Three days in Athens to sample more than 200 premium brands and micro-roasteries gathered in the same venue. The festival combines tastings, live music and competitive formats that attract both consumers and professionals from the horeca channel.
Dates and venue of the Athens Coffee Festival 2026
The Athens Coffee Festival 2026 takes place from September 26 to 28 at Technopolis City of Athens. The program distributes activities across the three days and concentrates tasting areas, brand stands and spaces for specialized presentations.
What you’ll find at the festival
The lineup for this edition includes more than 200 premium brands and micro-roasteries according to the organizers. The offer ranges from commercial blends to specialty lots and microlots from specific origins. The entertainment side adds DJ sets like GPAL, Street Outdoors and Queen G, as well as stand-up comedy with Andreas Paspatis, Ilias Fountoulis and Angelos Spiliopoulos.
Among the competitive events stands out the 9th Hellenic AeroPress Championship, scheduled for Sunday, September 27 and sponsored by Minor Figures. There are also initiatives under the Coffee Matters label and other activities related to roasting and preparation.
Exhibitors and audience profile
The combination of micro-roasteries and premium brands suggests a mix of small producers seeking visibility and distributors or buyers from the horeca channel interested in expanding their coffee offering. The simultaneous presence of DJs and shows points to a broad draw that includes both professionals and end consumers interested in coffee-centered experiences.
How to prepare B2B prospecting for the festival
- Prioritize 20 contacts. With more than 200 brands on site, define a priority list based on origin, product profile and supply format.
- Technical documentation. Request sheets with origin, variety, process and delivery formats. That information shortens commercial conversations.
- Short meetings and agenda. Reserve 15-30 minute slots for business meetings and use tastings as an excuse to talk about availability and volumes.
- Product presentation. Bring clear purchasing proposals: payment terms, logistics and order frequency. Avoid long presentations and prioritize samples and framework agreements.
- Immediate follow-up. Send a summary with agreed points and next steps within 48 hours to capitalize on the contact.
Useful aspects for exhibitors
The setup at Technopolis requires planning stand materials in advance and coordinating roasting logistics or green coffee transport. Take advantage of tasting sessions and competitions to position flavor profiles and differentiate lots through guided cupping. If your offer includes services for hospitality, consider commercial packages specific to stocking and replenishment.
Closing and recommendation
If your goal is to identify micro-roasteries with specific flavor profiles or evaluate supply options for hospitality, arrive with a plan of 20 targets, technical sheets ready and a clear follow-up procedure. Check programs, tickets and logistical details on the festival’s official website at http://www.athenscoffeefestival.gr/en.
Athens Coffee Festival 2026 works as a thermometer of trends in roasting and product proposals for the horeca channel; take advantage of the concentration of brands to forge concrete commercial partnerships.
