On April 11, 2026, we gathered in San Diego for our Annual CQI Luncheon, held during World of Coffee San Diego. As our largest event of the year, this luncheon was especially meaningful as we celebrated 30 years of CQI!
Some of our favorite moments included recognizing our Educator of the Year and a distinguished Board member, sharing updates on our work, announcing the relaunch of Coffee Corps, and hearing from CQI leadership on how the organization is building toward its next thirty years. We were also delighted to see so many familiar faces and to meet our new CQI Insiders in person.
We extend our sincere thanks to the sponsors who made this event possible. Their support plays an important role in bringing the CQI community together and advancing our mission: Keurig Dr. Pepper, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Atlas Coffe Importers, Dunkin', Atlantic Specialty Coffee, Farmer Brothers Coffee, Mastercol, Masteroast, Nescafé, Pinhalense, Starbucks Coffee Company, and StoneX Specialty Coffee.
All proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales directly support Coffee Quality Institute, helping expand access to coffee education and sustain our ongoing initiatives around the world.
