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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. 

Policy, Regulation, & Research

Thursday, April 10th
10am-4:30pm

Main Stage
Holiday Inn & Conference Center

Let’s Talk Hemp: Policy, Regulations & Research Conference

Join industry experts, policymakers, and researchers for an in-depth exploration of the evolving hemp landscape at the Let’s Talk Hemp: Policy, Regulations & Research Conference. This premier event will provide critical updates on regulatory frameworks, research advancements, and the anticipated impact of the 2025 Farm Bill on the hemp industry.

Keynotes & Featured Sessions

  • Global Hemp Landscape – Industry pioneer Bob Hoban delivers a keynote on international trends, market expansion, and regulatory shifts shaping the future of hemp.
  • Economic Trends & Market Forces – Economist Beau Whitney presents key insights into the economic trajectory of hemp and its intersection with the broader economy.
  • 2025 Farm Bill & ‘Fit for Purpose’ Regulations – Expert panel discussions on policy advancements tailored for fiber, grain, and floral hemp sectors.
  • International & Indigenous Regulations – Global and Indigenous leaders share perspectives on hemp policy, trade, and sovereignty-driven frameworks.

Innovate Earth Symposium

Thursday, April 10th
10:30am-4:00pm

Trailhead Room

Holiday Inn & Conference Center

Innovate Earth Symposium

Practical Solutions
Delve into cutting-edge research, compliance strategies, cannabis and hemp history, social equity in the industry, and more through specialized presentations in the Innovate Earth Symposium Room.

This conference offers a platform for diverse voices, including Indigenous communities, underrepresented groups, and international stakeholders, to foster inclusive, forward-thinking solutions for the hemp industry.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of hemp policy, regulation, and research.

Policy, Regulations & Research Conference April 10, 2025
10:00 am - 10:10 am

Policy, Regulations & Research Conference - Welcome

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Joy Beckerman - MC

10:15 am - 11:40 am

From Turbulence to Triumph: Charting the Future of Hemp Worldwide

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

10:45 am - 11:25 am

Hemp Policy at the Crossroads: Key Priorities for the 2025 Farm Bill

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Joy Beckerman

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

State of the States: Hemp Regulatory Update

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Joy Beckerman

12:05 pm - 12:45 pm

Indigenous Leadership in Hemp Policy & Economic Development

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Hunter Buffington

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 - 2:30 pm

Uncertainty in Hemp and its impact on Growth: Where do we go from here?

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

2:35 pm - 3:15 pm

Hemp Without Borders: International Markets, Policies & Opportunities

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Paul Benhaim

3:20 pm - 3:35 pm

The Money Trail: Navigating Capital and Finance in Hemp

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

3:40 pm - 4:20 pm

Be Here Now - Looking Back & Forward for 11 Years

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Moderator - Ed Lehrburger

4:20 pm - 4:25 pm

Closing Remarks

Main Stage - Holiday Inn

Innovate Earth Symposium Day 1 April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 10:35 am

Welcome to the Innovate Earth Symposim

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

10:40 am - 11:10 am

The Necessity of Laboratory Certification

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

11:10 am - 11:40 am

Enhancing Microbial and Virus Remediation on Cannabis and Hemp Cultivars

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Breaking Free from the Past: Leveraging Advanced Technology to Transform the Cannabis and CBD Industry

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm

The future of the industry in light of state, federal and international regulations

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

Welcome Back

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Industrial Hemp Market Trends and Opportunities in Latin America for U.S. Exporters

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

Hemp: The First 25,000 Years

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

3:05 pm - 3:30 pm

The Business of Fairness: Advocacy, Access, and Opportunity in Hemp

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Institute of Cannabis Research | Cultivating Cannabis Knowledge and Advancing Research and Educatio

Trail Ridge Room @ Holiday Inn