FAQ

General

When is the conference taking place and how long for?

The Better Cotton Conference is a two-day conference taking place on Wednesday 18^th & Thursday 19^th June 2025.

There are optional field trips on Friday 20^th June 2025.

What is the address of the conference venue?

The 2025 Better Cotton Conference will take place at the Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No:1 Alsancak, İzmir, Türkiye.

Do I need to be a member of Better Cotton to attend the conference?

No, the conference is open to the public.

Is the Better Cotton Conference a hybrid event?

Yes, there will be an in-person audience and online access to specific portions of the conference. The conference will be hosted on a platform called Eventigizer which attendees will gain access to once registered.

I have a question, who can I contact?

If you have any questions or queries related to attending our conference, please send an enquiry to the relevant email addresses below:
General information and sponsor enquiries: sharelle.velinor@bettercotton.org
Programme and speaker enquiries: naomi.ho@bettercotton.org
Partnership enquiries: sarah.powell@bettercotton.org

Registration

Where can I register for conference tickets?

You can register here: https://register.eventigizer.com/bettercottonconference2025/

Can I attend one day only?

We will be covering different topics throughout the two days so we encourage all attendees to join both days of the conference, especially if you are travelling to attend. Please note - there are no options for day passes.

Do I need to register on-site?

If you are attending in-person, you will need to register your attendance onsite and collect your lanyard. We advise arriving at least 30mins before the start of the conference to give you enough time.

What happens after I register?

Once you have created an account on our registration website and purchased your registration ticket, you will receive a payment confirmation notification letting you know we have received your purchase. This email will be sent from noreply@eventigizer.com. If you do not see this email, please check your spam messages.

Through the booking portal, you will be able to purchase your Conference ticket, book accommodation and airport transfers all in one transaction.

What is included in the ticket price?

Access to two days of engaging conference content with inspiring speakers and networking opportunities as well as catering and beverage
Use of our online platform and app to connect with other attendees, watch recordings and engage with the session
Admission to our Welcome Reception taking place on Tuesday 17^th June 2025
Networking dinner on Wednesday 18^th June 2025
Access to Conference session recordings after the event

Can I pay with AMEX?

AMEX is available as a payment option on the registration page.

What is the procedure if I need a letter of invitation before I can receive my Visa?

We are able to provide an invitation letter in support of visa applications. You can download an invitation letter during the registration process. If you are aware that your entry into Türkiye during the event dates requires a visa, we strongly recommend that you initiate the visa application process without delay. It is important to recognise that the waiting period and the subsequent approval phase can be time-intensive and contingent on your geographical location.  Since we do not issue refunds for our tickets, we urge attendees to address this visa-related matter before the purchase of any ticket, be it for one or multiple persons. Should you need additional support for the visa process, please email support@bettercottonconference.org.

My registration question is not listed. Who do I contact?

Please contact support@bettercottonconference.org

Will I be refunded if I can no longer attend the event?

If you are no longer able to attend the event as originally planned, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another colleague or partner at no additional cost prior to the event. Please email support@bettercottonconference.org. If a transfer of your registration is not possible, please note that Better Cotton is unable to offer refunds to the conference.

Press Registration

Press registration is available to approved media representatives. To apply for press credentials, please email chris.remington@bettercotton.org and include “press enquiry” in the subject line. An application is not a guarantee that you will receive press credentials as space is limited. Qualified applicants include working members of print, broadcast and online media. Please send contact details and examples of recent articles published. Journalists will not be considered without sufficient references. When authorised, complimentary passes will be made available to members of the media. External camera crews are never permitted at the Better Cotton Conference.
Please allow up to five business days for a reply. Media must be pre-approved to attend and will receive the necessary documentation – be it for in-person or online attendance – via email.

At the Event

Is there somewhere to store luggage onsite?

Yes, please speak with a staff member at the reception desk to check in any luggage in a locked room.

Are there COVID-19 restrictions?

In Türkiye, there are no participant limits for public gatherings and events, and it is no longer mandatory to present vaccination certificates upon entry or wear masks in the venue. However, in the interest of keeping everyone as safe as possible, we ask attendees to take responsibility to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, whether vaccinated or recently testing negative, please notify us, seek to get a test as soon as possible and limit your contact with others. If you are in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 during the conference, you do not need to isolate unless you feel unwell or test positive yourself.

Who do I notify in case of a change in allergy or dietary requirements?

Please email support@bettercottonconference.org as soon as possible to notify us of any change.

Is there a dress code

We kindly request that attire for the conference is business casual. The Evening Networking Dinner will be a relaxed event, so please dress fit for a summer evening in İzmir.

Is there a multi-media policy?

By registering for and attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed. While the principal purpose of this content collection is for use of Better Cotton, your entry constitutes your consent to such photography and videography, in all media in connection with the production presently entitled: “Better Cotton Conference 2025”. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you by entering the series.

Event App: Eventigizer

We aim to launch the event app no later than one week before the event. All attendees are strongly recommended to download the event app for the latest on-site information including:

Latest agenda
Speaker profiles
Messaging facilities
Wi-Fi code
Cloakroom information
Emergency contact information

Code of conduct

The Better Cotton Conference is committed to providing a professional, friendly and safe environment for all participants at all of its meetings, webinars, and virtual events, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or other protected class.

Can I share information from the sessions on social media?

Yes, please feel free to share information from sessions on your social media channels, as long as it doesn't attribute quotes to a person or organisation, as per the above rule. Make sure to use the hashtag #BetterCottonConference2025.