Organisers

International Tea Industry Confederation (ITIC)

The International Tea Industry Confederation (ITIC), formerly known as the International Union of Tea Industry Cooperation (IUTIC), is an international non-profit organization jointly initiated in April 2019 in Emeishan, China, by 14 tea organizations from China, Taiwan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, South Korea, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Vietnam.

The Confederation welcomed new members in 2019 (SlowTEA Alliance), 2020 (Sri Lanka Tea Board) and 2022 (European Specialty Tea Association and Korea China Tea Culture Academy).

The International Tea Industry Confederation (ITIC) was established in Rome, Italy, on 31 January 2026.

Italy Tea & Infusions Association (AssoTè Infusi)

Established on 4 February 2004, the Italy Tea & Infusions Association (AssoTè Infusi) is Italy’s first and oldest national association dedicated exclusively to tea and herbal infusions, and its only national professional association in this sector operating under Italian Law No. 4/2013.

For over 22 years, it has promoted tea culture, professional competence and industry development through three core activities: advisory services, cultural events, and professional education and training. The Association also maintains the National Register of Tea Professionals in accordance with Italian law.

Tea Industry Committee of China

The Tea Industry Committee of the China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation (TICCAPIAC), also known as the Tea Industry Committee of China, is a national, non-profit professional association voluntarily established by companies, institutions, and individuals engaged in the tea industry. It operates under the business guidance of China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Its mission is to promote the sustainable development of the tea sector through domestic and international exchanges and cooperation.