The SCTA Next Gen is an initiative developed under the umbrella of the Swiss Coffee Trade Association. Its aim is to create a dynamic network of coffee talents in its sector, provide learning opportunities and foster exchanges.
Vision & Mission


Judith de Boer
With that goal in mind the SCTA Coffee Professionals is providing a platform for the ‘Next Gen’, keen to develop the necessary skills and lead tomorrow’s coffee world. The accessibility of information today requires us to work as teams, and we believe in the positiveness coming out of change!
The Council

Arthur Ayel

Judith de Boer
Global GC Strategic Partnership Program Lead at JDE Peet’s

Loïc Gros

Sheaian Lee

Max Schneider

Sarah Quinodoz

Dorien Van Dun
NEXT Gen Agenda
If you have any suggestion regarding the SCTA Next Gen activities, do not hesitate to contact us via nextgen@sc-ta.ch to share your ideas!
Webinars & Events 2023
February 22nd
4:00 – 5:00 pm CET
Global S&D Snapshot
Webinar with Mrs Ana Wilks, Head of Research, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe
6:30 pm CET
Networking Event in Geneva
April 18th
4:00 – 5:00 pm CEST
EU Regulation : What you need to know
Webinar with Mrs Isabelle Lemmens, Sustainability Manager at the European Coffee Federation, and Mrs. Janina Grabs, Assistant Professor at ESADE Business School, Barcleona
May 4th-6th

SCTA Next Gen Italy Espresso Tour
Italy is known world-wide for its Coffee Culture, the small Cafés, and its outstanding Espresso.
The warehouses in Italian ports are full of green coffee and the several roasters can be proud of their longstanding history.
Enough reasons for us have organized our first Italy Tour which was a tremendous success. Stay in touch for potential new events coming up.
Big thanks to our event partners Pacorini, Lavazza & Starbucks !
June 2nd
to August 1st
SCTA Next Gen Sustainability Contest 2023
Working on the future of coffee goes beyond borders and ages. The contest is open to all. We welcome all passionate coffee lovers to share their unique sustainability initiatives.
June 23rd

Networking Event @WOC Athens
Olympias Rooftop
Athinas 57
Athens 105 51, Greece
September 21st to
September 22nd
14th SCTA Coffee Forum & Dinner
SCTA Next Gen Sustainability Contest 2023
Presentation on the 21st of September

October 10th
3:00 – 4:00 pm CEST
East Africa: Balance Sheet and Opportunities
Webinar with Jeremy Mpalampa, General Manager of Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited, Volcafe’s company in Uganda