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Coffee Science and Education Summit

The Coffee Science and Education Summit 2026 is an event for all coffee professionals. Attendees can explores the latest research and participate in hands-on workshops and tastings.

Coffee Summit in Switzerland

The Coffee Science and Education Summit brings together people from all parts of the coffee world, including roasters, farmers, scientists, consultants, educators, and innovators.

Attendees can explore the latest research and participate in hands-on workshops discussion and curated tastings.

Event Details

Date: Thursday and Friday 5 – 6 February 2026

Conference time: Thu 5-Feb 8:30 - 17:30 and Fri 6-Feb 8:30 - 17:30

Location: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Campus Reidbach, Einsiedlerstrasse 31, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
Find travel information and hotel tips on the location page.

Topic: Turning Research into Action for a Sustainable Coffee Future

Target Group: International Coffee Professionals, Scientists, Educators, Leaders in the Industry.

Tickets: 120 Seats available, 2-Day Ticket CHF 850,-
Alumni discount 20% - CHF 680,-

 

Highlights

  • Lectures
    Dive into research, innovation, and sensory experience with top experts.
  • Workshops
    Learn from experts through hands-on guided sessions that exploring coffee research, sensory science, and applied chemistry.
  • Coffee Village
    Local roasters will showcase their coffee during the coffee breaks, offering an engaging Coffee Village experience.
  • Coffee Lab Tour 
    Join the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center at Campus Reidbach for a glimpse into our labs. The tour will be followed by a small reception. Details will be announced later.
  • Evening Reception
    The first year's reception was a standout moment for connecting with fellow participants. Details for this year’s event will be announced soon.
  • Award Ceremony
    CAS in Coffee Excellence Award Ceremony. Graduates attending the conference will receive their diplomas during the closing session (day 1) of the summit.
  • Flash Talks
    We invite you to present your innovative research, unique experiences, and impactful projects in a 5-minute talk.

Programme 2026

The full updated schedule will be available shortly.

Speakers of CSES 2026

Speakers at CSES 2026 will include:

Coffee Science and Education Summit 2025

Watch the lectures from Coffee Science and Education Summit 2025 available on Coffee Knowledge Hub

Workshops materials are not available online. Last year's topics included:

Summit Objectives

Our event brings together a diverse community of coffee professionals, researchers, and educators, to drive collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing. Here’s what we aim to achieve:

  • Provide a platform for researchers, coffee professionals, educators, coffee enthusiasts, and industry leaders to share insights and promote networking across disciplines and countries.
  • Bridge the gap between academia, industry professionals, and the craft of coffee by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among plant scientists, food scientists, chemists, and others to develop holistic solutions for the future of coffee.
  • Offer education through validated scientific knowledge in lectures, workshops, seminars, and hands-on training sessions.
  • Present research across the entire coffee value chain, from specialty coffee to commercial markets, ensuring insights that benefit all sectors of the coffee industry.
  • Provide opportunities for young scientists and industry experts to present their findings and perspectives on key coffee topics.
  • Serve as an incubator for future research and educational projects in the coffee industry.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company and connect with participants during the event.

From Diamond to In-Kind, our sponsorship packages are designed to suit different needs and levels of involvement. If you are interested in supporting this event, please contact coffee.lsfm@zhaw.ch.