Whether involved in growing, spinning or trading cotton, 'Complete Cotton' is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from the cotton community, or those new to the industry, to gain an insight into every aspect of the raw cotton trade.
What is Complete Cotton?
It's an intensive two-week training programme that focuses on key areas such as arbitration, contract law, risk management and control. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about the complexities of the cotton industry from some of the world’s leading professionals.
Who should attend?
It's aimed at individuals of all ages from within the cotton community - including cotton producers, ginners, exporters, merchants, agents, importers, spinners and other allied trades.
When and where is Complete Cotton taking place?
Complete Cotton runs from the 19 April 2010 to 30 April 2010 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Liverpool, UK. The hotel is located in the heart of Liverpool city centre, within walking distance of the major tourist attractions. The programme commences with a ‘meet and greet' reception for delegates on the evening of Sunday, 18 April 2010.
What is the cost?
For ICA members or employees of firms registered with the ICA the cost is £3,050 (+ VAT). For non-members the cost is £3,450 (+ VAT). This price includes the cost of accommodation at The Holiday Inn Hotel, on a bed and breakfast basis, from Sunday, 18 April 2010 up to and including the Friday, 30 April 2010; lunch and refreshments on working days; the cost of visits and transport between events during the training programme.
For ICA members based in Liverpool, who do not require accommodation, the cost is £2,150 (+ VAT).
How can you apply?
If you'd like to sign up for our 2010 programme, please click here to download the leaflet and application form.
To view the 2009 Complete Cotton training programme and find out who took part, please click here
To view photographs from the event, please click here