Malaysia Café Expo Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysia Café Expo (MCE) is an annual trade fair held in Kuala Lumpur that has established itself as a key platform for café culture, coffee trends, and culinary innovation in Southeast Asia. As an integral part of the Malaysia International Food & Beverage (MIFB) Trade Fair, it brings together leading industry players from across the Asia-Pacific region at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. MCE is tailored specifically for professionals in the café, tea, and food & beverage sectors – particularly decision-makers seeking fresh inspiration and sustainable business ideas.

Organized by Constellar Exhibitions Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the MCE offers deep insights each year into the fast-evolving Asian café landscape. It showcases contemporary movements such as third-wave coffee, creative tea concepts like bubble tea and matcha, as well as emerging roasting and brewing techniques. The fair presents a highly curated selection of products, services, and solutions that define the modern café experience.

At its core, the MCE aims to provide practical answers to the industry's current challenges – through sustainable packaging, energy-efficient kitchen technology, and digital point-of-sale systems. Functional design meets experiential gastronomy: exhibitors not only showcase premium raw materials such as specialty coffee, tea, and plant-based milk alternatives, but also innovative dessert ideas, healthier confectionery, and bespoke interior concepts for cafés.

A standout feature of the expo is the series of live barista competitions, where international talents demonstrate their skills. The event program also includes interactive workshops, training sessions, and expert talks, offering visitors opportunities for professional development and valuable connections in areas such as franchising, partnerships, and business expansion.

Exhibitors represent a wide range of sectors – from raw material suppliers and equipment manufacturers to tech-driven food & beverage startups. The event attracts a diverse professional audience, including café owners, restaurateurs, investors, wholesalers, importers, and trade journalists – all in search of innovative concepts, reliable partners, and forward-looking business models.

Although part of the larger MIFB, the MCE stands out as an independent trade show with a clear focus on urban café and tea culture. It reflects Malaysia’s cultural vibrancy and growing economic significance in the food & beverage industry. Kuala Lumpur, with its multicultural character, excellent accessibility via the international airport, and world-class infrastructure around the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, provides the ideal setting for this event.

The Malaysia Café Expo is more than just a trade fair – it is the annual meeting point for everyone committed to shaping the future of the café business in Asia.

The Malaysia Café Expo will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 30. July to Friday, 01. August 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.