Is there a more loaded — or diluted — word in coffee than "sustainability"? This conversation will bring definitions and clarity to what can be a catch-all concept. We'll discuss certifications and environmental sustainability; social and economic sustainability; and what holistic approaches to being literally sustainable might look like.

Please join us for a conversation discussing:
• What we talk about when we talk about sustainability.
• Certifications and environmental sustainability.
• Social and economic: What does holistic impact look like.

The majority of us working in coffee came to the industry through cafes. These classic “third spaces” offer community, purpose, important professional and life skills, and a view into a rich, fascinating industry. But often, they don’t offer much room for the vertical growth that can be desired as we continue through life’s next stages. This conversation will consider the possibilities for leaving the barista bar but remaining in coffee.

We'll discuss:
• Examples of coffee and coffee-adjacent industries
• Types of roles and lifestyles
• Potential next steps toward a career in coffee.

We'll be hosting cuppings at the show Oct. 11 and 12, and nothing could make us happier than to have you join us! To rsvp or learn more, please drop a note to customerservice.hoboken@nkg.coffee.