The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has revealed that the 2026 World Coffee Championships will take place in Panama and California. On April 9, the SCA confirmed that the World Barista Championship will be hosted at World of Coffee Panama, while the World Latte Art Championship will take place at World of Coffee San Diego, California. The locations for the World Roasting Championship, World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, World Brewers Cup, World Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik Championship are yet to be announced.
Ricardo Koyner McIntyre, President of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama, stated, “Panama is the ideal host for the World Barista Championship, as it sits at the heart of Latin America’s coffee-producing region, home to many of the world’s most award-winning coffees. We invite you to join us at this exceptional event, which will not only showcase the finest barista talent from around the globe but also celebrate the world’s best coffee producers.”
World of Coffee Panama will be held from October 23 to 25, 2026, at the Panama Convention Centre. This event marks the first time a World of Coffee event will take place in Central America, reflecting the strong connection between coffee-producing regions and the global specialty coffee community.
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