Description
2026 KCFA Coffee Symposium
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday February 24, 2026 at the Outrigger Kona Resort
Vendors and coffee from 8am
Speakers 9am to 4pm
Free to members (sign in first!), $75 non-members, including lunch. Become a member today!
Come out, socialize, and learn. All coffee growers and ag community are welcome! The conference will cover many farmer-specific topics as well as a trade show.
Keynote speaker Dr. Irwin R. Donis-González is an Associate Professor at UC Davis. He specializes in postharvest engineering, management, and treatments for agricultural commodities. He oversees postharvest technology initiatives, including expertise in coffee post-harvest activities, emphasizing efforts to improve the quality of both green and roasted coffee.
Full agenda in the works, but expect a packed day of speakers on farm and marketing topics as well as a chance to meet with vendors.
General sessions will take place in the Kaleiopapa Conference with lunch provided outside. Vendor displays will be in the hall and lanai . Parking is free for attendees.
The Annual General meeting will follow immediately after the final speaker. We will have updates on board activities, and Board Elections.
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