Trade Shows & Events Featuring Commercial and Super Automatic Espresso Machines
Trade shows and industry events allow customers to see commercial coffee equipment in person, compare super automatic espresso machine models, and connect with our management, technical, and sales teams.
Machines, accessories, and cleaning supplies are available for online purchase year-round at BestCoffeeGear.com, and in-person events are optional opportunities to experience equipment firsthand.
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Below find upcoming trade shows and industry events where Best Coffee Gear represents commercial espresso machines, including Thermoplan super automatic (B&W4 series) and HLF models.​​​
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Holiday House Foundations in OCS training events
The HHD team produces fantastic coffee technician training programs around the country which we are proud to be a part of. The events have been in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas, Los Angeles California, Wesley Chapel, Tampa and Land-o-Lakes Florida and more. Best Coffee Gear exhibits and holds technical training sessions on the HLF Super automatic line of espresso machines that are perfect for Office Coffee applications, as well as bars, restaurants, hospitality, hotels and offices. See where the next show is at.
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World of Coffee - SCA show (Specialty Coffee Association)
April 10 - 12, 2026
111 Harbor Dr San Diego, California
https://usa.worldofcoffee.org/
At the World of Coffee – SCA show, attendees will see the HLF 3700 fresh milk and soluble super automatic espresso machine, ideal for high-volume cafes, restaurants, and hotel beverage programs.
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Best Coffee Gear and distributors will be presenting the HLF 3700 fresh milk and soluble machine in the RCW booth # 1641 - Rocket/ RCW USA: Astoria – Barista Attitude – Wega.
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John and Sharla are also active at the Thermoplan Booth 1227, where the star of the show is the B&W4 Competizione, the official machine of the World Latte Art Championship. Also on display is the tried and true workhorse of the modular B&W4 CTS and CTM equipment.
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NAMA Show (National Automatic Merchandising Association main show)
​April 22-24, 2026 • Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Convention Center
Best Coffee Gear will be in attendance at the NAMA show in Los Angeles! Ask us about vending payment options on both lines.
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NRA Show (National Restaurant Association)
May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place Chicago, IL
https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/home/
NRA 2025 was a fantastic show for the HLF line in the RCW USA booth. We look forward to the 2026 expo, exhibiting the 1700, 2700 and 5700 machines in booth 4576 in the South building. From bars to restaurants, pubs, cafes, tea and coffee shops to any dining venue, the HLF really shines with perfect frothed milk and espresso - drink after drink. Try the fresh milk with chai or french vanilla powders! ​
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NACS EXPO
Expo: October 7-9, 2026
Las Vegas | Las Vegas Convention Center
It's been several years since BCG exhibited at the NACS show. We will be walking the floor this year, and look forward to connecting with all our friends from the Convenience Store industry. The Thermoplan B&W4 one step machines are perfect for the self serve platform of the busy C-store, and the HLF holds it's own well at a price point that can't be beat in the medium volume stores.
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NAMA CTW (National Automatic Merchandising Association's Coffee, Tea and Water show)​
November 18-19, 2026 • Austin, TX
We love this show because it's focused on coffee, tea and water specifically and it's a little smaller than other shows, allowing for more networking and interaction with industry professionals. Best Coffee Gear exhibits with the HLF 2700, HLF 1700 and the Thermoplan Compact B&W4c super auto espresso machines.
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Coffee Fest Shows
March 8-10, 2026
• Javits Center - 429 11th Ave New York, NY
June 12-13, 2026
• Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
August 21-22, 2026
• Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA
October 17-18, 2026
• Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX
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NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)
Feb. 11-13, 2027 • Orlando Fla., USA
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
The 2025 NAFEM had a great turnout, and Best Coffee Gear exhibited the HLF 3700 in the Revent booth. The machine was busy the entire time with a line making cappuccinos, lattes, americanos and espressos constantly. We look forward to the 2027 convention.
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HOST Milano
October 22-26 2027
https://host.fieramilano.it/en/
We had an amazing time at 2025 Host in Milan, Best Coffee Gear will be back in Italy for the show in 2027 at the HLF booth as the official importer for the USA market. ​
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Other Regional Foodservice, Restaurant, Coffee and Hospitality Events
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Distributor partners and showrooms support demonstrations, service, and fulfillment - purchasing is always available online at BestCoffeeGear.com.
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