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Details: 05.Mar

Truman Brewery once again welcomes The London Coffee Festival in May, with the biggest names in the sector set to grace East London.

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PACKED PROGRAMME

Changing consumer tastes, the impact of AI and regenerative agriculture are among the hot topics up for discussion at The London Coffee Festival.

Over two dedicated industry days (14-15 May), baristas and coffee shop operators come together with 275 roasters, coffee and food brands at East London’s The Truman Brewery. This is followed by a weekend of celebration that is open to the general public.

For professionals, Thursday and Friday offer the opportunity to hear from experts and business leaders in a packed programme of presentations, workshops and panels. Free entry is available to those working in the trade, excluding suppliers, consultants and distributors.

Many of these take place in The Lab, with discussions around latest trends impacting the industry. Visitors can also get hands-on at the Demo Bar, with cupping sessions, tutorials and demonstrations, alongside Latte Art Live.

LCF’s other headline sponsors include: equipment suppliers La Marzocco, Brewed by Hand, Faema, La Cimbali and Slayer; plant-based milk by Califia Farms; bakery by Danish Bakery; compostable cups by Decent Packaging; coffee by Löfbergs; milk by Stores; and payment solutions by SumUp. The official charity partner is Farm Africa.

The Coffee Masters competition showcases barista talent, with a fast-paced knockout battle in which 16 competitors display their skills across a range of disciplines.

And the accolades don’t end there, with The London Coffee Festival Awards returning for its second year to recognise and reward the best coffee shops, roasters and influencers.

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PARTY TIME

A key element is La Marzocco’s Roasters Village that features some of the industry’s finest roasters, serving unique coffees. And visitors can explore rich flavours and artistry through Brewed by Hand’s Brew School, a 45-minute experience on customisation.

The Hyde Park Bar offers an inviting atmosphere and the opportunity to enjoy curated sets from DJs who work in the coffee industry. Why not try a coffee cocktail paired with mouth-watering bites from the LCF Food Court?

“Once again, The London Coffee Festival will showcase the creativity and vibrancy of the specialty coffee industry,” said Dan Dixon, managing director for exhibitions at William Reed. “We look forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors to this celebration of coffee culture.”

For further information and to purchase tickets, visit londoncoffeefestival.com.

INDUSTRY DAY SESSIONS

A sample from the LCF programme:

Thursday 14 May

Ones to watch in 2026
Find out more about the operators sure to stand out this year.

The coffee consumer: What’s changed?
Analysts Lumina Intelligence get under the skin of the people you serve.

Regenerative agriculture’s role in a sustainable coffee industry
How these practices can restore ecosystems, improve farmer livelihoods and build resilience.

How AI and automation are transforming coffee businesses
A focus on digital infrastructure around quality, reducing volatility and protecting margins.

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