Lectures and Events WOC Geneva 2025
Discover the events and lectures our Coffee Excellence Center team will present at the World of Coffee in Geneva from June 26 to 28, 2025.
Overview
| Thu 26 June | Fri 27 June | Sat 28 June |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 15:00 "Impact of decaffeination on coffee quality - a chemistry perspective", Dr. Sebastian Opitz | 12:15 – 13:15 "Sensory and Chemical Impact of Presence of Black and Sour Physical Defects", Dr. Samo Smrke | 11:30 - 12:15 Dr. Sebastian Opitz at Green Coffee Connect |
| 15:00 – 17:00 CONNECT & LEARN | 15:00 - 16:00 Dr. Samo Smrke will be at ROEST Booth #1663 |
Connect & Learn Event at WOC
When: Thursday, 26 June 2025 from 3 – 5 PM
Where: Hall 3, Room P (is right next to room W)
15:00 pm Introduction to CEC and CAS Coffee Excellence by Dr. Samo Smrke and Martina Vaculikova
15:15 pm Coffee Science Lightning Talks by our researchers and module leaders (15 min talks, 5 min Q&A each):
/ 15.15h: „Specialty Canephora: The Elephant in the Room„ by external guest, Dr. Fabiana Carvalho (external guest expert)
/15.35h: „Impact of Drying Methods on Green Coffee Shelf-Life: Sucafina Study Results„ by Dr. Sebastian Opitz
16:00 pm Networking & Reception: Meet the team, research partners, alumni & current students.
Register here
ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center "Connect & Learn" at WOC Geneva. Thursday 26 June, 3 - 5 pm.
The event is open to everyone. Contact us at coffee.lsfm@zhaw.ch if you have any questions.
Learn more
- Learn more about the Coffee Excellence Center
- Full-graduate-certificate programme CAS in Coffee Excellence