You're Invited: Meet Puerto Rican Coffee Producers in Washington, D.C.

pleased to share this special invitation from NCBA CLUSA to our global community.

As part of the Puerto Rico Coffee Showcase, coffee producers from the Café del Futuro 2.0 initiative will be in Washington, D.C., and NCBA CLUSA is hosting an informal Meet-and-Greet to help foster meaningful connections with potential partners and allies in the coffee industry.

Producer Meet-and-Greet

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: NCBA CLUSA Offices, Washington, D.C.
RSVP: Please email Michelle Laws at mlaws@ncbaclusa.net
Or call/text/WhatsApp: +1 (939) 200-5162

This is a unique opportunity to meet directly with producers, taste their coffee, and explore potential partnerships. The producers participating in the Café del Futuro 2.0 initiative represent the future of Puerto Rican coffee—resilient, community-rooted, and ready to scale.

Puerto Rico Coffee Showcase

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Time:
– Coffee Showcase: 9:00 – 11:00 PM
– Educational Session: 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Hosted by: Office of Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Coordinators: Sonya Matos and Liliana Valdes-Gamboa
RSVP Link: Puerto Rico Coffee Showcase

We encourage anyone attending the Showcase to also consider joining the Tuesday Meet-and-Greet to continue conversations and deepen connections.

These events are a valuable chance to support producers at origin, explore sourcing opportunities, and be part of strengthening Puerto Rico’s coffee sector. IWCA is grateful to share this invitation with our network and encourages all who are able to attend.

If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to the RSVP contacts listed above.