# Panama coffee events 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panama-coffee-events-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-01T22:19:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4.

In early July 2026 Panama announced it would host the World of Coffee, the world’s largest coffee exhibition, marking the first time the fair will be held in Latin America. The Ministry of Culture and the Chamber of Commerce promoted the event as a showcase for Panama’s famed Geisha coffee and as a driver of tourism, investment, gastronomy and the creative economy. National Director of Creative Economy Miguel Fábrega met with digital content creators to enlist them as strategic allies for promotion. Mid‑July the Best of Panama (BOP) competition opened with 102 high‑end lots, including 70 Geisha varieties (35 washed, 35 natural). Producers said climate variability – heavy rains followed by a severe dry spell – cut the Geisha harvest by 30‑50 %, but the reduced fruit load yielded sweeter, more intense beans and higher cupping scores were expected. A 2025 Geisha lot had fetched a record $30,204 kg⁻¹, underscoring the bean’s ultra‑premium status. By late July a Panama Geisha lot again sold for $30,204 kg⁻¹, turning the bean into a luxury commodity, especially in markets such as Dubai. Global coffee brands reported a shift toward premium whole‑bean offerings, with grain‑coffee sales rising about 20 % in the United Kingdom and similar growth in France, Italy and Germany. In August Panama confirmed the World of Coffee 2026 will run 23‑25 October at the Panama Convention Center, expecting roughly 13 000 participants and more than 320 exhibitors from over 30 nations. The program will feature exhibitions, cupping sessions, training, and showcases on sustainability and technology, aiming to strengthen Panama’s reputation for specialty coffee and expand market links for Geisha.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Panama to Host World of Coffee 2026 International Trade Event

Panama will host the World of Coffee 2026 (23‑25 Oct) at the Panama Convention Center, expecting 13 000 attendees and 320+ exhibitors from 30+ countries, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association and local

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-to-host-world-of-coffee-2026-and-la-cosecha-specialty-coffee-festival

### 2026-07-19: Panama's Geisha coffee hits $30,000 per kilo, sparking premium bean boom

Panama Geisha coffee sold for $30,200 per kilo, triggering a luxury market, while higher prices boost premium whole‑bean sales across Europe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panamas-geisha-coffee-hits-30000-per-kilo-sparking-premium-bean-boom

### 2026-07-15: Panama's Best of Panama coffee contest faces reduced Geisha harvest

Panama's Best of Panama coffee competition will feature 102 specialty lots, but a climate‑driven drop in Geisha harvest may boost quality, with producers eyeing high scores and a lucrative auction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panamas-best-of-panama-coffee-contest-faces-reduced-geisha-harvest

### 2026-07-10: Panama to Host World of Coffee, the Largest Global Coffee Event

Panama will host the World of Coffee, the largest global coffee fair, to boost tourism, investment and showcase its Geisha coffee, with the Ministry of Culture partnering with creators for promotion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-to-host-world-of-coffee-the-largest-global-coffee-event

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Cite as: Panama coffee events 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panama-coffee-events-2026