Roast magazine, the leading technical trade publication for the specialty coffee industry, is proud to announce the return of Roast Summit to its hometown of Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 2–3, 2025.
Sponsored by Diedrich Roasters, Roast Summit Portland 2025 will once again bring together coffee professionals for an immersive experience focused on the art and science of coffee roasting. Held at The Redd on Salmon Street, this two-day event will feature lectures, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to educate and inspire coffee roasters of all experience levels. Registration is $195 USD and includes all sessions, workshops, meals, and social events.
“Since launching Roast Summit in 2020, the response from the roasting community has been overwhelmingly positive,” says Roast magazine founder and publisher, Connie Blumhardt. “Every in-person event has sold out, and the demand for high-quality, technical coffee education continues to grow. We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to Portland for what promises to be our most dynamic Summit yet.”
Confirmed speakers for the 2025 event include:
- Kenzel Fallen, Co-founder & CEO of Three Keys Coffee
- Christopher Hendon, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Oregon
- Rob Hoos, Owner, Rob Hoos Coffee Consulting
- Holger Lente, Director of Brand Development, Toddy
- Karl Schmidt, CEO, Diedrich Roasters
Sessions will explore topics such as electric roasting infrastructure, roasting darker profiles, and scientific insights into the coffee supply chain. Hendon’s session, Coffee Literature Review, will delve into recent research and its relevance to coffee professionals, while Schmidt’s talk will critically examine the challenges and costs of transitioning to electric roasting systems. Rob Hoos will lead a session on flavor and texture in darker roasts.
Roast Summit will take place over two days, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 2, with a full day of lectures and hands-on training sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a casual happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m., offering attendees a chance to unwind and connect with fellow coffee professionals. The event continues on Friday, Oct. 3, with another day of engaging lectures and practical workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., wrapping up the Summit with a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and community.
Following the Roast Summit, the inaugural Portland Coffee Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at The Redd on Salmon Street. This event celebrates the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant coffee culture, featuring local roasters, artisans, and specialty vendors. Attendees can enjoy live roasting demonstrations, hands-on brewing workshops, guided tastings, and discussions on topics like decaf processing and the parallels between coffee and craft whiskey. The festival also offers curated food pairings from Portland’s own Kaan. Tickets are priced at $35 USD for the one-day event.
For more event information or to register, visit roastmagazine.com.
About Roast Magazine
Roast is a bi-monthly technical trade journal dedicated to the success and growth of the specialty coffee industry. With a focus on the art, science, and business of coffee roasting, Roast delivers quality editorial content that addresses the issues most important to coffee professionals.
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