Golden Bean The Americas 2026
The Golden Bean The Americas event is the premier coffee‑roasting competition in North America, scheduled for September 30 – October 3, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. It showcases the world’s top coffee roasters competing in multiple categories, from specialty single‑origin blends to innovative roast profiles. The event is part of the broader Golden Bean World Series, which also includes regional contests in Australasia, East Asia, and a February 2026 series in Newcastle, Australia. Exhibits feature live roasting demonstrations, tasting stations, and a showcase of industry suppliers such as BWT water‑filtration systems, digital packaging solutions, and coffee‑marketing insights. Attendees can earn medals, collect limited‑edition stickers, and network with sponsors, directors, and fellow professionals. The competition highlights emerging trends in coffee marketing, sustainability, and technology, reinforcing Golden Bean’s role as the largest global platform for coffee roasting excellence.