Networking
Sharing information informally with the cotton textile thought leaders of the USA, Asia, Latin America, and Europe is the essence of the COTTON USA™ Summit. The Summit offers unparalleled opportunities to gain one-on-one business insights and strengthen partnerships with your global cotton peers.
The Summit Information Center
The Summit Information Center serves as the Hub of the Summit. Start your Summit experience in the Costa Del Sol Ballroom South Foyer to register and receive your Summit nametag which will serve as your All Access Pass to all Summit activities. Here you can mingle with fellow Summit guests and reserve your spot for Summit Activities.
The Summit Information Center Hours Are:
Monday, November 11 – 1:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 12 – 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13 – 7:30 am–1:00 pm
Summit Evening Networking Opportunities
All Summit evening events will be held outdoors and are an essential part of the Summit’s informal cotton business discussions. All events are business casual and will allow you to enjoy all the Omni La Costa Resort has to offer.
Welcome To Southern California
Monday, November 11, 2024
7:00 pm
The Plaza
Connect with your cotton community counterparts over casual cocktails and dinner. Relax in Southern California’s coastal fresh air as you greet other cotton textile and trading executives under the stars.
An Evening in Old San Diego
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:00 pm
Vista Terrace
Travel back to the colonial era of Spanish Missions and indigenous culture that started California. Sit down to dine and drink under the stars and experience the magic and mystery of Old San Diego.
Closing Evening
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7:00 pm
The Plaza
Enjoy our final evening together at the best table in SoCal with our own private dining experience as the 2024 Summit comes to its close. The Plaza will turn into an outside seated dinner and will provide the perfect opportunity for a toast to the friendships that make the cotton business special before returning home.
Nightly
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Bar Traza - Omni La Costa Resort Lobby
Keep your Summit networking going – this time found in Bar Traza located in the lobby of the Omni La Costa Resort. The Cotton Club provides a spot for conversations and spirits for those with a bit more to say after the dinners end.
The Cotton Club
Summit Health & Wellness Opportunities
Start your day off with an early morning activity to prepare both your mind and body for the day ahead. Join other like-minded Summit attendees before breakfast at one of the following Summit organized activities.
Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 | 6:15 – 7:15 am
Sunrise Yoga
Whether trying yoga for the first time or an experienced yogi, an instructor will guide you through a series of movements to promote balance, flexibility, strength and breathing techniques. No advance sign-up needed. Mats and water will be provided.
Walking
A guided 50-minute walk through the beautiful grounds of Omni La Costa Resort. Light weights and fitness intervals are optional for greater intensity.
Fitness Center
Omni La Costa’s Athletic Club offers a wide variety of classes, state-of-the-art athletic equipment and personal trainers for guests to use. Open daily from 5:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Wednesday Afternoon Activities
The Summit’s General Session will conclude at 12:45 pm on Wednesday, November 13 leaving the afternoon free for Summit guests to enjoy individual activities in Southern California or around the Omni La Costa Resort. Visit the Activities Desk in The COTTON USA™ Summit Information Center to learn more and reserve your spot.
Spa
The Spa at La Costa is a sun-kissed oasis committed to providing a holistic mind, body, and spirt experience. Wellness seekers have chose The Spa at La Costa to relax and recharge since 1965.
Daily poolside food and beverage service through Spa Cafe is available to spa guests, located in the serene courtyard.
Due to the high volume of spa inquires, it is recommended to reserve treatments a minimum of four (4) weeks in advance.
Visit The Spa at La Costa’s webpage here to explore more and book treatments.
Golf
The Omni La Costa Resort is a world-renowned, two golf course destination. The Legends Course is a parkland style course that features mature trees, gentle dog legs, and water features on both the front and back nine.
The all new Champions Course will be completely renovated in 2024. It will be the new home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Sought-after course architect Gil Hanse is handling this major renovation.
Ultimately it will be an enjoyable test of golf for the all skill levels, with the championship pedigree you would expect.
Guests of the resort can book tee times 60-days in advance by calling the La Costa Golf Shop at +1 (760) 931 - 7595.
To book tee times visit La Costa’s webpage here.
Shopping
Cedros Design District
Clustered along a peaceful 2 1/2 blocks in nearby Solana Beach, discover more than 85 merchants, artisans, and one-of-a-kind curators and collectors. Part history, part inspiration, and all charm, the unique experience of Cedros is like a stroll down a charming European side street. This iconic Avenue offers everything from the world-famous Belly-Up tavern to aroma and conversation filled sidewalk cafes, specialty shops, fashion and jewelry boutiques, pampering and indulgent salons, day spas and yoga, fine art and photographic galleries and so much more. Solana Beach is located 25 minutes from the resort.
UTC Mall
Located 20 miles from the Resort, UTC Mall is one of San Diego’s premiere open air shopping & dining destinations.
La Jolla - “Jewel by the Sea”
La Jolla is a hilly, seaside community within San Diego that occupies 7 miles (11km) of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean. La Jolla is surrounded on three sides by ocean bluffs and beaches.
Top notch golf courses, art galleries and seals share the dramatic oceanside landscape of La Jolla, an affluent community 35 minutes from the Omni La Costa Resort. Swimmers, snorkelers, and kayakers dip into La Jolla Cove, where the protected waters shield an abundance of bright orange Garibaldi fish and sea caves indent the cliffs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the family-friendly Birch Aquarium and the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse are in La Jolla.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a wilderness island in an urban sea. The reserve features high broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean. Hikers can follow trails through stands of wind-sculpted pines. A picturesque, pueblo-style structure that served as a restaurant when it was built in 1923. The 2,000 acre reserve was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1977.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located 25 minutes from the Omni La Costa Resort.
The biennial COTTON USA™ Summit is sponsored by Cotton Council International and the U.S. cotton industry in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS).