25.10.2025
Kattilahalli, Helsinki
25.10.2025
Kattilahalli, Helsinki
Program
Main stage
Morning Session 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon Session 14:00 - 17:30
moccamaster championship finalists reveal
14:15 - 14:30
moccamaster championship final round
16:00 - 16:30
Award ceremony:
moccamaster championship, Roasters challenge
17:00 - 17:30
moccamaster
stage
Morning Session 10:00 - 13:30
Moccamaster championship
training
10:00 - 12:15
Moccamaster championship
semifinals
12:30 - 13:25
Afternoon Session 14:00 - 17:30
moccamaster championship finals training
15:00 - 15:30
masterclass balcony
Morning Session 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon Session 14:00 - 17:30
cupping table
Morning Session 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon Session 14:00 - 17:30
Main stage program
acrylamide in coffee
Tia Grahn
10:30 - 11:00 (Morning session)
Main Stage
Acrylamide is a toxic chemical found in coffee and it is formed during roasting process. The final level of acrylamide is influenced by several factors. Specialty coffee is classified based on its quality, but is quality related to acrylamide levels? This lecture will deepen your understanding of the factors that influence the formation of acrylamide in coffee.
The Coffee Price Rollercoaster
Arttu Muukkonen
11:30 - 12:00 (Morning session)
Main Stage
The price of green coffee has been on a wild ride for almost three years now. But what’s behind these dramatic fluctuations, and how have they affected small specialty roasters? And most importantly, what does the future look like for the coffee industry?
Arttu Muukkonen, founder of Lehmus Roastery and an active follower of coffee futures markets, shares his insights on the forces shaping coffee prices – from climate change and harvest challenges to shifting demand and global market dynamics – and explains what roasters can expect in the year ahead.
Finca Las Ventanas - Finnish Coffee Farm in Colombia
Mikko Kauppinen
12:30 - 13:00 (Morning session)
Main Stage
Coffee farmer Mikko Kauppinen provides an intro to coffee farming, his story and how coffee farming is for a Finn in Colombia.
panel: Why Do Coffee Competitions Matter?
Kimia Bergeson, Simo Niiranen, Tommi Turunen, Elli Kannasmaa
14:30 - 15:00 (Afternoon session)
Main Stage
President of Coffee Competitions Finland, the national non-profit behind Finland’s coffee championships, sits down with passionate coffee professionals and enthusiasts who have stepped into the spotlight of competition – some just starting their competitive journey, and others more seasoned in the world of competing. Together, they’ll explore why coffee competitions matter: what drives individuals to train, perform, and put their skills to the test, and how these experiences ripple through their careers and the wider coffee community – and the future of specialty coffee.
Green Specialty Buying Practices For the Future
Ben Morrow
15:15 - 15:45 (Afternoon session)
Main Stage
Representing LEGENDARY, Ben Morrow presents a forward-looking discussion on how roasters can adapt their green buying strategies in response to a rapidly changing coffee landscape. This talk examines how diversification – across origins, varieties, and producer relationships – forms the foundation of resilience for modern roasteries. With climate change shifting both yield and cup quality, Ben outlines practical approaches to sourcing from emerging and undervalued regions such as Ecuador, Peru, and Tanzania, while maintaining quality and brand consistency. The session moves beyond origin stories to focus on decision-making: how to balance risk and reliability, manage portfolio diversity, and plan buying structures that support long-term stability. Rooted in data, experience, and a belief in transparency, this presentation challenges the idea of tradition as safety and reframes green buying as an active, creative strategy for the future of specialty coffee.
masterclasses
Varieties and origins of coffee
Levi Nascimento
11:30–12:15 (Morning session)
14:30–15:15 (Afternoon session)
Masterclass Balcony
In this class, Levi Nascimento – an experienced barista and coffee professional with over 12 years in the industry – will explore origin and varieties of coffee.
This session is designed to help baristas and coffee enthusiasts better understand how different coffees are shaped by where and how they’re grown — and how to use that knowledge in daily coffee work.
brew like a champion: aeropress with Tuomas Merikanto
Tuomas Merikanto
12:45–13:30 (Morning session)
15:30–16:15 (Afternoon session)
Masterclass Balcony
In this class, Levi Nascimento – an experienced barista and coffee professional with over 12 years in the industry – will explore origin and varieties of coffee.
This session is designed to help baristas and coffee enthusiasts better understand how different coffees are shaped by where and how they’re grown — and how to use that knowledge in daily coffee work.
Water Workshop with Nordic Brew Lab
Nordic Brew Lab
10:30–11:15 (Morning session)
16:45–17:30 (Afternoon session)
Masterclass Balcony
Discover the different approaches for optimising your water setup at home. Learn about different approaches and discover the secret to optimising your water for coffee using the APAX Lab mineral concentrates.
cuppings
Roasters Challenge Coffees
Morning session:
10:30–11:30
12:30–13:15
Afternoon session:
14:30–15:15
15:45–16:30
Cupping Table
Get a taste of competition-level roasting at this special cupping session featuring the results of the Roasters Challenge. In this unique competition, 12 roasteries were each given the exact same green coffee — and one month to roast it to the best of their ability.
This is a rare opportunity to explore how different roasting approaches can highlight (or hide) various aspects of the same coffee. From development time to roast curves, every choice leaves its mark in the cup. Taste, compare, and discuss the creative decisions behind each roast — and cast your vote for your favorite coffee.
Café Granja La Esperanza – Auction Lot Box
Ben Morrow
12:30–13:00 (Morning session)
Cupping Table
Join Ben Morrow for a special open cupping featuring exclusive auction lots from Café Granja La Esperanza, one of Colombia’s most innovative and respected coffee producers. This session offers a rare opportunity to taste a curated selection of micro-lots, highlighting unique varieties, cutting-edge processing methods, and the farm’s commitment to exceptional quality.
Come explore the full range of expression this legendary producer has to offer — from vibrant florals to complex fermentation profiles — and gain insight into what makes these coffees stand out on the world stage.