Panama hosts World of Coffee 2026 and World Barista Championship

Panama has launched the World of Coffee 2026, marking the first time the international event has been held in Latin America. Taking place at the Panama Convention Center from October 22 to 25, the fair brings together approximately 300 exhibitors from 35 countries and expects up to 13,000 visitors.

The event features the World Barista Championship, where more than 60 national champions compete in technical skill and creativity. The gathering serves as a strategic platform for the Panamanian coffee industry to showcase its specialty varieties, such as the renowned Geisha, to global buyers, roasters, and professionals.

In conjunction with the fair, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) announced that a portion of the event's profits will be donated to the Panamanian Red Cross to support communities affected by the recent earthquake in the Azuero Peninsula. Additionally, coffee associations from Cauca, Colombia, are participating in a commercial mission to explore new international markets.