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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.

Hemp Food, Feed, Flower, & Cannabinoids

Friday, April 11th
10am-4:30pm

Main Stage
Holiday Inn Estes Park

Let’s Talk Hemp: Food, Feed, Flower & Cannabinoids Conference

Discover the latest innovations and market trends in hemp-based food, feed, flower, and cannabinoid applications at the Let’s Talk Hemp: Food, Feed, Flower & Cannabinoids Conference. This essential event explores the expanding role of hemp in nutrition, wellness, and agriculture, featuring insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates driving the future of consumer hemp products.

Innovate Earth Symposium

Friday, April 11th
10:00am-4:00pm

Trail Ridge Room
Holiday Inn Estes Park

Innovate Earth Symposium
Mind & Medicine – Innovations in Plant-Based Healing

Mind and Medicine is a groundbreaking gathering at the intersection of plant medicine, psychedelics, and holistic wellness. This event brings together leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of psilocybin, cannabis, and other psychedelic therapies.

Keynotes & Featured Sessions

  • North American & Global Hemp Grain Markets – Clarence Shwaluk of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods provides a comprehensive overview of market trends, supply chains, and growth opportunities in hemp grain.
  • Indigenous & Sovereign Hemp Opportunities – Winona LaDuke explores the role of hemp in Indigenous agriculture, economic sovereignty, and sustainable development.
  • Cannabinoid Medicinal Applications, Advocacy & Policy – Paige Figi, a leading voice in cannabinoid medicine, discusses its therapeutic potential, policy advancements, and advocacy efforts.

Key Panel Discussions

  • Hemp in Animal Feed – The latest research and regulatory efforts to incorporate hemp into livestock nutrition.
  • New Food Innovation & Hemp Ingredients – Cutting-edge developments in hemp-based superfoods, plant-based proteins, and sustainable food products.
  • The Hemp Beverage Market – Market trends and opportunities in hemp-based drinks, including functional beverages and infused products.
  • The Future of Floral Hemp – Insights into cultivation, genetics, consumer demand, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

This conference will be divided into two segments: Hemp Grain & Seed and Hemp Flowers & Cannabinoids, providing targeted discussions on agronomy, genetics, processing techniques, policy, and market expansion.

Bringing together voices from Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and global leaders, this event fosters inclusive solutions and highlights hemp’s potential to address agricultural, nutritional, and economic challenges.

Join us to learn, connect, and contribute to shaping the future of hemp in food, feed, and wellness.

Food, Feed, Flower & Cannabinoids April 11, 2025
10:00 am - 10:10 am

Food, Feed, Flower & Cannabinoids - Welcome

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Steve Hoffman - MC

10:15 am - 10:35 am

Unlocking the Power of Hemp Seed & Food Innovation" – A Keynote by Clarence Shwaluk, Manitoba Harvest

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

10:40 am - 11:25 am

The Next Wave of Hemp Foods: Trends, Technology & Market Expansion

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Paul Benhaim

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hemp for Animal Feed: Where Are We Now and What’s Next

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Rachel Berry

12:05 pm - 12:45 pm

Optimizing Yields: Advancing Hemp Genetics for a New Era

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Ted Haney

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

MC - James Johnson

2:05 pm - 2:15 pm

Keynote

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

TBA

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Securing the Future for Hemp CBD: Regulatory Progress for protecting Consumer Access

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

2:35 pm - 3:15 pm

Global, Local & Direct-to-You: The Evolving Hemp-Derivatives Market

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Rob Pero

3:20 pm - 4:00 pm

From Boom to Courtroom: The Evolving Landscape of Hemp Legal Disputes

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - David Sergi

4:05 pm - 4:45 pm

WIP - Work in Progress

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Chris Fontes

4:45 pm - 4:50 pm

Closing Remarks

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Innovate Earth Symposium Day 2 April 11, 2025
10:30 am - 10:35 am

Welcome to the Innovate Earth Symposim

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

MC

10:40 am - 11:40 am

Current Landscape for Psilocybin Therapy - what you should know

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

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11:40 am - 12:40 pm

Understanding Labeling and dosing standards

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

12:40 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

Welcome Back

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

MC

2:05 pm - 2:45 pm

Spiritual healing/Relationships with plant medicine

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:50 pm - 3:30 pm

Genetics and the future of Mushrooms and Cannabis

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

3:35 pm - 4:05 pm

Cannabis Psychedelics

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

Communing With The Lens of Being High

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

Cannabis to enhance your pursuits in life