Make the Most of Your Specialty Coffee Association of America Expo Visit
April 13, 2016
"Where exactly is the SCAA Expo?"
"How should I map out my day at the Expo?"
"What seminars and events should I attend?"
If you're like me, you're scrambling around at the last minute trying to gather all the information you need to make the most of your SCAA Expo visit. With so much going on, it can be hard to get all the important information you need in one place. Have no fear! The Packaging Experts at Viking Masek have your back! We focus on efficiency and streamlining your processes, both in coffee packaging and at trade shows! Read on for all the important resources you need for a successful SCAA Expo 2016.
The Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual Expo is the most-attended coffee event of the year. It is home to hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of attendees, over 130 educational courses, and supplemental events & activities. Whether you're there to network, research, or trade, you'll find what you are looking for!
Attend
There is still time to register! You will need your scaa.org login email if you wish to register as a member and receive discounts or credits for education. Your Expo registration includes access to:
- Hundreds of Exhibitor Booths
- Lecture Series
- US Coffee Championships Arena
- Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Party
- Many other opportunities
SCAA Expo is located at the Georgia World Congress Center, Building C at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Directions located here.
Mobile App
Download the invaluable SCAA Expo 2016 Mobile App here. Schedule and map out your day (even sync it with your calendar), get exclusive updates, find your favorite speakers, and find hours and locations of Pop-Up Cafes to get a cup into your hands right when you need it! Another plus to the App is it allows you to go paperless, encouraging you to be proactive about reducing your paper usage.
Exhibitors
Click here for an interactive map of the SCAA Expo. Find Viking Masek at booth #537!
Events
From seminars and lectures to Pathway Classes and networking events, the SCAA Expo schedule is packed full of exciting events. Check out the official SCAA schedule of events, Lecture Series schedule, and Pathway Class schedule. Also be sure to check out the Special Events schedule and exciting New Events for 2016.
Sustainability
Near and dear to the coffee industry is sustainability and green practices. Read about the Sustainable Event Strategy Initiative and find out what you can do to contribute towards making a positive difference. Viking Masek has pledged to be a Green Partner at the Expo by recycling whenever possible, utilizing electronic media instead of paper where possible, and to donate any leftover materials that can be reused to a local non-profit.
Eat and Drink
Atlanta is a vibrant community full of diverse food and drink options. Sprudge highlighted some of the top establishments in their recent Sprudge Guide to Coffee, Food & Drinks in Atlanta.
#SCAA2016
Use hashtag #SCAA2016 on Twitter and Instagram to post, comment, and share the latest events at the Expo. Be sure to follow Viking Masek, as we will be live-tweeting the entire show!
We hope to see you at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Expo! There's still time to book a one-on-one, personalized consultation with a Coffee Packaging Expert. Click below to reserve your spot now:
