Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Welcomes you to Boston
On behalf of all of our employees at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR), we welcome you to SCAA’s 25th Annual Exposition in Boston! We’re excited to host SCAA on the East Coast and hope you will take the opportunity to experience Boston’s vibrant culture, steeped in history, academia, and sports (the 117th Boston Marathon, …
Symposium 2013: The Realm of the Possible
I’m thrilled to write to you today as the new Director of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Symposium! A little more than five years ago, I was honored to be part of a discussion where a new idea was put forward: what if we built a conference for those whose jobs require them to …
SCAA Exposition & Symposium: 2013 Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5-8 p.m. Symposium Registration Reception Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Symposium Registration Open 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Symposium Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Symposium (Limited attendance event. Please visit scaasymposium.org for details and registration information) 5 p.m. Symposium Cocktails 6 p.m. Symposium Dinner Event (Reservation Only) 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Specialty Tea Institute: …
SCAA: A Year in Retrospect and A Look Ahead
Membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) continues to possess a value beyond savings and discounts. This incredible community of coffee professionals is at the forefront of innovation and inspiration in specialty coffee. Engaging with peers at every level of the coffee supply chain, SCAA members are able to achieve amazing things through …
Increase Your Potential for Sales and Exports at The Event with The Cupping Exchange
Presenting your coffee at a booth on the show floor can be a great way to get the attention of potential buyers, however there’s an additional opportunity to present the special features of your coffee, enticing cuppers and buyers with a true taste of your coffee repertoire. The Cupping Exchange provides the opportunity to engage …
SCAA Exposition: 2013 Social Events
Opening Ceremonies Thursday, April 11, 5:30 p.m., Ballroom Join us for a multimedia celebration of the international community that comprises our specialty coffee family and kick off the 25th Annual Event. Congratulate the winner of the 2012 Sustainability Award, meet our Official Portrait Country El Salvador, and get to know Boston with the help of …
Specialty Tea Institute: Tea Certification Program at the SCAA Event
Tea Forum April 10–11, 2013 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Levels 1, 2 and 3 Black Teas (Two Day Class) Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: Boston, MA FOUNDATIONS OF TEA: LEVEL ONE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 As the first course in STI’s expanding education and certification program, Foundations of Tea: Level One will provide attendees with a …
Building Community through Competition: A Look Inside the Activities Hall
….At the SCAA’s 25th Annual Exposition, The Event Great communities can be built, and continue to grow and thrive, through competition. The specialty coffee community has embraced this idea. Baristas and other coffee professionals from throughout the country have defined their role as the frontlines of the specialty coffee industry and have used friendly competition …
The 25th Annual SCAA Event Attendee Success Kit
A Comprehensive Guide to Attending the Biggest Specialty Coffee Event in the World The 25th Annual SCAA Event is a BIG show! To maximize your experience, it’s important to show up prepared and with a plan. With the opportunity to interact face-to-face with hundreds of exhibitors, experience and taste some of the best coffees in …
SCAA’s 2013 Best New Product Competition
The premier products recognition awards brings back the popular People’s Choice “text your vote” for 2013. The Specialty Coffee Association of America’s BEST NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION recognizes new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. The Awards recognize eight categories of excellence and innovation: Coffee/Tea Preparation And Serving …
The 25th Annual SCAA Event: Connect. Explore. Discover.
The SCAA Event mobile app, developed by the SCAA and proudly sponsored by Bunn, is a native application for smart devices (iPhone, iPad (new!) and Android) designed to streamline your experience by putting the world’s largest specialty coffee Expo in the palm of your hands. The SCAA Event mobile app brings exhibitors, attendees and sponsors …
Don’t Just Be Social, Be Interactive
What better way to create buzz around your participation at The Event in Boston than by letting everyone in your network know you’ll be there, and by interacting with other attendees via social media? This year, like never before, social media will be fully integrated into your experience at The Event. Exhibitors and attendees are …