The India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2025 will be held from April 25-27 at Marakata, Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Main Road, Bengaluru. The Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI), with support from the Coffee Board of India, organizes this mega event. The festival will unite India’s top brewers and baristas for a dynamic showcase of skill and innovation. It will offer entertainment, interactive experiences, and discussions on coffee, flavors, equipment, top growers, roasters, and the country’s evolving coffee culture. It will also be showcasing an exciting array of food stalls and lifestyle brands.
The India International Coffee Festival: Competitive Events
IICF 2025 will showcase the semi-finals and finals of the National Barista Championship (NBC), National Latte Art Championship, and National Brewers Cup (NBrC). The event will also host the grand finale of the National Filter Coffee Championship. It will have an exhilarating blend of high-energy waves of coffee competitions, creativity, and collaboration. These events will make it the ultimate gathering for coffee lovers and culinary artists. The various events will make IICF 2025 a high-energy, caffeine-fueled spectacle, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee will meet the buzz of passionate conversations.
“IICF has always been an inspiration for coffee lovers, industry experts, and brands. “As we return with the much-anticipated semi-finals and finals, we’re proud to once again spotlight and celebrate the country’s finest coffee talent. With seasoned baristas, industry pioneers, and even discerning coffee critics in attendance, IICF 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for anyone passionate about the art of coffee.”
DM Purnesh, president, Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI)
“The India International Coffee Festival is not just about competition; it’s about connection. This festival serves as a dynamic platform for networking, innovation, and celebrating coffee as a lifestyle. It brings together coffee professionals, aficionados, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and experience the rich intersection of coffee, cuisine, and craftsmanship. This is India’s biggest coffee festival. Going forward, we will be ramping up the scale of the event. Currently, there is only an international jury for the event and no country participation. There are around 90 exhibitors, and we expect a footfall of 15,000 people across 3 days. There are a slew of workshops on identifying coffee, roasting processes, and assessing quality and flavor.”
Sreeram G., director, marketing, SCAI
“The Coffee Board has entrusted the Specialty Coffee Association of India as the Nodal Agency to spearhead IICF 2025. Our objective in supporting an event of this scale is to ensure that Indian coffees are celebrated on a global platform. With SCAI’s proven organizational strength demonstrated over the past years while organising different coffee events, we are confident that IICF 2025 will set new benchmarks in showcasing the richness and diversity of Indian coffee.”
N.N. Narendra, IOFS, Director of Finance, Coffee Board of India,
IICF 2025 is going to be a landmark celebration of coffee, uniting enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders for three days of innovation, collaboration, and exceptional brews. The event with top coffee stalls, brewing equipment, live beats, global industry interactions, and lifestyle experiences, the festival promises an immersive and dynamic showcase shaping the future of coffee in India, stated the organizers.