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• HCA Board of Directors Meeting

  • Start
    13 Jul 2022
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  • End
    14 Jun 2023
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  HCA Board of Directors Meetings are virtual meetings and attendance is limited to members of the HCA. Meetings can be attended via Zoom web- or app-based conferencing.

  Please send e-mail to contact@hawaiicoffeeassoc.org if you'd like to receive the agenda (typically available one or two days in advance) including the virtual meeting access instructions.

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• HCA 28th Annual Conference

  • Start
    01 Feb 2023
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    17 Jun 2023
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Kaua'i Beach Resort, Lihue, Kaua'i

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  The Hawaii Coffee Association proudly presents

  28th  Annual Conference, Trade Show

  and

  Statewide Cupping Competition

  
  

  June 15-17, 2023

  Kauai Beach Resort

  Lihue, Kaua'i

  
  

  Full Registration: Early Bird $300, after May 1 $350

  Day Passes: Early Bird Friday Only (includes dinner) $220, after May 1 $250

  Early Bird Saturday Only (includes Closing Event) $120, after May 1 $150

  Friday Dinner Only: Early Bird $120, after May 1 $150

  Saturday Closing Event Only: $50

  
  

  Thursday Evening Welcome Reception is included for all registrants

  
  Click here for full details on the conference!!!

  
  Hotel Room Block for Conference Attendees

  Reservations, at a special conference rate, are now available for booking at the Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa. Book now through May 15th, with room rates starting at $210. Call 808.246.8582 to make your reservation and mention group name "Hawaii Coffee Association Conference". Number of available rooms is limited!

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• HCA 2023 Conference Sponsorship

  • Start
    04 Feb 2023
  • End
    17 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, Lihu, Kauai

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  The Hawaii Coffee Association represents all sectors of the Hawaii Coffee Industry, including growers, millers, wholesalers, roasters and retailers. The HCA's primary objectives are to educate about, raise awareness of, and increase the consumption of Hawaiian coffees around the world.
  
  By offering your support for the Hawaii Coffee Association's Conference and Cupping Competition, we can continue promoting and growing the Hawaii coffee industry.
  
  Download the Sponsorship Packet here

  Donate products or services to our Silent Auction here
  
  

  SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

  
  Diamond Sponsor - $20,000 or more 
  

  6 Conference registrations 

  One year of HCA Certified membership

  Enhanced exhibitor package

  Targeted media

  Logo on Program and website 

  Named sponsor of Welcome Reception

  Display of your company's literature at registration desk

  
  

  Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 

  4 Conference registrations 

  One year of HCA Certified membership

  Exhibitor package

  Targeted media

  Logo on Program and website 

  Display of your company's literature at registration desk

  
  

  Closing Event Sponsor - $5,500

  Recognition from the podium in the lead up to Closing Event

  Distribution of your promotional merchandise to tour attendees

  Plus all benefits of Silver Sponsorship

  
  

  Gold Sponsor - $5,000 

  3 Conference registrations

  One year of HCA Certified membership

  Exhibitor package

  Logo on Program and website 

  Targeted media

  
  

  Silver Sponsor - $2,500 

  2 Conference registrations

  One year of HCA Certified membership

  Logo on Program and website

  
  

  Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 

  1 Conference registrations

  One year of HCA Certified membership

  Logo on Program and website

  Should you have questions, please contact Alla at events@hawaiicoffeeassoc.org.

  Mahalo for your kind consideration of these sponsorship opportunities. We could not offer this event without the strong support of companies such as yours who actively support the Hawaii Coffee Industry.

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• HCA 2023 Conference Exhibitor

  • Start
    08 Feb 2023
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    17 Jun 2023
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, Lihue, Kauai

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  Become an Exhibitor at the Hawaii Coffee Association's 28th Annual Conference, Trade Show & Statewide Cupping Competition.

  The event starts with a Welcome Reception on Thursday evening and officially kicks off on Friday. On Friday and Saturday, we will host a variety of workshops and informative speaker sessions. 

  We invite you and your company to participate as an Industry Exhibitor. We expect to have a vibrant and interactive group of attendees and presenters at this year’s event. Participating in the conference and promoting your business throughout brings you closer to the farmers, roasters, industry leaders and stakeholders.

  The Trade Show will be held in Jasmine III room (2,772 sq ft) and overflow into the pre-function area. There will be no booths. Each exhibitor gets a 30”x6’ table and two chairs and will set up in the approximately 8’x8’ space, if you think you will require more space, please let us know.

  Kauai Beach Resort & Spa Room Block for Conference Attendees and Exhibitors

  Reservations, at a special conference rate, are available for booking at the Kauai Beach Resort & Spa through May 15th, with room rates starting at $210. Number of available rooms is limited! 

  BOOK NOW!

  Each Exhibitor Display includes one Full Registration for the 3-day event inclusive of meals, reception and dinner, (a $300.00 value). It also includes a one-year certified membership for your organization in the HCA (a $125 value).

  We are offering you this opportunity for $800*. We encourage you to register at your earliest convenience, as there is a limited number of booths available. Submission deadline is June 2.

  For additional fee you may make a 30-minute presentation of your company’s product or services during the conference breakfast or lunch.

  Thank you for your support of Hawaii Coffee! If you have any questions, please direct them to  Alla at events@hawaiicoffeeassoc.org.

  *Non-profit organizations receive a 25% discount. The price will be adjusted after registration.

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• HCA 2023 Conference Coffee Break Sponsorship

  • Start
    15 Mar 2023
  • End
    05 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Kauai Beach Resort & Spa

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  During our conference program on Friday and Saturday our goal is to highlight coffees from throughout the Hawaiian Islands, which will be specially brewed by the professional baristas. We will be featuring coffee at breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday, as well as offering a 15-minute Coffee break mid-morning on Friday and Saturday. We are looking for farms and companies who would like to highlight their 100% Hawaiian coffee to the top coffee professionals in the state of Hawaii.

  Each sponsor will be required to provide 3 lbs. of a high quality, non-flavored, Hawaiian coffee, fresh roasted to their specifications and provided to our specialty brewers in Whole Bean form. Promotional material highlighting each coffee will also be accepted to display during the serving. Businesses interested in Sponsoring a Coffee Break or meal must register and send a 2-4oz sample to the Conference Committee at Outpost Cafe, Attn: HCA Conference Coffee Break, 4-771 Kuhio Hwy, Suite 103, Kapaa, HI 96746.

  Rates for sponsorship are as follows:

  • Breakfast Coffee Service - Espresso - $175 - two spots available (Friday or Saturday)
  • Breakfast Coffee Service - Drip - $175 - two spots available (Friday or Saturday)
  • Mid-morning Coffee Break - Drip - $175 - two spots available (Friday or Saturday)
  • Lunch Coffee Service - Drip - $175 - two spots available (Friday or Saturday)
  • Dinner Coffee Service - Drip - $200 - one spot available (Friday only)

  The registration deadline is June 9th. You can ship your coffee in advance (address above) or bring it with you to the conference and leave at the registration desk on Thursday.

  These spots fill up quickly! Please register now or contact us right away to reserve your Coffee Break! Please register for your 1st choice of the coffee service spot mentioned above and include a 2nd choice in the comment section. We will contact you to verify your entry. If you have any questions please contact Ryson at 808.990.9713 or ryson@honolulucoffee.com.

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• HCA Booth at 2023 SCA Expo

  • Start
    20 Apr 2023
  • End
    23 Apr 2023
  • Location
    Portland, OR

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  HCA representatives are busily preparing for the largest specialty coffee expo in the US - the 2023 Specialty Coffee Association Expo on April 21-23 in Portland, OR - and we'd love to share the coffees you've produced with EXPO attendees! This is an important opportunity to showcase Hawaii's specialty coffees, and attract sales leads to Hawaii’s producers.

  We're seeking your coffee donations to be served at the HCA Booth #2061, Savor Brand's booth, and display booths of partner organizations and manufacturers.

  What we need:

  • Donations between 3 lb-10 lb of green coffee 
    
  • Origins: 100% Hawaii Coffee from Kona, Ka'u, Maui, Kauai, Hamakua, Oahu, Puna, Molokai
    
  • Natural process, honey process, carbonic maceration, yeast, or washed
    
  • Distinct varieties: typica, caturra, bourbon, geisha, etc.
    
  • From the 2022/2023 harvest season
    
  • Must be green / unroasted
    
  • Beans must be received by April 7, 2023

  Please note: we cannot promote individual growers at this time, only the features of the coffee, its variety, processing method, and growing region. For instance, a Typica processed with carbonic maceration grown on Kauai.

  If you have any additional questions regarding this donation request, please reach out to events@hawaiicoffeeassoc.org.

  Mahalo for your willingness to donate to this event!

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• HCA 2023 Conference Silent Auction Donations

  • Start
    16 Jun 2023
  • End
    17 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, Lihue, Kauai

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  The Hawaii Coffee Association has a Silent Auction at its annual conference. It is a popular event for our members and an important fund raiser for the organization.

  We are currently seeking donated merchandise from companies and individuals to help raise funds for HCA activities. Examples of items include (but not limited to) products, merchandise, artwork, crafts, gift certificates, coupons with discounts or services. The annual HCA Silent Auction is a popular event for our members and an important fundraiser for the association. We can also include a special offer, coupon or a branded item in each attendee's goody bag. Get discovered by over a hundred coffee professionals! Showcase your product or service while helping support the HCA.
  

  Our 28th Annual Conference, Trade Show and Statewide Cupping Competition is scheduled for June 15-17, 2023 at the Kauai Beach Resort on Kauai island. We expect to have a vibrant and interactive group of attendees and presentations at this year’s event.

  Attendees find great deals and donors receive valuable exposure to business professionals. It is a fun and easy way to support an important segment of our local economy.

  If you decided to make a donation this year, please register here or download, fill out and email this Donation Request Form to dwoolley@hawaii.rr.com.

  Thank you for your support!

  
  

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