โ˜• FEBRUARY 2026 โ€ข SAN FRANCISCO

Apex Beverages Expo

The West Coast's Premier Exhibition for Third Wave Coffee, Specialty Teas & Craft Beverages

๐Ÿ“ San Francisco Bay Area, USA

Edition 1
Feb 26-Mar 1, 2026
Edition 2
Jun 18-21, 2026
Edition 3
Oct 15-18, 2026
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Third Wave Coffee Capital

San Francisco pioneered the third wave coffee movement. Experience the innovation hub where Blue Bottle, Sightglass, and Verve transformed how the world drinks coffee.

150+
Beverage Brands
60+
Coffee Roasters
3
Editions in 2026
4
Days Per Edition

Expo Highlights

Experience the birthplace of third wave coffee culture

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Third Wave Coffee Summit

Meet the pioneers: Blue Bottle Coffee, Sightglass, Ritual Coffee, Verve, Four Barrel, and Equator Coffees. Direct trade, single-origin, and the art of pour-over.

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Specialty Tea Pavilion

Samovar Tea Lounge, Song Tea & Ceramics, and Far Leaves Tea showcase the Bay Area's thriving tea culture with rare single-estate teas and ceremonial matcha.

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Silicon Valley Water Innovation

Discover tech-forward hydration: Flow Water alkaline springs, JUST Water sustainable packaging, and Bay Area startups revolutionizing water.

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Craft Beverage Lab

GT's Kombucha, Health-Ade, and local fermentation pioneers. Cold brew innovations, nitrogen-infused drinks, and the science of flavor extraction.

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Bay Area Barista Championship

Watch the region's top baristas compete in latte art, pour-over precision, and espresso extraction. Workshops and certifications available.

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Sustainability Summit

Carbon-neutral roasting, compostable packaging, direct trade relationships, and the future of sustainable beverage production.

Tickets

Choose the pass that suits your schedule

Half Day Pass
$120
Members: $60
  • 4-Hour Expo Access
  • Coffee Tasting Sessions
  • Water Sampling
  • Exhibitor Directory
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4-Day Pass
$720
Members: $360
  • All 4 Days Access
  • VIP Lounge Access
  • Roastery Tour Priority
  • Championship Seating
  • Exclusive Gifts
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Explore Our Exhibitor Directory

Connect with the Bay Area's finest coffee roasters, tea specialists, water brands, and craft beverage innovators

60+
Coffee Roasters
30+
Tea Brands
20+
Water Companies
9
Categories
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Visit San Francisco

The birthplace of third wave coffee and America's most innovative beverage scene.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Oakland's Global Pioneer

Ferry Building

Artisan Food Marketplace

Mission District

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