Elders was proud to join the Australian cotton industry on the Gold Coast for the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference. The event brought together clients and industry partners for three days of learning, connection and conversation.
Held on the Gold Coast, the event explored the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Australian cotton.
More than 60 staff from across Elders and B&W Rural where in attendance at this year’s conference. This provided valuable opportunity to come together to discuss what's next for one of Australian agriculture’s most innovative industries.
Elders GM Northern Region Ryan Robinson said having such a strong team presence at the conference showcased Elders’ investment in the industry.
“The cotton industry is one of the best in agriculture when it comes to innovation and developing for the benefit of the entire industry,” Ryan said.
“The most important thing for us is connecting and building networks, not only amongst the Elders and B&W Rural teams, but across the industry as well.”
Ahead of the official conference, Elders and B&W Rural hosted a client evening, with more than 150 in attendance. This was the start of what would be an insightful few days sharing knowledge and building connections within the wider Elders network
Elders’ Chief Agronomist, Alex Greetham said one of the biggest benefits of events like the Australian Cotton Conference was creating opportunities for people from across the business and industry to come together.
“The week was a great opportunity to bring our teams together, share ideas and exchange knowledge,” Alex said.
“A big part of a conference like this is collaboration, how we share and explore new opportunities for the cotton industry and work with our clients.”
Alongside the conference sessions, the Elders and B&W Rural team also used the week as an opportunity to strengthen internal connections. A team breakfast brought colleagues from different regions and businesses together, creating space to share experiences and exchange ideas across the broader network.
Reflecting on the value of the event for younger team members, Elders Technical Services Manager, Northern Region, Adam Little, said “we have about 15 of our youngest agronomists here, many attending Cotton Conference for the first time. It gives them the opportunity to network not only with our more experienced staff, but also with people from across the wider industry.
“Through those connections, they’re building capability, confidence and professional networks they can draw on throughout their careers.”