Abierto
Femenil MX

About us

One competition, one community.

Abierto Femenil MX is a competition and community created to recognize, empower and make visible the contribution of women to Mexico's coffee industry, through experiences of preparation, learning, gathering and collaboration.

We create spaces where participants can challenge themselves, grow professionally and connect with more women.

Dozens of women from the certamen gathered in a courtyard, those in front sitting on the floor

Mission

To build a community that recognizes, celebrates and empowers the contribution of women to Mexico's coffee industry, creating spaces for learning, connection and professional growth.

Participants celebrate in front of the Abierto Femenil MX banner

Vision

To become Mexico's benchmark women's coffee competition, making visible the talent of women across the entire value chain.

Three participants hug in front of the certamen's logo

Values

  • Recognition

  • Inclusion

  • Collaboration

  • Equity

Collaborators

The pillars of this community.

Venues, producers, judges and volunteers join us year after year, enriching this great community.

Each of them is an essential pillar in building the competition with professionalism and sisterhood.

Meet each of them in our Instagram posts.

Organized by

Abierto Femenil MX was born at, and is organized by, Apolo Café in Mexico City.

@apolo_cdmx
Collaborators wearing name tags by the registration tables, marked by letter
Collaborators in the certamen's lilac t-shirts smile around a table
Judges score at the bar while the audience watches
Collaborators hand out purple bags at a table in the courtyard

Partner brands

Thank you to the brands that lift us up.

The support and trust of our sponsor brands help this community grow every year.

Participants pose with their certificates

Testimonials

Beyond the competition.

When women meet, coffee becomes a connection that goes beyond the competition, building a space where they feel supported and recognized as active participants.

Collage of participants' selfies, smiling together

Living this experience is another level: it confirms you're on the right path and that you should keep at it. Women who become inspiration and support to keep chasing dreams. Endless thanks for everything I learned.

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Congratulations as well to this group of beautiful, strong women I had the honor of sharing the stage with and learning so much from. How lovely that one cup can bring so many people together!

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A barista brews coffee in front of an Abierto Femenil banner

Thank you for encouraging me to come, enjoy the experience and push past a new limit in this aromatic world.

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The most beautiful part was having the support of the people who love me. I didn't win the competition, but that day I felt so lucky to be surrounded by people who cheered me on and who have given me a place in their hearts with their friendship.

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Baristas chat and laugh behind the bar

Building relationships.

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The magic that happens when passionate, disruptive women come together is incredible. The Cappuccino Edition was a journey of pure good vibes, from the day we were invited to be official sponsors to competition day. I saw the professionalism and generosity of great women in coffee.

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Ever since I started in this world I knew the impact a cup of coffee has on people, and how a good coffee can turn a bad day around. Thank you for opening these spaces of inspiration. This is the start of something really, really cool. Wait for it… it'll be legendary.

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A participant, seen from behind, facing an applauding crowd

We didn't win it, but we lived it.

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Cups of coffee with latte art on the bar

I loved and enjoyed the whole process. We didn't win, but it was a great experience and we're keeping the best of the moment.

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