Welcome to the Global Coffee Institute
Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group
Our Story
A very warm welcome to the Global Coffee Institute (GCI). Established by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group, GCI is the most impactful, knowledge-sharing community platform for the coffee and hospitality sector.
Designed for industry leaders, GCI is a strategic membership organisation offering invaluable business intelligence and insights alongside stimulating thought-leadership. GCI’s all-encompassing, dynamic programme of business intelligence, events and media gives ambitious businesses a unique edge to perform in today’s highly competitive market.
The GCI platform has three membership tiers – Base, Premium and Platinum – which are tailored to suit different business sizes and needs. Explore the GCI brochure for more details on membership tiers and benefits.
Our Mission
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Our mission is to educate, inform and develop senior coffee industry professionals and their teams to build a stronger, more connected global coffee and hospitality sector, creating visibility and business opportunities for GCI members.
GCI is produced by World Coffee Portal, part of Allegra Group. Members benefit from Allegra’s 25 years of expertise in the coffee and hospitality industry, including leading business intelligence reports, bespoke consulting and global media network.
Discover upcoming GCI events and unlock exclusive benefits when you join today.
FAQs
What is the Global Coffee Institute?
The Global Coffee Institute (GCI) is a strategic membership organisation offering invaluable business intelligence and insight, alongside stimulating thought leadership. GCI’s all-encompassing, dynamic programme of members-only events include global coffee shop study tours, exclusive networking events, immersive masterclasses, topical insight events and much more.
Explore upcoming GCI events
here.
Can I buy individual tickets to Global Coffee Institute events?
The Global Coffee Institute (GCI) operates as a membership organisation, therefore individual tickets are not available for purchase. GCI has three membership tiers – Base, Premium and Platinum – which are tailored to suit different business sizes and needs.
Explore GCI membership tiers and access levels
here.
What are the benefits of Global Coffee Institute membership?
The Global Coffee Institute (GCI) offers its members a variety of benefits, including dynamic programme of virtual and in-person events. These include global study tours led by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-chief of
5THWAVE magazine and founder of Allegra Group, interactive pannell discussions, thought-leading guest speaker webinars, hands-on masterclasses, immersive networking events, exclusive discounts on business intelligence and global media and much more.
Download the GCI brochure to explore the membership benefits in detail.
Who will I meet at Global Coffee Institute events?
The Global Coffee Institute (GCI) represents the movers and shakers of the global coffee, food-to-go and hospitality industry, connecting CEOs, Directors and key sector leaders to discuss best practice and insights during informative events that forge strong business connections and crucial commercial opportunities.
Join GCI to begin networking and attending the exclusive programme of events
here.
How much does a Global Coffee Institute membership cost?
The Global Coffee Institute (GCI) has three membership tiers – Base, Premium, and Platinum – which are tailored to suit different business sizes and needs.
Get in touch with a member of the GCI team to explore pricing and unlock exclusive membership benefits.