ONE VISION, TWO CAPABILITIES
An academy built for coffee's future
AI Coffee Academy is positioned as an academy for education, AI, research and professional development across the coffee ecosystem. As the first specialized center dedicated to AI in coffee, ACA connects craft knowledge, business thinking, leadership, technology and sustainability in one learning journey.
Learners are at the center of this ecosystem. Each program is intended to help people understand their context, develop capability and put knowledge into responsible practice.
From the classroom to the value chain
ACA extends learning through digital platforms, research, industry collaboration, internships, career development and community. Learning can therefore continue beyond a course, through work and professional relationships.
Innovation with purpose
AI and technology are approached as tools that strengthen observation, learning and decision-making. Human capability, coffee understanding and responsibility to communities remain the foundation.
ACA commitments
- Train talent across the coffee value chain.
- Combine coffee expertise with AI, digital transformation and technology.
- Strengthen capability to international standards.
- Partner with businesses, farmers and communities.
- Build a lifelong learning community.
02 · ACA direction
Vision
Develop a learning and innovation ecosystem that prepares coffee talent for the future.
Mission
Connect education, technology, research and collaboration to strengthen professional capability and contribute to a sustainable coffee value chain.
03 · Two complementary capabilities
ACA × GCA
Academy capability
AI Coffee Academy
ACA is the first specialized center dedicated to AI in coffee, developing education, research and innovation capability across the value chain.
Alliance capability
Global Coffee Alliance
GCA is a strategic alliance capability connecting governments, businesses, academia, farmers and communities to expand knowledge exchange and international cooperation.
04 · FOUNDER & CEO
Ms. Le Hoang Diep Thao
Founder of AI Coffee Academy · CEO of TNI King Coffee
Building coffee’s future through knowledge, technology and human capability.
Ms. Le Hoang Diep Thao is the Founder of AI Coffee Academy and CEO of TNI King Coffee. She is also co-founder and co-owner of Trung Nguyen Group and played an important role in building G7.
From that foundation, she has pursued a long-term mission to elevate Vietnamese Robusta coffee, build a Vietnamese brand and expand capability across the value chain.
Milestones and contribution
King Coffee launches in the United States
The first step in bringing a Vietnamese coffee brand to international markets.
Returning to Vietnam
Building the brand and its capabilities from a strong local foundation.
Women Can Do
Supporting 100,000 women through confidence, livelihoods and economic capability.
Most Admired CEO in Vietnam
Recognized by Global Brands Magazine (UK) in the F&B sector.
Vice President of VICOFA
Serving during the ninth term of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association.
World Records Union
Recognized for contributions connected to Vietnamese Robusta beans and coffee culture.
Expo 2020 Dubai
Representing Vietnamese coffee and agriculture at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Queen of King Coffee
An autobiography reflecting on brand building and empowerment.
Vietnamese Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognized by UAE Global Business Review.
Top 50 Global Professional & Career Women
Recognized by IFC among global professional and career women.
Top Business Leaders in Asia
Recognized by Global Leader Today among business leaders in Asia.
Happy Farmers
An initiative supporting farmers and long-term value for coffee-growing communities.
05 · Values that guide us
ACA core values
Customer Centricity
Place learners and the value they need to create at the center.
Ownership
Act with initiative, accountability and commitment.
Future Innovation
Innovate for the future through AI and thoughtful experimentation.
Fairness
Uphold fairness, transparency and sustainable progress.
Excellence
Continuously raise quality and professional standards.
Empowerment
Enable people to grow and create positive impact.
Offices
ACA × GCA