AGENDA
RECIPE FOR
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
THURSDAY
16.04.
FRIDAY
17.04.
GR8 Coffee Week
11:00 - 12:00
CLASSROOM
From plant to cup: coffee botany and cupping
Peter Šević – STOW COFFEE, Ljubljana Expert session that connects the origin, understanding of coffee and tasting.
12:15 - 13:00
ROUND TABLE
Who will work tomorrow? Between education and practice: what we (don't) learn about hospitality
A conversation about education, practice and the real needs of the catering sector. Ivana Šalinović, professor from Aspira Polytechnic Lana Herman, student from Aspira Polytechnic Mario Majcen, professor, bartender and catering expert Marijo Karlica, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Bellucci Concept
13:00 - 14:30
CLASSROOM
BRITA Water Academy: water as the basis of beverage quality
Educational block about the influence of water on the quality, consistency and standard of the drink. Damjan Jurjevčić, Nik Jurjevčić – Fisti d.o.o., Ljubljana Peter Šević – STOW COFFEE, Ljubljana
14:45 - 15:30
CLASSROOM
A real story from the hospitality industry
A conversation about experience, decisions, challenges and what is behind a hospitality journey. Zlatko Balaško, entrepreneur
15:30 - 16:00
Break / networking / exhibitors
Time for meetings, conversations and a tour of the exhibition space.
16:00 - 17:00
CLASSROOM
What's in the cup: how AI is changing coffee quality standards
Miroslav Kovač / Specialty.AI Visual analysis of coffee is becoming a new source of data for the entire coffee ecosystem. Specialty.AI – Visual Coffee Analyzer shows how AI brings value to coffee chains and roasters, as well as POS and loyalty platforms and education through barista trainers and academies.
11:00 - 17:00
During both days of the festival
In addition to the official program, visitors can also expect special festival contents that enrich the festival experience — from the ritual preparation of tea and tastings to functional coffee, original products and sales points with character. Kingdom of Morocco, honorary partner country Ritual preparation of green tea with mint and tasting of oriental sweets […]
11:00 - 11:45
ROUND TABLE
Hospitality Innovation: What's Really Changing the Game Today
A conversation about solutions and approaches that bring real value in the HoReCa sector. METRO – DISH Pay Now
12:00 - 13:00
EXHIBITON SPACE
Steam coffee royal siphon: The elegant side of coffee
13:00 - 14:00
Break / networking / exhibitors
13:00 - 14:00
ROUND TABLE OR EXHIBITION SPACE
Beverage session / cocktail / matcha moment
An open format that spreads the story beyond the coffee itself and brings new energy to the second day.
15:00 - 15:45
ROUND TABLE
Industry talk: where is the coffee and HoReCa scene going?
An open conversation about the market, changes, collaborations and new opportunities.
16:00 - 17:00
Final meetings and networking
Informal closing of the festival, meetings of partners, exhibitors and guests.
11:00 - 17:00
During both days of the festival
In addition to the official program, visitors can also expect special festival contents that enrich the festival experience — from the ritual preparation of tea and tastings to functional coffee, original products and sales points with character. Kingdom of Morocco, honorary partner country Ritual preparation of green tea with mint and tasting of oriental sweets […]
JOIN US ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE THREE-DAY SENSORY JOURNEY
