BeanScene Magazine Café Education Series Returns for 2026
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The BeanScene Magazine Café Owners Education Series, proudly sponsored by Grounded Packaging, returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 26 March. Delivering three days of practical, future-focused education, the series is designed specifically for café owners, operators and industry professionals at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).
Running across three packed days, the Café Owners Education Series brings together the people shaping cafés right now, and those defining what comes next. Attendees can choose the day that best suits their business priorities or commit to all three for a comprehensive view of the café landscape.
The BeanScene stage on day one of MICE — Thursday 26 March — tackles the commercial realities facing cafés right now, with sessions focused on pricing, margins and rising costs, shifting consumer behaviour, wellness and value, and sourcing, supply chains and sustainability. This day is essential for anyone responsible for making financial or operational decisions within a café business. Hear from the Founders of Old Quarter Coffee Roasters, Rosslyn Coffee, KeepCup, The CEO of Pablo & Rusty’s Coffee Roasters and more!
Day two in the Café Corner looks at growth, innovation and longevity. Topics include drink innovation and new revenue streams, building world-class cafés with staying power, and strategies for scaling while maintaining a strong customer experience. Are you a café owner planning your next phase of growth? Spend day two at MICE at the BeanScene Stage and get practical, future-focused insight.
Day three focuses on people and what lies ahead for the specialty coffee industry. Sessions explore barista excellence and career pathways, emerging beverage trends including matcha and signature drinks, and collaboration across the coffee supply chain. This day is ideal for teams, emerging leaders and future-focused cafés.
The BeanScene Magazine Café Owners Education Series continues to provide practical insights, real-world expertise and meaningful conversations that support café businesses at every stage, at MICE.
Accessed through purchasing a pass to MICE. Secure your spot in the Café Corner before prices rise – registration is quick and easy.
Explore the full schedule, here: CAFÉ OWNERS EDUCATION SERIES
