New Orleans To Host 2027 SCA World Of Coffee & World Coffee Roasting Championship – CoffeeTalk

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is set to host the World of Coffee event in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 9 to 11, 2027. This occasion will feature the World Coffee Roasting Championship, marking a return to the U.S. for this prestigious competition, which was last held in Houston in 2025, with the upcoming championship venue in 2026 being Brussels, Belgium. Stronghold Robotics, Inc. will return as the Qualified Production Roaster Sponsor for this event.

The World Coffee Roasting Championship is renowned for being one of the most technically challenging competitions in the industry, emphasizing excellence in roast profiling, precision, and sensory skills. Competitors from all over the globe will showcase their abilities by transforming green coffee into expertly crafted roast profiles while under intense scrutiny. By featuring this competition at the World of Coffee, the event aims to highlight the latest innovations, promote professional development, spur career pathways, facilitate global collaboration across the coffee value chain, and inspire the upcoming generation of coffee professionals.

Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association, emphasized the importance of this event by stating that it embodies the mission of the SCA to foster progress, connection, and excellence within the specialty coffee sector. Hosting both the World of Coffee and the World Coffee Roasting Championship in New Orleans is envisioned as a powerful platform to elevate craft, unlock opportunities, and advance the industry through shared knowledge and innovative practices.

The 2027 World of Coffee in New Orleans will act as a global connection hub, uniting producers, roasters, buyers, and industry leaders to share expertise, forge relationships, and discover new opportunities. With New Orleans’ rich culture, hospitality, and vibrant culinary landscape, the city offers a distinctive backdrop for the coffee community to gather, compete, and celebrate achievements in the specialty coffee industry. The SCA anticipates showcasing the skill, innovation, and collaborative spirit that will shape the future trajectory of this sector in partnership with the local community.

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