/ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE · 2026
The schedule.
Two days, six stages, one city of coffee.
Saturday, 26 September
The Lab
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Coffee & plant based milks pairing guide
Lori Brnčić – Filteraj, Zagreb
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Innovative Processing & Fermentation
Camilo Merizalde – Santuario Project, Colombia
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Espresso – past, present & future
Dr. Samo Smrke – ZHAW, Zurich
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Premiere: Documentary film — Colombia, the origin of excellence
Mojca Mavec & Stow Coffee
Sensory Room
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Cupping: COFINET
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Cupping: UNROASTED
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Cupping: CATA EXPORT
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Understanding fermented flavours in coffee
Dr. Samo Smrke – ZHAW, Zurich
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Cupping: GROUNDS
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Cupping: MAE COFFEE
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Cupping: MAE COFFEE
Barista Battle Challenge 2026
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Briefing with judges
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Barista Battle Challenge 2026
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Announcement of winner
Workshops
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Espresso Basics
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Pour-over Basics
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Latte Art Basics
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Turkish Coffee
True Artisan Caffe
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La Marzocco Home
Try espresso home machines like Micra, Mini, GS3 and Strada X.
Modbar
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Modbar tastings
Sunday, 27 September
The Lab
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How to make your own — the science behind microfoamy plant based milk
Lori Brnčić – Filteraj, Zagreb
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Panel Forum: The evolution of specialty coffee in the region
Sensory Room
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Cupping: COVOYA
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Physical and sensory assessment of the defects
Julia Dziadevich - Q Instructor, !Fest Coffee Mission
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Cupping: CATA EXPORT
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Cupping: GROUNDS
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Cupping: MAE COFFEE
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Cupping: MAE COFFEE
Latte Art Throwdown 2026
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Briefing with judges
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First round — Latte Art Throwdown
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Final — Latte Art Throwdown 2026
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Announcement of winner
Workshops
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Espresso Basics
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Pour-over Basics
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Latte Art Basics
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Turkish Coffee
True Artisan Caffe
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La Marzocco Home
Try espresso home machines like Micra, Mini, GS3 and Strada X.
Modbar
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Modbar tastings
