COFFEE CONVOS

LEARNING SESSIONS FEATURING

LEADING TEXAS COFFEE LEGENDS

2026 COFFEE CONVOS

Saturday

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Saturday 〰️

SATURDAY

In a world of apps, AI, and instant everything, coffee still tastes better when there's a human story behind it. This panel explores how roasters, café owners, and producers are building trust, loyalty, and real connections that no machine can replicate. From farmer relationships to café counter conversations, discover why the future of coffee might just depend on keeping it personal.

Sunday

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Sunday 〰️

SUNDAY

We all love to rise to coffee. There are also stars who rise to the occasion in the coffee industry. Meet the rising stars who are making their mark as new age coffee influencers and find out how they plan to keep rising and roasting to the top.

Home Barista Basics with Barista Friend & Sightseer Coffee — 12:15-12:45pm

Cafe-quality coffee, minus the cafe. You don't need a professional barista (or a $3,000 machine) to make delicious coffee at home - you just need a friend who knows the ropes! Miranda Haney of Barista Friend is here to demystify the home setup, from choosing the right equipment to the little moves that separate "just okay" from whoa, all with Sightseer Coffee in the cup. Bring your questions, your bad habits, and your curiosity! You'll be making five-star worthy lattes in no time.

IT'S EASY TO ROAST COFFEE, RIGHT? What It Actually Takes, and Who's Handing Over the Keys — 2:45pm - 3:15pm

Anybody can roast coffee. Buy a machine, push the beans around a little bit until they turn brown, hit the stop button, and put them in a bag with a nice label. How hard could it be? Join us as we sit Austin's long-haul roasters down with the new shared roasteries handing beginners the keys, and hear what it actually takes, what these pros learned the hard way, and what's changed now that the door is open to everyone.

*Speakers and topics subject to change and depending on availability.