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OCA Stakeholder Event Pakistan 2025 Scaling Organic Cotton in Pakistan
Join us in Lahore and online on November 20 for an exciting and insightful event, as we bring together key stakeholders from the organic cotton sector in Pakistan and worldwide. Together, we’ll explore current trends, challenges, and opportunities for scaling organic cotton production, and advancing sustainability in the region.
20 November 2025
Lahore, Pakistan
What to Expect?
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and help shape the future of organic cotton in Pakistan.
Networking and collaboration opportunities
Networking opportunities across the value chain
Insights from organic cotton farmers
Insights from organic cotton farmers driving impact on the ground
Dynamic panel discussions
Dynamic panel discussions on supporting the organic cotton ecosystem and developing market linkages
Programme
November 19, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Network and welcome dinner
At Pearl- Continental Hotel
November 20, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Opening and registration
Welcome to our OCA Stakeholder Event Pakistan 2025 event!
9:45 am - 11:00 am
Welcome note and keynote speeches
Opening the programme with remarks and keynote addresses by key industry figures.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Plenary session: The OCA business case: scaling organic cotton in Pakistan
To showcase the OCA Business Case and its role in unlocking the potential of organic cotton in Pakistan by strengthening farming communities, building resilient supply chains, expanding market opportunities, while leading collective action to scale the sector nationally and globally.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Tea break
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Panel Discussion - Policy as a catalyst: creating an enabling environment for organic cotton
A strategic dialogue with policymakers, government officials, and sector experts on driving the growth of organic cotton in Pakistan by creating enabling policy environment through integrating organic cotton agenda into national strategies on agriculture, climate, and trade, and pushing forward the development of a dedicated Organic Cotton Policy. Panelists will be announced shortly.
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Lunch break
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Farmer voices: shaping the future on the ground
A powerful dialogue with farmers sharing their journey of transitioning from conventional to organic cotton and its impact on profitability, while also bringing forward their expectations from supply chain actors and highlighting key opportunities and challenges in scaling organic cotton in Pakistan.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tea break
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Panel Discussion - Unlocking organic cotton: investment, accountability, and trust across the value chain
Dynamic panel discussion on the organic cotton landscape in Pakistan, featuring valuable insights on market trends, transparency, and priority investments to scale the sector, with perspectives from sector experts and international brand representatives to enrich the discussion.
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Closing session and remarks
Wrapping up with a summary of the day’s key learnings and insights.
Event Speakers
Event speakers coming soon
The Venue
The event will be held at the Pearl-Continental Hotel Lahore, a preferred destination for international travellers. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is just moments away from Lahore’s historic landmarks, vibrant culinary scene, and bustling markets.
For more information on the preferred rates and information on how to book, please click here.
Secure your booking today for a productive stay in Lahore, Pakistan.
