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The Lab at The London Coffee Festival is where coffee pros and enthusiasts connect and learn. With cutting-edge talks, debates, and workshops, it dives into the industry's hottest topics - like sustainability and innovation - sparking real conversations that push coffee culture forward.
On the weekend, The Lab shifts gears, becoming a hub of interactive demos, hands-on brewing sessions, tastings, masterclasses, and so much more. It’s the perfect place to dive deeper into specialty coffee, sharpen skills, and experience coffee in all its forms.
Take a look at The Lab timetable for 2026:
10:45 - 11:15
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The coffee scene is ever-evolving, as the needs and expectations of consumers continue to shift. Like every year, we are kicking off LCF 2026 with our ones to watch session. We are putting some of the …
11:30 - 12:00
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Value for money was central to consumer decision making in 2025, is it more of the same in 2026? Join food and drink insight experts, Lumina Intelligence, and get under the skin of the people that you …
13:45 - 14:15
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The coffee industry strives to be inclusive and continues to drive change in key areas, such as diversity, gender equality and sustainability. During this session, we will be hearing from influential, …
14:30 - 15:00
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As climate pressures intensify and soil health declines, regenerative agriculture is emerging as a transformative approach for securing the future of coffee. This panel brings together experts from ac …
15:15 - 15:45
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Coffee is becoming increasingly emotional, personalised and demanding, while large‑scale operations face rising complexity and volatility. In this keynote, Gerd Mueller‑Pfeiffer explores why tradition …
10:45 - 11:15
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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 c …
11:30 - 12:00
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Hosted by Katherine Swift, Founder of OMGTeas, this panel of leading coffee shops dives into the growing popularity of matcha and its impact on UK coffee culture. Discover why matcha is becoming a sta …
12:15 - 12:45
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Benugo first hit the high street over 20 years ago, when brothers Ben and Hugo opened the first site in London’s Clerkenwell. Now with an estate that boasts locations in some of the UK’s most amazing …Speakers
13:15 - 14:00
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What does the future of speciality coffee in the UK look like through the lens of industry leaders. In this panel discussion, we sit down with leaders from across the coffee industry to dissect the se …
15:00 - 15:30
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Last year saw the launch of The London Coffee Festival Awards, with Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters claiming the title of Independent Coffee Shop of the Year for its Portobello Road outlet. In an e …
15:45 - 16:45
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Returning in 2026 is the London Coffee Festival Awards! These awards recognise the very best coffee shops in London, across a variety of different categories. Voted for by industry professionals and c …
09:30 - 10:00
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Join Andrew Bowen, renowned coffee industry expert and co-author of The Daily Grind, for a session dedicated to launching a successful coffee shop in the UK. Drawing on years of experience, Andrew wil …
10:15 - 10:45
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Join Olympian and Listen founder Jodie Williams for a thoughtful conversation on the everyday rituals that connect coffee to how we live, move and make. From the grounding routines of athletes to the …
12:15 - 12:45
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Ant Duckworth is the brains behind Dear Coco, the most followed coffee truck in the world and winner of Influencer of the Year at the LCF Awards 2025. Born in 2021, Dear Coco, on the face of it, is a …
14:15 - 14:45
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From island villages to inner-city neighbourhoods, Scottish coffee shops have become vital social hubs - places where conversations start, ideas grow, and communities connect. This panel brings togeth …
15:00 - 15:30
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Join award winning restaurant critic, author and broadcaster Jay Rayner for an unfiltered conversation live at The London Coffee Festival. Known for his sharp wit, fearless opinions and deep understan …
16:00 - 16:30
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Join us at the London Coffee Festival for a conversation with actress turned entrepreneur Jenny Rainsford, best known for playing Boo in the hit series Fleabag. Jenny shares how her acclaimed acting c …
12:15 - 13:00
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Join us for an inspiring interview with Olympian Jodie Williams as she reflects on her remarkable journey in athletics—from her early days on the track to competing at the highest level on the world s …
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