The quality of speakers and information provided at the Summit is unparalleled and will give you the opportunity to participate in discussions that could significantly impact your business. As a part of the audience, you will be able to give immediate feedback on the current topic of discussion via an electronic voting system.
Please plan to arrive on Monday, November 12 and depart on Thursday, November 15, so you can take advantage of all Summit events.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Dinner | Hacienda Plaza & Trellis |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM | Sunrise Yoga (Optional) | Lagoon Lawn |
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session Opening Remarks Mr. Bruce Atherley Executive Director Cotton Council International KEYNOTE: Lessons in Leadership: Competing With Creativity Mr. Mark King Executive Emeritus adidas |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | BUSINESS FORUM I: QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY U.S. Cotton Sustainability Mr. Ted Schneider President, Cotton Council International Chairman, COTTON USA Sustainability Task Force U.S. Cotton Update - Ask the Experts Mr. Ron Craft Chairman, National Cotton Council Owner, New-Tex Gin Company Mr. Darryl W. Earnest Deputy Administrator USDA, AMS Cotton & Tobacco Programs Mr. Raymond Faus CEO Omnicotton Inc. Mr. Keith Lucas Vice President, Sales & Marketing Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Mr. Coalter Paxton III Owner and President Paxton Bonded Warehouse Mr. Ted Sheely President AzCal Management Company |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Luncheon | Princess Ballroom H-I |
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM | BUSINESS FORUM II: INNOVATION Opening Remarks Mr. Gregory Ibach Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Trade Policy Outlook Following the Mid-Term Elections Ms. Anja Manuel Co-Founder and Principal RiceHadleyGates, LLC Blockchain - Technologies Impacting Cotton's Supply Chain Mr. Mark Pryor Chairman & CEO The Seam |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions (A) Managing Cotton Market Risk - Futures and Options Market Mr. William Barksdale President and Managing Director Cargill Mr. Trabue Bland President ICE Futures U.S. Mr. Wayne Boseman President Cotton Growers Cooperative (B) Textile Processing & Technology Dr. Yehia Elmogahzy President & Founder El-Mogahzy Learning LLC Dr. Roger Gilmartin Managing Director Triblend Consultants Dr. Mike Shen Vice President of Product Development & Implementation Cotton Incorporated |
Princess Ballroom B /C |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Scottsdale Backyard BBQ Reception & Dinner | Sunset Pool & Beach |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM | Sunrise Yoga (Optional) | Lagoon Lawn |
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast | Princess Ballroom East Foyer |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session Opening Remarks Mr. Ron Craft Chairman National Cotton Council KEYNOTE: Global Economic Outlook: Where is the Growth in the World Economy? Mr. Harry Broadman CEO and Managing Partner, Proa Global Partners LLC Director, Johns Hopkins' Council on Global Enterprise and Emerging Markets |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | BUSINESS FORUM III: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE COTTON MARKET Economic Outlook for the Cotton Market Dr. Jody Campiche Vice President, Economic Services National Cotton Council Cotton: Staying Competitive in the Global Market Mr. J. Berrye Worsham President and Chief Executive Officer Cotton Incorporated Bull & Bear Panel Moderator Mr. Jerry Marshall Owner The Yiyang Company Mr. Paul Bush President and CEO Calcot, Ltd. Mr. Sadek Dossa CEO Dossa Cotton & General Trading (Pvt) Ltd. Mr. Joe Nicosia CEO, Allenberg Cotton Co. Executive Vice President, Louis Dreyfus Commodities Mr. Hank Reichle President and CEO Staplcotn Mr. Azeez Syed Senior Vice President & Regional Head Olam Cotton Mr. Horace Wang Senior Manager Chinatop (Beijing) Trade Development Co. Ltd. |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | Summary Session Mr. Bruce Atherley Executive Director Cotton Council International |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:45 PM - 12:45 PM | Summit Adjourned Afternoon Free for Individual Activities |
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12:45 PM - 6:00 PM | OPTIONAL HOTEL LEISURE ACTIVITIES The formal business meetings will end at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and the afternoon is free for Summit guests to network or enjoy the hotel’s leisure activities or activities in the surrounding area. All activities will be at your individual expenses this year, and we have arranged for an activities desk in the Registration & Information Center for you to register for golf and leisure activities. Descriptions of each activity are available under the Networking tab. |
Various Locations |
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Cotton Farm Tour | |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Farewell Reception & Dinner | Princess Ballroom H-I and North Corridor |
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Depart Per Individual Schedules For guest departures on Nov. 15, the Summit will offer complimentary shuttle service to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport only from 5:00 AM until 1:00 PM from the Fairmont Princess. The shuttle will depart from the Conference Circle Drive (just outside the Main Lobby) every hour, with the last departure at 1:00 PM. |
Monday, Nov. 12 | ||
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Dinner | Hacienda Plaza & Trellis |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
Tuesday, Nov. 13 | ||
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM | Sunrise Yoga (Optional) | Lagoon Lawn |
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session Opening Remarks Mr. Bruce Atherley Executive Director Cotton Council International KEYNOTE: Lessons in Leadership: Competing With Creativity Mr. Mark King Executive Emeritus adidas |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | BUSINESS FORUM I: QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY U.S. Cotton Sustainability Mr. Ted Schneider President, Cotton Council International Chairman, COTTON USA Sustainability Task Force U.S. Cotton Update - Ask the Experts Mr. Ron Craft Chairman, National Cotton Council Owner, New-Tex Gin Company Mr. Darryl W. Earnest Deputy Administrator USDA, AMS Cotton & Tobacco Programs Mr. Raymond Faus CEO Omnicotton Inc. Mr. Keith Lucas Vice President, Sales & Marketing Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Mr. Coalter Paxton III Owner and President Paxton Bonded Warehouse Mr. Ted Sheely President AzCal Management Company |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Luncheon | Princess Ballroom H-I |
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM | BUSINESS FORUM II: INNOVATION Opening Remarks Mr. Gregory Ibach Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Trade Policy Outlook Following the Mid-Term Elections Ms. Anja Manuel Co-Founder and Principal RiceHadleyGates, LLC Blockchain - Technologies Impacting Cotton's Supply Chain Mr. Mark Pryor Chairman & CEO The Seam |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions (A) Managing Cotton Market Risk - Futures and Options Market Mr. William Barksdale President and Managing Director Cargill Mr. Trabue Bland President ICE Futures U.S. Mr. Wayne Boseman President Cotton Growers Cooperative (B) Textile Processing & Technology Dr. Yehia Elmogahzy President & Founder El-Mogahzy Learning LLC Dr. Roger Gilmartin Managing Director Triblend Consultants Dr. Mike Shen Vice President of Product Development & Implementation Cotton Incorporated |
Princess Ballroom B /C |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Scottsdale Backyard BBQ Reception & Dinner | Sunset Pool & Beach |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
Wednesday, Nov. 14 | ||
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM | Sunrise Yoga (Optional) | Lagoon Lawn |
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Registration & Information Center | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast | Princess Ballroom East Foyer |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session Opening Remarks Mr. Ron Craft Chairman National Cotton Council KEYNOTE: Global Economic Outlook: Where is the Growth in the World Economy? Mr. Harry Broadman CEO and Managing Partner, Proa Global Partners LLC Director, Johns Hopkins' Council on Global Enterprise and Emerging Markets |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | Princess Ballroom Foyer |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | BUSINESS FORUM III: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE COTTON MARKET Economic Outlook for the Cotton Market Dr. Jody Campiche Vice President, Economic Services National Cotton Council Cotton: Staying Competitive in the Global Market Mr. J. Berrye Worsham President and Chief Executive Officer Cotton Incorporated Bull & Bear Panel Moderator Mr. Jerry Marshall Owner The Yiyang Company Mr. Paul Bush President and CEO Calcot, Ltd. Mr. Sadek Dossa CEO Dossa Cotton & General Trading (Pvt) Ltd. Mr. Joe Nicosia CEO, Allenberg Cotton Co. Executive Vice President, Louis Dreyfus Commodities Mr. Hank Reichle President and CEO Staplcotn Mr. Azeez Syed Senior Vice President & Regional Head Olam Cotton Mr. Horace Wang Senior Manager Chinatop (Beijing) Trade Development Co. Ltd. |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | Summary Session Mr. Bruce Atherley Executive Director Cotton Council International |
Princess Ballroom D-G |
12:45 PM - 12:45 PM | Summit Adjourned Afternoon Free for Individual Activities |
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12:45 PM - 6:00 PM | OPTIONAL HOTEL LEISURE ACTIVITIES The formal business meetings will end at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and the afternoon is free for Summit guests to network or enjoy the hotel’s leisure activities or activities in the surrounding area. All activities will be at your individual expenses this year, and we have arranged for an activities desk in the Registration & Information Center for you to register for golf and leisure activities. Descriptions of each activity are available under the Networking tab. |
Various Locations |
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Cotton Farm Tour | |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Farewell Reception & Dinner | Princess Ballroom H-I and North Corridor |
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM | The Cotton Club - Networking Room | The Plaza Bar |
Thursday, Nov. 15 | ||
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Depart Per Individual Schedules For guest departures on Nov. 15, the Summit will offer complimentary shuttle service to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport only from 5:00 AM until 1:00 PM from the Fairmont Princess. The shuttle will depart from the Conference Circle Drive (just outside the Main Lobby) every hour, with the last departure at 1:00 PM. |