Sensory Summit heads to Central European Time 18-19 February, 2021! Participants from countries in Europe & Africa can register now for a ticket to the digital event, which includes an accompanying Sensory Experience Kit shipped to their door. Sign up now for access to 10 different sessions with leading sensory scientists, with each topic brought to life via curated sensory experiences.

Shipping logistics is a complex and ever-evolving subject due to COVID-19. We will be posting the most up to date list of available countries for shipping, and their registration cutoff dates, on the Registration page.

SPEAKERS

Sensory KIT

Coffee sensory professionals learn by tasting and smelling: every Sensory Summit registrant will receive a complete Sensory Kit shipped to their door—a box packed with coffee samples, coffee preparation tools, sensory references, and other aromatic and tasting experiences. These experiences will bring each of the presentations to life and provide chances for deeper engagement with the speakers’ content.

AGENDA

Sensory Summit is a two-day conference designed to educate, inform, and inspire the Specialty Coffee sensory professional.

The Economics of Coffee Attributes: How Sensory and Other Attributes Drive Coffee Price - Dr. Norbert Wilson

Expanding the “Slow Coffee” Segment using Neuroscience - Dr. Fabiana Carvalho

Consumer-Driven Product Optimization and Innovation - Dr. Jean-Xavier Guinard

Purity and Process: What Does 'Pure' Coffee Taste Like? - Dr. Mario Fernandez

Not Just a Pick-me-up: Reimagining the Coffee Experience to Promote Flexible Thinking - Dr. Qian Janice Wang

Bitterness in Coffee – Always a Bitter Cup? - Dr. Sara Marquart

Descriptive Cupping: Methodology and Applications - Nancy Córdoba

Using Science to Change the Way We Brew Coffee - Dr. Bill Ristenpart

Panels in Practice: How Coffee Companies Can Use Sensory Descriptive Analysis In Times of Covid-19 And Beyond - Olivia Auell

The Science of Coffee Freshness - Dr. Samo Smrke

Talking About Flavors Online: Describing Coffee (and Wine) - Dr. Ilja Croijmans