5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality

The London Coffee Festival returns from 20 to 23 April 2023 and with it comes a four day celebration of London’s vibrant coffee scene and the incredible people and communities that help the coffee industry continue to thrive.

Now entering its 12th year, The London Coffee Festival has grown to a formidable event, featuring 200+ exhibitors and welcoming over 30,000 trade and consumer visitors through its doors each year.

So to celebrate the legacy and the future of this iconic coffee event, we’re speaking with regular exhibitors and visitors from over the years to hear their favourite memories of the Festival, the business benefits of exhibiting and share advice on how to get the most from attending trade shows.

We'll hear from Edwin Harrison, Founder, Artisan and Curious Roo Coffee Roasters, Abigail Forsyth, CEO, KeepCup, Agostino Luggeri and Enzo Frangiamore, Founders, Mulmar, Daniel Clarke, Commercial Director UK & Ireland and Louise Felton, Group Regional Director, UK & Ireland, Gruppo Cimbali, Freda Yuan, Director of Coffee, Origin Coffee Roasters, Kirby Sinclair, Co-founder, The Roasting Party, and accessibility consultant Tim Blanchard.

Not got your ticket yet? Your can apply for a free Industry Day ticket here: londoncoffeefestival.com/Accreditation/Menu

Credits music: London's on Fire by Daisy Chute in collaboration with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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What is 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?

A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture.

The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group.

Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee.

The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourcing and seek out the very best of global coffee culture. We’ll also examine the future of e-commerce and coffee at home, the changing face of cafés and coffee shops, and how to hone winning HR strategies – plus much more.

Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify to listen to all the credits music featured the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45goieo3qIN1xT9hSGnWeI

Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVEPodcast