Washington, D.C.  – QAHWA WORLD

The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the launch of its new CQI Insider Membership Program, designed for coffee professionals seeking close connections with the people, knowledge, and opportunities shaping the future of coffee quality worldwide.

  • Annual Membership Details

Fee: USD $100 per year

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  • Member Benefits:
  1. One seat at a CQI Insider networking event each year, held in locations such as San Diego, Bangkok, Brussels, or Panama.
  2. Discounted admission to additional networking events.
  3. CQI Insider pin for in-person events.
  4. Digital CQI Insider badge to showcase commitment to coffee quality.
  5. Early registration and discounted access to online talks, including expert-led presentations, panels, and lectures supporting ongoing professional development.

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  • Why Join

The program provides members with exclusive access, learning opportunities, and networking within CQI’s global community. It supports quality-driven education across the entire coffee value chain, allowing members to build knowledge and engagement without replacing formal CQI certification courses.

  • Who Should Join

Coffee professionals seeking ongoing education and industry connections.

Organizations aiming to provide accessible, high-quality staff development.

CQI certification holders wanting to remain engaged.

Supporters of CQI’s mission to enhance coffee quality worldwide.

  • Special Enrollment

Attendees of CQI’s 30th Anniversary Luncheon at World of Coffee San Diego can register through the World of Coffee platform and will automatically receive CQI Insider membership, with no separate sign-up required.

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By joining the CQI Insider Program, members become part of a global network committed to advancing coffee quality, education, and collaboration across the industry.

For more information and to join, visit the CQI website.