Discover organic cotton production: Join the optional field visit
 

Location: Aydın, Türkiye
Date: 4 June 2026
 

We invite registered participants attending the Summit to join an exclusive field visit in the picturesque Aegean region of Aydın, Türkiye. This one-day experience offers a hands-on look at organic cotton farming and its positive impact on soil health, biodiversity, and farmer resilience. 
 

Why attend?
This field visit offers a unique opportunity to experience an in-depth, practical understanding of organic cotton production in Türkiye. Hosted locally by Akasya, OCA’s trusted field partner, the visit will take you to a certified organic cotton farm during the early growing season.
Here’s what you can expect:

•    Farm visit: Walk through an organic cotton field and see how organic and regenerative practices are applied on the ground. This visit offers a closer look at the local production context and the realities of farming.

•    Farmer dialogue: Meet and speak directly with a local farmer. You'll hear about their day-to-day experiences, the challenges they face as well as what it takes to make organic cotton farming viable on the long term.

•    Ginning facility tour: Follow cotton's journey beyond the farm by visiting a local ginning facility, where seed cotton is separated and prepared to become fiber. Seeing the process helps understanding the essential role of ginning and the importance of collaboration across the value chain, a key theme of the Organic Cotton Summit.
 

Who should join?
This experience is ideal for brands, retailers, manufacturers, farmers, producers, and other value chain stakeholders from across the globe who want to deepen their understanding of farm-level realities in Türkyie and how sourcing decisions connect with on-the-ground outcomes.

Estimated schedule:
•    08:30: Departure from İzmir (meeting point to be shared with participants)
•    08:30 - 10:00: Transfer to farm in Aydın
•    10:00 - 11:00: Farm visit
•    11:00 - 11:30: Transfer to ginning facility
•    11:30 - 12:00: Break
•    12:00 - 12:30: Ginning facility visit
•    12:30 - 14:30: Lunch
•    14:30 - 16:00: Transfer back to departure point in İzmir (with possible stop at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport)

Further information will be shared with confirmed participants closer to date. 
 

Participation Fee:
The cost per person is 75€ and includes:
•    Round-trip group transport from İzmir to the farm and ginning facility
•    Lunch at a local restaurant near the farm
•    Refreshments during the visit
 

Please note:
The fee does not cover flights, accommodation, or personal travel expenses. Participants are responsible for booking their own flights and accommodation. 
 

Recommended Hotel options:
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham İzmir
Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Izmir is close to the city's dynamic business and shopping areas, the International Izmir Fairground, the Archeology Museum and the magnificent Kordon on the shore of Izmir Bay. With its location within walking distance, it provides great comfort to its guests in terms of transportation.
Phone: +90 (0232) 402 10 02
E-mail: rezervasyon@ramadaplazaizmir.com

Don’t miss out.

Experience the organic cotton journey from farm to fiber and gain valuable insights into the practices and challenges shaping the future of sustainable textiles.
 

Register now to secure your spot.