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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.

Fiber, Machinery, Materials, Environment

Saturday, April 12th
10am-4:30pm
Holiday Inn Estes Park

Let’s Talk Hemp: Fiber, Machinery, Materials & Environment Conference

Explore hemp’s expanding role in sustainable materials, industrial innovation, and environmental stewardship at the Let’s Talk Hemp: Fiber, Machinery, Materials & Environment Conference. This essential event will highlight hemp’s potential to drive a circular economy, reduce carbon footprints, and revolutionize multiple industries through regenerative agriculture and cutting-edge material science.

Innovate Earth Symposium

Saturday, April 12th
10:30am-4:00pm

Trail Ridge Room
Holiday Inn Estes Park

Innovate Earth Symposium
Biomimicry & Beyond – Learning from Nature’s Design

The 2nd Annual Innovate Earth Symposium, held at the 11th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, will focus on practical, earth-conscious solutions that address key issues like climate change, food security, and the future of agriculture. Sessions will cover regenerative and organic farming practices, innovative building materials such as hempcrete, and eco-friendly construction techniques.

Key Topics & Discussions

  • Industrial Applications of Hemp Fiber & Hurd – Advancements in hemp-based construction materials, biocomposites, nanotechnologies, and textiles reshaping sustainable industries.
  • Hemp’s Role in Climate Solutions – How carbon sequestration, carbon credit initiatives, and regenerative farming position hemp as a key player in environmental progress.
  • Machinery & Processing Innovations – The latest technologies driving efficient decortication, fiber refinement, and large-scale hemp material production.
  • Market Opportunities & Policy Developments – Insights into global supply chains, investment trends, and regulatory frameworks supporting industrial hemp expansion.

This conference will bring together industry pioneers, researchers, and policymakers, including Indigenous and international leaders, to foster inclusive solutions and ethical production practices in the hemp sector.

Join us to explore how hemp can transform industries, mitigate climate change, and lead the way toward a more sustainable future.

Fiber, Hurd, Materials Conference April 12, 2025
10:00 am - 10:10 am

Welcome to the Fiber, Hurd, Materials Conference

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

10:15 am - 10:35 am

The Bio-Based Boom: Why Hemp is the Key to Industrial Sustainability

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

10:40 am - 11:20 am

Hemp at Scale: Overcoming Supply Chain and Infrastructure Challenges

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Kelly Burk

11:25 am - 12:05 pm

From Field to Factory: Advancing Hemp Fiber & Hurd Processing Technologies

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Andy Bish

12:10 am - 12:45 am

Tariffs, Trade, and Textiles: Navigating the Global Hemp Market

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Charles Warner

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Kosmos: Sustainable Eco Tourism Fireside Chat

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Joy Beckerman

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

All The World's a Stage: Industrial Hemp in Action

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Frederick Cawthon

3:15 pm - 3:35 pm

ReBuild Ukraine

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

3:40 pm - 4:20 pm

The Next Generation of Hemp Building Materials

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Moderator - Jean Lotus

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm

Closing Remarks

Main Stage @ Holiday Inn

Innovate Earth Symposium Day3 April 12, 2025
10:30 am - 10:35 am

Welcome to the Innovate Earth Symposim

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

10:40 am - 11:10 am

Optimizing Hemp Hurd For Building Applications

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

11:10 am - 11:40 am

C-Biotech - We grow your cities while restoring land and mitigating climate change

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Product Certification - Opening Up Market Access for Hemp Products

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm

Polish Hemp Program as a tool for global industrial hemp's IPs commercialization

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

Hemp Fiber Research Update from Vermont

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Harvesting Success: Protecting Your Brand in a Growing Market

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

Cornell Hemp Research Update

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

3:05 pm - 3:30 pm

Building an Industry after 90 years of Dormency

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Growing Industrial Hemp: Small Scale to Large Scale

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn