Creative Coffee Events: Durban Conference Day, 29 July 2026

This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourselves in the creative possibilities of coffee. From the moment you arrive at The Chairman you will feel inspired! We are taking Creative Coffee Week back to our roots at the Durban Point Precinct where we first began in 2018 at the Bond Shed. Having outgrown that beautiful venue, we are making the most of this iconic area by moving to The Chairman, a venue we have long admired and we're weaving together a program that will help you see coffee differently and imagine new opportunities for your businesses and careers.

See full 3 day program here.

Wednesday 29th July - Doors open 8.30am
8.30 - 10.30am - Arrival, Cuppings, Goodie Bags, Activations
10.30am - 1.30pm: Lectures and Panel Discussions, topics to be released shortly.
Including Dara Santana Hernandez (Spain, The Water Diary), Jack Simpson (Australia, World Barista Champion 2025), Fabiana de Carvahlo (Coffee Sensorium), Matthew Carter (South Africa, The Future of Farming) and other international and national Coffee Experts.  
1.30pm- 2.30pm: A delicious lunch is included in your ticket, provided by The Chairman
2.30pm onwards - Breakaway Sessions with International Guests - exact topics will be released shortly + More Cuppings

What else is included in your ticket:

• Custom CCE Tee by Lizzard
• Custom CCE Tote
• Samples galore

5pm - 7pm : Sundown Showdown on the uShaka Pier KuD'Ta in partnership with Red Espresso - A fun event to highlight latte art skill. Plus a gorgeous location for a sundowner over beautiful Durban. 

***If you wish to attend all of CCE Durban (Focused Workshops + Conference Day + Origin Trip), please contact Mel and Ben to receive a discounted rate :)***