We are pleased to announce that the next ICOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 18–20 May 2027 in Málaga, Spain.
The Annual General Meeting is open exclusively to ICOA members. Membership of the ICOA provides numerous benefits, including access to members-only resources on the ICOA website, such as technical bulletins, past presentations, and industry articles that can be viewed and downloaded at any time.
In addition, one representative from each member company may attend the ICOA Annual General Meeting at no cost. The meeting offers a valuable opportunity to network in person with leaders from across the global castor industry, while gaining insights from expert presentations covering current market trends, technical developments, and other topics relevant to the industry. Below are topics presented during our May 2026 AGM in Dublin, Ireland:
Global Castor Outlooks
European Outlook
US Outlook
Chinese Outlook
India Castor Supply Demand Overview
Brazil Outlook
Global Sea Shipping/Logistics
Castor Innovation
Castor Seeds Progress in Africa and Brazil
Castor Seeds Progress in Brazil
Mechanical Harvesting Solutions
Castor Project in Nigeria
Castor Project in Argentina
Biofuels
Castor Based Derivatives
Sustainability Chapter
World Castor Sustainability Forum
Sustainable Castor Association Updates
Panel Discussion – Castor Oil in Transition: Aligning Agriculture, Industry, and Energy
If you are interested in becoming an ICOA member and participating in the 2027 Annual General Meeting, please visit www.icoa.org and click on the “Become a Member” tab. We look forward to welcoming you to the ICOA and connecting with you at our 2027 Annual General Meeting. If you have any questions about membership, please use the “contact” tab on our website or email us at icoa@icoa.org