Golden Bean Australia

The Compak Golden Bean Coffee Roasters Competition & Conference

Wed 16th – Sat 19th November 2016
Rydges, Port Macquarie

The Compak Golden Bean Coffee Roasters Competition and Conference returns once again to the tranquil mid north coast town of Port Macquarie, NSW. For over 10 years this event has provided unique opportunities for Australian Coffee Roasters and a platform to connect, mingle, engage and enjoy this thriving industry.

10 REASONS YOU NEED TO BE THERE!

Professional development
Industry recognition
Brand & profile building
Fresh industry perspective
Networking
Re-energise your goals
Market research
Platform to strengthen & improve your business insights
Invaluable feedback
Connect with like minded people

Still not convinced? Click here to check out testimonials from our past winners!

WHAT IS THE COMPAK GOLDEN BEAN?

It is the world’s largest coffee roaster competition and conference. This competition endeavours to find Australia’s best coffee roasting business with coffees being judged as espresso, milk and filter beverages with medals awarded in a number of award categories.

WHO ATTENDS?

The conference attracts attendance from over 100 coffee roasting businesses and consists of a number of educational workshops and social functions.

WHEN IS IT AND WHERE?

In 2016 the Compak Golden Bean will be held at Rydges Port Macquarie, NSW from Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th November, with the competition awards evening on Saturday 19th.

AWARDS CATEGORIES INCLUDE

1. Espresso

2. Milk Based Latte

3. Australian Grown

4. Organic Espresso

5. Single Origin Espresso

6. Decaffeinated

7. Pour Over Filter

8. Chain Store Espresso

9. Chain Store Milk

Competition Entry Guidelines can be downloaded from the ENTRY FORMS page (click here)

GENERAL PROGRAM –

Wednesday 16th November

Seminars / coffee judging / evening event
8.30am – 5.00pm
The full day will consist of seminars and coffee judging
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Evening Event
Enjoy the Coastal vibe with Live music, nibbles and drinks. Dinner Menu available
Beach House Royal Hotel – 2 Horton Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Thursday 17th November

Seminars / coffee judging / evening event
8.30am – 5.00pm
The full day will consist of seminars and coffee judging
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Evening Event
Bowling Party
Pizza and Platters and Beer & Wine provided.
Licensed Bar will be available for alternate drinks – No ATM available
Wave Bowl – 159 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Bus Transfer – Bus Pick up 5.45 Rydges, Port Macquarie

Friday 18th November

Seminars / coffee judging / finals / evening at leisure
8.30am – 4.00pm
The full day will consist of seminars and coffee judging
6.00pm
Drinks with Silver Chef

Saturday 19th November

Green Bean Zone / Golden Bean Awards Dinner

Green Bean Zone 9.00am – 11.00am
This initiative is designed to create a link between the green bean buyers and roasters. In many cases it is quite difficult to meet face to face due to the geographical challenges in Australia and roasters are only getting to choose from the coffees that are sent to them as samples. It will also include a cupping session / buying show whereby roasters can cup a broad spectrum of origins and make purchasing decisions.

Speak Easy Awards Dinner 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Bus Transfer – Bus Pick up 6.30 Rydges, Port Macquarie