The World of Coffee 2026

Panama: World Coffee Epicenter in 2026 Panama: World Coffee Epicenter in 2026.

On the exciting stage of the coffee world, the spotlight is on Panama for the flagship event “The World of Coffee 2026”. This trade fair, which for the first time is being held in Latin America, will unfold its charms from October 23-25, 2026 at the Panama Convention Center, located in the picturesque Calzada de Amador, Panama City.

This grand celebration not only brings with it the intoxicating aroma of world-class coffee, but also opens a channel of unprecedented opportunities for Panama. The country becomes the epicenter of the Asian market’s attention, especially for a select group of coffee producers in the Boquete region.

In the province of Chiriqui, in northern Panama, 93 specialty coffee producers are grouped under the wing of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP), founded in 1996. This outstanding group not only grows coffee; they are also the protagonists of the annual “Best Of Panama” competition organized by SCAP. Here, national and international judges evaluate the quality of coffee from the region, setting new records year after year. In 2023, the electronic auction reached historic prices, surpassing $10,000 US dollars per kilo. The event is not only a showcase for the excellence of Panamanian coffee, but also an economic engine. The 2023 auction registered a total sale of $1,085,275 dollars, highlighting the demand and value that the region’s coffees generate in the international market.

Thus, in 2026, the coffee growers of Boquete, with their coffee of exceptional quality, will not only participate in a competition, but will become ambassadors of the Panamanian coffee wealth in the world’s coffee epicenter. This event not only celebrates a beverage, but also highlights the culture, excellence and history that each coffee bean carries with it, making Panama the must-see destination for coffee lovers around the world.