffee professionals, scientists, and enthusiasts from across the globe will gather in Berlin for Canephorum on October 18-19 for workshops, cuppings, and discussions led by scientists and industry experts centered on Canephora coffee. Canephorum, now in its third edition, is an educational event that offers a two-day program focusing on Canephora’s role in the coffee industry, covering sensory profiles, market potential, and scientific and technical innovation.
At Canephorum V3, attendees will explore Canephora’s journey from traditional cultivation to Fine Robusta, focusing on quality developments and CQI cupping protocols.
The lineup includes cupping 40+ coffees from 20 countries, deep dives into roasting techniques tailored for Canephora, with genetic and sensory workshops that connect flavor, mouthfeel, and neurological responses conducted by scientific researchers such as Robrecht Bollen, Dr. Fabiana Carvalho, and Dr. Lukas Macheiner.
Keynotes will address Canephora’s market potential and emerging research. The event also offers plenty of workshops and networking opportunities with industry peers.
Canephorum is an initiative spearheaded by Germany-based trade company cumpa, its CEO Lukas Harbig, and Gloria Pedroza, Head of Quality from NKG Quality and a CQI board member, as co-organizers. In its third version, the event will be hosted by Communal Coffee, Germany’s biggest co-roasting facility and a cultural hub for the coffee community.
“Canephorum is about giving Coffea Canephora the recognition it deserves in the specialty coffee world. While Arabica has long dominated the spotlight, Canephora’s ancient roots and genetic diversity offer incredible potential that’s only beginning to be explored. At Canephorum, we bring together coffee professionals to uncover the exciting possibilities of this often overlooked species—from its rich history to its future in high-quality
production.” – Lukas Harbig, CEO of cumpa.
Full Event Program
Day 1 – Friday, October 18, 2024
- 10:15 – Keynote: The Future of Canephora Quality – Hannes Fendrich,
Coffee Circle
- 10:45 – Keynote & Cupping: Canephora Africa – Gloria Pedroza, NKG/CQI
- 14:00 – Keynote: Canephora Sensory Research – Fabiana Carvalho, The Coffee Sensorium
- 16:00 – Keynote & Cupping: Canephora Asia – Lennart Clerkx, This Side Up
Day 2 – Saturday, October 19, 2024
- 09:00 – Keynote: Canephora Genetics in DR Congo – Robrecht Bollen, PhD researcher at Meise Botanic Garden
- 10:00 – Keynote: Canephora for Milked-based Drinks through the Strada X
– Jake Davis, La Marzocco
- 10:30 – Keynote & Cupping: Canephora Roasting Science – Lukas Macheiner, 220 Grad
- 11:30 – Keynote & Cupping: High-End Canephora Roasting – Mikolaj Pociecha, Back to Black
- 13:30 – Keynote & Cupping: Canephora America – Lukas Harbig, Cumpa
- 15:30 – Closing Discussion: Gloria Pedroza, NKG/CQI
About cumpa
Cumpa is a coffee trading company that prioritizes transparency and meaningful relationships in the coffee value chain, with a focus on sourcing Canephora coffee. The company is committed to open communication about quality, pricing, and traceability, and to sustainable and fair practices in the coffee industry.
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