COFFEE CONVOS

LEARNING SESSIONS FEATURING

LEADING TEXAS COFFEE LEGENDS

2025 COFFEE CONVOS

SATURDAY

Beyond the rich flavors and the perfect brew, what truly makes coffee valuable? This panel explores what really matters when choosing coffee. Is it the certifications? The compelling stories behind each bean? Or is it just because the tasting notes says "Milk Chocolate"?  Hear firsthand from those who continue to navigate the coffee business, sharing their insights, tips, and advice on how to recognize what’s truly meritorious and what’s just hype.

Moderated by Robin Rosales of Fleet Coffee

SUNDAY

Coffee carts and trucks are everywhere - parking lots, parks, probably even your backyard. Join us as we explore whether mobility is really better than the long game of a brick-and-mortar café…and whether you should roll out, or build in, when you inevitably decide you want to open up a coffee shop, too.

Moderated by Garrett Oden of Fresh Cup Magazine

We’re still trying to figure out what we want to be when we grow up.  You’ve heard the saying from your favorite influencer self-help-course-selling guru: “If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.”  Well, we love drinking coffee, can you make a career out of that?  Turns out you can.  Come be inspired by those who've created space for themselves in the coffee industry.  Learn about all of the different careers available in coffee, and hear the stories of how these pros continue to navigate the coffee business, their tips, and their advice on how to get involved.

Moderated by Caitlin Cash of Kinship Milk Tea

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