The 2026 Australian Cotton Conference program is now live. For growers, it’s a chance to see how this year’s theme — Future Fit Cotton — is coming to life, with sessions focused on the issues that matter most on farm: productivity, risk, sustainability, markets, and practical innovation.

Key speakers and sessions
This year’s program includes a strong line-up of perspectives from inside our industry and further afield.

Entrepreneur Mark Bouris brings a business lens to innovation and problem-solving in agriculture, while Former Australian women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy will share insights on performance, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.

Market and global outlooks will be covered by Hank Reichle, President and CEO of Staplcotn, the oldest and largest cotton cooperative in the United States, and Rodrigo Catril, Senior FX Straetgist with NAB, providing insight into commodity trends, financial pressures, and global demand signals shaping farm business decisions.

Daniel Allen and Edward Ross, founders of TradeMutt/TIACS, will focus on mental health, workplace culture, and practical support for people working in agriculture.

You can now explore a growing lineup of sessions, speakers, and timings, and start planning the discussions, insights, and connections that will deliver real value to your business during the conference.

While the program is already taking strong shape, work continues behind the scenes to finalise additional speakers and session details, so keep checking back for updates.

See the full program.

If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to get organised. Visit www.australiancottonconference.com.au