Conference Venue Locations:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
Transportation between conference venues will be available.
Hotel Accommodations:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
Hotel Reservation Link for Special Rate of $149.00
Reserve by May 24, 2024 to receive this rate.
Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Conference Registration:
Conference Registration Link - Registration is free
Conference Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Registration
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Informal Meeting of the Advisory Committee
- History and explanation of Universal Cotton Standards
- Review agenda and conference procedures
- Presentation and discussion of any proposals
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Reception
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Formal Meeting of the Advisory Committee
- Introductions
- Industry Comments
- Opening Remarks
- Keynote Address
- Convening of the Advisory Committee
- Election of Chairperson
- Discussion and Consideration of Proposals
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
1:30 PM Reconvene at USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex
- Group Photographs
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Review of 1986 Original Set and Reserve Sets
Thursday, June 27, 2024
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Matching and Approval of the 2024 Universal Upland Cotton Grade Standards
- Match and Approve Practical Forms of the Universal American Upland Cotton Grade Standards
Conference Adjourned upon Completion of Matching