Calendar 2011

January 28-30th

GOLD COAST FOOD AND WINE SHOW

(Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre) 

You will find our stand right opposite the stage where the Australian finals of the World Barista Championships are happening. This event culminates in the announcement of Australia’s best baristas who will compete in Bogota, Colombia (for best barista) and Maastricht, the Netherlands (for latte art, coffee in good spirits, cupping and ibrik competitions). 

May 18-19th

CAFFE CULTURE

(Olympia, London)

We are heading back to London to exhibit the Perfect Espresso products – based on the success of last year’s event. And to speak with coffee companies keen to onsell our publications to their customers at very profitable prices. Make your way to Stand A19 for a chat and see the fabulous Perfect Espresso books and training products for yourself. CONTACT US for a VIP invitation to this great event designed to support the UK café industry.

May 21-22nd

BATH COFFEE FESTIVAL 

(Recreation Ground, Bath)

Join us for what promises to be a fantastic coffee experience in the historic city of Bath. You will be able to taste blends from around the world and attend interactive demonstrations run by top baristas. CONTACT US if you would like to meet Christine and talk about the Perfect Espresso publications at stand B38.

June 4-5th

GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

(Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Celebrate Melbourne's love affair with good food, top wines, tempting chocolates, delectable cheeses, and of course, great coffee! Discover flavour and inspiration as you lose yourself in hundreds of tasty samplings. Or meet with Kirsty, a newcomer to the Perfect Espresso team who will be getting about as well as ‘holding the fort’ while Christine and Paul are away. Call her on 0431 250 292 if you would like to catch her in Melbourne at this event.

June 23-25th

SCAE WORLD OF COFFEE 

(Maastricht, Holland)

While the main competition for the international World Barista Championships this year will be in Bogota, Colombia, the four other events associated with this will be in Holland. We will be there to wave the flag for the Australian latte art, coffee in good spirits, and cupping champions. The events are part of World of Coffee 2011organised by the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe. We will be at Stand A64. 

July 31st

THE ROCKS AROMA COFFEE FESTIVAL

(The Rocks, Sydney)

Join the 100,000 or more caffeine addicts keen to sample $2.00 cups of coffee from dozens of roasters and growers. Tea, coffee and other goodies to go with coffee will also be available at what has become the biggest coffee event in the southern hemisphere. CONTACT US to meet Christine and her group of coffee enthusiasts in the Continental section – for a coffee and perhaps a Belgian chocolate or two. 

August 3-5th

ACACA Annual Conference

(Novotel Hotel, Brisbane) 

Using the theme 'Assessment and Learning in the 21st Century', Australian educators will demonstrate and discuss examples of best practice with regard to curriculum, assessment and certification.  With the focus on technology in assessment and how to use general capabilities coupled with school-based data in assessment and a line up of speakers who are leaders in these fields, this conference promises to challenge and motivate.  Coffee Education Network will be there to demonstrate how the Perfect Espresso training resources support these themes and can also save busy hospitality teachers time and energy in the planning and delivery of their lessons and assessment. 

August 27th

HEIA (QUEENSLAND) STATE CONFERENCE

(Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Hospitality teachers from all over Australia come together at this annual event – to meet new colleagues and hear the latest initiatives from experts – for bringing new ideas into their classrooms.  At the Coffee Education Network stand find out how you can save yourself lots of time and energy in organising your espresso training and assessment.

October 6th 

 BECOME A BARISTA

(Blue Sky Coffee, Brisbane) 

Coffee Education Network and Chefs of the Future will join forces to host the inaugural Become a Barista competition – designed to introduce high school students to the standards set by the World Barista Championships and raise their awareness of career pathways for baristas. If you are a teacher or a student in a high school, and would like to find out what is involved, CONTACT US for information including the competition rules. 

October 16th 

WORLD FOOD DAY

(Veneziano Coffee, Brisbane)

World Food Day is held annually to commemorate the founding of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization. Across the globe, events are held to raise awareness of problems in food supply and distribution and to raise money to support related projects. Christine will be making a presentation to teachers of the Home Economics Institute of Australia to raise awareness of issues in the coffee industry. Proceeds for the day will go to Coffee Kids (who work with local organisations in Latin America to create programs in education, health awareness, microcredit and food security in coffee-farming communities.) 

Nov 30 - December 3rd

CSR GOLDEN BEAN ROASTER COMPETITION

(Sunshine Coast Function Centre, Caloundra)

This exciting event is a competition to find Australia’s best coffee roaster and attracts leading coffee professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the USA. It is a ‘must attend’ for coffee roasters and suppliers to the coffee industry. Coffee Education Network will be there as the one-stop shop for books and training resources on espresso coffee. Find out how to solve all your espresso training needs and how you can onsell the Perfect Espresso publications to your customers at a very profitable price.  

CALENDAR 2010

GOLD COAST FOOD AND WINE SHOW

(Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre)

You will find the Coffee Education Network stand right opposite the stage where the Australian finals of the World Barista Championships are happening. This is an exciting event any serious barista or coffee enthusiast must not miss! The atmosphere is electric with the various heats and finals culminating in the announcement of Australia’s best baristas who will go on to compete in the UK in June.

FINE FOOD QUEENSLAND

(Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Christine and Paul will be checking out the cooking and barista competitions run by Chef’s of the Future in association with the Australian Culinary Federation. It is the Queensland school student version of the World Barista Championships. CONTACT US if you would like to make an appointment and meet us there.

CHEFS OF THE FUTURE

(Executive Chef, Brisbane)

Teachers are invited for coffee, cake and a chat plus a preview of the 10 Perfect Espresso publications with Christine. Be there to see how you can save lots of time and energy when planning and assessing your espresso coffee training. A generous give-away is available for those who purchase a Perfect Espresso Training pack on or before the day.

CAFÉ BIZ

(Randwick Racecourse, Sydney)

Come along to one of the café industry’s premier event, held annually in Sydney. View the Perfect Espresso publications at the Coffee Education Network stand, participate in free workshops and see some exciting barista and latte art competitions. It’s a must for café owners and coffee trainers. CONTACT US for a VIP admission ticket.

HEIA (ACT)

(Campbell High School, Canberra)

Espresso coffee teachers and trainers in the ACT and in nearby NSW are invited to morning coffee and a demonstration of the Perfect Espresso series of books and training resources. Save on the postage and packaging by picking up your Training Pack and set of Charts plus a Customer Service Kit on the day. Also come along with your espresso coffee questions for Christine to answer.

ARTS IN THE OLIVES

(Worendo Olive Grove, via Beaudesert)

Enjoy a day out in sunshine filtered through olive trees – at this annual event with a difference.  You can book in to a workshop then sample or purchase local SE Queensland products including a great coffee from Richard at the Silipo Coffee tent or a Barista Bible from Christine at the Coffee Education Network table.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS (HIP)

(Arana Leagues Club, Brisbane)

Hospitality teachers and trainers in Queensland are invited to a day’s update on hospitality industry happenings. This includes a demonstration of the Perfect Espresso publications – an integrated set of books, programs plans, test questions, practical activities, CDs, Charts…. and much more. These are the most comprehensive resources you will find – for delivering the Units of Competency on espresso coffee from the Australian Hospitality Training package.

AUSTRALIAN SUB-TROPICAL COFFEE ASSOCIATION MEETING

(Lismore Workers Club, NSW)

Join this association to collaborate with coffee experts from seed to sip – growers and harvesters, blenders and roasters, retailers and trainers in the Northern NSW, one of Australia’s biggest coffee production areas. Christine has been invited to demonstrate how the Perfect Espresso books and training resources can be used by everyone.

CAFFE CULTURE 2010

(Olympia Exhibition Centre in Kensington, London)

The international finals of the World Barista Championships are being held at this prestigious coffee event in the UK. Make your way to Stand E136 – to meet Christine and view the Perfect Espresso publications. You will find us right next to the SCAE Conference Area. We will be there waving the Aussie flag for Scott Callaghan, the 2010 Australian barista champion and the team of other Australian competitors. CONTACT US for a VIP invitation to this great event and an Aussie flag to wave along with us.

HEIA (QUEENSLAND) STATE CONFERENCE

(Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Hospitality teachers from all over Australia come together at this annual event – to meet new colleagues and hear the latest initiatives from experts – for bringing new ideas into their classrooms.  At the Coffee Education Network stand you will find out how to use the Perfect Espresso publications in your espresso coffee training and save yourself lots of time and energy in organising your espresso training and assessment.

QUEENSLAND EDUCATION RESOURCES EXPO

(Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Meet us at Stand 89 where you will find the on-stop shop for coffee training resources. Christine will explain that by using the Perfect Espresso series of books and training resources, you will need to go no further. All your lesson planning, delivery strategies and assessment tools have been organised for you. There are books, charts, CDs ….. and more.

CSR GOLDEN BEAN ROASTER COMPETITION

(Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia)

This exciting event is a competition to find Australia’s best coffee roaster and attracts leading coffee professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the USA. It is a ‘must attend’ for coffee roasters and suppliers to the café industry. Coffee Education Network will be there as the one-stop shop for books and training resources on espresso coffee. Find out how to solve all your espresso training needs and also become a distributor of the Perfect Espresso publications.