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Dubai – Qahwa World The World Coffee Championships (WCC), a global series of seven annual skill-based coffee competitions operated under the Specialty Coffee Association, has updated how it officially designates competitors from Taiwan. This World Coffee Championships Taiwan Chinese Taipei change reflects the new naming convention. Effective April 28, the organization will list Taiwanese competitors

August 2, 2025 – Qahwa World – The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially revealed the next chapter in its globally acclaimed competition series: the 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) will take center stage in Bangkok, Thailand, and Brussels, Belgium, marking two pivotal milestones in the calendar for the global specialty coffee community. The WCC

More than 100 elite coffee professionals from around the globe will compete for world titles as the World Coffee Championships return to Europe, taking center stage at World of Coffee Geneva 2025, from June 26 to 28 at the Palexpo Exhibition and Convention Center. Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), this flagship event will

The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC) and Cezve/Ibrik (CIC) Championships. The updated rules and scoresheets follow the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Championships and World Brewers Cup Rules and Regulations announced last month.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) proudly announces the locations for the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCC), set to take place in four cities across three continents. These championships celebrate the diverse skillsets within the coffee industry, providing a global platform for thousands of coffee professionals to showcase their expertise, style, and passion for specialty coffee

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are set to make a grand return, with this year’s final showdown taking place in Copenhagen from June 27-29, 2024. Hosted at the World of Coffee Copenhagen, this prestigious event will see over 80 of the world’s top coffee professionals compete in four highly anticipated categories: World Latte Art, World

Dubai, 05 February 2024(QW): The Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) is calling all coffee enthusiasts and industry aficionados to lend a hand at the upcoming Chicago World Coffee Championships (WCC) hosted at the Specialty Coffee Expo coming April. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals to expand their global coffee network while acquiring new skills in a

DUBAI, January 14, 2024(QW) – The Specialty Coffee Association UAE proudly announces the official list of competitors for the highly anticipated 2024 Emirates National Barista and Latte Art Championships, set to Converge at the ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ event from January 21st to 23rd, 2024, at DWTC – Zabeel Hall 5. 2024 UAE National Barista

The Specialty Coffee Association is releasing updated rules & regulations for the 2024 Copenhagen World Coffee Championships; including the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS), World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC), and Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC). These four world championships take place at World of Coffee Copenhagen, Denmark, June 27-29. Updates

The World of Coffee 2024 is set to hold two national championships – ‘UAE National Barista Championship’ and the ‘UAE National Latte Art Championship’ — from January 21-23 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The third edition of the event, targeting industry professionals, is being organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the opening of applications for positions within the Strategic Committee for the World Coffee Championships (CSC). This volunteer leadership group plays a pivotal role in shaping the comprehensive strategy for the World Coffee Championships, in addition to the sub-committees dedicated to competition-specific rules and regulations. The CSC comprises

In an exciting opportunity for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) invites individuals to step into leadership roles as lead volunteers for the World Coffee Championships (WCC) in Chicago (April 2024) and Busan (May 2024). The SCA is seeking passionate individuals who are willing to invest their time and skills to

Taipei, November 17, 2023 – The Taipei World Coffee Roasting Championships (WCRC) are set to provide a unique and engaging experience for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. This year’s event, taking place from November 17 to 20, will feature an exclusive opportunity to interact with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), offering

Today, the Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the 2022 World Barista Championship (WBC) and World Brewers Cup (WBrC) will be hosted at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), from September 27-30, 2022. MICE last hosted these competitions in 2013 and were previously confirmed as the hosts of the 2020 World Coffee Championships (WCCs), which

The World Coffee Championships of the 2021 season: It is planned, within the framework of World of Coffee, to hold four championships on June 24-26, 2021, in Athens (Greece): – World Barista Championship (June 23-26) – World Brewers Cup – World Cup Tasters – Cezve/Ibrik Championship Next, on November 19-22, 2021, three championships will be

Source: Specialty Coffee Association | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 5, 2026 Lisbon to Host World of Coffee Europe 2027, First Time in Portugal Key Highlights: The Specialty Coffee Association announces Lisbon as host for World of Coffee Europe in June 2027. This is the first time the event will take place in Portugal.

Source: Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 18, 2026 Executive Summary The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) released updated rules for the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC) in Panama from October 22 to 25. Changes include adjustments to water served to judges and clarified language on espresso shot quantities for the

By Ali Al Zakary – Dubai | Source: World Coffee Championships Official Website | May 10, 2026 | 2 min read Le Quang Cuong (Nicky) of Vietnam Wins 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship Final rankings: Vietnam first, Switzerland second, United States third, Japan fourth The World Coffee Championships have announced Le Quang Cuong (known as Nicky),

By Ali AlZakary – Dubai | Source: World Coffee Championships Official Website | May 9, 2026 | 2 min read 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship Announces Finalists in Bangkok Four finalists from Japan, Switzerland, United States, and Vietnam to compete for the title The World Coffee Championships have announced the finalists for the 2026 World Cup

World of Coffee Asia | BITEC Bangkok | May 7–10, 2026 BANGKOK — QAHWA WORLD The world’s most discriminating tongues are heading to Thailand. From May 7 to 9, 2026, the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) will host the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship (WCTC), presented by Porland, as part of World of

San Diego – Qahwa World The 2026 World Latte Art Championship concluded in spectacular fashion as part of the World of Coffee San Diego exhibition, bringing together some of the finest specialty coffee artists from around the globe in a highly competitive and visually stunning final. This year’s championship featured 33 competitors from various national

Dubai — Qahwa World DXB Live, the organizer of World of Coffee Dubai, has announced the opening of registrations for World of Coffee Dubai 2027, following the strong results achieved by the 2026 edition. Organizers confirmed that 50% of the exhibition space has already been reserved, prompting exhibitors to secure their participation early in what

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The Specialty Coffee Association UAE has officially concluded all seven of its National Coffee Championships, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly growing specialty coffee sector. The successful completion of the championship season reflects months of preparation, collaboration, and commitment from partners, sponsors, judges, volunteers, competitors, and the wider coffee

50% of the exhibition space for the sixth edition next year has already been booked Brazil and other countries have announced an increase in their national pavilion spaces for the next edition Results of the three live auctions announced Winners honoured in the four championship categories, Best New Product, and Best Design Award Jean Espanti

Dubai – Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026 concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, closing a dynamic three-day programme focused on trade, professional learning, and origin engagement. Organised by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the event reinforced its role as a global hub

Dubai – Qahwa World Jane Espante of the United Arab Emirates has been named the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Champion following the conclusion of competition in Dubai. The title was officially revealed on January 20, 2026, during a live ceremony on the World of Coffee Dubai stage, launching the 2026 World Coffee Championships season. The championship took

Dubai – Qahwa World His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai, which opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 18th January and runs until 20th January 2026. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied

Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s specialty coffee industry. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association

Dubai – Qahwa World The fifth and largest edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will kick off tomorrow, Sunday, in Dubai. The event is organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and will run from 18 to

Countdown Begins for the Region’s Largest Coffee Industry Event Dubai – Qahwa World World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s premier specialty coffee trade event, is set to take place from 18 to 20 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its fifth edition, the event will bring together more than 2,100

Key Highlights Record-Breaking Participation: A record 76 producers are confirmed for the 2026 edition, marking the largest origin participation in the event’s history. Most Diverse International Line-Up: Eight national pavilions will headline the most internationally diverse World of Coffee Dubai to date, including first-time participation from Kenya and Peru. Export Growth Momentum: The announcement follows

60 days to go until the biggest coffee industry event in the Middle East Dubai  — Qahwa World DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has announced the return of World of Coffee Dubai for its fifth edition, taking place from 18 to 20 January 2026 at

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association – UAE (SCA UAE) has announced the opening of registration for the 2026 UAE National Barista, Latte Art & Roasting Championships, which will be held as part of the World of Coffee Dubai 2026 exhibition at Za’abeel Halls, Dubai World Trade Centre, from January 18 to 20,

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association of the UAE (SCA UAE) has officially announced the opening of registration for the UAE National Barista, Latte Art, and Roasting Championships 2026, which will take place as part of World of Coffee Dubai, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from January 18 to 20,

Milan – Qahwa World The global coffee community witnessed a new milestone in excellence as Jack Simpson of Australia was crowned the 2025 World Barista Champion at HostMilano in Italy, marking the culmination of five days of intense performances, creativity, and mastery in coffee craftsmanship. Organized under the World Coffee Championships umbrella, the event celebrated

Dubai – Qahwa World DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has announced the return of World of Coffee Dubai for its fifth edition, taking place from 18 to 20 January 2026 at Za’abeel Halls 1, 4, 5, and 6 at the DWTC. Organised by DXB LIVE

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), in collaboration with Exporum Inc. and the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ), has officially announced that Tokyo, Japan will host World of Coffee 2027 and the World Barista Championship (WBC). The announcement was made during the SCAJ 2025 World Specialty Coffee Conference held in Japan.

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially announced that World of Coffee Bogotá 2027 will take place in Colombia’s vibrant capital city from September 30 to October 2, 2027, hosting the prestigious World Brewers Cup competition. The announcement was made during the first round of the 2025 World Barista Championship at

Dubai – Qahwa World Visitor registration is now officially open for World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s leading event for coffee professionals and enthusiasts!Secure your ticket today and take advantage of exclusive early bird rates, available for a limited time only. Don’t miss this chance to connect with global coffee leaders, explore the

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially announced that World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC)—marking the first stage of the 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season. The competition will take place January 18–20, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, coinciding with what is expected

Milan – August 28, 2025 (Qahwa World) — The World Barista Championship (WBC) is marking a historic milestone this year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary at HostMilano in Milan, Italy. From October 17–21, 2025, the global coffee stage will once again spotlight innovation, talent, and passion, bringing together more than 50 national champions to

The curtains have closed on World of Coffee Geneva 2025, which concluded over the weekend with remarkable success, attracting nearly 20,000 participants from more than 140 countries to the Palexpo convention center. With vibrant participation from Europe, the United States, Brazil, Colombia, and beyond, the event reaffirmed its position as Europe’s leading specialty coffee trade

After three days of intense competition, creativity, and craftsmanship, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially crowned four new World Coffee Champions at World of Coffee Geneva 2025. Held from June 26 to 28 at Palexpo, the event brought together more than 120 competitors and 44 judges, along with thousands of spectators, to witness the

Geneva – Ali Alzakary On the sidelines of her role as an international judge at the Latte Art Championship during World of Coffee Geneva 2025, Saudi coffee professional Sara Alali shared her insights with Qahwa World on the challenges and nuances of judging at global coffee competitions. “As an internationally certified judge in Latte Art,

World of Coffee Geneva 2025 officially opened this morning at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, drawing thousands of coffee professionals and industry experts from around the world to one of Europe’s most anticipated coffee events. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Garfield Kerr, Chairman of the Board of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), alongside Yannis Apostolopoulos,

Today marks the official opening of World of Coffee Geneva 2025, one of the most anticipated events on the global specialty coffee calendar. Hosted at Palexpo from June 26 to 28 and organized by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the event brings together thousands of coffee professionals from around the world. This is your opportunity

Global Trade Show to Feature 4 World Championships, Educational Programs, Business Opportunities, and Industry Recognition Geneva, Switzerland, will host World of Coffee from June 26 to 28, 2025, at Palexpo, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). As Europe’s leading specialty coffee event, the show promises a packed agenda with global competitions, workshops, and networking,

The countdown has begun for World of Coffee Geneva 2025, one of the most anticipated events in the global specialty coffee calendar. Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), this premier trade show will take place in Geneva at Palexpo, from June 26 to 28, 2025, gathering the industry’s leading innovators, producers, baristas, roasters, buyers,

The global coffee industry is gearing up for an exciting milestone as the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) officially announced that Bangkok, Thailand will host the third edition of World of Coffee Asia from May 7–9, 2026. The announcement was made during a formal signing ceremony at World of Coffee Jakarta 2025, with the participation of

The World Coffee Championships announced today that Mikaël Portannier, representing France, has been crowned the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Champion during the global competition held at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston. This prestigious event gathered the world’s top coffee roasting talents, celebrating craftsmanship, precision, and innovation in coffee roasting. Final Rankings Mikaël Portannier