Whether you have been in the specialty coffee industry for years or are just getting started, this year's WRBC Educational program is packed with pertinent, cutting edge topics you won't want to miss. Attendees who purchase an "Educational Sessions" badge can benefit from attending all educational sessions on Friday and Saturday, in two tracks: Industry Professional and Consumer. Register early, as space is limited.

Registration is $75.00 for the entire 2-day program.

Seminar Schedule

Friday, March 16, 2007

Industry Professional

    9:30am Taste of the Western Region
    David Pohl, Equator Coffee | Jeremy Tooker, Ritual Roasters | Mark Inman, Taylor Maid Farms Coffee & Tea

    11:00am Barista Guild of America
    Heather Perry | Sandy Hon

    12:30pm Understanding the "C"
    Alan Odom, InterAmerican Coffee

    2:00pm Espresso Theory 101
    Andy Newbom, Barefoot Coffee Roasters | Andrew Barnet, Ecco Caffe |
    Jeremy Tooker, Ritual Roasters

    3:30pm WBC or Bust
    Heather Perry | Ellie Hudson-Matuszak, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

Consumer

    9:30am Espresso Theory 101
    Andi Trindle, Volcafe | John Laird, Pacific Bay Coffee Co.

    11:00am 2007 Green Coffee Picks
    David Pohl, Equator Coffee | Mark Inman, Taylor Maid Farms Coffee & Tea

    12:30pm Getting the Most Out of Specialty Coffee
    Ellie Hudson-Matuszak, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

    2:00pm Professional Barista Tips for the Pro-sumer
    Heather Perry | Sandy Hon

    3:30pm Taste of the Western Region
    John Laird, Pacific Bay Coffee Co. | Ric Reinhardt | Andy Newbom, Barefoot Coffee Roasters

Saturday , March 17, 2007

Industry Professional

    9:30am SCAA Sensory Skills Test
    Joseph Rivera, SCAA

    11:30am Espresso Preparation in the Restaurant Setting
    Phil Anacker, Flying Goat Coffee | Mike Lanz, Espresso Specialists, Inc. |
    Andy Newbom, Barefoot Coffee Roasters
    This presentation is free and open to the public.

    1:30pm Creating Development Partnerships
    Peter Kettler, Holland Coffee

    3:30pm SCAA Sensory Skills Test
    Joseph Rivera, SCAA

Consumer

    9:30am Home Roasting Demystified
    Tom Owen, Sweet Maria's Coffee

    11:30am Old Myths & New Realities: Recent Trends in Specialty Coffee
    Kenneth Davids

    3:30pm Taste of the Western Region
    Andrew Barnett, Ecco Caffe | Paul Katzeff, Thanksgiving Coffee Co.

 

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