30th International Cotton Conference Set for Late March
February 4, 2010 Press Release from the Bremen Cotton Exchange
The 30th International Cotton Conference will take place from March 24th to 27th, 2010 in Bremen. This Cotton Conference has been a well-established event in the international cotton community biannually, alluring numerous visitors from the inland and abroad to the Hanseatic city. In 2010 we expect to welcome more than 600 participants from 43 countries. Our conference does not only offer highlights with regard to contents: The Bremen Town Hall as UNESCO World Heritage is a venue with a unique ambience.
The preparations for the conference are running at full speed. Cotton experts from all over the world will be meeting at the Bremen Town Hall in March. Click here to see the full program of conferences and social events, and to register.
The agenda for Bremen’s anniversary event promises interesting insights in the cotton world: Current subjects and burning issues explosive will be presented and discussed ranging from the textile industry and its challenges in Germany to risk management in cotton trade and from the sustainability strategy of a big manufacturer for sporting goods to the development in African cotton production.
What are the influences on cotton production and processing, which long-term trends are to be expected? Dr. Terry Townsend, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), Washington, will give a speech on the influence of commodity prices, electronic futures trading and the global economy.
Wolfgang Grupp, owner of Trigema, will talk about Germany as a location and his business philosophy as a successful textile entrepreneur.
Andy Salm of Organic Exchange will give an overview on the status quo of organic cotton and explain the possibilities of integrating sustainable aspects into textile supply strategies. Adidas has come this far already: Karin Ekberg will report on the sustainable business strategy of this globally operating manufacturer of sporting goods from Herzogenaurach. What’s the news on cotton production in Africa, Brazil, China and India? Several speakers from the respective regions will provide us with an impression of the situation in their country.
The technical agenda of the conference also comprises the issue of sustainability: What experience has a spinner gained from utilising organic cotton? The agenda also includes the development of fibre testing and online applications, as well as the presentation of current spinning processes.
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