August 21-22, 2026 | Los Angeles

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Coffee Fest is our industry's fastest growing trade event because of their unique approach to keeping coffee accessible. The event schedule is loaded with free and low-cost coffee education whether you're just starting out or looking to level-up. And the regional approach keeps this show affordable for even small vendors so you can connect with suppliers in your part of the country.
We're returning as the Roasting Education Sponsor for Coffee Fest in 2026. Meet us at the Los Angeles Convention Center this August for a new lineup of classes, coffees, and conversations.
UPCOMING DATES:
Los Angeles: August 21-22, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth: October 17-18, 2026
- NEW WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN 2026 -
Proud to be the Official Roasting Education Sponsor
New! Premium Class for coffee roasters
foundational Coffee Roasting skills
8:30am on Friday
Foundational Coffee Roasting Skills is a practical workshop designed for aspiring and early-stage roasters who want a clear, working understanding of production roasting. This session covers drum roasting fundamentals including roaster anatomy, batch sizing, installation needs, and capacity planning. Learn about machine control concepts such as roaster inputs, data logging, and real-time sensory cues.
Attendees will also learn how green coffee sourcing works, from building importer relationships to managing quality and risk. The focus is on real-world decision making and repeatable skills, giving participants the confidence to evaluate equipment, improve consistency, and make smarter roasting and buying choices.
NEW! FREE ROASTING CLASSES
Sensory Skills and Coffee Bag Design
With specialty coffee packaging, your job is to sell a flavor experience. Tasting notes are created at the cupping table, and can be a powerful sales tool when used effectively. Learn more about developing your sensory skillset and how to create a label for your retail packaging that captures interest and drives revenue.
The Architecture of Coffee: Designing a Roastery That Scales
Angie's popular and informative session on how to design a functional , scalable coffee roastery is back for the Los Angeles audience! Understand how we approach roastery installation and space-planning from a professional perspective, based on what's worked for thousands of our own customers.
Roast Profiling Masterclass :
Advanced Techniques for Consistency and Quality in Production Roasting
Understand the tools and approaches professional roasters use to increase productivity and eliminate waste while producing consistently excellent coffee.