Bengaluru to host India International Coffee Festival in February 2027
The third edition of IICF will bring together growers, roasters, café brands, baristas, equipment manufacturers, and coffee consumers on a farm-to-cup platform
Bengaluru is set to host the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) from February 26 to 28, 2027, marking the third edition of the event. Organised by the Coffee Board of India in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI), the festival will bring together various stakeholders of the coffee industry on a farm-to-cup platform.
With domestic coffee consumption showing significant potential for expansion, the festival aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of coffee across different regions of India. According to Kurma Rao M., CEO & Secretary of the Coffee Board of India, IICF has become an important platform for the country's coffee community during a period of remarkable growth.
The event will feature various competitions, including the National Barista Championship and Latte Art Championship, with winners representing India at corresponding World Coffee Championships. The National Coffee Championships will be held in Bengaluru, Delhi and Navi Mumbai between August and October 2026, with the national finals taking place in Bengaluru.
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