At the 2026 World Coffee Forum The Stage, inspired by the fundamental question 'Why we drink coffee?', global coffee and F&B key players and innovators will explore how coffee becomes an everyday routine, an expression of taste, and a creator of spaces and relationships through four distinct perspectives: Ritual, Taste, Space, and Connection. From insightful talks and business strategies to networking, discover the real reasons why we seek out coffee, gain inspiration, and build the insights to lead the industry.
| The Stage | |||
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| 11/12(Thu) | 10:10-10:30 | Danny Hyundae Shin, Chair · Seongdae Hong, Co-Chair World Coffee Forum Organizing Committee |
Opening |
| 10:30-11:00 | Peter Giuliano (Specialty Coffee Association SCA) |
Session 1 (Taste & Master) | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Session 2 (Routine & Ritual) | ||
| 11:30-13:00 | Lunch | ||
| 13:00-13:30 | Session 3 | ||
| 13:30-14:00 | Kyurim Kim Brand Director Gradeclip F&B Korea(newmix) |
Session 4 (Space & Experience) K-Mix Coffee: Shaping the Impression of Korea |
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| 14:00-14:30 | Pairing Table (Coffee Break) | ||
| 14:30-15:00 | Chihoon An CEO Unspecialty |
Session 5 (Connection & Networking) | |
| 15:00-15:40 | 5 Speakers for The Stage | Panel Discussion | |
| 16:00-16:30 | Cafe Show Excellence Awards | ||
| 17:00-18:30 | Asia-pacific's 100 best coffee shops GALA | ||