The Organic Cotton Summit brings together the global organic cotton community, from farmers and producers to brands and policymakers, to turn shared ambition into practical action. Hosted by Organic Cotton Accelerator and Textile Exchange, this two day event in Istanbul will feature keynote sessions, panels on policy and innovation, practical workshops, regional meetings, and networking opportunities. Grounded in farmer knowledge and real world experience, the programme focuses on building organic cotton systems that are resilient, fair, and viable.
At OCA, we believe organic cotton is the catalyst for a truly sustainable textile sector. We envision a future where, every time a farmer switches to organic cotton, there is a ripple effect of positivity. Farmers earn more and have access to better working conditions and secure livelihoods. Their land and soils are regenerated, biodiversity thrives, and together we contribute to combating climate change. We call this the Organic Cotton Effect. As an accelerator, we want to get to this future, faster.
By 2030 we want to achieve a transparent, responsible, and resilient organic cotton supply chain that promotes farmer prosperity and advances the organic cotton sector’s shared sustainability goals.
To get there, we have defined five clear strategic priorities. The way forward is clear, but we cannot do it alone. Realising our vision requires a united sector. Join us in our mission to deliver positive change to farmers, brands, and customers who want to know their purchases are backing a fair and sustainable industry.
We work closely with our Implementing Partners to help farmers build stronger, more resilient farms through practical training, support, and innovation. This includes developing and sharing training materials, improving access to organic inputs, seeds, tools, and reliable information, and introducing new approaches that make farming systems more effective and inclusive.
We aim to scale responsibly by expanding our reach, simplifying how the programme works, and keeping farmers at the centre of everything we do. We are also extending our geographic presence through strategic partnerships and strengthening collaborations with organic chain-of-custody and traceability systems, helping sourcing partners access organic cotton with greater confidence and transparency.
By turning insights into action, we support adaptive management and continuous improvement across our programmes, enabling us to clearly demonstrate results while strengthening learning throughout our interventions.
A strong and engaged community is essential for lasting change. We are working to grow both the number and diversity of our Contributors and donors, while deepening engagement and strengthening collaboration across our partner network.
Strong positioning and policy engagement are essential to scaling the impact of organic cotton. We are strengthening OCA’s positioning to increase visibility, relevance, and recognition across the textile sector, ensuring that organic cotton is clearly understood as a key sustainable fibre with proven social and environmental value.
OCA Contributors are committed to OCA’s mission and share our belief in the Organic Cotton Effect, the positive impact that organic cotton can have on people, planet, and prosperity. Through their actions and investments, OCA Contributors are the driving force behind the change we want to see in this world.
By 2030, we aim to support a resilient and responsible cotton sector where organic cotton drives positive change. Each transition to organic can strengthen farmer livelihoods, regenerate ecosystems, and build more sustainable supply chains. Together with partners across the sector, we are accelerating the Organic Cotton Effect for the benefit of people, nature, and future generations.
