{"id":6479,"date":"2026-09-25T15:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iicbangkok.esteri.it\/?p=6479"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:50:47","slug":"palermo-coffee-festival-launches-palermo-coffee-academy-training-inclusion-and-strategic-futures-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iicbangkok.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_istituto\/2026\/09\/palermo-coffee-festival-launches-palermo-coffee-academy-training-inclusion-and-strategic-futures-for-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Palermo Coffee Festival Launches &#8220;Palermo Coffee Academy&#8221;: Training, Inclusion, and Strategic Futures for Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><i data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">On 25 September 2026, the Palermo Marina Yachting hosted the debut of a major educational initiative dedicated to students\u2014spanning coffee, ancient grains, craft beer, Made in Italy heritage, and hands-on workshops led by industry leaders.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">PALERMO<\/b> \u2014 An entire morning dedicated to empowering the next generation of food and beverage professionals took center stage at the Palermo Coffee Festival. Designed to expand technical culture and consumer awareness across high-value Mediterranean agrifood supply chains\u2014ranging from specialty coffee and extra virgin olive oil to ancient grains and craft brewing\u2014the festival debuted a major new initiative for its fourth edition: the <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"437\">Palermo Coffee Academy<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Created as an educational offshoot by historical Sicilian roastery <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"67\">Morettino<\/b> in partnership with the Metropolitan City of Palermo, the Academy officially launched its flagship program, <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"185\">&#8220;Palermo Coffee Academy \u2013 Biodiversity, Culture, and Mediterranean Dietary Lifestyles,&#8221;<\/i> at the Molo Trapezoidale within the Palermo Marina Yachting complex.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The inaugural event directly engaged students from the &#8220;Pietro Piazza&#8221; Professional Hospitality Institute alongside undergraduate and postgraduate scholars in Food Science and Technology from the University of Palermo.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Program: Professional Training, Made in Italy Heritage, and Social Inclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Guided by the principle of <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">learning by doing<\/i>, participating students worked side-by-side with international trainers and technical mentors. Through specialized masterclasses and practical exercises, students explored modern career pathways, hospitality management standards, and the operational demands of high-end food service.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The Palermo Coffee Academy bridges specialty coffee culture with premier Italian gastronomy, emphasizing the Mediterranean Diet and celebrating the recognition of Italian Cuisine as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its core objective is to equip future hospitality professionals with essential operational tools to design inclusive, safe, and wellness-oriented consumer experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">The rich morning agenda featured technical talks, case studies, and practical workshops:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Social Inclusion &amp; Craft Brewing:<\/b> Presentation of the <i data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\">&#8220;Birra T21&#8221;<\/i> project, an inspiring social enterprise created through the partnership between <i data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\">SporT21 Sicilia<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\">Birrificio Bruno Ribadi<\/i>. The project involves young adults with Down Syndrome across every stage of craft beer production\u2014from ingredient selection to bottling\u2014reinvesting all proceeds into adaptive sports and vocational integration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Agrifood Heritage &amp; Ancient Grains:<\/b> A panel titled <i data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">&#8220;Authentic Sicily: Ancient Grains and Heritage Traditions,&#8221;<\/i> presented in collaboration with <i data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\">Slow Food Palermo<\/i> and featuring <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"175\">Filippo Drago<\/b> (<i data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"190\">Molini del Ponte<\/i>), a leading authority on heritage grain restoration and sustainable milling practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bar Counter Operations:<\/b> An operational masterclass titled <i data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">&#8220;The Perfect Bar Counter,&#8221;<\/i> delivered by <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">DM Italia<\/b>, focusing on ergonomics, hygiene, workflow efficiency, and service management behind the coffee bar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Specialty Coffee &amp; Mixology Workshops:<\/b> Three hands-on practical modules led by <b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\">Davide Spinelli<\/b>\u2014SCA Certified Trainer, Q Grader, and leading Italian coffee expert\u2014covering Specialty Coffee cupping, authentic Italian espresso extraction technique, and advanced Coffee Mixology (spiritous and non-alcoholic coffee beverage formulation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Educational and Community Value<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">&#8220;The Palermo Coffee Academy serves as an educational and pedagogical model for regional schools and academic institutions,&#8221; stated <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"131\">Andrea Morettino<\/b>. &#8220;Connecting students directly with international professionals and hands-on laboratory settings allows them to engage deeply with sustainability, social inclusion, and heritage preservation. This enriches their technical expertise while building professional ambition and civic awareness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Roberto Lagalla<\/b>, Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Palermo, added: &#8220;The Metropolitan City of Palermo is proud to support an initiative that places youth at the center, constructing a concrete bridge between secondary education, higher academia, and the labor market. Investing in skills, regional excellence, and inclusion means directly investing in the future of our community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Credits &amp; Editorial Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reproduced for informational and cultural purposes in compliance with copyright regulations.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Article:<\/b> Published on <i data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\">Comunicaff\u00e8<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Source Article:<\/b> <em><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comunicaffe.it?utm_source=gemini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1gM\">Comunicaff\u00e8 \u2014 Palermo Coffee Festival 2026: nasce la Palermo Coffee Academy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publication Date:<\/b> September 23, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Author:<\/b> Editorial Team at Comunicaff\u00e8<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Copyright:<\/b> \u00a9 Copyright 2002\u20132026 | Editoriale Comunicaff\u00e8. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Organized by:<\/b> Torrefazione Morettino<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">In Collaboration with:<\/b> Metropolitan City of Palermo, IPSEOA &#8220;Pietro Piazza&#8221;, University of Palermo, SporT21 Sicilia Association, Birrificio Bruno Ribadi, Slow Food Palermo, Molini del Ponte, DM Italia<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official Event Website:<\/b> <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palermocoffeefestival.it?utm_source=gemini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ1wM\">palermocoffeefestival.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Online Booking Portal:<\/b> <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/ticket.palermocoffeefestival.it?utm_source=gemini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ2AM\">ticket.palermocoffeefestival.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official Facebook Page:<\/b> <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/palermocoffeefestival?utm_source=gemini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ2QM\">facebook.com\/palermocoffeefestival<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Editorial Contacts:<\/b> <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=mailto%3Aredazione%40comunicaffe.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ2gM\">redazione@comunicaffe.it<\/a> | <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=mailto%3Ainfo%40comunicaffe.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiutrm7_IiXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ2wM\">info@comunicaffe.it<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On 25 September 2026, the Palermo Marina Yachting hosted the debut of a major educational initiative dedicated to students\u2014spanning coffee, ancient grains, craft beer, Made in Italy heritage, and hands-on workshops led by industry leaders. 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