Get ready as Bangkok takes center stage in the global specialty coffee scene with World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 – a premier international event and a key destination for coffee professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. The event is licensed by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), organized by Exporum Inc., and hosted by the Barista Association of Thailand.
World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 will be held for the first and possibly only time in Thailand before cycling back to Asia again in Tokyo, Japan, in 2027, and continuing to be held in other major cities around the world.
The selection of Thailand as the venue for this event underscores the potential of Thai coffee to be the center of the ASEAN coffee industry. Key strengths include the quality of its produce and being one of the few countries in the world that is simultaneously a producer, product developer, and has a cafe and coffee-drinking culture within the same country. This has led to the Thai coffee industry gaining increased international recognition over the past 10 years.
The World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 will bring together over 400 leading companies from more than 40 countries to showcase coffee equipment, green coffee beans, and roasting innovations. Interesting zones include:
Roaster Village: A gathering of famous coffee roasters from around the world who will demonstrate roasting and brewing trends, such as GLITCH TOKYO from Tokyo, Japan, MOMOS COFFEE from Busan, South Korea, and MAME Roastery from Zurich, Switzerland, among others.
Producer Village: A space for direct connection between “farmers” and “buyers.”
Cupping Rooms: Coffee tasting rooms to test the flavors of new coffee varieties.
SCA Lecture Series: A space for real gurus to share knowledge, experiences, and inspiration that will help you clearly understand and achieve your set goals.
SCA Community Lounge: A space for knowledge exchange and networking within the coffee industry.
Brew Bar: A spot to refuel with special coffee from the World Coffee Championships, featuring carefully selected excellent beans and diverse brewing techniques from real world champions.
And the World Cup Tasters Championship 2026 competition, which will search for the world champion with the most accurate ability to distinguish coffee flavors. In this competition, Chatchalerm Lertanekwattana was the first Thai person to win the world championship in 2025. This year, Thailand has Punnapop Suwanjit, the champion from the Thailand National Cup Taster Championship, entering the competition.
For those interested in attending World of Coffee Bangkok 2026, don’t miss out! Buy your tickets now:
Early Bird Ticket: Available for sale from today – April 17, 2026 at
- 10 USD (approximately 330 THB) for a 1-day entry ticket, and
- 20 USD (approximately 660 THB) for a 3-day entry ticket.
Sales Channel: asia.worldofcoffee.org
Date and Time: May 7 – 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (The last day starts from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Venue: BITEC Bangna Hall 98 – 99 (Easily accessible via BTS Bangna Station, Exit 1)
Whether you are a coffee enthusiast seeking new flavors, a barista aiming to refine your craft, or an entrepreneur exploring business opportunities, World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 offers a truly world-class experience not to be missed.