Let's Talk Hemp

NoCo11 Programming Overview

3 Days
3 Conferences | 2 Days Expo Hall
April 10-12, 2025

NoCo11 Conference Schedule

The 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo will provide another exceptional lineup of 3 days worth of conference programming that is timely and relevant for all things happening domestically and internationally in today’s hemp industry.
Policy, Regulation, & Research

Let’s Talk Hemp – Policy, Regulations & Research

Join industry experts, policymakers, and researchers to discuss the future of hemp policy, regulation, and research. This event will cover updates on the regulatory framework, new research developments, and the expected highlights and impacts of the 2025 Farm Bill. Key discussions will focus on federal and state policy changes, challenges related to hemp licensing and interstate commerce, and the regulation of hemp-derived products. The conference will also address ongoing research into hemp’s environmental benefits, health applications, and industrial uses, along with its role in agricultural policy.

The conference will feature diverse perspectives, including input from Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and international leaders, to encourage inclusive solutions for the hemp industry. Join us to contribute to the conversation shaping the future of hemp.

If you are interested in speaking or have a topic suggestion, please submit a speaker application at letstalkhemp.net.

Let’s Talk Hemp – Food, Feed, Flower & Cannabinoids

This conference will cover the latest developments in consumer hemp applications, including hemp-based superfoods, beverages, animal feed, supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, ingredients, and its role in nutrition. The event will be divided into two segments: one focused on hemp grain and seed, and the other on hemp flowers and cannabinoids, providing in-depth insights into these growing markets.

Discussions will address topics such as agronomy, genetics, processing techniques, policy, and emerging market opportunities. The conference will feature diverse perspectives, including input from Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and international leaders, to encourage inclusive solutions for the hemp industry, highlighting hemp’s potential to address agricultural and nutritional challenges. Join us to learn, connect, and contribute to advancing the hemp industry.

If you are interested in speaking or have a topic suggestion, please submit a speaker application at letstalkhemp.net.

Fiber, Industrial Materials, & Environment

Let’s Talk Hemp – Fiber, Industrial Materials & Environment

This conference explores hemp’s expanding role in sustainable materials and its environmental benefits, including its contributions to mitigating climate change. Topics include agronomy, genetics, processing techniques, and market opportunities for hemp fiber and hurd in industrial sectors such as construction materials, biocomposites, nanotechnologies and textiles.

Industry experts will discuss hemp’s potential to sequester carbon, facilitate carbon credit initiatives, and drive innovation in regenerative agriculture and ethical production. The conference will feature diverse perspectives, including input from Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and international leaders, to encourage inclusive solutions for the hemp industry. Learn how hemp can drive sustainable industry practices and support environmental progress.

If you are interested in speaking or have a topic suggestion, please submit a speaker application at letstalkhemp.net.

The Experience Hemp Expo Hall & Innovate Earth Symposium

Experience Hemp Expo Hall

The Experience Hemp Expo Hall at the 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo offers a hands-on look at the full hemp supply chain. Explore raw hemp materials, farm and processing equipment, finished products, and innovations in textiles, building materials, biodegradable plastics and composites, food, supplements, and personal care items. Meet farmers, processors, manufacturers, and ancillary service providers in legal, financial, insurance, academia, government, and marketing sectors. Sample products, connect with industry operators, and learn about hemp’s growing impact on agriculture, industry, sustainability, and health.

Hemp Unity Workshop Pavilion

The Hemp Unity Workshop Pavilion offers a space for learning and collaboration, featuring workshops and product demonstrations, including hempcrete and building techniques, along with equipment demos.

If you’d like to host a workshop or suggest a topic, submit a speaker application at letstalkhemp.net.