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Invited speakers
Invited speakers
Prof. Dr. Philipp Weller
Prof. Dr. Philipp Weller
Mannheim University of Applied Science
Devin Peterson
Devin Peterson
Distinguished Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University
Dr. Samo Smrke
Dr. Samo Smrke
Head of Research Group for Food Chemistry, ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, Wädenswil, Switzerland
Vaidyanath Ramakrishnan
Vaidyanath Ramakrishnan
Science & Modelling Head Manager, JDE Peet’s
Prof. Charles Spence
Prof. Charles Spence
Head of the Crossmodal Research Laboratory - University of Oxford
Tomonori Suzuki
Tomonori Suzuki
R&D leader specializing in coffee science, processing technology, and beverage innovation.
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.
Prof Vincenzo Russo
Prof Vincenzo Russo
Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuromarketing, IULM University
Vanúsia Nogueira
Vanúsia Nogueira
Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization (ICO)
Dr Eliana Cossio
Dr Eliana Cossio
Executive Director, Coffee Science Foundation and Chief Research Officer, SCA
Prof. Chahan Yeretzian
Prof. Chahan Yeretzian
Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and founder of ZHAW’s Coffee Excellence Center
19-20 NOVEMBER 2026
Program
Program
A two-day scientific programme exploring coffee as a multidisciplinary system: from molecular chemistry to industry practice.
NOVEMBER 19
NOVEMBER 19
Opening
Session II - Data Science & AI
13:50 Lunch break
Session III - Industry, Vision & Technology
09:00 Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Session I - Chemistry & FlavorFrom Molecules to Meaning: Understanding Coffee Flavor through chemistry - Devin Peterson
09:30 – Plenary Lecture
10:10 – Oral Presentation
Session II - Data Science & AI
Coffee Volatilomics: From Advanced Analytical Platforms to Point-of-Need Applications - Phillip Weller
12:00 – Keynote Lecture
12:40 – Oral Presentation
13:20 - Vaidyanath Ramakrishnan
13:50 Lunch break
Session III - Industry, Vision & Technology
Coffee Roasting Science: From Process Understanding to Quality - Samo Smrke
14:50 – Keynote Lecture
15:20 – Oral Presentation
15:20 – Keynote Lecture
16:00 – Coffee Break16:20 – Oral Presentation
17:20 End of the day
NOVEMBER 20
NOVEMBER 20
Session IV - Neuroscience & Sensory
Session V - Emerging Trends in Coffee Beverages
09:00 – Opening Remarks - Vanúsia Nogueira, ICO Executive Director
The Multisensory Experience of Coffee - Charles Spence
09:30 – Plenary Lecture
10:10 – Oral Presentation
Consumer neuroscience contribution - Vincenzo Russo
10:50 - Keynote Lecture
Session V - Emerging Trends in Coffee Beverages
Development of Coffee Bean Grinding Simulation for Sustainable Coffee Manufacturing - Tomonori Suzuki
11:40 - Keynote Lecture
12:30 - Oral Communications
12:50 - Closing session - Chahan Yeretzian
14:30 - 18:00 Factory and Lab visit
Visit to the Simonelli Factory
Visit to RICH UNICAM
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