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Midwest Coffee Expo

Inaugural Event | September 27 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Iowa Events Center

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Designed to bring together coffee professionals, café owners, roasters, suppliers, baristas, entrepreneurs, and coffee lovers for a powerful day of connection, education, and business growth, this is more than an event. It is a major opportunity to build relationships, generate leads, increase brand awareness, and grow within one of the fastest-moving industries.

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Event Schedule

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
B2B Access Only
Private access for industry professionals to connect with exhibitors, suppliers, and partners.

 

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General Admission
Open to the public with access to the full expo experience.

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Exhibitors 

  • Direct access to targeted buyers and decision-makers

  • Collect high-quality leads in one place

  • Launch products and gain immediate feedback

  • Increase local and regional brand recognition

  • Sell products and secure future accounts

  • Private VIP Lounge for networking and business conversations

Bakery

Business Owners

  • Meet suppliers, roasters, equipment companies, and service providers

  • Discover new products, trends, and ideas

  • Build partnerships and future collaborations

  • Learn from free education sessions and paid workshops

  • Network with serious industry decision-makers

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Event Highlights

  • Experience specialty coffee culture

  • Free Sample products and discover new brands

  • Learn how coffee is roasted, brewed, and crafted

  • Enjoy competitions, demonstrations, and interactive experiences

  • Free Educational Sessions

  • Paid Hands-On Workshops

Roaster's Row

Coffee Roasting Process

Are you a small-batch coffee roaster looking to showcase your craft?

Join us at the Midwest Coffee Expo for Roasters Row—a dedicated space to highlight unique coffees, connect with the community, and share your passion.

For $250, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Bring and sample your coffee

  • Sell your retail bags

  • Showcase different brewing techniques

  • Engage directly with coffee lovers and industry professionals

This is all about celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and connection within the coffee community. Interested in joining Roasters Row?
Please send us an email, and our team will follow up with next steps.

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More announcements coming soon.

For sponsorships, exhibiting, VIP access, or additional information, please send us an email.

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