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Early registration has opened for one of the most prominent gatherings in the British coffee and hospitality scene, scheduled to take place on 26 March 2026 at The Langham in London.
The event returns at a time when the UK market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in ten years, with operators facing rising costs, tougher competition, and increasing expectations for quality. The summit is organised by World Coffee Portal in collaboration with Coffee Ventures Europe and will bring together key industry players for a full day dedicated to strategic discussions and business development.
The gathering will unite 60 major buyers from café groups, retail chains, quick-service brands, contract catering companies, and hotel groups with an equal number of selected suppliers and emerging brands. Its format focuses on actionable market insights and structured one-to-one meetings aimed at building partnerships that normally require months of negotiation.
The day will open with an exclusive presentation by Jeffrey Young, Founder and CEO of World Coffee Portal, offering a preview of new market data for Project Café UK 2026. Participants will then explore the most pressing themes shaping the sector, including future directions for branded coffee chains, the rise of automation, beverage innovation, shifts between home and workplace consumption, and broader expectations for the UK hospitality landscape.
Throughout the event, attendees will take part in a series of pre-arranged meetings tailored to their business priorities for 2026, replacing the typical trade-show format with a more focused and productive environment. According to the organisers, the aim is not to maximise numbers but to ensure that each conversation has strategic value.
Major chains, foodservice operators, and retailers have already confirmed their participation, alongside well-known equipment and service providers and new brands representing the evolving “fifth wave” of coffee. Organisers highlight that attendees will gain early access to insights and partnerships that could influence their strategic direction for the year ahead.
Priority applications are open until 19 December 2025, with limited places available for both buyers and suppliers.
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