Public cuppings, sharings, talks and mingling — check out our lineup of activities and come join us!
From 16–18 July 2025, Bettr Academy will be anchoring the SCA Booth at SIGEP Asia 2025 with a line-up of talks, workshops, and cupping sessions — all designed to spark discovery, conversation, education and connection.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the grind, join us for a show-exclusive series of experiences curated for coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and the coffee-curious alike. Here's what’s on the table.
Most of our programmes at the event are free for anyone to pop in and join us!
Introduction to SCA Pathways
New to the world of specialty coffee? This intro talk breaks down the SCA education system and shows you the many paths you can take — from beginner brews to certified coffee pro. Start here if you're curious where coffee can take you. This talk is free!
When
16/18 Jul, 12.30pm - 1pm
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Introduction to Coffee Value Assessment (CVA)
Get a taste of how the industry’s moving beyond just flavour notes. This intro talk demystifies the CVA — SCA’s new standardised approach to assessing coffee quality — and how it’s changing the way we talk about value in every cup. This talk is free!
When
17 Jul, 10.30am - 11.30am
Four free cupping sessions, each one spotlighting Singapore’s diverse and dynamic coffee roasters.
Come taste what the local scene’s brewing — three in English.
No tickets, no gatekeeping, just good coffee shared 100% openly.
When
Every day from 1.30pm - 2.30pm
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Some local roasters we will be featuring:
- Suup Suup Coffee
- Cata Coffee
- Shake Coffee
- Single Profile Coffee
- Slurp Coffee
- Bloom Coffee
& more!
Not your usual networking sesh — it’s a chance to gather with fellow roasters, baristas, green buyers, trainers and coffee enthusiasts from all corners of Singapore’s coffee scene, right under the international banner of the Specialty Coffee Association.
Expect a warm, casual space where ideas and conversations freely flow. Swap notes over shared brews, explore what others are working on, maybe even spark collaborations you didn’t know you needed. With local roasters featured in our public cuppings and the global coffee community watching — this is a rare moment of visibility, connection and 100% shared pride for the Singapore coffee industry!
Completely free to be a part of, just register your interest in the form below so that we know to expect you!
When
17 Jul, 4pm - 6pm
Think of this as your very first slurp into professional coffee tasting. A hands-on introductory workshop built on SCA’s standard cupping protocol — no experience needed, just curiosity.
Limited seats, exclusive to SIGEP Asia. And yes, there's a sweet show-only price!
Exclusive SIGEP Opportunity
This 3.5-hour workshop is desinged to introduce you to the professional standard of coffee evaluating through SCA's Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) Course for Cuppers. Valued at S$250 but at SIGEP Asia 2025, we're giving attendees a remarkable 80% discount, making it an exceptional opportunity to access premium coffee education at an unbeatable price of S$50!
Limited Availability:
- Exclusive to SIGEP Asia attendees
- Small class sizes ensure personalised attention
- Advanced registration recommended
- Limited slots available
When
16 Jul, 2.30pm - 6pm
Just drop us a line and we'll be glad to guide you in picking the most suitable programme for your needs!