A scene from the 2025 SCA Expo in Houston. Every day Espresso Information picture by Nick Brown.
The 2027 version of the Specialty Espresso Affiliation‘s flagship U.S. commerce present, World of Espresso, is coming to New Orleans April 11th of September.
The occasion will mark almost 4 a long time because the Specialty Espresso Affiliation of America held its first ever expo in New Orleans in 1988. (The SCAA grew to become the Specialty Espresso Affiliation in 2017 by way of a merger with its European counterpart.)
The commerce present returned to New Orleans in 2021, though attendance was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic and native harm brought on by Hurricane Ida.
Whereas the commerce present has grown from a couple of hundred attendees within the SCAA’s early days to internet hosting greater than 15,000 folks below the SCA banner, the 2027 version will even host the 2027 World Espresso Roasting Championship.
The 2025 World Espresso Roasting Championship in Houston. Every day Espresso Information picture by Nick Brown.
“By internet hosting World of Espresso and the World Espresso Roasting Championship collectively in New Orleans, we’re creating a strong platform to raise craft, unlock alternative and drive the business ahead by way of shared information and innovation,” SCA CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos mentioned in an announcement of the occasion.
Previously branded because the Specialty Espresso Expo earlier than adopting the World of Espresso identify this 12 months, the occasion is happening this 12 months in San Diego from April 10-12. Different upcoming SCA World of Espresso occasions embrace World of Espresso Bangkok (Might 2026), World of Espresso Brussels (June 2026), World of Espresso Panama (October 2026) and World of Espresso Tokyo (April/Might 2027).
The SCA mentioned New Orleans guarantees to supply a “distinctive backdrop” for the 2027 occasion resulting from its “wealthy tradition, hospitality and vibrant meals and beverage scene.”
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