On your radar: Coffee outside of London

15 May 2026
The Lab

As the UK’s coffee scene continues to evolve, innovation and community are thriving all over the UK. This panel brings together leading voices from independent coffee shops and roasteries across the country to explore the unique trends shaping regional coffee culture. From Brighton to Bristol, Manchester to Glasgow, our panellists will share insights on how local identity influences coffee offerings and customer experience, creative approaches to community engagement and brand storytelling and the challenges and opportunities the sector is facing.

Speakers
Claudio Ribeiro
Claudio Ribeiro, Founder & Owner - Federal Café & Bar
Andy Adams
Andy Adams, Senior Roaster - Trading Post Coffee Roasters
Rachel Arthur
Rachel Arthur, Editor - Beverage Daily