
Bandar Lampung, 28 October 2025, The largest coffee festival in Lampung, SKA Coffee Fest 2025, concluded successfully at Boemi Kedaton Mall. Over five days (October 22–26), the event brought together the spirit of collaboration across the coffee community, from farmers, roasters, baristas, and students to coffee enthusiasts in one space of education, competition, and entertainment.

The first day focused on technical preparation for all competition participants. From morning, booths from Petani Disbun, local SMEs, and sponsors were set up, allowing early visitors to explore and engage with local coffee products.
In the evening, participants attended Technical Meetings for the Latte Art Throwdown & V60 Battle Manual Brew Competition, led by the SKA team and professional judges. These sessions served as a warm-up before the main competition, providing guidance on rules, scoring methods, and live simulations.
The second day marked the official opening of SKA Coffee Fest 2025 and the Kompetisi Kopi Spesialti Indonesia (KKSI).
Starting in the morning, the KKSI team conducted cupping sessions for the Top 20 coffees in each category, from Arabica Wash to Robusta, followed by Public Cupping sessions open to the public.
At 1:00 PM, the event was officially opened at the Main Stage with welcoming remarks from the SKA team, followed by the announcement of winners from the Sustainable Farm Inspiration Program and a Q&A Session with Farmers discussing sustainable farming practices.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Governor of Lampung, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, and local government agencies, as well as prominent coffee entrepreneurs from across Indonesia.
The evening closed with the Kreasi Kopi Tubruk competition, a creative and energetic showcase of local baristas’ brewing skills.

The third day featured a series of seminars at Hotel Radisson, bringing together international and national speakers, including Judith Ganes, Moelyono Soesilo, and Roby Wibisono. They discussed global coffee market trends, export opportunities, and the growth of Indonesia’s domestic coffee industry.
Meanwhile, at the mall, the Quality Control Education session took place at the Main Stage, followed by Polinela Talkshow themed “Back to Farm for Gen Z”, and a Philips Sponsor Talkshow, along with continued KKSI cupping sessions.
In the afternoon, visitors enjoyed the screening of the film “Kappi”, which captured the stories of coffee farmers and the philosophy of sustainability behind Indonesia’s coffee industry.

On Saturday morning, KKSI teams and participants took part in a Field Trip to Lampung Barat coffee plantations, observing sustainable farming practices and engaging with local farmers.
At the festival venue, the two main competitions, Latte Art Throwdown & V60 Battle Manual Brew Competition, took place throughout the day, featuring talented young baristas from various regions.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winners in both categories, greeted with enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

The final day blended family fun with creativity. The morning featured a Coloring Competition for children, while in the afternoon, the Coswalk “Yoru no Matsuri” drew lively attention from the crowd.
The festival concluded with a warm and joyful Closing Ceremony at the Main Stage, marking the end of SKA Coffee Fest 2025 with gratitude and celebration.

With the conclusion of SKA Coffee Fest 2025, SKA reaffirms its commitment to supporting a sustainable coffee ecosystem in Indonesia. Through collaboration with KKSI, Polinela, and various coffee communities, the festival stands as proof that coffee is more than a beverage; it is culture, creativity, and national pride.
“Coffee unites us; from bean, to flavor, to story.”