San Diego, we’re ready!

California Dreaming: sun, the Pacific and the smell of coffee. From April 10 to 12, 2026, San Diego will be the hotspot of the international coffee scene. The industry will meet at the World of Coffee, and with it the world's best latte artists, as this year's World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) will also be held in San Diego.

The WLAC stands for maximum precision and artistic expression: the judging criteria include visual design, creativity, contrast and the perfection of identical latte art patterns. Everything happens live, under time pressure, so it's a real on-demand format where every move counts.

For the third time, Thermoplan is part of this international highlight: after Geneva 2025 and Copenhagen 2024, the WLAC will once again be held at the Black&White4 Competizione. Developed specifically for use at the highest level, the machine stands for uncompromising precision, consistently high extraction quality and intuitive operation - exactly what is needed when every nuance matters.

But the Black&White4 Competizione will not only be showing what it's made of on stage: at the Thermoplan stand #1227, visitors will have the opportunity to test the world championship machine for themselves and put their own latte art skills to the test. Whether it's your first attempts or a perfect Rosetta - here you can try out, perfect and inspire.

Visit us on site, experience the World Latte Art Championship up close and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of latte art.

See you soon in San Diego!