Raise the bar
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LEVEL UP
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COMING 2026
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Raise the bar ☆ LEVEL UP ☆ COMING 2026 ☆
Welcome to Level up
presented by raise the bar
a space for baristas to connect, learn and stay
coming september 2026
2026 LOCATION
TO BE ANNOUNCED
80 working baristas from across the U.S.
20+ industry mentors from coast-to-coast
2 full days + field trips!
Day 1: Foundations Classes
Day 2: Workshops + Public Café Service
Day 3: Local Field Trips (optional half-day)
Level Up is what happens when a bunch of ex-baristas, roasters, and educators come together to make coffee education more fun, useful, and real
Designed for working baristas, this event offers practical workshops, public service experience, and space to build lasting community-- all while keeping cost and access at the center.
Join us if you are:
☆ seeking to expand your coffee community
☆ believe in hands-on learning
☆ looking to build and expand your coffee skills
☆ committed to showing up for a heckuva good time!
Who should attend ?
Dialing in.
Moving with intention.
Making drinks that matter.
It’s also about navigating the industry with more clarity, care, and support. You’ll leave with a stronger sense of what’s possible in coffee — and how to stay in it.
make a difference
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together
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make a difference ☆ together ☆
donate & Support Baristas
Your donation to Raise the Bar Coffee (the non-profit!) goes directly towards creating an experience that is truly accessible to working baristas, sustainable for educators (paying instructors!), and meaningfully contributing to the future of coffee professionals.
have other Questions?
Email our team at levelup@raise-the-bar.coffee anytime! You may also find the answers in our FAQs. We look forward to hearing from you!