PLANET HEMP INDUSTRY CALENDAR 2026

Global Hemp Industry Events, Conferences & Trade Shows

For industry.planethemp.one

Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Maintained By: Planet Hemp Industry Team
Contact: events@planethemp.one

JANUARY 2026

January 12-13, 2026

SUNY Cannabis Conference

• Location: Niagara Falls, NY, USA
• Focus: Education, research, policy
• Audience: Academics, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals
• Website: [Contact for details]
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence planned

January 19-21, 2026

CHAMPS: Austin – Winter

• Location: Austin, Texas, USA
• Focus: Wholesale trade, retail, accessories
• Audience: Retailers, wholesalers, distributors
• Exhibitors: 500+
• Website: champsshow.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Considering booth for Q1 2027

January 29-31, 2026

Texas Cannabis Policy Conference (#TCPC26)

• Location: UT Austin, Texas, USA
• Organizer: Texas Cannabis Policy Center
• Focus: State-level policy, regulatory frameworks, advocacy
• Audience: Policymakers, advocates, industry leaders
• Notable: Texas market is emerging rapidly
• Website: texascannabis.org
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Planet Hemp Regional Chapter (California) attending to learn from Texas model

FEBRUARY 2026

February 14-15, 2026

XpoCanna X Cup Cannabis Competition

• Location: Plantsville, Connecticut, USA
• Focus: Product competition, cultivation awards, consumer expo
• Audience: Cultivators, product makers, consumers
• Special: Cannabis Cup awards ceremony
• Website: [xpocanna.com]
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence planned

February 19, 2026

Cannabis Europa Paris 2026

• Location: Paris, France
• Focus: European market intelligence, regulatory updates, investment
• Audience: Investors, C-suite executives, policymakers
• Languages: English, French
• Notable: Key event for EU hemp industry intelligence
• Website: cannabiseuropa.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Observing for partnership opportunities

February 27-30, 2026

Psychedelic Therapeutics & Drug Development Conference

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Focus: Psychedelic research, drug development, clinical trials
• Audience: Pharmaceutical researchers, clinicians, biotech companies
• Crossover: Some cannabinoid therapeutics content
• Website: [Contact for details]
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence (outside core focus)

MARCH 2026

March 12, 2026

Midwest Cannabis Forum

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Focus: Midwest market trends, state-level policy, cultivation
• Audience: Regional operators, investors, policymakers
• Website: [Contact for details]
• Planet Hemp Presence: Regional members encouraged to attend

March 12-14, 2026

Alternative Products Expo Miami 26

• Location: Miami, Florida, USA
• Focus: Alternative wellness products, CBD, kratom, nootropics
• Audience: Retailers, distributors, manufacturers
• Exhibitors: 300+
• Website: apeshow.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Planet Hemp Community members organizing group visit

March 27-29, 2026

IndicaSativa: The Hemp Fair in Italy

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Focus: European hemp cultivation, seeds, genetics, equipment
• Audience: Farmers, seed companies, equipment manufacturers
• Exhibitors: 200+
• Notable: One of Europe’s largest hemp-focused expos
• Languages: Italian, English
• Website: indicasativa.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 CONFIRMED: Planet Hemp exhibiting booth (Italy Regional Chapter coordination)

APRIL 2026

April 13-15, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

April 14-15, 2026

International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) Berlin

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Focus: European cannabis business, investment, legalization trends
• Audience: Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers
• Attendees: 1,500+
• Languages: English, German
• Notable: Germany market legalization phase
• Website: icbcberlin.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Planet Hemp presenting case study: “Cooperative Model for Hemp Processing”

April 17-19, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

April 18-19, 2026

Lucky Leaf Expo

• Location: Washington, D.C., USA
• Focus: Policy, advocacy, B2B networking, cultivation
• Audience: Policy advocates, industry professionals, investors
• Attendees: 3,000+
• Notable: Proximity to federal lawmakers; advocacy opportunities
• Website: luckyleafexpo.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Planet Hemp Policy & Advocacy League organizing attendance (DC lobbying opportunities)

April 24-25, 2026

NECANNA New England Cannabis Convention

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Focus: New England regional market, cultivation, retail, compliance
• Audience: Regional operators, investors, retailers
• Special: NECANN Cup (cannabis competition)
• Attendees: 5,000+
• Website: necann.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Regional members encouraged to attend

April 24-25, 2026 (DATE OVERLAP – VERIFY)

[Event TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

MAY 2026

May 5-7, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

May 14-15, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

JUNE 2026

June 3-4, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

June TBA, 2026 (Expected Early-Mid June)

23rd EIHA (European Industrial Hemp Association) Conference

• Location: TBD (Previous: Berlin 2025, Prague 2024)
• Organizer: European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
• Focus: Pure industrial hemp (fiber, construction, textiles, food, seed) – NOT cannabis/CBD focused
• Audience: Hemp farmers, fiber processors, construction professionals, food manufacturers, researchers
• Attendees: 400+ from 49+ countries
• Notable: THE premier European hemp industry event
• Sessions: Market updates, regulatory developments, technical innovations, sustainability
• Expo: Hemp products, equipment, materials, innovations
• Languages: English, some German/French
• Website: eiha-conference.org
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿🌿🌿 PRIORITY EVENT – Planet Hemp keynote speaker application submitted
  • Topic: “The Synergistic Imperative: Cooperative Models for Scaling Hemp Processing”
  • Booth confirmed: Showcasing Hemphub Antwerp case study
  • Community meetup: June [DATE TBD] evening (Brussels or venue city)

June 14-16, 2026

IgniteIt Cannabis (formerly Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference)

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Focus: Investment, capital markets, M&A, public companies
• Audience: Investors, executives, analysts, fund managers
• Attendees: 2,500+
• Notable: Premier finance-focused cannabis event
• Website: igniteitcannabis.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 ReFi Co-Lab presenting: “Regenerative Finance for Hemp Infrastructure”

June 26-27, 2026

CannaCon Midwest – St. Paul

• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
• Focus: Midwest regional hemp and cannabis market
• Audience: Cultivators, processors, retailers, investors
• Exhibitors: 200+
• Website: cannacon.org
• Planet Hemp Presence: Regional members encouraged to attend

JULY 2026

No major international hemp-specific events scheduled

AUGUST 2026

August 18-20, 2026

Newtopia Now

• Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
• Focus: Wellness, psychedelics, regenerative culture, sustainability
• Audience: Wellness professionals, psychedelic advocates, conscious brands
• Crossover: Hemp food/wellness products
• Website: newtopianow.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Future Food & Wellness Forum members organizing group visit

August 26-27, 2026

World Class Cannabis Business Asia-Pacific 2026

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Focus: Asia-Pacific market development, policy, investment
• Audience: APAC entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers
• Languages: English, Thai (interpretation available)
• Notable: Gateway to emerging Asian hemp markets
• Website: worldclasscannabis.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Exploring partnership with Thai hemp cooperatives (observer status)

August 28-29, 2026

CannaCon Midwest – St. Louis

• Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Focus: Missouri/Midwest market, cultivation, processing, retail
• Audience: Regional operators
• Website: cannacon.org
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence planned

SEPTEMBER 2026

September 9-10, 2026

PBC Conference

• Location: Washington, D.C., USA
• Focus: Policy, business, capital (PBC = Policy, Business, Capital)
• Audience: Policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors
• Notable: Federal policy focus
• Website: [Contact for details]
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Policy & Advocacy League coordinating DC lobbying day (Sept 8-10)

September 11-12, 2026

[Conference TBD]

• Details forthcoming from Cannabis Business Times calendar

September 18-19, 2026

NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention

• Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
• Focus: New Jersey market, East Coast regional networking
• Audience: NJ operators, investors, retailers
• Special: NECANN Cup competition
• Website: necann.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence planned

September 23-24, 2026

White Label World Expo

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Focus: Private label, contract manufacturing, B2B sourcing
• Audience: Brand owners, retailers, manufacturers
• Crossover: Hemp product private labeling opportunities
• Website: whitelabelworldexpo.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Industry Platform team observing for marketplace intelligence

OCTOBER 2026

October 13-15, 2026

MJUnpacked

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
• Focus: Retail, branding, packaging, consumer trends
• Audience: Brand owners, retailers, marketers, packaging suppliers
• Attendees: 3,000+
• Notable: Cannabis retail trends showcase
• Website: mjunpacked.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Considering booth for 2027

October 15-17, 2026

Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics

• Location: New York City, NY, USA
• Focus: Psychedelic research, policy, culture
• Audience: Researchers, clinicians, advocates, investors
• Crossover: Some cannabinoid therapeutics content
• Website: horizons.nyc
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence (outside core focus)

October 18-21, 2026

Pack Expo

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Focus: Packaging technology, machinery, materials, sustainability
• Audience: Packaging engineers, manufacturers, supply chain professionals
• Crossover: Sustainable hemp packaging solutions
• Attendees: 30,000+
• Notable: Largest packaging expo in North America
• Website: packexpo.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Hemphub operators scouting sustainable packaging tech

NOVEMBER 2026

November 6-8, 2026

CannaFest Prague

• Location: Prague, Czech Republic
• Focus: European cannabis culture, cultivation, consumer expo
• Audience: Consumers, cultivators, enthusiasts
• Languages: Czech, English, German
• Website: cannafest.cz
• Planet Hemp Presence: No official presence planned (consumer-focused)

November 11-12, 2026

White Label World Expo

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Focus: Private label, contract manufacturing, B2B sourcing (European edition)
• Audience: European brand owners, retailers, manufacturers
• Website: whitelabelworldexpo.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: Observing for EU marketplace intelligence

November TBA, 2026

Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference (11th Annual)

• Location: Temecula, California, USA
• Focus: Tribal sovereignty, cannabis/hemp cultivation on tribal lands, policy
• Audience: Tribal leaders, Native entrepreneurs, policymakers
• Notable: Unique focus on indigenous hemp farming rights
• Website: [Contact for details]
• Planet Hemp Presence: Observing for partnership opportunities with tribal cooperatives

DECEMBER 2026

December 3-5, 2026 (Estimated dates)

MJBizCon 2026

• Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Organizer: MJBizDaily (Marijuana Business Daily)
• Focus: Largest B2B cannabis industry event globally – cultivation, processing, retail, investment, technology, policy
• Audience: Entrepreneurs, retailers, investors, executives, professionals
• Attendees: 20,000+ (2025 attendance)
• Exhibitors: 1,000+
• Conference Tracks: Finance, marketing, science, cultivation, retail, manufacturing
• Pre-Show Forums: Finance, Marketing, Science, Psychedelics, Business 101 (Dec 2)
• Networking Events: “Empowering Women,” “Achieving Equity,” state takeovers, after-hours at NuWu Cannabis Marketplace
• Notable: THE must-attend event for North American cannabis/hemp industry
• Theme 2025: “Flower Power” (connecting past counterculture with current business opportunities)
• Website: mjbizconference.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿🌿🌿 PRIORITY EVENT
  • Booth confirmed (Exhibitor Hall, Pavilion TBD)
  • Speaking submission: “Cooperative Models: How Hemp Can Lead the Green Renaissance”
  • Networking: Planet Hemp Members Meetup (Dec 4, 7:00 PM, location TBD)
  • Sponsorship: Exploring “MJBizCon 2027 Hemp Innovation Zone” partnership

December TBA, 2026

The Grasslands Party

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (typically aligned with MJBizCon)
• Focus: Networking, relationship-building, cannabis industry elite
• Audience: High-level executives, investors, influencers
• Format: Invitation-only evening event
• Notable: Premium networking opportunity during MJBizCon week
• Website: mygrasslands.com
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Seeking invitations for Sovereign tier members (invite-only)

PLANET HEMP INTERNAL EVENTS (2026)

February 6, 2026 | 19:00 CET

Monthly Governance Office Hours

• Format: Virtual (Zoom)
• Audience: All members
• Purpose: Q&A on proposals, governance, Synergy Coins

February 12, 2026 | 18:00 CET

Webinar: Carbon Credits 101 for Hemp Farmers

• Format: Virtual (Zoom)
• Speaker: Dr. James Chen (Carbon Market Strategist)
• Registration: Free for members

February 15, 2026 | 14:00 PST

California Regional Chapter Meetup

• Location: Sacramento, California, USA
• Format: In-person (farm tour + networking lunch)
• RSVP: 50 person limit

March 5-7, 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

Data Commons Workshop: Collaborative Science in Regenerative Agriculture

• Format: In-person (50 attendees via lottery)
• Focus: Open data protocols, privacy-preserving analytics, community governance
• Application required; travel stipends available

Quarterly (Q1-Q4 2026)

Planet Hemp Virtual Trade Shows

• Format: Online expo (Hopin platform)
• Schedule: March, June, September, December
• Focus: Member suppliers showcase products, networking lounges, educational sessions

December 10, 2026 (3-Day Virtual Conference)

Global Hemp Summit 2026

• Format: Virtual + select in-person hubs
• Theme: “Decade of Regeneration Begins”
• Expected: 1,000+ attendees
• Keynotes, breakout sessions, expo hall, networking

INDUSTRY REGULATORY & POLICY EVENTS (2026)

Ongoing: EU Civil Dialogue Group Meetings

• Organizer: European Commission DG AGRI
• Focus: CAP reform, agricultural markets, THC regulation
• Audience: Industry representatives, policymakers, NGOs
• EIHA Participation: Lorenza Romanese (EIHA Managing Director) regularly represents hemp sector
• Planet Hemp Relevance: Policy intelligence for EU members

Ongoing: US State-Level Public Hearings

• Various states conducting public hearings on hemp regulations, THC limits, licensing
• Planet Hemp Action: Policy & Advocacy League monitors and coordinates testimony

TBA: National Cannabis Policy Summit

• Location: Washington, D.C., USA
• Focus: Federal policy, legalization, banking reform
• Audience: Federal policymakers, industry lobbyists, advocates
• Planet Hemp Presence: 🌿 Policy League coordinating attendance (date TBD)

FILTER BY FOCUS AREA

🌱 Cultivation & Farming

• IndicaSativa (Bologna, Italy) – March 27-29
• EIHA Conference – June TBA
• CannaCon events (various US locations)

🏭 Processing & Manufacturing

• EIHA Conference – June TBA
• Pack Expo (Chicago) – October 18-21
• MJBizCon (Las Vegas) – December 3-5

🏗️ Construction & Hempcrete

• EIHA Conference – June TBA (hempcrete sessions)
• International Hemp Building Association events (monitor IHBA website)

🧵 Textiles & Fashion

• IndicaSativa (Bologna) – March 27-29
• EIHA Conference – June TBA

🍎 Food & Wellness

• EIHA Conference – June TBA
• Newtopia Now (Denver) – August 18-20
• Alternative Products Expo (Miami) – March 12-14

💰 Investment & Finance

• IgniteIt Cannabis (Chicago) – June 14-16
• MJBizCon Finance Forum – December 2 (pre-show)
• Cannabis Europa Paris – February 19

⚖️ Policy & Advocacy

• Texas Cannabis Policy Conference – January 29-31
• Lucky Leaf Expo (Washington DC) – April 18-19
• PBC Conference (Washington DC) – September 9-10
• National Cannabis Policy Summit – TBA

🌍 International Markets

• Cannabis Europa Paris – February 19
• ICBC Berlin – April 14-15
• World Class Cannabis Asia-Pacific (Bangkok) – August 26-27
• CannaFest Prague – November 6-8

PLANET HEMP ATTENDANCE PRIORITIES (2026)

🌿🌿🌿 PRIORITY 1: Must-Attend (Confirmed Presence)

1. EIHA Conference (June) – Keynote speaker + booth + community meetup
2. MJBizCon (December) – Booth + speaking + members meetup
3. IndicaSativa Bologna (March) – Booth via Italy Regional Chapter

🌿🌿 PRIORITY 2: High Value (Active Participation)

1. ICBC Berlin (April) – Case study presentation
2. IgniteIt Cannabis Chicago (June) – ReFi Co-Lab presentation
3. Lucky Leaf Expo DC (April) – Policy League group attendance

🌿 PRIORITY 3: Regional Support (Members Encouraged)

1. California Chapter Meetup (February) – Internal event
2. Data Commons Workshop Brussels (March) – Internal event
3. NECANNA Boston (April) – Regional members
4. CannaCon Midwest (June/August) – Regional members

Observing for Future Engagement (2027+)

• Pack Expo Chicago (October) – Scouting packaging tech
• White Label World Expo (September/November) – Marketplace intelligence
• World Class Cannabis Asia-Pacific (August) – APAC market entry research

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

For Planet Hemp Members:

Attend as Individual:

1. Check event details and registration links above
2. Mention Planet Hemp membership when networking
3. Share learnings in Community groups post-event
4. Submit trip reports for newsletter features

Represent Planet Hemp Officially:

1. Apply for “Planet Hemp Ambassador” status (email events@planethemp.one)
2. Receive branded materials, talking points, networking strategies
3. Coordinate with regional chapters if applicable
4. Report back via Community platform discussion thread

Propose New Events:

1. Post in Industry Platform group: “Events Calendar Suggestions”
2. Provide: Event name, dates, location, focus, why Planet Hemp should attend
3. Community votes on which events to prioritize for 2027

For Non-Members:

Visit industry.planethemp.one to:

• View real-time updates to this calendar
• RSVP for Planet Hemp hosted meetups at major conferences
• Download “Conference Networking Guide” (free resource)
• Join Industry Platform to access member-only conference discounts

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT

Hemp industry organizers: Get your event listed!

Email: events@planethemp.one
Subject: “Add Event to Calendar”
Include:

• Event name and dates
• Location (city, country, venue)
• Focus areas and target audience
• Expected attendance
• Website URL
• Contact for Planet Hemp partnership inquiries

We prioritize events that:

• Focus on industrial hemp (fiber, construction, food, materials)
• Support B2B networking and commercial deals
• Advance policy/regulatory improvements
• Emphasize sustainability and regenerative practices

CALENDAR MAINTENANCE

Update Frequency: Monthly (first Tuesday)
Maintained By: Planet Hemp Industry Team
Contributors: Community members submit updates via Industry Platform
Version: 1.0 (January 2026)
Next Review: February 4, 2026

Recent Changes:

• January 28, 2026: Initial publication
• Confirmed: EIHA Conference booth, MJBizCon booth, IndicaSativa booth
• Pending: Keynote speaker confirmations (EIHA, MJBizCon)

CONTACT

General Inquiries: events@planethemp.one
Partnership Opportunities: partnerships@planethemp.one
Press/Media at Events: press@planethemp.one
Regional Chapter Coordination: community@planethemp.one

Planet Hemp Industry Platform: industry.planethemp.one
Full Ecosystem: planethemp.one

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🌿 See you at the events! Let’s build the Green Renaissance together.

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