An American coffee roaster in the Czech Republic and coffee importer in Dubai. Seventeen years ago, during his morning coffee ritual, he realized the global standard for coffee quality was lacking. Driven by his passion for coffee and travel, he began exploring coffee origins in Africa, Central, and South America.
Over time, he gained an understanding of what defines coffee quality, how the system works, and how it varies by region. As a coffee roaster in the Czech Republic, he saw how he could contribute to improving the lives of farmers, communities, and environments through socially responsible and sustainable long-term relationships. Today, he is proud to offer some of the world’s finest coffees, thanks to dedicated farmers, his incredible team, and customers who share the same commitment to high-quality, sustainable coffee.

A Colombian entrepreneur, coffee importer in Portugal, and active member of Women in Coffee. She is the founder and CEO of Nena Selected Coffee, a leading company in Portugal distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and respect for all people involved in the coffee production chain.
Through environmentally responsible practices, Nena ensures the importation of high-quality coffee, guaranteeing the well-being of everyone involved in the process. It has established itself as a sector leader by offering exceptional flavor with social responsibility. In addition to roasted coffee, Nena Selected Coffee offers green coffee for custom roasting. Its portfolio has expanded to include exclusive products such as premium Kombucha, making it the first brand in Europe to offer alcoholic Kombucha with 5% ABV as part of its range.
It also offers fine chocolates, with an exclusive Nena recipe made with 100% organic Colombian cocoa. The company continues to expand its product range and gain international presence.

Director of Partnerships at the American Specialty Coffee Association. She has worked in the nonprofit sector with organizations such as UNICEF and Global Medical Brigades and holds a degree in Physiology and Neurosciences with a background in cancer research.
After joining the coffee community as a barista, she decided to focus her career on coffee, initially joining the Specialty Coffee Association as a Content Manager, developing content for SCA activations. Since then, she has served as Chief of Staff, supporting the Board of Directors, the organization, and the CEO to improve the coffee industry. In her current role, she will continue fostering partnerships with key stakeholders and supporting equity across all parts of the coffee supply chain. Her go-to coffee is a Flat White, influenced by her time in New Zealand, and she enjoys engaging with the coffee community across all sectors to better understand local market dynamics.

Executive Director of the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA), an organization that promotes the production and export of high-quality coffees in Africa. Gatali has extensive experience in the coffee sector and focuses on improving agricultural practices and the quality of coffee produced on the continent.
During his leadership, he has emphasized the importance of African producing countries adding value to their coffee exports and developing effective marketing strategies to maximize their income.
In AFCA conferences, Gatali has highlighted that many African farmers do not receive adequate prices for their products due to a lack of knowledge and modern technologies. He advocates for collaboration among traders to establish production chains that facilitate the adoption of modern technologies and the transition from coffee bean exports to processed products.