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Welcome to the 23rd European Hemp Conference 2026
June 10–12, 2026 | Poznań, Poland
Join us in Poznań on June 10–12, 2026 for Europe’s leading hemp conference. Organised by the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and the Instytut Włókien Naturalnych i Roślin Zielarskich (IWNiRZ), this edition features our most comprehensive programme yet. Connect with operators, researchers, manufacturers, policymakers and investors as we explore hemp’s expanding role in the bioeconomy.
Why Attend
Industrial & Bioeconomy Focus
See how hemp integrates into construction, composites, packaging, textiles, furniture, food and sustainable manufacturing.
The Most Comprehensive Programme
Enjoy more sessions and speakers than in previous years, reflecting the sector’s growth and diversification.
Business‑Oriented Discussions
Learn about market development, investment realities, processing infrastructure, supply chains and scalable business models.
Technical Access & Site Visits
Participate in lab visits, machinery demonstrations and guided tours of processing facilities hosted by IWNiRZ.
International Perspective
Hear from operators and experts from Europe and beyond on market development, industrial scaling and emerging opportunities.
Networking & Exchange
Connect with companies, researchers, institutions and entrepreneurs actively building the hemp sector.
Programme Highlights
- Building the Hemp Value Chain: Strategies to strengthen supply chains and create long‑term industrial opportunities.
- Machinery & Processing: Scaling industrial capacity, fibre processing and manufacturing technologies.
- Biobased Materials & Composites: Packaging, plastics, automotive applications and innovative material solutions.
- Construction & Furniture: Concrete examples of hemp‑based construction materials and industrial applications.
- Food & Feed: The future of hemp ingredients, nutrition markets and feed applications.
- Textiles: New developments in hemp textiles and the revival of European production ecosystems.
- Carbon & Sustainability: Carbon sequestration, sustainability strategies and environmental performance.
- International Session: Perspectives from operators and experts working across Europe and global markets.
Experience Hemp Beyond the Conference Room
The 23rd EIHA Conference goes beyond presentations and panel discussions. Visit research laboratories, processing facilities, modern machinery and field demonstrations hosted directly at IWNiRZ. Each experience offers a hands‑on look at how hemp value chains operate.
Across the event you’ll find networking opportunities, exhibitions and informal exchanges with the people driving the sector forward.
Hosted at IWNiRZ – Poznań
The conference will take place at the Instytut Włókien Naturalnych i Roślin Zielarskich (IWNiRZ), one of Europe’s leading institutes dedicated to natural fibres, medicinal plants and industrial hemp. Hosting the event within the institute creates a practical and immersive environment, closely connected to research, innovation and industrial applications.
Join the European Hemp Community in Poznań
Whether you’re active in agriculture, biomaterials, processing, manufacturing, research, food, construction or policymaking, the 23rd EIHA Conference connects you with the people and ideas shaping the sector’s future. Join us on June 10–12, 2026 for grounded discussions and realistic pathways forward.
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