LCF PANEL FORUM
CONVERSATIONS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE OF COFFEE
Big ideas. Bold perspectives. Conversations that matter.
The LCF Panel Forum brings together some of the most influential voices in coffee to explore the defining topics shaping specialty coffee and contemporary coffee culture.
From gastronomy, science and sustainability to innovation, market development and the future of coffee, each edition puts a carefully selected theme at the centre of the conversation.
World champion baristas. Michelin-starred chefs. Leading scientists. Specialty coffee pioneers. International industry professionals.
By connecting global expertise with regional insight, the LCF Panel Forum creates space for open discussion, different perspectives and ideas that can meaningfully influence the future of coffee.
DEFINING CONVERSATIONS
- Global perspectives and regional voices
- World champion baristas and leading coffee experts
- Michelin-starred chefs
- Leading scientists and researchers
- Specialty coffee pioneers and industry leaders
PANEL FORUM 2026
THE EVOLUTION OF SPECIALTY COFFEE IN SLOVENIA, CROATIA AND SERBIA — AND BEYOND
Where did the specialty coffee movement in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia begin? Who shaped it? And where is it heading next?
The 2026 LCF Panel Forum will bring together pioneering coffee professionals from all three countries to explore the beginnings and evolution of their specialty coffee scenes.
Through personal experiences and regional perspectives, the discussion will trace the first specialty coffee shops and roasteries, the introduction of new quality standards and the gradual transformation of professional knowledge and consumer expectations.
But this is not only a conversation about the past.
The forum will also examine the challenges facing these neighbouring markets today — and explore the opportunities for stronger regional collaboration and greater international relevance.
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
- The beginnings of specialty coffee across the region
- The pioneers, coffee shops and roasteries behind the movement
- Changing quality standards, knowledge and consumer expectations
- Shared challenges and different paths of development
- The future of regional collaboration
Speakers and moderator will be announced soon.
