According to the African Fine Coffee Association, the 22nd African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition will be held from February 6 to 8, 2026, at the Addis International Convention Centre in Addis Ababa. Over 2,000 producers, exporters, coffee growers, buyers, trade experts, government officials, and coffee enthusiasts from Africa and around the world will converge for the exhibition and conference, which is anticipated to be a large gathering, according to a press release issued today.
The event is said to be a pan-African movement that will help Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, to raise the profile, accessibility, and sustainability of Africa’s unique coffees on the global stage.
Additionally, the 2026 tournament will feature:
👉A distinguished conference opportunity with global and continental industry experts;
👉A display of superior coffee goods from Africa;
👉Workshops for technical and commercial development The Taste of Harvest Competition and the African Barista Championship;
👉Exhibitions that link manufacturers with global buyers and service providers Cross-border events that establish enduring partnerships
Ethiopia previously hosted the 2024 African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition, which drew a sizable international audience. By focussing on cooperative development, traceability, climate change resistance, and direct business models that benefit farming communities, the next conference will build on this success.