An ICAC-led global initiative designed to connect governments, investors, and industry leaders to shape the sustainable future of investment in the cotton and textiles value chain.
08-10 Oct. 2026
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
of high-level ministerial dialogue, C-suite engagement, and exclusive strategic networking with global decision-makers and investors in the cotton and textiles value chain
covering investment, technological innovation, sustainability transitions, and the future of the global cotton–textiles value chain
showcasing investment and project-ready opportunities, national strategies, and policy frameworks from leading cotton and textiles countries
Bringing together governments, the cotton and textile sector, global brands, compliance bodies, financial institutions, consultants, and allied industries to drive investment.
Showcasing national investment opportunities, incentives, policy frameworks, and project-ready pipelines from ICAC Member Countries and key global partners
Featuring leading machinery suppliers, technology providers, compliance and sustainability solutions, logistics and financial service companies, consultancy firms, dyes and chemicals innovators, digital platforms, and development partners showcasing programs that support competitiveness and value-chain growth
The Global Cotton & Textiles Investment Summit (GCTIS) is the first international platform exclusively dedicated to unlocking investment across the cotton and textiles value chain.
This ICAC-led initiative brings together governments, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, private investors, global brands, and industry leaders to accelerate sustainable growth and value addition across the cotton–textiles–apparel ecosystem.
GCTIS serves as a bridge connecting capital, capability, and country-level opportunity creating a unique space where investment, innovation, and industrial transformation converge.
The Global Cotton & Textiles Investment Summit (GCTIS) is designed as a high-impact platform to drive investment, foster innovation, and strengthen international collaboration across the cotton and textiles value chain. As global sourcing patterns shift and new production hubs emerge, GCTIS provides a targeted and strategic space for countries, investors, brands, and development partners to align opportunities with capital and capability.
The Summit delivers its impact through six core priorities:
i. Investment Facilitation
Creating a dedicated platform where ICAC Member Countries can present investment-ready and project-ready opportunities across ginning, spinning, weaving, knitting, textiles processing, apparel, logistics, industrial parks, plug and play buildings, circularity, and industrial development.
ii. Joint Ventures & Partnerships
Enabling companies to form partnerships and joint ventures by leveraging market access advantages, trade incentives, and country-specific competitiveness.
iii. Strategic Networking
Connecting investors, government representatives, manufacturers, brands, development partners, and technology providers through curated networking engagements.
iv. Sustainable Development
Promoting investments that strengthen environmental performance, advance circularity, create large-scale employment, and boost exports of higher-value products.
v. Technology & Innovation
Highlighting cutting-edge machinery, digital solutions, process optimization tools, compliance systems, and sustainability technologies essential for global competitiveness.
vi. Regulatory Readiness
Providing insights into evolving global regulations such as due diligence, sustainability standards, traceability, and trade compliance to help participants remain competitive in major export markets.
The inaugural Global Cotton & Textiles Investment Summit (GCTIS), to be held on 8–10 October 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is designed as a dynamic, three-day platform delivering both strategic insights and tangible commercial outcomes. A dedicated technical tour will follow on 11–12 October 2026.
The Summit consists of three integrated components:
i. High-Level Conference
The conference will bring together ministers, policymakers, investors, development partners, brands, and industry leaders for strategic discussions and presentations.
Key elements include:
ii. Investment Showcase
a. Country Pavilions
b. Private Sector Booths
c. Development Partner Hubs
Highlighting programs and financial instruments from DFIs, IFIs, donors, and technical partners.
iii. B2B Engagement Platform / Portal / App
A digital matchmaking system enabling participants to:
The Global Cotton & Textiles Investment Summit (GCTIS) is expected to welcome over 800 high-level participants across cotton, textiles, apparel, finance, technology, and development sectors.
Two core stakeholder groups:
• Inbound Stakeholders
ICAC Member Countries seeking investment to expand their cotton and textiles industries.
• Outbound Stakeholders
Capital providers, brands, sourcing companies, institutions, and development partners seeking scalable opportunities.
Participants Will Include:
Governments & Policymakers
Ministers and officials presenting strategies, frameworks, and projects.
Textile & Apparel Industry Leaders
Executives from spinning, weaving, knitting, processing, and garment manufacturing.
Technology & Service Providers
Machinery suppliers, digital solutions, compliance, logistics, insurance, and testing organizations.
Investors & Capital Providers
SWFs, pension funds, private equity, venture capital, impact & corporate investors.
Financial Institutions
DFIs, IFIs, commercial banks, EXIM banks, and NBFIs.
Development Partners & Academia
International organizations, universities, think tanks, and research institutions.
Executive Director (ICAC)
Co-Chair
General Secretary
Finance Lead
Operations Manager
Media Coordinator
The $1.8 trillion global textile and apparel industry is undergoing a major transformation. Rising production costs, shifting sourcing patterns, supply chain disruptions, and new sustainability regulations are reshaping where and how the world manufactures. This shift is creating unprecedented opportunities for new, competitive, resilient, and sustainable suppliers.
ICAC Member Countries are uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of global textile and apparel growth. They represent 55% of global GDP, a 1.5-billion workforce, and account for 47% of global textile exports and 58% of imports, spanning the full value chain from cotton production to finished apparel.
They offer strong comparative advantages, including:
A three-day agenda designed to deliver actionable investment insights, forge strategic partnerships, and guide participants from policy to projects. A complete investment journey built for long-term growth.
The ICAC Global Cotton and Textiles Investment Summit features two high-impact session tracks.
bring together development organizations, investors, global brands, compliance experts, and leaders from the cotton and textiles value chain to discuss industry trends, challenges, and solutions.
allow countries to present their national strategies, investment climates, and project-ready opportunities, with detailed information available in their dedicated Country Pavilions.
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The ICAC Global Cotton and Investment Summit will gather policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore opportunities in cotton and textile value chains — from farm to fashion — across Africa and beyond.
