A new business event dedicated to Australia’s vibrant cafe and coffee scene, Café & Coffee Show, will be hosted in Sydney next year.

Created by National Media, the event will debut at Sydney’s ICC between 25 and 27 May as part of Food & Hospitality Week. It will provide a “high-energy, highly focused” destination for hospitality and retail buyers to explore “what’s new, what’s better, and what will make the biggest impact on their bottom line”.

The show is expected to attract owners, managers, baristas, and buyers from cafes, bakeries, coffee shops, QSRs, and convenience retailers – from independents and franchise groups to national and regional chains – all looking to source the latest equipment, technology, ingredients, and ideas for casual dining and fast-moving, on-the-go formats.

Spanning three days, the event will feature a curated exhibition, networking events, expert-led content sessions, live competitions, and hands-on training.

“Cafes and coffee shops are at the heart of Australia’s hospitality culture, yet there hasn’t been a dedicated trade event in Sydney catering to their unique needs in almost a decade – so we’re changing all that,” says National Media Portfolio Director Mike Hill.

“This event brings the entire supply ecosystem together – from specialty coffee and teas, cold beverages, breakfast items, artisan breads, sweet treats and baked goods, to lunch options, grab-and-go products, hospitality tech, equipment and packaging, and everything in between. If it fuels a cafe or coffee operation, you’ll find it at this show.”