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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

No Sustainability Without Gender Equity: Examples from Kenya’s Coffee Sector

Lecture Description

The World Economic Forum’s 2022 “Global Gender Gap” report argues that global humanity remains more than 100 years away from gender equity; meaning that “none of us will see gender parity in our lifetimes; nor likely will many of our children.” How can this be possible when there’s so much attention on “empowerment” both globally and in the coffee industry? Sustainability has become an embedded goal throughout specialty coffee, but it will only be achieved if gender equity is realized. This panel of three women, who live and work in Kenya, considers the vital importance of linking sustainability goals with gender equity goals.

Based on her PhD research in Kenya, Dr. Erika Koss highlights what we really know (and what we don’t) about gender in coffee—and discusses why more gender aggregated, intersectional data is needed. She suggests key solutions, exploring why our way forward in coffee must lead to flourishing for all genders. Two owners and directors of coffee estates in western Kenya, Dr. Rosebella Langat of Chepsangor Coffee in Nandi and Gloria Wamaiwa Gummerus of Sakami Coffee in TransNzoia, will share their experiences as farmers and leaders of sustainable businesses that employ and train hundreds of rural women.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Location: Lecture Room 2

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturers / Presenters

Dr. Erika Koss (she/her)
Saint Mary's University, Canada ; University of Nairobi, Kenya

Erika Koss, Ph.D., is a writer, educator, and researcher who views coffee through the lens of two life-long passions: literature and human rights. She is an AST and a co-creator of SCA’s Coffee Sustainability curriculum. Erika holds a PhD from Saint Mary’s University in Canada and is Research Associate at University of Nairobi, Kenya. She is founder of “A World in Your Cup Consulting,” her education business focused on sustainability, gender equity, and decolonization of the beverage crops. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Erika lives in Nairobi with her younger son.
IG: @AWorldinYourCup
www.AWorldinYourCup.com

Dr. Rosebella Langat (she/her)
Coffee Farmer, Chepsangor Hills Coffee Farm

Dr Rosebella Langat is an Impact Entrepreneur with a focus on improving the lives of her community
particularly through agribusiness in the Coffee Sector and closing the gender and economic gap. She is
the CEO and cofounder of Chepsangor Hills Coffee Farms producing exclusive speciality coffees
with specific attention to traceability and sustainability with the aim of achieving sustainable
production and consumption of Coffee and creating a synergy between the global north and global
south. Rosebella has a passion to develop and use her knowledge to solve business and community
problems particularly in rural agriculture.

Gloria Wamalwa Gummerus (she/her)
CEO, Sakami Ranchers Ltd.

Gloria Gummerus is coffe grower , ceo of sakami coffee ,co founder of international woman in coffee Kenyan chapter and Nort woman in coffee producers. Director at New Kenya planters cooperative uoin represents smaller coffee Grower’s.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

Electrochemical Processes in Coffee Production

Lecture Description

Electrochemistry is the study of chemical processes that involve the transfer of electrons in a reaction. In coffee production, there are many manifestations of electrochemistry. This seminar will cover our recent work on the topic, and covers topics ranging from the emergence and passivation of static electricity during grinding, to measuring and modifying flavor directly in coffee extracts.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Location: Lecture Room 1

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Christopher Hendon (he/him)
Associate Professor, University of Oregon

Prof. Christopher H. Hendon is a computational chemist with interests in energy materials and coffee. He obtained his BSc. Adv. HONS from Monash University (2011) and PhD from the University of Bath (2015). After a two-year postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology he joined the University of Oregon in 2017 as a tenure-track professor, where he received tenure in 2023. His research group focuses the emergence of defects in metal-organic molecules and solids. He has published over 100 papers, was named a Cottrell Scholar in 2021, a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar, and the Samuel R. Scholes Jnr. Lecture for excellence in Scientific Communication.

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Jun
27
Workshops, Thursday

Understanding and Applying the Evolved Cupping Protocol

Workshop Description

Over the past four years, the SCA has undertaken a project to understand, develop, and evolve the SCA cupping protocol as a part of its Coffee Value Assessment System development project. This year, SCA released a draft of a new cupping protocol, which is anticipated to become the new official SCA cupping protocol. This workshop offers coffee professionals interested in first-hand practical experience with the new protocol a guided, intensive and thorough training session on the evolved protocol. Students will receive descriptive training, including how to use references, and a deep understanding of the affective section of the new cupping system. Multiple tasting sessions will give cuppers experience evaluating various coffees using the new system.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Workshop Room 2

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Instructors & Leads

Filip Bartelak (he/him)
CVA Ambassador, Grange Specialty

Filip Bartelak, born in 1978, is a Polish expert in sensory analysis and R&D. With a major in I/O and political psychology from Jagiellonian University, he excels as a sensory expert and R&D supervisor at Consonni. He's a green coffee buyer and roast master, creating renowned coffee roaster brands in Poland and abroad. Filip is a Q Arabica and Robusta Instructor, SCAA Certified Lead Instructor, and WCE certified judge. He's served as an officer at Coffee Roasters Guild and led CRG's Sustainability Committee. A consultant for the United Nations' ITC, Filip was also a member of SCA's Board of Directors.

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Jun
27
Thursday, Workshops

Building a Better Business: Management & Leadership

Workshop Description

Foster exceptional leadership and cultivate a motivated team! In this workshop, coffee shop owners and managers will learn proven techniques in effective communication, team empowerment, and cultivating a positive work culture. Discover the secrets to nurturing a happy and engaged team, driving productivity and customer satisfaction. Elevate your business through effective management and leadership, setting the stage for continued growth and excellence.

In this workshop we will cover:

  • The Importance of Onboarding

  • Effective Communication 

  • Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Delegating, Development, and more.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Workshop Room 1

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Instructors & Leads

Laila Ghambari (she/her)
CEO, by Laila Ghambari

With nearly two decades of experience in food and beverage operations Laila Ghambari has an extensive knowledge spanning various roles. She runs her own coffee business consultancy, by Laila Ghambari, coaching coffee business owners and professionals to achieve their goals. She has been an influential figure in the specialty coffee industry, winning the 2014 USBC, and being an elected member of the Barista Guild Executive Council.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

The Role of Ground Coffee Particle Size Distribution in Espresso Extraction

Lecture Description

Coffee grind size is the most impactful parameter in the hands of a barista to control the espresso extraction. The dial-in procedure involves changing the grind size and with this changing the particle size of the ground coffee to achieve an optimal extraction.

The presentation will explain fundamentals about what is happening to the coffee when grinding at different grind sizes and how this impacts espresso extraction. We will look at how coffee grind size can be characterized more in detail, not only by using a single grind size number.

In the main part of the presentation we will explore the findings of our recent study about the impact of ground coffee fines on the espresso extraction. We will look at why fines are so important, how they can be a characteristic of a grinder, what is their role in the espresso extraction and what are the sensory implications. The data and information provided will benefit better understanding of extraction, grinder qualities and flavour quality of espresso.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Lecture Room 1

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Samo Smrke (he/him)
Scientific Associate, Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Samo Smrke is a scientific associate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in the group of prof. Yeretzian. He is involved in research projects in collaboration with industry partners and in fundamental research on various topics of coffee chemistry and coffee science. He is leading a module of the Coffee Excellence continuing education course at ZHAW, and various other educational programs with partners of ZHAW. Samo is actively participating at coffee conferences, is one of the co-authors of the SCA Freshness Handbook and Water Handbook and has contributed to scientific papers and book chapters about coffee.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

Coffee Consolidations: Smart Strategies for Small Companies to Scale Up

Lecture Description

In the dynamic coffee industry, consolidation poses significant challenges and opportunities for small businesses. This lecture offers practical insights into navigating consolidation trends, drawing from recent market data and key transactions involving industry giants like JAB Holdings, Nestle, and boutique brands such as Blue Bottle Coffee. We explore the drivers behind consolidation, including market saturation and the pursuit of innovation.

Through real-world examples, we showcase how small businesses can leverage M&A, venture capital, and private equity to scale up and remain competitive. Additionally, we delve into the transformative role of technology, highlighting advancements in coffee brewing and supply chain management. Success stories from Intelligentsia Coffee and Blue Bottle Coffee demonstrate effective strategies for differentiation and growth amidst consolidation pressures.

This lecture equips entrepreneurs with actionable strategies to navigate consolidation dynamics and thrive in the evolving coffee market.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Lecture Room 2

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Lukasz Mrowinski (he/him)
Investor, ECK Capital, Coffee On Air

Lukasz Mrowinski, co-founder and ex-CEO of Etno Cafe, a Polish coffee brand (28 cafe chain, a roastery and a cold brewery).

Under his leadership, Etno Cafe (est. 2012) introduced many innovations and experienced dynamic growth through organic expansion and strategic M&A deals, leveraging investor funds for development, which resulted in achieving 7th place in the Food and Beverages category in the Financial Times FT 1000 ranking of 2020.

In April 2022, Lukasz exited Etno Cafe to pursue M&A ventures, joining the Harbour Club. This organization offers practical insights and strategies for entrepreneurs seeking to acquire, revitalize, and divest businesses.

Since May 2020, Lukasz has also been hosting the Coffee On Air podcast.

Before joining the coffee industry, Lukasz was a lawyer and tax advisor for over 12 years, including 6 years at KPMG and 3 years at Credit Agricole.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

Advancements in Cupping and Coffee Evaluation: the SCA Coffee Value Assessment

Lecture Description

This year, the SCA officially adopts the Coffee Value Assessment, which includes advances in sensory science and economics into our cupping and coffee evaluation system. Learn about how these improvements work, especially the new "Extrinsic" coffee evaluation which, for the first time, incorporates a coffee's information into its total quality assessment.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 11:45 - 12:45
Location: Lecture Room 1

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Peter Giuliano (he/him)
Chief Research Officer, Specialty Coffee Association

Peter Giuliano is the Executive Director of the Coffee Science Foundation and Chief Research Officer of the Specialty Coffee Association. With more than 30 years’ experience in the coffee trade, his focus now is on promoting research and scientific inquiry on coffee, and bringing evidence-based insights to the coffee industry.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

Break-Out Session on Enhancing Field Data Quality for EUDR Compliance

Lecture Description

I am excited to invite you to the Break-out Session on Enhancing Field Data Quality for EUDR Compliance by Meridia and Rabo Foundation as part of the World of Coffee Copenhagen The session is tailored specifically to sustainability and procurement professionals in the coffee industry.

It will provide you with
- concrete solutions to address field data quality challenges
- insights to enhance your organisation’s data collection and management practices

Besides that, we will share valuable insights from our research conducted in the various coffee regions 2022/2023 on producer organizations maturity in data collection, management and field data quality. You will also hear from companies how they are improving data quality in direct and indirect supply chains. Additionally, we provide concrete solutions and tools to assist cooperatives and businesses in improving their data practices.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 11:45 - 12:45
Location: Lecture Room 2

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturers / Presenters

Beatrice Moulianitaki (she/her)
Chief Commercial Officer, Meridia

Beatrice Moulianitaki brings over two decades of extensive experience in the agriculture and food and beverage sectors, spanning commercial, sustainability, and social impact domains. Pioneering pre-competitive collaboration and innovation within the cocoa industry, she is a driving force in fostering positive change. She has worked with esteemed organisations, including Heineken, UTZ Certified, Solidaridad, and The Hershey Company.

Since September 2022, Beatrice has assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Meridia, a leading agtech company specialising in smallholder data verification and compliance in cocoa, coffee, and palm oil. In her leadership, she continues to champion sustainable supply chains and propel meaningful transformation within the agricultural landscape.

Pablo Mendoza (he/him)
Business Development Manager, Meridia

Pablo Mendoza is the Business Development Manager at Meridia, helping organizations comply with deforestation free regulations such as the EUDR.

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Jun
27
Thursday, Workshops

From Vision to Reality: Building a Strategic Plan for Coffee Businesses

Workshop Description

Find your most powerful direction and commit to shared goals.

Strategic planning isn't just a good practice; it's a necessity for staying competitive, expanding market share, and ensuring long-term sustainability. We’ll give you the tools you need to implement strategy sessions long into the future. Through practical insights, proven business tools, case studies, and interactive discussions, you'll learn how to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and adapt to evolving industry dynamics.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into these exercises yourself so when it’s time for you to bring this to your team, you’ll know firsthand how it should go.

Join us if you’re ready to gain clarity on the direction of your business and want your team working together to achieve something great.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
Location: Workshop Room 1

Booking: To book your place in this Workshop, head to the World of Coffee Registration Portal and add a session to your booking before checkout. Already registered? Simply enter your registration key to access your booking and add other paid events to your badge.

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Instructors & Leads

Miranda Caldwell
Founder, The Coffee MBA

Miranda Caldwell is a coffee business coach and the founder of The Coffee MBA, a community where she teaches business courses for the specialty coffee industry. Since 2000, she has held leadership positions at coffee roasting companies in roles spanning operations, procurement, quality, sales, retail, and education. In 2022 she completed her Masters of Business Administration from a joint program with The University of Manchester and Indiana University. Her primary goal is to improve profitability for coffee roasters, believing they're the key to unlocking profitability for the rest of the value chain.

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Jun
27
Lecture, Thursday

Coffee Price Volatility and What to Expect Going Forward

Lecture Description

Once again the coffee market has been exposed to extreme price volatility. 2024 - 2025 will be no different, as new sets of variables enter the mix, and will certainly place new obstacles for supply chain participants to navigate in an already difficult market environment. This lecture will delve in all of the variables that have affected the coffee market over the past 2 years and will identify the factors that stakeholders in the supply chain will need to negotiate going forward. A look into the financials instruments that are used to transfer these risks to the financial markets will be explained. The lecture will finish by presenting Stonex's Brazil Coffee harvest report and price outlook.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Location: Lecture Room 1

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Albert Scalla (he/him)
Senior Vice President of Trading, StoneX

Albert Scalla, Senior Vice President of Trading at StoneX, has combined his considerable knowledge of the Coffee, Cocoa and Palm Oil markets with his experience in implementing risk management strategies in Futures, Options and Structured Products in the international commodity markets.

Albert joined Hencorp Futures, later acquired by StoneX 29 years ago, where he has been an important pillar for the development of Price Risk Management programs for all participants in the Coffee, Cocoa and the Palm Oil markets; from producers to final consumers.

Albert has been invited as a guest speaker to several national and international coffee conferences to speak on Price Risk Management for coffee participants in both producing and consuming countries.

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Jun
27
Workshops, Thursday

Dialing in Espresso by Roast Profile

Workshop Description

In this workshop, you will:

  • Become more efficient when dialing in espresso

  • Be aware of the different variables in a coffee that will affect the extraction process

  • Be able to extract a consistent, and balanced espresso

  • Be able to quickly acknowledge and identify flavor and tactile experiences of espresso and how they relate to ideal extraction

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
Location: Workshop Room 2

Booking: To book your place in this Workshop, head to the World of Coffee Registration Portal and add a session to your booking before checkout. Already registered? Simply enter your registration key to access your booking and add other paid events to your badge.

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Instructors & Leads

Kristen Hjelm (she/her)
Account Manager, BUNN O Matic

Kristen Hjelm is an account manager for the BUNN Corporation. She has worked in various roles in the coffee industry for over 20 years. Her work has included consulting with coffee shop business owners to review their current business practices and find ways to increase profitability, grow brand awareness, stay relevant, grow market share, and retain customers.

Over the last 12 years, Kristen has created content and presented on various coffee platforms, including the SCA. During that time, she has also acted as a sensory and technical judge for the US Coffee Championships.

In 2021, Kristen received a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. An opportunity that continued to grow her passion for helping business owners succeed by presenting new tools, systems, and perspectives into their existing operations.

Kristen is currently an active board member of the Pacific Coast Coffee Association. An organization that provides community and connection through all areas of the coffee supply chain.

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Jun
27
Thursday, Lecture

Beyond Traditional Coffee

Lecture Description

With global demand for coffee is on the rise, Prof. Chahan Yeretzian, Head of the Coffee Excellence Center of The Zurich University of Applied Science, will first discuss the two main challenges for the future of coffee. These include difficulties in ensuring the supply for an already huge and ever-increasing demand on the consumer side (ii) and the growing recognition that traditional coffee cultivation may not be sustainable and future-proof.

In the main section of his lecture, he will then review latest trends and accelerating developments, mainly driven by an eco-system of VC-funded startups, proposing novel solutions beyond tradition, farm grown coffee. Such alternatives include modern formats of coffee substitutes as well as exciting development on cell-cultured coffees.

Coffee substitutes, also known as surrogates, emerged in the mid-19th century and are derived from roasted plant components such as barley, rye, malted cereals, acorn, chicory and various sugars. They had been introduced as an affordable substitute for coffee, preferably from local plants. Recently, an eco-system of VC-funded startups are reinventing the concept of coffee substitutes. The aim is to replicate the coffee experience without using coffee while reducing the ecological impact.

In contrast, cell cultured coffee is a much more radical approach to the multiple challenges that traditional coffee is facing. While 100% coffee, cell cultured coffee is cultivated in the lab from coffee cell tissues to yield a powder that can be roasted and extracted.

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Location: Lecture Room 2

This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee Copenhagen here.

Lecturer / Presenter

Chahan Yeretzian (he/him)
Professor - Head of Coffee Excellence Center, Zurich University of Applied Sciences - ZHAW

PROF. DR. CHAHAN YERETZIAN AT ZURICH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (ZHAW)
> HEAD OF ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY
> HEAD OF COFFEE EXCELLENCE CENTER
> HEAD OF POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS ON COFFEE

Education & Professional Career:
Since 2007: Professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences - ZHAW
> 1996-2007: Nestlé R&D on Coffee and Culinary
> Post-doctoral fellow at Technical University of Munich
> Post-doctoral fellow at University of California Los Angeles
> MBA from Univ. of Lausanne/Switzerland
> PhD Chemistry from Univ. of Berne/Switzerland

Board and Advisory Positions
> 2015-18: Board of Directors & Chair of Research Advisory Council of SCA
> 2008-22: Board of Swiss SCA
> Since 2017: Board of ASIC (Association for the Science and Information on Coffee)
> 2017-19: Advisory Board of German Museum in Munich for special exhibition „Kosmos Kaffee“
> Member of Expert Panel “ITC-Alliances for Action Coffee Export Guide, 4th Ed.”
> CEO of Swiss Coffee Alliance GmbH
> CEO & CSO of STEM SA

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