The attention of the coffee world will be focused on the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), which is being held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 30 March to 1 April.

All of the Australian Coffee Championships will be back at MICE for 2017

With the Australia Barista Championship, PURA Latte Art Championship, Cup Tasters Championship and Coffee in Good Spirits all taking place on the ASCA Main Stage, and Brewers Cup being held in the all-new Brewing Lounge, there truly is something for everyone over all three days at MICE2017.

All winners will be announced in a ceremony on Saturday 1 April.
And for the first time ever, MICE2017 will feature a brand new Brewing Lounge that will showcase the ASCA Australian Brewers Cup, where visitors will get the chance to taste all the competition coffee.

A range of SCAE (SCA) certified courses are also being offered to coffee aficionados and beginners alike throughout MICE2017. In partnership with MICE, reduced course fees are being offered to MICE attendees.

The show is part of a wider schedule of events that make up Melbourne Coffee Week.

On Thursday, 30 March, Ona Coffee and Dr Morse Bar and Eatery are invite coffee and beer lovers alike to join them for a BrewParty – a celebration of filter coffees, beer and good times. Special guests will include WBC 2015 Sasa Sestic and current Australian Barista Champion, Hugh Kelly.

And on Saturday, 1 April, Axil Coffee Roasters will host the MICE2017 and ASCA after party.

source: http://www.gcrmag.com / Global Coffee Report / Tuesday – March 28th, 2017