Co-located with The European Coffee Symposium →

our story

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OUR STORY

In 2008, The European Coffee Symposium (ECS) was born out of a dream to bring together the most influential minds from across Europe’s coffee & hospitality sectors.

Launched in 2024 and now entering its second year, COHO has redefined how our industry networks, learns, and grows. Hosted in a 5-star setting and powered by Allegra’s Guest Experience Portal (GXP), COHO delivers meaningful, pre-scheduled interactions that replace randomness with real business outcomes.

Our mission is simple: to bring the right people together, at the right time, in the right environment. Whether you’re a scaling roaster, global equipment manufacturer, or retail operator driving sustainable innovation, COHO is where your next breakthrough partnership begins.

Strategically collocated with The European Coffee Symposium, COHO unites innovation with influence—creating a platform where powerful conversations spark measurable results. From tailored brand experiences and curated networking to cutting-edge market insights and masterclasses, every moment is designed to deliver value.

Welcome to the future of trade events.

Welcome to Allegra’s ECS + COHO Expo 2024.

Previous ECS Editions:

  • 2008 – London
  • 2009 – Vienna
  • 2010 – Rome
  • 2011 – Berlin
  • 2012 – Amsterdam
  • 2013 – Paris
  • 2014 – Istanbul
  • 2015 – Copenhagen
  • 2016 – Budapest
  • 2017 – Warsaw
  • 2018 – Milan
  • 2019 – Dubai
  • 2022 – London
  • 2023 – Barcelona
  • 2024 – See you in Berlin!

Proven Track Record.
Trusted by Industry Leaders.

Over the past 16 years, Allegra’s portfolio of events has united the most influential voices in coffee and hospitality across Europe and beyond. From London to Milan, Paris to Amsterdam — our legacy of curated connection and meaningful growth speaks for itself.

Explore the brands and destinations that have shaped the journey so far:

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People greeting each other at 1-1 meetings at the European Coffee Symposium
1-1 meetings at the European Coffee Symposium
Speaker giving a talk at the European Coffee Symposium
A group of guests at the Awards Dinner at the European Coffee Symposium
A man testing a coffee at the Study Tour at the European Coffee Symposium

proudly supported by

La Marzocco
Modbar
BWT
5th wave
World Coffee Portal