BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Better Cotton Initiative - ECPv6.15.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Better Cotton Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bettercotton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Better Cotton Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251029T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251029T123000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250909T084429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103005Z UID:10001096-1761737400-1761741000@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Training on BCI Platform for Physical BCI Cotton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the BCI Platform\, document cotton volumes sourced as Mass Balance or Physical (Traceable) BCI Cotton\, and manage your supply chain efficiently. \nKey Topics to be covered: \n\nEnhanced BCI Platform feature\nManaging Physical & Mass balance transactions from same BCI Platform account\nAcknowledging & entering Transactions\nCommon queries related to the BCI Platform\nQ&A Session URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/training-on-better-cotton-platform-for-physical-better-cotton-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251104T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251104T180000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250523T151445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103050Z UID:10001033-1762275600-1762279200@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Why Should Your Organisation Become a BCI Member? Introduction for Retailers and Brands – English DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar on the advantages of becoming a Retailer and Brand Member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). Discover how your business can support sustainable cotton production while meeting your sourcing goals.\n\nIn this session\, we’ll provide an overview of BCI’s farm-level standard\, sourcing models\, and how sourcing BCI Cotton contributes to our mission and helps you meet your sustainable sourcing targets. You’ll also gain practical guidance on the membership application process\, measuring your cotton consumption\, and fulfilling membership requirements.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how your organisation can drive positive change in the cotton industry. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/why-should-your-organisation-become-a-better-cotton-member-introduction-for-retailers-and-brands-8/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Retailers and Brands (Introduction) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251106T180000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250523T150235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103303Z UID:10001027-1762448400-1762452000@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:BCI Onboarding Webinar for Retailer and Brand Members – English DESCRIPTION:The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) offers a monthly training session for Retailer and Brand Members.\n\nWho should attend?\n\nNew Retailer and Brand Members as the training is mandatory for their BCI Membership onboarding\nExisting Retailer and Brand Members interested in refreshing their knowledge or training new team members\n\nPlease invite all individuals within your organisation who are involved with sourcing as BCI Cotton or communicating about BCI Cotton. This will usually include your Buying\, Sourcing\, CSR and Marketing teams. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/better-cotton-onboarding-webinar-for-retailer-and-brand-members-8/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Retailer and Brand Induction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251112T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250909T082629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103455Z UID:10001093-1762947000-1762950600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Certification & Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused and engaging webinar that will walk you through the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)’s sourcing options\, steps to be certified\, practical guidance on the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard v1.0. and more. \nKey Topics to be covered: \n\nSourcing BCI Cotton via Mass Balance and Traceability\nCertification requirements under CoC Standard v1.0\nTimeline and next steps to continue or start sourcing Physical Better Cotton\nMost common non-conformities and how to avoid them\nMulti-site certification options\nQ&A Session\n\n  URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/introduction-to-certification-sourcing-physical-better-cotton-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Certification,Suppliers and Manufacturers (Introduction) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251117T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251117T170000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250912T085309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103646Z UID:10001100-1763384400-1763398800@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Mass Balance – Spanish DESCRIPTION:Esta sesión de capacitación interactiva está dirigida a proveedores y fabricantes de BCI Cotton Initiative que deseen abastecerse a través del Balance de Masa. \nLa agenda de esta sesión incluirá: \n\nSobre BCI\nPor qué abastecerse a través del Balance de Masa\nOrientación sobre la implementación del Estándar de la Cadena de Custodia\nCómo abastecerse mediante el Balance de Masa en la Plataforma BCI\n\nRecomendamos que extienda la invitación a esta capacitación a todos los colegas que trabajarán con la plataforma BCI o que implementarán el estándar de la cadena de custodia. \nAcceda al entorno de la reunión (ZOOM) al menos 15 minutos antes para instalar el software y familiarizarse con el sistema online de la reunión. \nPara preguntas sobre membresía: Membership@bettercotton.org \nPara dudas sobre la plataforma BCI: Helpdesk@bettercotton.org \n  URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-sourcing-with-mass-balance-spanish/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250730T074619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103720Z UID:10001086-1763478000-1763481600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Claims Training DESCRIPTION:This claims training session is mandatory for Retailer and Brand Members who wish to make claims and communicate about the Better Cotton Initiative. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/claims-training-9/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Claims Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251124T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251124T133000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20251013T094717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T094717Z UID:10001107-1763987400-1763991000@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Better Cotton for Supplier's and Manufacturer's DESCRIPTION:Monthly Webinar Series\, specifically designed for suppliers like you who have shown interest in registering with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) or the Better Cotton Platform (BCP). This webinar will provide you with valuable insights and guidance on becoming a part of our sustainable cotton initiative. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/introduction-to-better-cotton-for-suppliers-and-manufacturers-13/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier and Manufacturer Induction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251125T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T163547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165717Z UID:10001073-1764075600-1764079200@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Membership & Chain of Custody – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support companies on the membership application process and fulfilling membership requirements. Also we will be providing information regarding key requirements and common non-conformities of the Chain of Custody Standard v1.0 URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-membership-chain-of-custody-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251126T100000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T164118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T103808Z UID:10001075-1764147600-1764151200@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Mass Balance & the BCI Platform – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) by providing a comprehensive understanding of Mass Balance system\, and usage of BCI Platform. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-sourcing-with-mass-balance-the-better-cotton-platform/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251126T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251126T123000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250909T083757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T104036Z UID:10001095-1764156600-1764160200@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Comprehensive FAQs on Certification & Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and interactive webinar where we’ll walk you through the most frequently asked questions related to supplier certification\, BCI Platform accounts\, membership upgrades\, and more. \nKey Topics to be covered: \n\nMembership vs Non-Member Supplier Accounts\nUpgrading Non-Member BCI Platform Account to Membership\nCertifying Additional Units within the same group of company\nAddressing Common Questions and Issues Related to Fees\nUnderstanding Various Supplier Account Types URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/comprehensive-faqs-on-certification-sourcing-physical-better-cotton-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Certification END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251127T094500 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T162507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T104218Z UID:10001069-1764234000-1764236700@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Physical & the BCI Platform – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Programme (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) by providing a comprehensive understanding of Physical system\, and usage of the BCI Platform. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-sourcing-with-physical-the-better-cotton-platform-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Certification,Supplier Training Programme,Traceability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251204T170000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250512T105500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165520Z UID:10001021-1764864000-1764867600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Traceability Training for Retailer & Brand Members – English DESCRIPTION:Traceability Training for Better Cotton Retailer & Brand Members \nJoin this session to learn more about Better Cotton Traceability\, what benefits it offers to our Retailer and Brand Members\, and what steps can they take to start sourcing Traceable (also known as Physical) Better Cotton. \nThis is a regular training focused on content relevant for Retailer and Brand Members. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/traceability-training-for-retailer-brand-members-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Traceability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251209T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251209T120000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250523T151524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165525Z UID:10001034-1765278000-1765281600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Why Should Your Organisation Become a Better Cotton Member? Introduction for Retailers and Brands – English DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar on the advantages of becoming a Retailer and Brand Member of Better Cotton. Discover how your business can support sustainable cotton production while meeting your sourcing goals.\n\nIn this session\, we’ll provide an overview of Better Cotton’s farm-level standard\, sourcing models\, and how sourcing Better Cotton contributes to our mission and helps you meet your sustainable sourcing targets. You’ll also gain practical guidance on the membership application process\, measuring your cotton consumption\, and fulfilling membership requirements.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how your organisation can drive positive change in the cotton industry. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/why-should-your-organisation-become-a-better-cotton-member-introduction-for-retailers-and-brands-9/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Retailers and Brands (Introduction) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251211T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251211T120000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250523T150316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165528Z UID:10001028-1765450800-1765454400@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Better Cotton Onboarding Webinar for Retailer and Brand Members – English DESCRIPTION:Better Cotton offers a monthly training session for Retailer and Brand Members.\nWho should attend?\n\nNew Retailer and Brand Members as the training is mandatory for their Better Cotton Membership onboarding\nExisting Retailer and Brand Members interested in refreshing their knowledge or training new team members\n\nPlease invite all individuals within your organisation who are involved with sourcing as Better Cotton or communicating about Better Cotton. This will usually include your Buying\, Sourcing\, CSR and Marketing teams. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/better-cotton-onboarding-webinar-for-retailer-and-brand-members-9/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Retailer and Brand Induction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251216T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251216T140000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T163621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165727Z UID:10001074-1765890000-1765893600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Membership & Chain of Custody – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support companies on the membership application process and fulfilling membership requirements. Also we will be providing information regarding key requirements and common non-conformities of the Chain of Custody Standard v1.0 URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-membership-chain-of-custody-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251216T160000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250730T074635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T074635Z UID:10001083-1765897200-1765900800@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Claims Training DESCRIPTION:This claims training session is mandatory for Retailer and Brand Members who wish to make claims and communicate about Better Cotton. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/claims-training-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Claims Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251217T100000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165732Z UID:10001076-1765962000-1765965600@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Mass Balance & the Better Cotton Platform – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of Mass Balance system\, and usage of Better Cotton Platform. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-sourcing-with-mass-balance-the-better-cotton-platform-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier Training Programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251218T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251218T094500 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20250718T163027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T165734Z UID:10001070-1766048400-1766051100@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Physical & the Better Cotton Platform – Turkish DESCRIPTION:The Supplier Training Programme (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of Physical system\, and usage of Better Cotton Platform. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/supplier-training-programme-sourcing-with-physical-the-better-cotton-platform-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Certification,Supplier Training Programme,Traceability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251222T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251222T133000 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20251013T095009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095009Z UID:10001108-1766406600-1766410200@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Better Cotton for Supplier's and Manufacturer's DESCRIPTION:Monthly Webinar Series\, specifically designed for suppliers like you who have shown interest in registering with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) or the Better Cotton Platform (BCP). This webinar will provide you with valuable insights and guidance on becoming a part of our sustainable cotton initiative. URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/introduction-to-better-cotton-for-suppliers-and-manufacturers-14/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Supplier and Manufacturer Induction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20251010T094713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T105506Z UID:10001102-1768953600-1769126399@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Programme Partner Meeting 2026 (Sessions 1-2) DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Better Cotton Initiative’s Programme Partner Meeting 2026. This virtual gathering will take place over two weeks\, with two three-hour sessions each week for a total of four sessions. Additionally\, we will host the Large Farm Symposium on Day 2 of the Partner Meeting. \nWe aim to continue providing space for networking and interactions\, offering a solution-oriented event for all front-line implementers of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Standard System. Programme Partners will have the opportunity to learn and interact around BCI’s latest field and standard developments\, strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration across the partner network\, including an opportunity to showcase and share their best practices. The Large Farm community will share best practices and exchange ways to overcome shared challenges in adopting sustainable farming methods aligned with BCI standards and mission. \nThis event is open to all BCI Programme and Strategic Partners. A registration link will be provided closer to the event date. If you have any questions\, please contact: immaculee.katounke@bettercotton.org. \nProgramme Partner Meeting languages: English\, Turkish\, Hindi\, French\, Urdu\, Uzbek\, Portuguese\, and Mandarin Chinese. \nDates & Times\nSession 1: Wednesday\, 21 January 2026\nSession 2 and Large Farm Symposium: Thursday\, 22 January 2026 \n\n\n\nCountries\nProgramme Partner Meeting Sessions (Local)\nLarge Farm Symposium Time (Local)\n\n\nBrazil\n\n12:00-14:00\n\n\nUK\, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali\n07:00-10:00\n15:00-17:00\n\n\nBenin\, Spain\, Switzerland\n08:00-11:00\n16 :00-18 :00\n\n\nMozambique\,  Egypt\, Israel and Greece\n09:00-12:00\n17:00-19:00\n\n\nTürkiye\n10:00-13:00\n18:00-20:00\n\n\nPakistan\, Tajikistan\, and Uzbekistan\n12:00-15:00\n20:00-22:00\n\n\nIndia\n12:30-15:30\n20:30-22:30\n\n\nChina\n15:00-18:00\n\n\n\nAustralia (AEDT)\n18:00-21:00\n\n\n\nUnited States (EST)\n\n10:00-12:00 URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/programme-partner-meeting-2026-sessions-1-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20251010T094711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T105526Z UID:10001105-1769040000-1769126399@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Large Farm Symposium 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Better Cotton Initiative’s Large Farm Symposium 2026. This virtual gathering will take place on 21 January 2026 as part of our Programme Partner Meeting\, which is being held over four days in January and February. \nThe Large Farm community will share best practices and exchange ways to overcome shared challenges in adopting sustainable farming methods aligned with BCI standards and mission. \nThis event is open to all BCI Programme and Strategic Partners. A registration link will be provided closer to the event date. If you have any questions\, please contact: Bibiana.Estrada-Bonilla@bettercotton.org \nLarge Farm Symposium languages: English\, Turkish\, Urdu\, Uzbek\, Portuguese\, and Spanish. \n\n\n\nCountries\nLarge Farm Symposium Time (Local)\n\n\nBrazil\n12:00-14:00\n\n\nUK\, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali\n15:00-17:00\n\n\nBenin\, Spain\, Switzerland\n16 :00-18 :00\n\n\nMozambique\,  Egypt\, Israel and Greece\n17:00-19:00\n\n\nTürkiye\n18:00-20:00\n\n\nPakistan\, Tajikistan\, and Uzbekistan\n20:00-22:00\n\n\nIndia\n20:30-22:30\n\n\nUnited States (EST)\n10:00-12:00\n\n\n\n  URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/large-farm-symposium-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTSTAMP:20251027T043409 CREATED:20251010T094711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T105507Z UID:10001103-1770768000-1770940799@bettercotton.org SUMMARY:Programme Partner Meeting 2026 (Sessions 3-4) DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Better Cotton Initiative’s Programme Partner Meeting 2026. This virtual gathering will take place over two weeks\, with two three-hour sessions each week for a total of four sessions. \nWe aim to continue providing space for networking and interactions\, offering a solution-oriented event for all front-line implementers of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Standard System. Programme Partners will have the opportunity to learn and interact around BCI’s latest field and standard developments\, strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration across the partner network\, including an opportunity to showcase and share their best practices. \nThis event is open to all BCI Programme and Strategic Partners. A registration link will be provided closer to the event date. If you have any questions\, please contact: immaculee.katounke@bettercotton.org. \nProgramme Partner Meeting languages: English\, Turkish\, Hindi\, French\, Urdu\, Uzbek\, Portuguese\, and Mandarin Chinese. \nDates & Times\nSession 3: Wednesday\, 11 February 2026\nSession 4: Thursday\, 12 February 2026 \n\n\n\nCountries\nProgramme Partner Meeting Sessions (Local)\n\n\nUK\, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali\n07:00-10:00\n\n\nBenin\, Spain\, Switzerland\n08:00-11:00\n\n\nMozambique\,  Egypt\, Israel and Greece\n09:00-12:00\n\n\nTürkiye\n10:00-13:00\n\n\nPakistan\, Tajikistan\, and Uzbekistan\n12:00-15:00\n\n\nIndia\n12:30-15:30\n\n\nChina\n15:00-18:00\n\n\nAustralia (AEDT)\n18:00-21:00 URL:https://bettercotton.org/event/programme-partner-meeting-2026-sessions-3-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR