What’s On?

main stage | TALKS & PANELS | CUPPING SPACE | WORKSHOPs

MAIN STAGE

OUR BRAND NEW MAIN STAGE WILL PLAY HOST TO TWO INCREDIBLE COMPETITIONS ACROSS THE ENTIRE WEEKEND - THE DCF LATTE ART COMPETITION AND THE SCA IRISH BREWERS CUP. PLEASE NOTE, ALL TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FRIDAY (INDUSTRY)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Talks & Panels

Take a seat in our Talks & Panels area for coffee knowledge insights and the latest trends from experts across Ireland and the UK. PLEASE NOTE, TIMINGS AND HOSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FRIday (INDUSTRY ONLY)

  • Panel discussion hosted by David Rickenback featuring:

    • Gui Sena (Y Coffee)

    • Lucas Sampaio (Viva Coffee)

    • Augusto Amaya (Arcadia Green Coffee)

    • Alexa Lee (PLOT)

  • Panel discussion hosted by David Rickenback featuring:

    • Julie Murray (Bewleys)

    • Michael Kelly (Ariosa Coffee)

    • Michelle McBridge (Butlers Chocolate)

    • Joseph Smith (Marco Beverage Systems)

Saturday

  • Panel discussion hosted by David Rickenback featuring:

    • Gabriele Kizyte (Established)

    • Stephen Houston (Lucid Coffee Roasters)

    • Jo Lopez (Intermission Coffee)

    • Luiz Ultramar Barros (Full Circle Roasters)

    • Barry McGeehin (IBrC 2025 Champion)

  • Panel discussion hosted by Tim Woodbridge featuring:

    • Keith Loftus (All About Kombucha)

    • Ellen Quinn (Hurst Botanicals)

    • Conor Meehan (NU)

  • Panel discussion hosted by La Marzocco

  • Panel discussion hosted by Tim Woodbridge featuring:

    • Dustin Khan (Cloud Picker)

    • Andy Joyce (Groundstate)

    • Plus more

  • Panel discussion hosted by Camilla Morgan featuring:

    • Bethany Williams (Cofinet)

    • Daibhid Corish (Pine Cone)

    • Daniel Horbat (Sumo Coffee Roasters)

  • Live Talk by Nastya Kharytonova from OMMA Matcha

SUNday

  • Panel discussion hosted by David Rickenback featuring:

    • Liza Takvarava (Mafia Matcha)

    • Stephen Shannon (Matcha Ninja)

    • Kevin O’Keeffe (Koyu Matcha)

  • Panel discussion hosted by Dan Harvey featuring:

    • Eilis Barrett (Bailies Coffee Roasters)

    • David Titmus (Established)

    • Hannah Page (La Marzocco UK)

  • Panel discussion hosted by David Rickenback featuring:

    • Kirsty Reilly (Calendar Coffee)

    • Natalia Grabowska (Full Circle Roasters)

    • Roger Zapata (Los Cafes del Arriero)

    • Jessica Lynch (Arcadia Green Coffee)

  • Live talk by Ian Agnew (Lorna Young Foundation)

  • Live Talk by Gui Sena (Y Coffee)

CUPPING SPACE

Head to the festival CUPPING SPACE for a guided sensory experience with the experts. Connect with roasters and green importers showcasing coffee from across the globe – there’ll be an opportunity to sample all sorts through coffee cupping – including exclusive lots you may have never tasted before.

FRIDay

Saturday

Sunday

Workshops

Want to get hands-on experience and bring home some new coffee skills! We have prepared a series of interactive workshops to leave you inspired and buzzing. Keep your eyes peeled for the full lineup reveal, coming your way soon.

*Please be aware that our workshops are not bundled with the festival admission ticket and must be purchased separately.

SATURDAY

  • Understand how water affects coffee, as Milena brews the same coffee using different waters, creating distinct results.

  • Learn how to make barista-grade coffee on La Marzocco espresso machines with the Swan and Pico grinders

  • Dublin Barista School will guide you on the right track to pour simple Latte Art patterns.

  • From washed to natural and honey to fermentation, understand and explore the huge impact processing has on coffee profiles

  • Delve into the details of recipe creation, flow rates and extraction in our Home Filter Brewing Workshop with Jo Lopez from Intermission Coffee Roasters

  • Lucas Seng will guide you in how to pour intricate latte art patterns in this hands-on workshop.

Sunday

  • Sam Downes takes you on a flavour journey, guiding you through the best combinations for seasonal specials and signature drinks.

  • Explore Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in this cupping focussed on sensory awareness and origin with, Matteo and Jessi from Arcadia, along with Oliverio Villafana, an Indigenous representative from Nabusimake

  • Lucas Seng will guide you in how to pour intricate latte art patterns in this hands-on workshop.

  • Learn how to make barista-grade coffee on La Marzocco espresso machines with the Swan and Pico grinders

  • Dublin Barista School will guide you on the right track to pour simple Latte Art patterns.

  • Taste the difference between a pure-breed Gesha and alternative Geshas with Roger Zapata

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