Event agenda
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
08:15 - 09:00
Welcome
09:00 - 09:30
Opening address: reflections on the past, present and future of a singular crop, Benoit Savourat, President of the Pôle européen du chanvre
09:30 - 09:50
Exhibitor pitches
09:50 - 10:35
Panel session 1: Producing industrial hemp in 2026 - Focus on three leading global hemp industries showing the way forward
The French, Canadian, and Chinese hemp industries lead global industrial hemp production worldwide. This exchange explores how they developed, how they're organized, what explains their success factors, and how they differ, offering insights into hemp
10:40 - 11:00
Exhibitor pitches
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:15
Panel discussion No. 2: Industrial hemp in international trade: standards, nomenclature, and visions for the future
Global hemp trade is growing fast but lacks shared standards, clear nomenclatures, and consistent quality labels. This panel clarifies the main barriers to global trade and the levers to overcome these, unlocking real opportunities through dialogue.
12:30 - 14:30
Lunch and Networking
14:30 - 15:45
Workshop 1 : Discovering the basics of hemp growing (in French)
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of the growing process, from variety selection through to harvest. A chance to connect with other curious minds around what lies at the heart of the hemp ecosystem: its agricultural production.
Workshop 4 : Demonstration of the hemp oil extraction process using a green solvent (in English)
Discover one way of adding value to the plant through its oil. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process and watch a live demonstration of hemp oil extraction.
14:30 - 16:30
Workshop 3: Sharing experiences among hemp growers (reserved for hemp growers – in English and French, with interpreters)
Come and share ideas with hemp growers from around the world, exchanging your key success factors for this crop: organisation, planting, harvesting, machinery, and more! This session is reserved for hemp growers.
14:30 - 18:30
Researchers' forum
Meet researchers from around the world, exchange ideas, and attend research presentations. Rich discussions and debates will give you an in-depth look at the scientific and technological issues surrounding hemp.
14:30 - 18:00
Business meetings and visits to the showroom stands
- Espace Grands Lacs
Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots
16:00 - 17:15
Workshop 2 : Discovering the basics of hemp growing (in English)
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of the growing process, from variety selection through to harvest. A chance to connect with other curious minds around what lies at the heart of the hemp ecosystem: its agricultural production.
Workshop 5 : Demonstration of the hemp oil extraction process using a green solvent (in French)
Discover one way of adding value to the plant through its oil. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process and watch a live demonstration of hemp oil extraction.
19:30 - 22:30
Gala dinner at Troyes city hall
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
08:30 - 09:00
Welcome
09:00 - 09:15
Country pitches
09:15 - 10:00
Panel discussion No. 3 – The role of public policy in hemp development today: cross-country perspectives
Public policy shapes hemp development differently across countries — through funding, regulation, and bioeconomy visibility. Contrasting examples open a reflection on hemp as both a commercial good and a tool for societal transition.
10:00 - 10:15
Country pitches
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee break
10:45 - 11:30
Panel discussion No. 4 - Seeds and variety selection: the future of hemp production in question
Hemp seed production and variety selection are complex, often clouded by bias. Which varieties exist, who supplies them, what's ahead for breeding? An overview of global seed supply and access challenges, with key sector players.
11:30 - 11:45
Country pitches
11:45 - 12:00
Conclusions
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch and Networking
14:00 - 17:00
Day 2 - Tour A : La Chanvrière + Hemp farm du Buzio (in English)
You are invited to select your afternoon activity. You can either visit the showroom, participate in business meetings or take a tour of your choice. (limited to 20/40 participants depending on the tour).
Day 2 - Tour B : Technology Resource Center FRD-CODEM + Hemp farm du Buzio
You are invited to select your afternoon activity. You can either visit the showroom, participate in business meetings or take a tour of your choice. (limited to 20/40 participants depending on the tour).
Day 2 - Tour C : Exemplary Hemp Buildings
You are invited to select your afternoon activity. You can either visit the showroom, participate in business meetings or take a tour of your choice. (limited to 20/40 participants depending on the tour).
Day 2 - Tour D : La Chanvrière + Technology Resource Center FRD-CODEM
You are invited to select your afternoon activity. You can either visit the showroom, participate in business meetings or take a tour of your choice. (limited to 20/40 participants depending on the tour).
14:00 - 17:00
Business meetings and visits to the showroom stands
- Espace Grands Lacs
Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots
Thursday, 26 November 2026
09:00 - 12:00
Day 3 - Tour E : La Chanvrière + Hemp farm du Buzio (in English)
Tour E is limited to 40 participants. Please note: You can book up to 2 visits during event. Please note that the second visit will be confirmed subject to availability.
Day 3 - Tour F : La Chanvrière + Hemp farm du Buzio (in French)
Tour F is limited to 40 participants. Please note: You can book up to 2 visits during event. Please note that the second visit will be confirmed subject to availability.