Programme
Three days built for the coffee value chain.
October 28–30, 2026 · Visa Oshwal Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. Sessions run in parallel across the exhibition halls, conference stages, cupping labs and championship arena. Times are provisional and may change ahead of the event.
Day 1
Opening & Market Outlook
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
09:00 – 10:30
Opening Ceremony
Welcome addresses from EACMC leadership, host country officials and regional coffee boards.
10:30 – 18:00
Exhibition Halls Open
Country pavilions, exporters, cooperatives, roasters and solution partners.
11:00 – 13:00
FOEA — Future of East Africa Coffee
Flagship plenary on market outlook, climate resilience and regional trade.
14:00 – 17:30
Buyer–Seller Meetings
Structured 1:1 meetings between visiting buyers and origin exhibitors.
Day 2
Cupping & Championship
Thursday, October 29, 2026
09:30 – 12:30
Public Cupping Sessions
Curated tables featuring origin coffees from across the region.
10:00 – 16:00
East Africa Barista Championship — Heats
Competitors from across the region compete for the regional title.
13:00 – 15:00
Producer Roundtables
Focused sessions on pricing, certification, finance and export logistics.
15:30 – 17:30
Investor & DFI Forum
Impact investors and development finance partners meet coffee-sector deal flow.
Day 3
Deals & Legacy
Friday, October 30, 2026
09:30 – 11:30
Policy & Trade Panel
Regional bodies, ministries and trade associations on the coffee policy agenda.
13:00 – 16:00
Barista Championship Finals & Awards
Grand finals, EACMC Awards and closing ceremony.
16:30 – 19:00
Deal Signing & Networking Reception
Public MOU signing, deal announcements and closing reception.
The final programme, including speakers and session rooms, will be published closer to the event.