World Coffee Leaders Forum
is a knowledge platform proposing a sustainable future connected through coffee. Experts from diverse fields engage in dialogue that expands industries and culture with coffee at its center. Together, we are shaping a story that extends beyond coffee.WCLF 2025 Speakers
The 2025 WCLF, themed "Designers of Gastronomic Experiences,"
gathers global leaders to share fresh insights in coffee, branding, design, and gastronomy.
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Kenneth R. OlsonCo-founder, Publisher
Barista Magazine
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Hee Young NohCEO, Former Brand Strategy Advisor
FNBLAB, CJ Group
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Morgan EckrothCoffee Influencer
2022 U.S. Barista Champion
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Minkyu JungLead VMD Designer
Hyundai Department Store
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Yannis ApostolopoulosCEO
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
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Georgius Audrey Teja2025 WCIGS Champion
So So Good Coffee Company, Omakafe
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George Jinyang Peng2025 WBrC Champion
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Misun Lim2025 KNBC Champion
Lab CNC
Who will take the stage at
WCLF 2025?
—together with the 'Architects of Gastronomic Experience' Join global leaders in the F&B industry and discover how experience is becoming the future of business. November 19 (Wed) – 22 (Sat), 2025
Experience powerful insights from global leaders—only at WCLF.
Program Overview
The World Coffee Leaders Forum features six main programs and two special events,
all designed to seamlessly connect knowledge, experience, and global networks.
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KNOWLEDGEKnowledge Sharing Programs
- Plenary Session
- Global insights that shape the future of coffee.
- Professional Session
- Hands-on knowledge from industry experts.
- SCA Education Program
- Get certified. Grow as a coffee professional.
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EXPERIENCEExperiential Programs
- Origin Adventure Session
- Taste origins. Meet producers. Experience the story.
- Coffee Plus & K-Dessert Pairing
- Flavor meets philosophy in every bite and sip.
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NETWORKInteractive Networking Programs
- Champion Session
- World champions, live demos, and coffee artistry.
- Global Coffee Youth Idea Contest
- Fresh ideas for a sustainable coffee future.
- K-Cafe Culture Tour
- Discover Seoul’s café culture with a local twist.
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