The 8th Mediterranean Cotton Roads are going to be held on November 27th, 2025, in Thessaloniki (Greece) at “Porto Palace Hotel”.
Our Annual MCR is a top event, in which all representatives of the cotton chain, producers, ginners, textile workers, ginned cotton traders, transporters etc. participate.
This year the sessions focus on current developments in the cotton and textile sector, the world cotton market outlook, the cotton market in the Americas (USA, Brazil, Mexico, etc.) and the coalition with the Mediterranean basin countries, the Natural VS Man made fibers etc.
To participate in our event you have to register first at the register form.
There is going to be simultaneous translation: Greek – Turkish – English – Egyptians.
| 14.00-15.00 | Registration (light buffet) |
| 15.00-15.05 | Greetings from representatives of organizations |
| 15.05-15.20 | Welcoming speeches Mr. Prodromos Ousoultzoglou, President of Hellenic Cotton Association (HCA) Ms. Işınsu Kestelli, Chairperson of İzmir Commodity Exchange (ICE) Mr. Josep Artigas, President of Centro Algodonero Nacional (CAN) |
| SESSIONS | |
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15.20-16.05 |
Honorary Speaker Presentations |
| 16.05.-16.20 | Coffee break |
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16.20-16.55
16.55-17.00 |
«World cotton market outlook» Q+A |
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17.00-17.40
17.40-17.45 |
«Natural VS Man made fibers» Representative of Bremen Cotton Exchange (TBC) Q+A |
| 19.00 | Dinner |
Simultaneous translation: Greek – Turkish – English – Egyptians
If you would like to stay at the venue hotel you can come in contact with “Porto Palace Hotel” stating that the reservation concerns the 8th MCR so as to have a special price.
Porto Palace Hotel
26th, Oktovriou 65, Thessaloniki
+302310504504
A. Arriving to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki international Airport “Makedonia” is the third-largest airport in Greece, and is located 13 km southeast of the city. It is a gateway to Chalkidiki, and numerous cities in the region of Central Macedonia.
Β. Visa Information & Requirements
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. Please contact your local Hellenic Embassy / Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa, if so required.
If uncertain on what concerns your Visa Requirements, kindly visit this online link for more information.
C. Letter of Invitation
Individuals need an official Letter of Invitation which can be requested upon registration to the event. Such a Letter of Invitation shall be provided within a week of its request.
In case you would like to support the event, please feel free to come in contact with our executive secretary (e-mail: info@hca.org.gr)
HELLENIC COTTON ASSOCIATION (Greece)
Mrs. Maria Giannitsi, Executive Secretary
09.00-16.00 (Greek time)
tel. +302410555507
e-mail: info@hca.org.gr – url: www.hca.org.gr
