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Our proven Canephorum concept combines theoretical deep dives with practical experience, scientific rigor with enjoyment, and provides space for networking in the spirit of Canephora.
Together, participants and speakers from all over the world give Canephora a stage by bringing together science, roasters, cafés, traders, production, and consumption.

Canephorum V4 Meise

Diversity and Value

Are you ready to rediscover Coffea canephora? We are gathering for the fourth edition of Canephorum at Bouchout Castle in Meise Botanic Garden (Plantentuin Meise) in Belgium.

Over two days, we focus on science, roasting practice, and sensory evaluation around Canephora. We will discuss “Diversity and Value”, from genetics through to the finished cup, for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of coffee through a Canephora lens.

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Day 1

 

  • 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome Coffee with Lukas Harbig & Dr. Piet Stoffelen
  • 10:00 – 11:00 Keynote Lecture Dr. Piet Stoffelen & Dr. Robrecht Bollen: “The Origins of Coffea canephora as a Global Coffee Crop”
  • 11:00 – 12:00 Keynote Lecture Dr. Catherine Kiwuka “The Value of African Canephora Diversity for Coffee”
  • Lunch Break
  • 13:00 – 15:00
    Botanical Garden Tour | Herbarium Tour | Cupping
  • 15:00 – 16:00 Keynote Lecture Dr. Michel Baqueta “Approaches for Tracing Diversity in Canephora”
  • 16:00 – 18:00
    Botanical Garden Tour | Herbarium Tour | Cupping
  • 18:00 – 18:30
    Closing Remarks

Day 2

 

  • 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome Coffee
  • 10:00 – 11:30 Keynote Lecture
    Dr. Lukas Macheiner: “The Chemistry of Optimal Canephora Roasting”
  • 11:45 – 12:00
    Group photo at the Bouchout Castle
  • Lunch Break
  • 13:00 – 14:00 Workshop
    Lukas Harbig & Gloria Pedroza: “Value Through Quality: Industry Perspectives on Canephora”
  • 14:00 – 15:00 Final Discussion
    “The Future Role of Canephora”

Speaker

Dr. Piet Stoffelen

is a Senior Researcher at the Herbarium of Meise Botanic Garden in Belgium. He is known for his long-standing work on African coffee diversity and taxonomy.

Dr. Lukas Macheiner

works as Scientific Project Staff at IMC Krems in Applied Chemistry and Laboratory Technology. His research focuses on coffee chemistry and how processing and roasting shape composition and quality.

Dr. Catherine Kiwuka

works at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre of the National Agricultural Research Organization in Uganda. Her research looks at coffee genetic diversity and climate resilience, with a strong focus on Coffea canephora.

Dr. Michel Rocha Baqueta

is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Chemistry at UNICAMP in Brazil and also teaches in Food Science. His work focuses on analytical methods that help evaluate and distinguish Coffea canephora quality and origin.

Dr. Robrecht Bollen

is a Research Scientist for coffee species at Meise Botanic Garden in Belgium. His work connects coffee biodiversity research with practical questions around quality, selection, and use.

Gloria Pedroza

is a coffee quality expert at NKG Quality Service in Zug. She leads quality and training work across the NKG network and is widely known for her sensory expertise.

Lukas Harbig

is co-founder of cumpa and co-initiator of Canephorum. His work brings together green coffee trade, communication, and a stronger platform for Coffea canephora.

Good timing if you are already in Brussels for World of Coffee (June 25 to 28). We are only 5 km away. At a major botanical venue in Europe:

Our event takes place at the distinctive Bouchout Castle. Learn more about our venue HERE.

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