We are pleased to announce that the next ICOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held 12-14 May 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
The meeting is open to ICOA members only. There are many benefits of being a member of The ICOA. Becoming a member of The ICOA would allow you to have access to additional information through the ICOA website, including technical bulletins and past presentations and articles which can be viewed and downloaded by members only. Attending the ICOA Annual General Meeting is free for one member and will provide an opportunity to network in person with leaders in the castor industry. In addition, our presenters share relevant industry information with all attendees.
Below are topics presented during our May 2025 AGM in Seoul, South Korea:
Global Castor Outlooks
European Outlook
US Outlook
Chinese Outlook
Brazil Outlook
India Castor Supply Demand Overview
Castor Growing Applications
Application of Castor-based Polyurethane
Castor Derivatives as Light Stabilizer
Castor Industry for the Future of Cosmetics
Castor Meal Use and Studies in Korea and Asia
Updates on Castor Meal Studies
Sustainability Chapter
World Castor Sustainability Forum
SCA Updates
Arkema Sustainability Journey
Panel Discussion – Where Do We See Castor in 5 years-Opportunities and Challenges
If you are interested in becoming a member of The ICOA and participate in our 2026 Annual General Meeting/Conference, please visit our website www.icoa.org and click on the “Become a Member” tab.
A new member can now apply for membership for the year 2026 and will be eligible to attend the 2026 ICOA Annual General Meeting in Dublin 12-14 May 2026.
If you have any questions about membership, please use the “contact” tab on our website or email us at icoa@icoa.org