Just one week after registrations opened, Science Driven Coffee Cup 2026 has reached full capacity and is preparing to welcome researchers, academics, and industry professionals from around the world to the Simonelli Group Campus for two days dedicated to coffee science, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
On 19-20 November 2026, the Simonelli Group Campus in Belforte del Chienti will host the latest edition of the international conference, bringing together the worlds of research, industry, and innovation to explore every dimension of coffee through a rigorous scientific approach, from chemistry and sensory perception to artificial intelligence and sustainability.
The program features more than twenty scientific presentations organized into five thematic sessions focused on:
- Coffee Chemistry and Aroma Development
- Data Analysis and Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Sustainable Processes and Circular Innovation
- Multisensory Perception and Consumer Experience
- Physics of Grinding and Extraction
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The speaker lineup includes some of the world’s leading experts in the field, including Devin G. Peterson, Charles Spence, Kate Howell, Jean-Xavier Guinard, and Samo Smrke, alongside numerous researchers engaged in advancing knowledge and technology for the coffee industry.
In addition to serving as a meeting point for experts and researchers from across the globe, Science Driven Coffee Cup continues to establish itself as one of the leading international events dedicated to the dissemination of the latest scientific knowledge on coffee, fostering dialogue across disciplines and accelerating the transfer of innovation throughout the entire value chain.
Through this initiative, Simonelli Group, together with the Research & Innovation Coffee Hub and the University of Camerino, further strengthens its commitment to promoting a coffee culture grounded in knowledge, research, and excellence, providing the professional and scientific communities with a platform where ideas, data, and expertise can be transformed into tangible opportunities for growth.
With Science Driven Coffee Cup, Simonelli Group also acts as a bridge between the worlds of research and the coffee industry, creating connections between those generating new knowledge and those responsible for translating it into applications, technologies, and solutions that create value across the sector.
Simonelli Group is therefore preparing to welcome an international audience of experts and coffee enthusiasts for two days dedicated to knowledge exchange and to shaping the future of coffee.
