Hamsini Appadurai, President, Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI), Kurma Rao M, CEO & Secretary, Coffee Board, Shrikant Rao, Director, Bayar’s Coffee, D M Purnesh, Member SCAI at a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday
The three-day India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 will be held in Bengaluru from February 12. Organised by the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI) with support from Coffee Board of India and Nestle India, the festival brings together the entire spectrum of Indian coffee ecosystem on a single platform, organisers said.
Expected to attract about 100 enterprises and over 20,000 visitors, IICF 2026 will convene coffee growers, processors, exporters, roasters, equipment manufacturers, cafe brands, baristas and consumers and focus on collaboration, knowledge exchange, innovation and market access at a time when the Indian coffee sector is transitioning towards quality led growth.
Kurma Rao M, CEO and Secretary, Coffee Board of India said “Indian coffee is gaining recognition for its quality and diversity. Platforms such as IICF play an important role in connecting producers with markets, encouraging best practices and supporting the long-term growth of both domestic consumption and exports”
Structured around a farm-to-cup framework, the festival offers insights into production, processing, roasting and brewing through curated tastings, workshops and cupping sessions. These experiences highlight regional coffee profiles, processing techniques and flavour development, encouraging informed consumption and a deeper appreciation for quality and traceability.
“India’s coffee sector is steadily moving from a commodity led approach to a quality and experience driven market” said Hamsini Appadurai, President, SCAI and organiser IICF. “This edition of IICF reflects that shift with greater scale, deeper business engagement and a strong focus on showcasing the diversity and potential of Indian coffee across domestic and global markets”.
Published on February 9, 2026
