Published yesterday evening (2 October 2025, 17:14), this recap locks in the numbers: 21,287 coffee lovers flowed through Technopolis in Athens over three busy days. Crowds moved from cupping tables to stages, tasting coffees from Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Vietnam. National championships, hands-on workshops and night-time shows tied it all together.
Why did the festival attract 21,287 coffee lovers?
Simple: great coffee and plenty to learn. Visitors tried single-origin lots and blends from 110+ premium brands with top Greek microroasteries pouring next to them. Pros shared usable brewing tips, and the Barista, Coffee Roasting and Brewers Cup contests showed how deep Greece’s specialty scene runs; live DJ sets, stand-up and even a backgammon bracket kept the place buzzing all weekend.
Who participated in the event?
Super host Thanasis Alevras set the pace with quick humor and big energy. Day one brought laughs from Sofia Moutidou and a groove-driven set by CJ Jeff. Mentors from IWCA Greece put a clear spotlight on women in coffee, while comedian Ira Katsouda sliced everyday life with sharp jokes. Then Maggie Charalampidou turned it up a notch, and on the last night Xenia Ghali switched Technopolis into dance floor mode with house and tech-house rhythms.
What did the program offer over three days?
Workshops did the heavy lifting: dialing a balanced freddo espresso, mixing DIY coffee scrubs, and shaking inventive coffee cocktails. The backgammon tournament, held under the auspices of the Hellenic Traditional Backgammon Federation, nodded to local habits and friendly rivalry. A focused look at innovative processing in Colombian coffee showed how particular techniques can build distinct flavor profiles.
What about the champions?
The program closed with the announcement of the Coffee Roasting Champion 2026. The source did not list the winner’s name, so this point still needs verification.
How did residents and visitors respond?
Reactions on site told the story. Tasting counters stayed full, applause rolled through the finals, and the evening sets were packed, suggesting Athens’s coffee crowd-pros and casual drinkers alike-enjoyed the mix of learning and fun at Technopolis.
Why was it worth attending?
For consumers, it was a rare chance to compare origins and brewing styles side by side. For local businesses and microroasteries, the festival meant visibility, new contacts and frank feedback from thousands of tasters. That kind of face-to-face exchange tightens bonds across the city’s hospitality scene.
What’s next for Athens’ coffee scene?
Organizers thanked everyone and set the next edition for 26-28 September 2026. More details on logistics and exhibitors were not included in the source.
Where to find more information?
Keep an eye on the organizers’ official channels for schedules, tickets and exhibitor lists as they go live. This recap draws only on the provided source material.
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