World Hemp Forum 2026

Industrial hemp meetings

  • November 24, 25 & 26, 2026
  • Aube Congress Center, Troyes, France

Why participate in the World Hemp Forum?

Participating in the World Hemp Forum 2026 means joining more than 300 international players committed to the development of hemp and its many applications, while exploring the challenges of territorial transitions and organizational innovation that are shaping the future of the sector.

Over three days, the event will bring together the entire value chain — from agriculture to construction, textiles, food, cosmetics, plastics, and composites — in a spirit of exchange, innovation, and cooperation.

A true showcase of the sector’s dynamism, the forum offers a privileged setting to learn, discover the latest advances, share strategic perspectives, and forge high-impact partnerships.

An ecosystem designed to connect and accelerate

Everything is designed to foster synergies, create new partnerships, and give your projects a real boost within the global hemp ecosystem :

  • Panel discussions
  • Thematic workshops
  • Visits to major sites of the French Hemp industry
  • A researchers’ forum with a Young Researchers’ Award
  • Business meetings
  • A showroom
  • A photo exhibition on biodiversity in hemp
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Program
World Hemp Forum 2026

Tuesday, November 24

  • 8:15-9:00 AM / Welcome café
  • 9:00 AM-01:00 PM / Conferences and panel discussions
    More information about speakers and sessions will be available soon.
  • 1:00-02:30 PM / Lunch break, networking, showroom and business meetings

Afternoon

Upon registration, participants are invited to choose their afternoon activity. They can join the Researchers’ Forum, take part in thematic workshops, schedule their business meetings, or visit the showroom.

  • 2:30- 6:00 PM / Researcher’s Forum (session exclusively in English)
    Meet researchers from around the world, exchange ideas and attend research presentations related to hemp. Engaging discussions and debates will allow you to delve into the scientific and technological challenges associated with hemp.
  • 2:30- 6:00 PM / Thematic workshops
    Take part in collaborative sessions with other forum participants on key industry issues (topics to be announced shortly) and leverage collective intelligence to fuel and energize your projects.
  • 2:30- 6:00 PM / Business meetings and exhibition stands in the showroom
    Take advantage of exclusive exchanges with targeted meetings among participants from various professions and backgrounds at the World Hemp Forum, opening new opportunities for your organization!
  • 7:30-10:30 PM / Gala Dinner at Troyes city hall
    Access via the rear of the building at 25 rue Claude Huez (6-minute walk from the Aube Convention Center).

Wednesday, November 25

  • 8:30-9:00 AM / Welcome café
  • 9:00-12:30 AM / Conferences and panel discussions
    More information about speakers and sessions will be available soon.
  • 12:30 AM -2:00 PM / Lunch break, networking, exhibition stands, business meetings

Afternoon

Upon registration, participants are invited to choose their afternoon activity. They can attend business meetings, visit the showroom, or join the site visits of their choice (with paid registration).

  • 2:00 to 5:00 PM / Business meetings and exhibition stands in the showroom
    Take advantage of exclusive exchanges with targeted meetings among participants from various professions and backgrounds at the World Hemp Forum, opening new opportunities for your organisation!
  • 2:00 to 5:00 PM / Site Visit Tours – Paid Reservation Required (French–English interpretation)
    Tour A : Hemp farm du Buzio + La Chanvrière
    Tour B : FRD-CODEM + Hemp Farm du Buzio
    Tour C : Exemplary Hemp Buildings
    Tour D : La Chanvrière + FRD-CODEM

Thursday, November 26

  • 9:00-12:00 AM / Site Visit Tours – Paid Reservation Required
    Tour E : Hemp farm du Buzio + La Chanvrière (in English)
    Tour F : La Chanvrière + Hemp farm du Buzio (in English)

Afternoon activities

To help you make your choice, find more information about the afternoon activities.

Tuesday, November 24
from 2:30 to 6:00 PM

Wednesday, November 25
from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

  • Business meetings
  • Visits :
    Tour A :  Hemp farm du Buzio + La Chanvrière
    Tour B : FRD-CODEM + Hemp Farm du Buzio
    Tour C : Exemplary Hemp Buildings
    Tour D : La Chanvrière + FRD-CODEM

Thursday, November 26
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Visits :
    Tour E : Hemp farm du Buzio + La Chanvrière (in English)
    Tour F : La Chanvrière + Hemp farm du Buzio (in French)
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Researchers’ Forum

(session exclusively in English)

Meet researchers from around the world, exchange ideas, and attend research presentations related to hemp. Engaging discussions and debates will allow you to delve into the scientific and technological challenges associated with hemp. (More information about speakers and sessions will be available soon)

New: a Young Researchers Award will be presented!

Tuesday, November 24 – from 2:30 to 6:00 PM

Business meetings

Take advantage of exclusive exchanges with targeted meetings among participants from various professions and backgrounds at the World Hemp Forum, opening new opportunities for your organization!

Tuesday, November 24 – from 2:30 to 6:00 PM

Wednesday, November 25 – from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

picto support for collective project creation

Thematic workshops

Take part in collaborative sessions with other forum participants on key industry issues (topics to be announced shortly) and leverage collective intelligence to fuel and energize your projects.

Tuesday, November 24 – from 2:30 to 6:00 PM

Visits

Visits included with select ticket types (see registration details)

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La Chanvrière

Visit the production unit of La Chanvrière and discover the industrial process of the initial transformation of hemp. La Chanvrière is the leading agricultural cooperative in the production and processing of hemp in Europe. It includes 750 farmers who cultivate over 13,000 hectares of hemp within a radius of 120 km around Troyes.

Wednesday, November 25 – from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (Tour A or D)

Thursday, Novembre 26 – from 9:00 to 12:00 AM (Tour E or F)

Exemplary Hemp Buildings

Accompanied by our expert members, come and discover exemplary buildings constructed or renovated with hempcrete. Discover the technical properties (insulation, limited carbon impact, thermal and acoustic insulation, fire resistance…) of this exceptional building material.

Wednesday, November 25 – from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (Tour C)

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Hemp Farm du Buzio

Come and discover the plant cultivation site and learn about the hemp farmer’s profession. Hemp producers are often organized in CUMA: an Agricultural Equipment Cooperative, where farmers pool resources (machines, labor, warehouses…) necessary for their activity. It offers numerous advantages for its members, for the territories, and for innovation.

Wednesday, November 25 – from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (Tour A or B)

Thursday, Novembre 26 – from 9:00 to 12:00 AM (Tour E or F)

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Technology Resource Center
FRD-CODEM

Discover the FRD-Lab technology hall dedicated to the development of solutions based on plant fibers (flax, hemp, miscanthus, straw…). FRD-CODEM is a Technological Resource Center recognized for their expertise in creating and enhancing the value of plant-based fibers, integrating them into various industrial applications, such as automotive, construction, and textile industries.

Tuesday, November 25 – from 2:00 to 5:00 PM (Tour B or D)

Exhibitors

Explore products, services, and activities offered by innovators and key players across the hemp ecosystem.
Come and meet these exhibitors on the World Hemp Forum 2026


… and more to come!

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Keynote speeches & round tables
des matinées

More information about the speakers and topics to be discussed during the morning round tables will be available soon.


Researchers’
des chercheurs

More information will be available soon on the Researchers’ Forum.

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