The Ljubljana Coffee Festival is proud to announce its return to Ljubljana, Slovenia, on September 21 and 22, 2024. This premier event is dedicated to celebrating Slovenia’s specialty coffee culture and bringing together coffee enthusiasts and professionals from around the world.

The festival will take place at the City Museum of Ljubljana and will feature a rich program designed to delight both coffee aficionados and industry experts. 

With over 30 world-renowned experts from the coffee industry, including owners of prestigious coffee estates, scientists, world barista champions, and top chefs from Slovenian haute cuisine, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in unlimited coffee tastings, attend expert-led lectures and workshops, and witness exciting competitions featuring top baristas.

Festival Highlights

• Barista Battle Challenge: A thrilling competition where baristas from across Europe showcase their creativity, skill, and precision in four demanding disciplines.
• Latte Art Throwdown: A knockout tournament focused on the art of drawing with milk on coffee.
• Sensory Room: A unique opportunity to taste some of the best coffees from around the world, guided by premier coffee importers.
• The Lab: A curated series of expert lectures featuring scientists, coffee farm owners, and World Barista Champions discussing the latest trends and innovations in the specialty-coffee industry.
• Panel Forum: Specialty Coffee & Haute Cuisine: An insightful discussion exploring the intricate relationship between high-quality coffee and gourmet cuisine.
• Roaster Village: A vibrant hub where international and Slovenian exhibitors showcase their exceptional offerings, including barista equipment, exquisite ceramic cups, and exceptional coffee brews.
• Slovenian Roasters’ Place: A dedicated space highlighting the talent and innovation of local coffee roasters.

Specialty Coffee & Haute Cuisine

The organizers of the festival have also planned a panel dicussion around the topic of Specialty Coffee & Haute Cuisine, taking place on September 21st, 2024, at 17:00-18:00 at The Lab. This exclusive event brings together world-renowned experts in the coffee industry and top-tier chefs from Slovenia’s finest restaurants to explore the intersection of specialty coffee and haute cuisine.

The panel discussion will feature an esteemed lineup of international experts, including James Hoffmann, Tim Wendelboe and Dale Harris, as well as prominent Slovenian chefs Tomaž Bratovž, Igor Jagodic, and Mojmir Šiftar. 

The discussion will focus on the integration of specialty coffee into high-end cuisine, covering trends, challenges, and opportunities. The panel will delve into topics such as:

• Trends in incorporating specialty coffee into fine dining.
• Challenges in integrating specialty coffee into established restaurants.
• Opportunities for enhancing coffee offerings and adapting to seasonality and freshness.
• Exchange of ideas, practices, and innovations to elevate standards and develop coffee and culinary culture in Slovenia.

Join the Celebration

The Ljubljana Coffee Festival is an unforgettable event that will enrich the culinary scene in Ljubljana city and elevate coffee culture standards. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be part of this extraordinary event! Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.