2026 Schedule of Events
This schedule is subject to change.
Please note that times are displayed in Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) zone.
All events take place in the San Diego Convention Center.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, April 8
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
Thursday, April 9
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
Registration Assistance and Information
SCAN and GO (QR Code required)
Badge Printing
Badge Look-Up
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall Community Lounge
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o Upper Level - Center Terrace (in and outdoors)
Join the Cup of Excellence team as we announce the 2026 Legends of Excellence Winning Producers!
Celebrate their incredible achievements while enjoying great food, beverages, and networking with fellow coffee lovers and industry professionals. You'll also hear about the exciting future of Cup of Excellence.
Admission: Free
Extras: Donations are welcome, and there will be a Comandante raffle you won’t want to miss!Come celebrate excellence in coffee with us!
Friday, April 10
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
Registration Assistance and Information
SCAN and GO (QR Code required)
Badge Printing
Badge Look-Up
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o Pre-Scheduled
o Upper Level - 33 A, 33 B, 33 C
Taste the latest offerings from the industry’s premier importers, producers, and distributors.
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
o Enjoy networking at the World of Coffee San Diego 2026 Opening Kick-Off Event with light bites, coffee, and entertainment.
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Upper Level
Lectures: 23 BC, 24 AB, 24 C, 25 AB, 25 C, 26 AB
Workshops: 30 DE, 31 AB, 32 AB, 30 C, 30 B, 31 C
Dive deep into specialty coffee topics that suit your personal and professional goals with hands-on workshops.
Workshops are available to all World of Coffee attendees for an additional fee. Add a workshop to your badge at registration.
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o Pre-Registration Required/No On-Site Registration
o Ground Level - Lobby
A place to foster the connections that drive the business of coffee.
The Coffee Business Lounge is a space just off the show floor designed for the meaningful conversations, quiet moments, and thoughtful connection that spark new ideas and drive business outcomes.
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall C
A show feature designed to foster green coffee knowledge and trade relationships.
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall EF
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o Upper Level - Room 27 Prefunction Area
In this session, poster presenters will have a unique opportunity to talk shop with each other, and people in the industry, to learn about current trends and applied needs. We encourage you to field questions, make connections, and discuss compelling research questions.
The latest in coffee science research and discovery will be on display for the entire event at Specialty Coffee World of Coffee.
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o Upper Level - Center Terrace (outdoors)
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall Community Lounge
Saturday, April 11
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o Upper Level - Ballroom 20 BC
o IWCA Breakfast - Ticketed Event
o Join the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) for a morning of connection, inspiration, and impact. Meet changemakers from across the coffee value chain, hear stories of women leading with vision and resilience, and explore how together, we’re shaping a more inclusive future for coffee.
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o Ground Level - Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Lobby D
Registration Assistance and Information
SCAN and GO (QR Code required)
Badge Printing
Badge Look-Up
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o Upper Level - Room 27 Prefunction Area
The latest in coffee science research and discovery will be on display for the entire event at Specialty Coffee World of Coffee.
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o Pre-Scheduled
o Upper Level - 33 A, 33 B, 33 C
Taste the latest offerings from the industry’s premier importers, producers, and distributors.
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o Upper Level
Lectures: 23 BC, 24 AB, 24 C, 25 AB, 25 C, 26 AB
Workshops: 30 DE, 31 AB, 32 AB, 30 C, 30 B, 31 C
Dive deep into specialty coffee topics that suit your personal and professional goals with hands-on workshops.
Workshops are available to all World of Coffee attendees for an additional fee. Add a workshop to your badge at registration.
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o Pre-Registration Required/No On-Site Registration
o Ground Level - Lobby
A place to foster the connections that drive the business of coffee.
The Coffee Business Lounge is a space just off the show floor designed for the meaningful conversations, quiet moments, and thoughtful connection that spark new ideas and drive business outcomes.
-
o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall C
A show feature designed to foster green coffee knowledge and trade relationships.
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall EF
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o Upper Level - Ballroom 20 BC
o Celebrate 30 years of Coffee Quality Institute at their popular Annual Luncheon and be among the first to become "CQI Insiders." Your $100 fee includes admission to the CQI 30th Anniversary Luncheon and a one-year membership to the new CQI Insider Program.
o Learn more by visiting the CQI website!
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o Upper Level - Room 27 Prefunction Area
In this session, poster presenters will have a unique opportunity to talk shop with each other, and people in the industry, to learn about current trends and applied needs. We encourage you to field questions, make connections, and discuss compelling research questions.
The latest in coffee science research and discovery will be on display for the entire event at Specialty Coffee World of Coffee.
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall Community Lounge
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o Upper Level - Ballroom 20 BC
o The North, Central America and the Caribbean’s 100 Best Coffee Shops gala is a specialty coffee industry event where the top 100 coffee shops from the region (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean) are presented and recognized.
It is part of the international program The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, which publishes rankings of coffee shops globally and by continent/region.
All World of Coffee Attendees are welcome to join!
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o Upper Level - Center Terrace (outdoors)
Sunday, April 12
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o Ground Level - Lobby
Registration Assistance and Information
SCAN and GO (QR Code required)
Badge Printing
Badge Look-Up
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
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o Pre-Scheduled
o Upper Level - 33 A, 33 B, 33C
Taste the latest offerings from the industry’s premier importers, producers, and distributors.
-
o Upper Level - Room 27 Prefunction Area
The latest in coffee science research and discovery will be on display for the entire event at Specialty Coffee World of Coffee
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o Upper Level
Lectures: 23 BC, 24 AB, 24 C, 25 AB, 25 C, 26 AB
Workshops: 30 DE, 31 AB, 32 AB, 30 C, 30 B, 31 C
Dive deep into specialty coffee topics that suit your personal and professional goals with hands-on workshops.
Workshops are available to all World of Coffee attendees for an additional fee. Add a workshop to your badge at registration.
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o Ground Level - Hall CDEFGH
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall C
A show feature designed to foster green coffee knowledge and trade relationships.
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall EF
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH
Monday, April 13
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o Ground Level - Exhibit Hall CDEFGH