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 :
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Program
World Hemp Forum 2026
Morning
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.
Evening
Morning
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).
Morning
Afternoon activities
To help you make your choice, find more information about the afternoon activities.
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!
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!
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.
Visits
Visits included with select ticket types (see registration details)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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