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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops has entered into a strategic agreement with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to present its continental Top 100 rankings during upcoming World of Coffee exhibitions starting in 2026.
Under the agreement, the continental rankings will be officially unveiled as part of the World of Coffee program, integrating the recognition initiative into one of the specialty coffee industry’s most influential global trade platforms.
The collaboration will debut at World of Coffee San Diego (April 10–12, 2026), where the Top 100 coffee shops for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean will be announced. The program will then continue at World of Coffee Brussels (June 25–27, 2026), featuring the presentation of Europe’s Top 100 coffee shops.
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Integration into the Global Specialty Coffee Platform
Developed by Neodrinks, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops forms part of a broader international recognition framework that includes global, continental, and national rankings. The selection system combines evaluations from industry professionals with public voting to identify coffee shops contributing to excellence and innovation within specialty coffee.
By incorporating the continental announcements into official SCA programming, the rankings will gain direct exposure to producers, roasters, baristas, retailers, and equipment manufacturers attending World of Coffee events.
César Ramírez, founder of the initiative, described the agreement as a natural step in the platform’s evolution, positioning the rankings within the sector’s leading professional forums.
SCA CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos stated that the collaboration provides an opportunity to celebrate specialty coffee professionals and coffee shops shaping the industry’s future during World of Coffee gatherings.
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Strengthening International Visibility
Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association, World of Coffee rotates annually across major global cities and is widely regarded as one of the most important trade events in the specialty coffee sector. The exhibitions typically feature large-scale trade shows, educational programs, competitions, and professional networking forums.
The integration of continental rankings into these events marks a significant milestone in the international consolidation of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops initiative, reinforcing its global visibility and institutional alignment within the specialty coffee ecosystem.
Additional continental announcements are expected as the 2026 World of Coffee calendar progresses.
