Tickets are now officially on sale for the Cotton Collective 2025, Australia’s largest cotton industry gathering and trade show, scheduled from August 5 to 7 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
This flagship three-day event is hosted by Cotton Australia and returns as only the second edition in six years due to COVID-related disruptions. The successful 2023 event set a strong precedent, and this year’s programme promises even greater engagement, learning, and networking opportunities for growers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Michael Murray, General Manager of Cotton Australia, emphasized the importance of this rare opportunity for industry players to connect, learn about the latest in R&D and technology, and celebrate community achievements.
Event Highlights:
Day 1 – Innovation Bus Tour
The event kicks off with the Cotton Collective Innovation Bus Tour, offering exclusive access to leading agricultural technology and manufacturing hubs in the Darling Downs region. Attendees will visit:
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Excel Agriculture – renowned for its high-performance broadacre machinery
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RDO Equipment
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SwarmFarm
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Bayer’s advanced laboratory in Toowoomba
Day 2 – Main Conference & Awards Dinner
The central day of the Collective features a packed agenda of expert talks on pressing industry themes such as:
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CSIRO’s latest cotton research
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Water policy and the Murray-Darling Basin
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Business succession in farming
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Cutting-edge technologies
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Global outlook for Australian cotton
The evening will host the Cotton Industry Awards Dinner, celebrating outstanding contributors across five prestigious categories:
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Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year
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AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year
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CSD Researcher of the Year
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CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Achiever
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Incitec Pivot Fertiliser Service to Industry Award
Murray noted this awards evening is a standout event, drawing wide participation and quickly selling out due to limited seating.
Day 3 – Research & Leadership Showcase
The final day continues with presentations from top researchers, a Future Cotton Leader address, a Nuffield Scholar session, and concludes with the trade exhibition wrap-up after lunch.
Tickets for the full programme – including the bus tour, conference, and awards dinner – are available now. Early registration is strongly advised due to high demand and limited seating.
