Editor’s Blog – TCTJ November 2024
Rather than discuss the types of features we have running in this issue, which, by the way, are all interesting and highly informative, I am using this opportunity to announce exciting news: we are launching a conference next year.
On 2 May 2025 in London, we will debut the first Tea & Coffee Trade Journal-branded event and a new concept in tea and coffee conferences: Women in Tea & Coffee.
Women play important roles throughout the tea and coffee supply chains – from ‘bean and leaf to cup’. Coffee and tea are dynamic, global industries that offer exciting careers through many different types of jobs in all sectors that support both industries. This inaugural event offers women a chance showcase their knowledge, skills and talents, and to learn more about opportunities in both the tea and coffee industries on the manufacturing/consuming side from women currently in key positions with major coffee and tea brands, allied service companies, as well as coffee and tea associations and organisations.
The Women in Tea & Coffee one-day event will feature tea and coffee industry renowned keynote speakers, panel sessions, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities in a collaborative setting so women looking to forge a career in either industry or those women perhaps looking to ‘make a change’ can both learn how to navigate the best career path from women who have been there and done that.
Stay tuned as we continue to update the website with the list of speakers, panellists, and content. For more information, please visit: women.teaandcoffee.events. Of course, please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to collaborate, participate or have any questions.
We hope to see you in London on 2 May 2024 for this first-of-its-kind, female-focused conference. As the trusted resource for both industries, T&CTJ is well placed to organise and curate this exciting event, and we believe we have the perfect venue to make it a special day for all participants, as well as the start of a new chapter championing women’s voices and talents.