Barista champions from more than 60 nations are coming to Seoul in 2017 to compete for the title of “World Barista Champion.” This will take place live, Nov. 9-12, on an arena stage built by competition host Cafe Show. For the second year, there will also be a team competition component at WBC, with competitors paired together in 10 teams as a way to reward support and collaboration between baristas.
Korea is one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting coffee markets, and there is already growing excitement from the industry and fans. Ediya Coffee is the title sponsor joining qualified equipment sponsors Nuova Simonelli, Mahlkönig, Cafetto, and Pentair/Everpure along with a dozen other 2017 sponsor partners. More than 140,000 people will visit the Cafe Show, joining livestreaming viewers from 140 countries.
Learn more: www.worldcoffeeevents.org