11th Annual World Coffee Leaders Forum

As the world's first international conference to be officially sponsored by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), an organized body operated under the UN, and the leading conference of its kind in Asia, the World Coffee Leaders Forum (WCLF) was first held in 2012 and has since continuously provided a platform for specialists in the field to provide their insight on a number of select issues to aid in the sustainable growth of the global coffee market. The forum also offers the chance to pursue the search for a new paradigm focused on the future of the industry that takes a look at the changes that are in store.

There are several issues facing the global coffee industry that must be overcome. Some of those issues include the expansion of the specialty coffee market due to the increased demand for high-quality coffee; the price increase of basic costs and the coffee itself that result from such an expansion; the damage caused by plant-attacking bugs on top of inadequate temperatures for farming coffee plants due to global warming; the relationship between coffee producers and countries of consumption; the changes in the coffee market following the pandemic as well as the required solutions needed as a response to such change; and so on. The guest speakers from both home and abroad help break some ground regarding these issues in order to offer new possibilities while those in attendance help brainstorm global market trends and the challenging, new directions to take the market.

Program Details:

1. Global Session

The Global Session gives a voice to educated leaders from different fields to share their perspectives on the future of the global coffee industry while offering novel and innovative ideas to business owners in need of solutions for managing their coffee shops and brands during the post-Corona era. There will also be a panel discussion to promote discourse and debate that will be open to communication with the audience.

2. Professional Session

The Professional Session provides a platform for specialists around the globe to share the technology and knowledge of the industry. The various demonstrations and presentations allow attendees to come away with a better understanding of some of the advanced technology along with other helpful information.

3. Origin Adventure Session

The Origin Adventure Session holds a coffee "cupping" session featuring premium coffee tastings for partnered producers, including buyers, retailers, and importers, that seek to try the coffee beans and their flavors for themselves.

4. SCA Training Program

The SCA Training Program, consisting of the Coffee Skills Program, a popular program of the SCA Certification Program, and the Coffee Technicians Program, newly launched in 2021, builds upon the passion attendees have for coffee and helps promote the advancement of industry technology. After completing courses on proven theory and field training geared toward coffee connoisseurs, professional baristas, and those looking to obtain a SCA international certification, participants may then take the online written exam for an opportunity to get officially certified.