We exist to strengthen the global coffee community
The ICPA brings together roasters, baristas, café owners, and educators to share knowledge and raise standards across the industry. We believe that when professionals connect and collaborate, coffee gets better for everyone.
A guild built by professionals for professionals
Since our founding in 2012, the ICPA has grown into a trusted network spanning continents. Our members represent the finest minds in coffee, united by a commitment to craft and excellence. This is where the industry comes to learn, connect, and push forward together.
Active members worldwide
Coffee professionals collaborating across roasteries, cafés, and education
Countries represented
A truly global community dedicated to advancing the craft
Member-driven standards
Shaped by voices from the field, not boardrooms alone
From a small group to a global force
What began as a conversation among passionate roasters has become a movement. The ICPA was built on the conviction that coffee professionals deserve a place to gather, learn, and shape the future of their craft.
2012
A handful of roasters and baristas founded the ICPA in response to a need.
2015
The guild expanded beyond North America, establishing chapters across Europe and Asia.
2017
ICPA launched its first global standards initiative, setting benchmarks for quality and sustainability.
2019
Membership crossed one thousand professionals, solidifying the guild's role in the industry.
2021
The ICPG introduced its education platform, offering courses and certifications to members worldwide.
2024
The guild now represents twenty-five hundred professionals across forty countries and counting.
Our team
The people who guide the ICPA are rooted in the craft itself.
Marcus spent fifteen years as a roaster before leading the guild's vision forward.
Elena shaped the ICPA's curriculum, drawing from her experience training baristas across Europe.
James brings expertise in quality control and sustainability from his work with importers.
Sofia manages the guild's global chapters and ensures members feel connected across borders.
David represents the guild's interests in policy discussions and industry partnerships.
Yuki ensures the guild runs smoothly, managing everything behind the scenes with precision.
Thomas has owned a specialty café for twenty years and chairs the guild's board.
Amara is a coffee educator and advocate for fair trade practices across Africa.
We're hiring
The ICPA is growing and we're looking for talented people to join our team.
Don't miss your shot
The best time to join was yesterday. The second best time is now. Become part of something real.
