Entertainment & Networking

Year after year we hear from our attendees about the memories made and connections formed at our renowned social and networking events. Sign up to receive 2025 Convention updates and stay tuned to see what we have in store for 2025!

Tabletop Gallery

Thursday, March 6 - Saturday, March 8

The Tabletop Gallery, located in the Texas Ballroom Foyer on the 4th floor of Marriott Marquis Houston, provides a great opportunity to network with your fellow NCA Convention attendees and explore business solutions with table top exhibitors. Enjoy breakfast and snacks, NCA's Environmental/Sustainability Project, and the opportunity to support a local charity!

Java Lounge & Event Hub

Thursday, March 6 - Saturday, March 8

The Java Lounge and Event Hub, sponsored by Neumann Gruppe USA and located on the 4th floor of the Marriott marquis is the place to connect and network with colleagues and friends. With coffee service all day, a cash bar each afternoon and snacks to chat over, there's plenty of networking to be done here.

Orientation for New Members, First Timers, and
Non-Members

Thursday, March 6 | 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an overview of NCA Convention offerings and a chance to mingle and connect with other new members, non-members, and first-timers.

"The Art of Houston" Welcome Reception

Thursday, March 6 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Altitude Rooftop & Pool on the 6th floor of the Marriott Marquis Houston

Listen to the modern classical stylings of the Divisi String Pop Trio as you sample great food, bourbon and cigars and have your photo taken in a roaming photo booth with old and new friends.

Luncheon & Awards Presentation

Friday, March 7 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Luncheon Sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Company.

Origin of the Year Award sponsored by
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee.

Individual Recognition Awards sponsored by Eight O’Clock Coffee.

Enjoy a delicious luncheon and celebrate the great achievements in our industry - open to all attendees!

IWCA Breakfast

Friday, March 7 | 8:00 am – 9:15 am

Ticketed event - pre-registration required

Join IWCA for a morning of inspiration and connection at the IWCA Breakfast Networking Fundraiser. Blanca Castro, IWCA’s Executive Director, will share the organization's progress and vision for empowering women in coffee.

Attendees will also hear how IWCA’s global network fosters leadership and equity in the coffee value chain. Seats are limited—reserve your spot today and join IWCA in shaping the future of coffee!

Closing Reception "2026: NCA in the Sunshine State"

Friday, March 7 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come along as we celebrate "2026: NCA in the Sunshine State" as we prepare to go back to Tampa! Enjoy the stylings of both a ukulele artist and a steel drum band!