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ICC 2026 | Trieste

Coffee at the Crossroads: Climate, Consumers and Circularity
Date: 19–20 October 2026

The next edition of the International Coffee Convention will take place in Trieste, one of Europe’s most important coffee cities and a fitting setting for a convention dedicated to the future of the sector.


ICC 2026 will bring together researchers, industry leaders, technical experts and practitioners from across the coffee value chain for two concentrated days of scientific insight, interdisciplinary exchange and practical relevance.
At a time when coffee faces mounting pressure from climate instability, shifting consumer expectations, regulatory change, supply chain complexity and technological disruption, ICC offers a format designed to clarify rather than overwhelm. The aim is not merely to present information, but to interpret it, contextualise it and make it useful.
The 2026 edition will continue ICC’s distinctive approach: rigorous scientific thinking brought into direct dialogue with the immediate needs of the coffee world.



Why Attend

Attend ICC 2026 if you want to understand how current research is reshaping coffee in practice.
Attend if you want to explore how climate adaptation, processing innovation, consumer trends, ethics, technology and regulation interact rather than unfold in isolation.
Attend if you value evidence over noise, substance over spectacle and exchange over passive observation.
And attend if you believe that the future of coffee will be shaped not by one discipline alone, but by meaningful dialogue between science, business, production, technology and society.



What to expect

Over two focused days, ICC 2026 will offer:

  • an international programme of applied scientific presentations
  • interdisciplinary dialogue across key coffee topics
  • insights for strategic, technical and operational decision-making
  • direct access to speakers, experts and peers
  • opportunities for meaningful networking across the value chain
  • access to current and emerging issues affecting the global coffee sector

The event is designed to be intensive, efficient and relevant. Every session should offer not just information, but perspective.



Audience

ICC 2026 is designed for:

  • producers and producer representatives
  • exporters, importers and traders
  • roasters and product developers
  • machine and technology manufacturers
  • cafés, foodservice businesses and hotel operators
  • vending operators and convenience specialists
  • quality managers, sensory professionals and consultants
  • researchers, universities and scientific institutions
  • regulatory, sustainability and policy stakeholders



Networking & Exchange

An event built for exchange

One of ICC’s defining strengths is the quality of its conversations. Because the event is compact, focused and interdisciplinary, interaction happens naturally — before sessions, between talks, during breaks and in the wider convention setting.
ICC is as much about informed exchange as it is about formal presentation. It is a place to ask better questions, test ideas, compare perspectives and build connections that extend beyond the event itself.

Whether you attend to deepen your knowledge, challenge your assumptions, identify practical solutions or connect with peers across the sector, ICC 2026 offers a distinctive platform to do so.



Venue & Travel

ICC 2026 in Trieste

Plan your visit to one of Europe’s most important coffee cities.

ICC 2026 will take place in Trieste, a city with a longstanding connection to coffee trade, culture and international exchange.

As a meeting point between Central Europe, the Mediterranean and global trade routes, Trieste offers a fitting setting for a convention focused on the future of coffee and the systems that shape it.

Further venue details, accommodation information and travel guidance will be published shortly.




Why Trieste

Trieste is not merely a destination. It is part of the meaning of the event.

Its historical and contemporary significance within the coffee world makes it an ideal location for a convention that seeks to combine scientific reflection, industry relevance and international perspective.


Planning Your Visit

This section will provide practical information on:

  • travel connections (tba)
  • local transport (tba)
  • recommended arrival planning (tba)
  • useful visitor information (tba)



Please check back for updates as the event approaches.


Event Venue


Ernesto Illy Room
Generali Convention Center
Viale Miramare 24/2
34135 Trieste

Tel. +39 040 9778815
Mob. +39 3485346947
https://www.generaliconventioncenter.it/
Ragione sociale: Trieste Convention Center Spa

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Programme


Programme 2026

Applied science across the coffee value chain

The ICC 2026 programme is designed to connect rigorous research with the strategic, technical and operational realities of the coffee sector.



The programme brings together contributions from science, industry and practice in a format that values clarity, relevance and interdisciplinary exchange.
Rather than treating coffee as a set of isolated topics, ICC approaches it as a connected system. Climate, agriculture, processing, trade, technology, sensory science, consumer behaviour, ethics and regulation are understood not as separate conversations, but as interdependent forces shaping the future of the sector.
The programme for the upcoming edition will be published in full shortly. The thematic structure is already defined and reflects the major challenges and opportunities currently facing global coffee.



Programme Overview

Tracks

International Coffee Convention 2026
Trieste · 19-20 October 2026
Coffee at the Crossroads: Climate, Consumers and Circularity

Preliminary programme
A preliminary overview of accepted contributions, grouped by theme. Ordering and schedule are provisional and subject to change.

Climate, Cultivars & Resilience

Beyond Adaptation: The Role of Time in Defining Coffee Cultivar Resilience
Christophe Montagnon, Flavia M. De M. Bliska, Oliveiro Guerreiro Filho, Bianca Serito [follow]
The Lessons of the Coffee Leaf Rust (Hemileia vastatrix) Pandemic in the Age of Climate Change
Stuart McCook [follow]
Nature Does Not Care About Certificates: A Science-Based Strategy Map for Resilient Coffee Production
Jörg Rieke-Zapp, Steffen Schwarz [follow]
Recent Genomic Findings on Liberica and Excelsa: Implications for the Future of Liberica and Coffee Breeding Strategy in Sarawak, Malaysia
Kenny Wee Ting Lee, Diana Jitam [follow]


Genetic Resources & Frontier Species
Enhancing the Conservation, Exchange and Use of Coffee Genetic Resources: Outcomes of an International Workshop on Access and Benefit-Sharing
Sarada Krishnan, Christophe Montagnon, Paula Bramel, Daniele Manzella, Desire Pokou, Marleen Engbers, Vanusia Nogueira, Ariana Ocampo Cruz, Tania Humphrey, Steffen Schwarz, Dirk W. Lachenmeier [follow]
A Report of the Association of Pythium with Root Rot of Nursery Coffee Seedlings in Southwestern Saudi Arabia
Wail Alsolami, Habib Khemira [follow]
Does Coffee Need a Purity Law? Wild Species, Regional Substitutes and Cell-Cultured Coffee at the Frontier of Climate Change
Dirk W. Lachenmeier, Constanze Sproll [follow]
Circularity & By-Product Valorization

A Second Useful Life of Coffee Silver Skin
Maria Martuscelli, Matteo Carletta, Gianfranco Desideri, Ali Mohsin [DOI]
Coffee Silverskin as a Sustainable Substrate for Kombucha Development
Nadia Guzińska, Urszula Dziekońska-Kubczak, Vanessa Sánchez-Martín, Edyta Kordialik-Bogacka, Maria Dolores del Castillo [DOI]
3% in the Cup, 97% in the Loop: Cascading Coffee By-Products for Circular Materials
Mirko Rennert [DOI]
Economic and Environmental Potential of Coffee Waste Valorization through Biogas and Activated Carbon Production
Mariano Peluso [DOI]
Coffee Leaf & Cascara Foods

Antioxidant Potential of Coffee Leaf Infusion Powder for Sustainable Beverage Applications
Vanesa Sánchez-Martín, María Castro Ruiz, Jose Manuel Silvan, Igor P. Turkiewicz, Karolina Tkacz, María Dolores del Castillo* (*presenting author) [DOI]
Beyond the Coffee Bean: Development and Characterization of a Novel Beverage Category from Processed Arabica Coffee Leaves
Georg Raudaschl [DOI]
Cascara at the Post-Market Crossroads: A Systematic Review of Dietary Exposure and Health Effects with Integrated Assessment
Vanesa Sánchez-Martín, María Dolores del Castillo, Adriana Farah, Dirk W. Lachenmeier [DOI]
Technology, Traceability & Digital Tools

Deep Learning-Driven Annual Coffee and Forest Mapping for Enhanced EUDR Deforestation Assessment
Simon Pena Pereira, Alana Kasahara Neves, Aneesha Musunuri, Jhony Alexander Sanchez Vargas, Natasha Randall, Sven Wöhrle [DOI]
Scaling Up Traceability in Coffee Supply Chains and Reducing Complexity of Deforestation-Free Compliance Through Standardised Identification and Data Sharing: The Case of GS1
Giacomo Celi, Piergiorgio Licciardello [DOI]
Coffee Atlas: AI Supported Identification of Coffee Varieties in the Context of Climate Resilient Coffee Farming
Katharina Salewski, Kai Eckert, Kirstin Kohler [DOI]
Coffee Traceability Demonstrator Based on Digital Product Passport Principles
Moritz Maier, Michel Rindlisbacher, Jörg Grimm, Stefan Grösser [DOI to follow]
Beyond Traceability: Digital Fairness, Cultural Trust Mechanisms, and Farmer SOP Compliance in Indonesian Specialty Coffee
Ganjar Satyanagara [DOI]
Market, Consumers & Society

Distinguishable but Preferred: Consumer Discrimination and Preference for a Lupin-Based Coffee Alternative
Sudenaz Akduman, Yves Clément Zimmermann, Steffen Schwarz [DOI]
Beyond Flavor: Bridging Coffee Science and Consumer Understanding Through Evidence-Based Health Communication
Amany Adam [DOI]
Defining Coffeescapes: A Conceptual Approach Using the Theory of Three Landscapes
Ralf Vogler [DOI to follow]
Opening & Outlook

Coffee Challenges 2026
Massimiliano Fabian [DOI to follow]
Decaffeination and Soluble Coffee Round Table

A moderated round-table discussion. Further details to follow.
Satellite Meetings — Sunday (invitation only)

On the Sunday preceding the convention (18 Oct), two satellite meetings will be held on the Nagoya Protocol and on Novel Food. Attendance is by invitation only; further details to follow.
Poster Presentations

Establishment Requirements for Coffea stenophylla in Its Native Sierra Leone
Jeremy Haggar, Aaron Davis, Daniel Sarmu, Alex Johnbull [DOI]
Searching for Net Zero: Lessons on Assessing the Carbon-Footprint of Coffee Production
Jeremy Haggar, Conor Walsh [DOI]
Comprehensive Chemical Profiling of Coffee for Species and Fermentation Authentication: A Multi-Platform GC-Based Metabolomics Approach
Faiza Iftikhar, Philipp Weller [DOI]
Intracellular Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Coffee Leaf and Maté Infusions and Kombucha Fermented Beverages
Amanda L. Sales, Juliana DePaula, Jéssika Rosa Morgado, Alessandro Maia, Marco Antônio L. Miguel, María Dolores Del Castillo, Adriana Farah [DOI]
Effect of Vacuum Roasting on Physicochemical Properties and Acrylamide Content in Coffee
Uilla F. Pimentel, José Faustino S. Carvalho Filho, Sara C. Cunha, José O. Fernandes, Veronica Maria Calado, Adriana Farah [DOI]
Kombucha Fermentation of Coffee Seeds and Cascara: Effects on Bioactive Compounds, Physicochemical Aspects, and Consumer Acceptance
Jéssika Rosa Morgado, Juliana DePaula, Alessandro Maia, Marco Antonio L. Miguel, Adriana Farah [DOI]
Detoxification of Ochratoxin A During Black Tea and Coffee Kombucha Fermentation
Jéssika Rosa Morgado, André V. Sartori, Marco Antonio L. Miguel, Adriana Farah [DOI]
Analysis of the Coffee Species Coffea liberica for Diterpene Marker Molecules Using HPLC
Dennis Gerrit Diekmann, Meike Holtmann, Oliver Süße-Herrmann [DOI to follow]
Sensory and Chemical Characterization of Coffee Cherry Syrups: Influence of Cherry Maturity Stage, Species, and Processing Method
Steffen Schwarz, Jörg Rieke-Zapp, Dirk W. Lachenmeier [DOI to follow]
Deep Profiling of Controlled-Fermented Coffees Using a Multimodal Analytical Platform
Robert Engel, Philipp Weller [DOI to follow]



Track 1: Climate & Agriculture

Climate Resilience and Agricultural Innovation

This track explores how coffee cultivation is responding to increasing environmental pressure and structural change. Topics include climate adaptation strategies, resilient agronomic systems, biodiversity preservation, innovative agricultural technologies and measurable environmental outcomes.
It is especially relevant to producers, agronomists, sustainability professionals, traders and all those working at the origin-facing end of the coffee value chain.

Track 2: Sustainability & Processing

Sustainable Processing and Circular Economy

This track examines how processing can become more efficient, resource-conscious and regenerative. Topics include zero-waste processing, water management, energy use, by-product valorisation and practical strategies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining quality and viability.
It is particularly relevant to producers, processors, exporters, roasters, technology providers and sustainability specialists.

Track 3: Market & Consumers

Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics

This track focuses on the changing relationship between markets, value perception and consumer behaviour. Themes include evolving preferences, premium and specialty segments, transparency, certification, price volatility and the behavioural impact of communication and market positioning.
It is especially relevant to roasters, marketers, brand leaders, traders, retailers, café operators and researchers working at the intersection of consumption and strategy.

Track 4: Technology & Innovation

Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0

This track explores how digital tools and emerging technologies are changing coffee production, traceability, quality management and commercial engagement. Topics include AI and machine learning, blockchain, smart farming, digital quality assessment, e-commerce and data-driven decision-making.
It is particularly relevant to technology providers, equipment manufacturers, supply chain professionals, producers, roasters and digital innovators.

Track 5: Ethics & Society

Social Equity and Ethical Sourcing

This track addresses the human and social dimensions of coffee. Themes include fair and direct trade models, gender equity, living income, labour rights, community development and the social implications of sourcing decisions.
It is relevant to sustainability professionals, NGOs, policy actors, importers, exporters, roasters and all businesses committed to responsible long-term value creation.

Track 6: Trade & Regulation

Trade, Market Dynamics and Regulatory Impacts

This track focuses on the frameworks that increasingly shape how coffee moves, is marketed and is governed. Topics include international trade agreements, tariff implications, regulatory developments across key regions, novel food regulation and compliance with the Nagoya Protocol.
It is especially relevant to exporters, importers, legal and compliance teams, policy stakeholders, ingredient developers and senior decision-makers navigating an evolving global framework.

A detailed schedule, speaker list and session overview will be published in due course. Until then, the thematic tracks provide a clear indication of the intellectual direction and practical relevance of ICC 2026.

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International Coffee Convention 2026 — Speakers & Presenters

Trieste · 19–20 October 2026


Speakers (oral presentations)

  • Amany Adam — Independent Researcher, Cairo, Egypt
  • Wail Alsolami — Jazan University, College of Science, Dept. of Biology, Saudi Arabia
  • Giacomo Celi — GS1 AISBL, Brussels, Belgium
  • María Dolores del Castillo — CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
  • Massimiliano Fabian — Demus S.p.A., Trieste, Italy
  • Nadia Guzińska — Lodz University of Technology, Poland
  • Jeremy Haggar — Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, UK
  • Sarada Krishnan — Global Crop Diversity Trust, Bonn, Germany
  • Dirk W. Lachenmeier — CVUA Karlsruhe, Germany
  • Kenny Wee Ting Lee — Earthlings Coffee Workshop, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Moritz Maier — Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
  • Maria Martuscelli — University of Teramo, Italy
  • Stuart McCook — University of Guelph, ON, Canada
  • Christophe Montagnon — RD2 Vision, Valflaunes, France
  • Mariano Peluso — CoffeeBI, Milan, Italy
  • Simon Pena Pereira — GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services GmbH, Cologne, Germany
  • Georg Raudaschl — Kalae Arabica Co., Ltd., Chiang Rai, Thailand
  • Mirko Rennert — University of Potsdam / Twins Crew GmbH, Werder (Havel), Germany
  • Jörg Rieke-Zapp — Rubiacea Research & Development GmbH, Mannheim, Germany
  • Katharina Salewski — Technische Hochschule Mannheim, Germany
  • Vanesa Sánchez-Martín — CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
  • Ganjar Satyanagara — Q.co, Jakarta, Indonesia


Poster presenters

  • Dennis Gerrit Diekmann — ANKA Angewandte Kaffeetechnologie GmbH, Germany
  • Robert Engel — Institute for Instrumental Analysis and Bioanalytics, Technische Hochschule Mannheim, Germany
  • Adriana Farah — Inst. de Nutrição (NUPECAFÉ), UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Faiza Iftikhar — Technische Hochschule Mannheim, Germany
  • Steffen Schwarz — Coffee Consulate, Mannheim, Germany
  • Yves Zimmermann — Heilbronn University, Germany
*Presenters listed alphabetically by surname; affiliation shown for the presenting author.



Schedule

To be announced



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