Event Details
When: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 18th May 2025
Where: 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills Brisbane, QLD, Australia
What: full day conference
Cost: $199pp
Tickets
Standard Price
Join us for an action-packed day at the Roaster Conference 2025, where industry leaders, innovators, and roasting professionals come together for a full-day deep dive into the latest trends, technology, and insights in coffee roasting.
Why Attend?
The Roaster Conference 2025 is an essential event for anyone in the coffee roasting industry; whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out. This full-day conference is designed to equip roasters with the latest insights, tools, and connections needed to stay ahead in an evolving market.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve – The coffee industry is constantly changing, with new technologies, techniques, and market trends shaping the way we source, roast, and deliver coffee. Learn from experts at the forefront of these changes.
- Learn from Industry Leaders – Gain firsthand knowledge from some of the best minds in coffee roasting, green bean sourcing, equipment innovation, and café operations.
- Discover the Latest Innovations – Experience cutting-edge roasting and brewing technology through live demonstrations from leading brands.
- Connect with Like-Minded Professionals – Build relationships with fellow roasters, coffee professionals, and suppliers who share your passion and challenges.
- Take Actionable Insights Back to Your Business – Whether you own a roastery, work in coffee production, or are looking to refine your craft, you’ll leave with practical knowledge that can improve your operations and elevate your coffee.
Guest Speakers
We’ve assembled a lineup of respected professionals who bring years of expertise across various aspects of the coffee industry:
- Anne Cooper – Consultant at Equilibrium Master Roasters, known for her deep technical expertise in roasting and quality control.
- Clive Jacobs – General Manager at Roastar, bringing insights into packaging, branding, and scaling a roasting business.
- Caleb Holstein – Cofounder of Green Square & SquareX, sharing expertise in green coffee sourcing and sustainable practices.
- Jason Long – From Comind Gas, specializing in coffee roaster installations and equipment optimization.
Live Demonstrations
Get up close and personal with the latest coffee technology and research:
- Barista Technology – Exploring innovations that impact extraction and quality.
- Espresso Printing – A look into the creative and technical applications of custom latte art printing.
- Coffee Commune Café Research Panel – Insights into consumer trends, café operations, and product development.
- San Remo – Showcasing advancements in espresso machine technology for specialty coffee.
What’s Included?
A full day of learning and networking wouldn’t be complete without great food and coffee. Your ticket includes:
- All-day coffee, tea, and juices
- Morning tea
- A two-course lunch
- Afternoon nibbles
- Drink vouchers to redeem at the bar
The Roaster Conference 2025 is more than just an event, it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest industry developments, sharpen your skills, and walk away with fresh ideas to enhance your business.
Seats are limited, so book now to secure your place!
Speakers
Founder Equilibrium Master Roasters
Anne Cooper is a coffee roasting consultant with over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry. She has gained extensive expertise in many areas of the coffee world, working at both national and international levels. Through her consulting company, Equilibrium Master Roasters, Anne continues to refine her roasting skills and knowledge, gaining exposure to a wide range of roasting machines, company sizes, techniques, and industry-relevant processes and protocols. These are skills and insights she is passionate about passing on to the next generation of flame keepers.
CEO and Founder, Greensquare
With 17 years of experience in the coffee industry, Caleb has worked as a café and roastery owner and as a roasting and green buying consultant for companies across the country. He now dedicates his expertise to helping coffee roasters better manage, plan, and budget for their green coffee. As co-founder of Greensquare, the go-to roaster software for green coffee planning and management, Caleb creates educational and informative content, ensuring roasters have the tools and resources to eliminate guesswork in green coffee management.
Comind/Coffee Roaster Rescue
Over 25 years’ experience in the gas industry, engineering burner and gas system design, and specialisation in coffee roasting & brewing plant and equipment.
Jason runs a solutions-based business, looking after whole roaster and burner installation and general roaster servicing.
Jason carries most common burner and combustion parts to get you back up and running and can handle everything, from a simple bearing change to the assembly, installation, and commissioning of a 240kg IMF roaster and silo system.
Jason has access to a team of highly experienced people who can assist with your coffee roaster installation and/or roastery setup, from connection to the gas network and suppliers, to electricians and roofers. Getting you operational quickly and efficiently.
General Manager at Roastar
A hands-on, sleeves-up, General Manager and sales professional. Having set up two very successful businesses, both from startups, I understand all aspects of running a successful company. I am passionate about every challenge and know what it takes to drive and guide a team to focus on customer satisfaction, which will inevitably lead to growth, increased productivity, and a healthy and profitable business. My past and real-life experiences have allowed me to work across all aspects of a business. My solid people skills learned through a very successful sales career, have been invaluable in mentoring and retaining talent in a very tough employment market. I have had the privilege of working in the UK, NZ, and Australia across a number of different industrial markets.
Venue
The Coffee Commune
82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills Brisbane, QLD, Australia
If you have any questions please contact The Coffee Commune
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