Inspiring keynotes
Inspiring keynotes from industry leaders and public sector representatives
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 & Online
20 November 2025
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 - 10:20 am
Opening and welcome words
Rubab Zahra, Country Manager – Pakistan, OCA
Bart Vollaard, Executive Director, OCA – “Connecting the dots: Building a Transparent and Collaborative Organic Cotton Supply Chain“
10:20 am - 10:45 am
Keynotes: The Future of Organic Cotton In Pakistan
Mr. Mudassar Raza, DG Textile, Ministry of Commerce, and
Dr. Tassawar Hussain Malik, Cotton Commissioner Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) Government of Pakistan
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Networking and tea break
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion 1 - Policy as a catalyst: creating an enabling environment for organic cotton
Moderator:
Hammad Naqi, Director General WWF-Pakistan and OCA Board Member
Panelists:
Dr. Babar Ehsan Bajwa, Senior Regional Director, Asia, CABI
Dr. Muhammad Javed, Cotton Advisor, All Pakistan Textile Mill Association
Mashood Ahmed Siddiqui, RPLC project lead, WWF- Pakistan
Dr. Syed Habib Ullah Shah, Director Agriculture Extension Department Baluchistan / FP Organic Agriculture Baluchistan
12:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking lunch
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
2:00 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.
Moderator:
Azaz Mehdi, Programme Officer, Pakistan – OCA
Speakers to be announced
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Networking and tea break
An opportunity to network with other guests and participants.
3:40 pm - 4:50 pm
Panel Discussion 2 - Unlocking organic cotton: investment, accountability, and trust across the value chain
Moderator:
Ruud Schute, Programme Director, OCA
Panelists:
Danique Lodewijks, Sustainable Raw Materials Manager, Bestseller
Suhas Khandagale, Materials Lead, H&M
Muhammad Qadeer, Country Manager, Better Cotton Initiative
M. Faisal Siddiqui, CEO, Sindh Insurance Ltd.
4:50 pm - 5:15 pm
Closing session and remarks
Hammad Naqi, Director General WWF-Pakistan and OCA Board Member
Rubab Zahra, Country Manager – Pakistan, OCA
Participating Organisations
360 AG Search
Adidas
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship
Artistic Milliners
Bestseller
Better Cotton Initiative
Biodyne Pakistan
Bureau Veritas Pakistan Pvt limited
CABI
Carrefour
Central Cotton Research Institute
Control Union Pakistan
CottonConnect
Dexter Consultants
Digital Dera
FibreTrace
G-STAR
GLOW Consultants Private Limited
H&M
Imran
Inditex
interloop limited
Kappahl Group
Kay and Emms
Mahmood Group
Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan
Naseem Usman & Sons
Pakistan Textile Council
PCCC
Premium Textile Mills
Primark
RBDC
Research and Development Foundation
RPLC Pakistan
Rural Education and Economic Development Society
Sapphire Textiles Mills Limited
SAWIE Ecosystems
SGS Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
SWRDO
Target
Tchibo GmbH
Textile Exchange
The Microfibre Consortium
Tti Testing Laboratories
WWF-Pakistan
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.
Thanks to our sponsors
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our valuable sponsors.
