The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen (ICCB) will take place March 25–27, 2026, at the Bremen City Parliament in Germany, reaffirming its status as a key international forum for scientific research, industry exchange, and strategic dialogue across the global cotton and textile value chain.
Organised by the Bremen Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute Bremen (FIBRE), the conference is part of the wider Bremen Cotton Week, which brings together stakeholders from cotton production, trading, processing, textile manufacturing, technology and sustainability sectors.
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Key Highlights from the 2026 Program:
🔹 Global Perspectives on the Future of Cotton: Leading experts, researchers and industry voices will explore evolving trends in cotton cultivation, markets, quality and sustainability.
🔹 Plant Not Plastic Initiative: A highlighted session will focus on the growing concern of microplastics, with the “Plant Not Plastic” campaign underscoring cotton’s natural advantages and calling attention to how synthetic fibres contribute microplastic particles to the environment and human systems.
🔹 83rd ICAC Plenary Meeting: The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will hold its plenary session as part of the Bremen Week, uniting policymakers, governments and industry participants to strengthen cooperation across the value chain.
🔹 AI and Digitalisation in Textiles: Industry workshops will address the role of digital tools and artificial intelligence in transforming cotton processing and traceability.
🔹 Regulatory & Natural Fibre Forums: Meetings such as the DNFI forum will explore regulatory challenges and opportunities for natural fibres, including compliance, market access and sustainability frameworks.
The hybrid-format event will allow both on-site and online participation, offering broader access to its keynote sessions, technical presentations and networking events.
The Bremen conference remains a central platform for advancing discussions around cotton quality, fibre standards, circular economy principles and the future of sustainable textiles — topics crucial for producers, brands, traders and policymakers alike.
