Come celebrate organic at COTA's 2024 Organic Gala & Leadership Awards! The venue has changed and will now be located at
We are thrilled to welcome you all to dress up and come out to mingle with leaders in the organic space. Experience the finest local dining while celebrating the successful advancement of the sector by honouring the leaders who have contributed to its success.
Join us during Expo West at the Sheraton Park Hotel, Harbour Ballroom, starting at 8:00am.
Breakfast will be served at 8:00am followed by presentations at 8:15am.
Why Attend
* Gain market intelligence on organic trends in the US market
* Learn about opportunities and expectations for Canadian companies exporting natural & organic products to the US
*Network with key Canadian companies, export agencies, embassy officials and US contacts in the industry.
*A delicious breakfast will be provided along with key data with important US market information and statistics.
Expert speakers will be presenting addresses, including up to date US statistics, export tips and tricks, and insights on how to ensure your "to-market" strategy is positioned for success!
Please join us on Wednesday, February 14th at 1:15pm EDT as our Executive Director, Tia Loftsgard, presents at the "Global Market Overview" session.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (GMT+1)
Global Market Organic Overview - Tia Loftsgard
NCC Ost | Level 2 | Room St. Petersburg
The global organic market develops dynamically and in different ways around the world. We take a closer look at market information from the IFOAM – Organics International/FiBL statistics book and reflect about trends and strategic market positioning from several parts of the world. Expect first-hand market information from country experts from different regions of the world.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT+1)
Understanding the Geopolitical Context of the NGT debate in the EU – My-Lien Bosch
NCC Ost | Level 2 | Room Kiew
With its current regulatory framework, the EU is still standing as one for strict consumer labelling, traceability, and biosafety standards. At the same time, the different global regulatory contexts are already now posing real technical challenges to trade relations. This session will shine light on these complexities and explain the implications of these especially for organic trade markets.
