Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show is an annual international-level event for professionals in the coffee industry and this year it was held on November 29 – 30, 2019 at CEC Parkovy in Kyiv.

Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show has taken place for the second time and this time coffee admirers have had more than 50 hours of educational programs conducted by 35 international experts, have tasted more than 200 species of coffee, have visited the most prestigious SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) championships.

The theme of Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show 2019 was ‘Coffee as Business’. Within its framework, a wide range of topics and lectures was presented and delivered by speakers from various countries like Columbia, South Africa, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine etc. The scope of the program included topics like business, career, marketing, product, service, inspiration.  There were three lecture halls, one of which for two days served as a space for cupping conducted by leading coffee companies. Numerous coffee varieties from blends of Ukrainian and Italian roasters to single-origin coffee were also presented in the hall.

Those interested in networking had 2 days with 50 various companies in one location.

The Blackfest hosted the two most prestigious SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) championships and the 2^nd Slavic Comandante Championship Kyiv. Baristas demonstrated their excellence in working with coffee, creativity and a high level of professionalism. The winner of the National Barista Championship was Aleksandr Benitskiy, and he will represent Ukraine in Melbourne, Australia.  The champion of the 2^nd Slavic Comandante Championship Kyiv was Aleksandr Rimarovich receiving the main prize – a Golden Coffee Grinder by Comondante.

Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show is a unique event where coffee professionals combine studying with delightful leisure and fabulous networking.

The second Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show 2019 was attended by 4000 guests, 18000 cups of coffee were had, and 16 cuppings from the leading coffee companies were conducted.

Blackfest Ukrainian Coffee Show will be held 27 – 28.11.2020.

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