Session Videos from Roast Summit 2025 in Portland, Oregon
Revisit Roast Summit Sessions
The following sessions were presented at Roast Summit on October 2-3, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. To watch talks from previous Roast Summit events, the session recordings are available here.
To read descriptions for these presentations and learn more about the speakers, please visit the Roast Summit 2025 page.
The True Cost of Electric Roasting and What You Need to Know Before You Start
Presented by Karl Schmidt, CEO of Diedrich Roasters
As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a greater priority, many newcomers to the coffee industry are turning to electric roasters as a seemingly simple, eco-friendly solution. But is it really that straightforward?
This session will unpack the realities of transitioning to electric roasting systems. Key topics will include infrastructure requirements, such as ensuring sufficient power supply, coordinating with utility providers, and understanding the local energy limitations that can affect roaster performance and shop operations..
Presented on: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Roasting Dark: Investigating Flavor, Texture and Balance in Darker Roasted Coffee
Presented by Rob Hoos, Coffee roasting consultant and owner of Iteration.Coffee
The session goal is not only to make a case for how dark roasted coffees can be great, but to also showcase how to modulate the flavor of dark roasted coffee to craft the kind of coffee you want!
Presented on: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Water for Coffee—Chemical Insights and Applications
Presented by Christopher Hendon, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon
How much does water really matter when brewing coffee? Join Christopher Hendon, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon, for a deep dive into the latest research on water chemistry and its role in extraction, flavor and consistency.
Presented on: Friday, October 3, 2025
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