Coffee Futures Fund: Retail Roundtable
Coffee Futures Fund: Retail Roundtable
The SCA Expo is filled with events for roasters (cuppings, exporter/importer-hosted events), and baristas (throwdowns, meetups, competitions). But there are few—if any—dedicated to coffee retailers. That’s where CFF comes in.
We’re hosting a high-touch gathering for retail café owners and operators — the ones who bring coffee to life — and we ‘d love to have you join us on Friday.
What’s happening at the Retail Roundtable?
CFF Launch Event | Friday, April 25, 2025
Time | 4:00 PM CDT
Location | Elements Coffee | 3008 McKinney St
An intimate roundtable gathering of coffee shop owners, mentors, and experts. We’ll host meaningful conversations about the realities of running an independent coffee shop — and share real-world strategies for thriving. Think of it as a support group and brainstorming session with highly engaged coffee retailers, all in one.
Who will be there?
We are bring industry experts to lead the roundtables:
Erica Escalante, Cafe and Bakery Consultant
Tarra Samuelson, Curated Coffee Consulting
Andrew Tolley, Coffee Knowledge Hub
In addition we will also have the CFF team and mentors:
Trevor Corlett, CEO and Founder, Madcap Coffee
Julie Housh, Program Lead, Coffee Futures Fund
Akshat Khandelwal, Founder, Coffee Futures Fund
FAQs
Is there a limit to registrations? Yes, 25 people. So that we can keep it intimate and meaningful.
How much does it cost? It’s free.
Is parking available? Yes.
Will I be provided food, drink, and merriment? Sure thing!