Key Hemp Industry Events in 2025: Conferences, Expos, and Networking Opportunities

The hemp industry is gearing up for a dynamic year in 2025, with various events scheduled across the globe. These gatherings offer professionals opportunities to network, learn about the latest innovations, and discuss regulatory developments. Here’s an overview of notable hemp-related events planned for 2025:

January 2025

  • Alternative Products Expo
    • Dates: January 11-12
    • Location: Arena 1 Convention Center, Lima, Peru
    • Description: A premier event for the counterculture industry, connecting top manufacturers and showcasing the latest trends and innovations.
  • SUNY Cannabis Conference
    • Dates: January 13-14
    • Location: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls, New York, USA
    • Description: A two-part event providing insights from industry leaders and networking opportunities in the blossoming cannabis sector.

March 2025

  • Natural Products Expo West
    • Dates: March 4-7
    • Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA
    • Description: A leading event showcasing health and beauty, organic, and natural specialty foods, highlighting the newest products and trends.
  • International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC)
    • Date: March 13
    • Location: L’Auditori de Cornellà, Barcelona, Spain
    • Description: A global event bringing together professionals to discuss the latest developments in cannabis legislation, business strategies, and market trends.
  • Spannabis
    • Dates: March 14-16
    • Location: Fira de Cornellà, Barcelona, Spain
    • Description: A three-day fair where exhibitors, professionals, and visitors can exchange opinions and create new contacts within the cannabis sector.

April 2025

  • Alternative Products Expo
    • Dates: April 3-5
    • Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA
    • Description: An event blending the local allure of Florida with the global pulse of the Americas, offering a diverse network of local buyers and international opportunities.
  • NoCo Hemp Expo
    • Dates: April 10-12
    • Location: Estes Park, Colorado, USA
    • Description: The 10th annual expo features two enlightening lectures and discussions on the trade show floor, focusing on the hemp industry.

May 2025

  • Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference
    • Dates: May 29-30
    • Location: UF Academic and Research Center at Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Description: An event focusing on sharing new research, advancing medical marijuana studies, and promoting scientific evidence on marijuana’s effects and safety.
  • Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition
    • Dates: May 30 – June 1
    • Location: Rosen Centre, Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Description: The 8th annual event for medical professionals interested in evidence-based cannabinoid medicine.

June 2025

  • 10th Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference
    • Dates: June 10-11
    • Location: Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, California, USA
    • Description: A conference focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges faced by Native American communities in the cannabis and hemp industries.

These events represent a selection of the key gatherings in the hemp industry for 2025. Attending these conferences can provide valuable insights, foster networking opportunities, and keep professionals abreast of the latest developments in the rapidly evolving hemp sector.

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