23rd Annual HIA Conference Recap
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The HIA hosted the largest annual conference in its 23 year history on September 18-20 in Denver, CO. Members, guests, speakers and exhibitors networked and learned from dozens of presenters and panels on topics ranging from cannabinoids, genetics, farming, federal regulation, composites, fiber, hempcrete and more. HIA also hosted a sold out Farm Tour which visited the CBDRx research farm and a Colorado State University research plot. Feedback from those in attendance was overwhelmingly positive. Here are some quotes from attendees:"WOW! Has the industry ever come a long way! The seminars were enlightening, and it was so good to see all the old friends, and meet so many new people. Thanks again for making it all possible..." Ruth Shamai - Ruth’s Hemp
"It was a GREAT conference and I look forward to sponsoring next year’s event as well!"
Rick Trojan - Colorado Cultivars
"Great conference. I hate conferences, but I loved the HIA this and last year. Excellent work." Michael Perry - PNX Botanicals
HARVEST SPONSORS
GROW SPONSORS
CW Hemp • Green Spring Technologies • Sunstrand
Bluebird Botanicals • National Hemp Association
SEED SPONSORS
US Hemp Wholesale • DavidLaw • Cannabis Basics • Hemp Traders
Realm of Caring • Hoban & Feola • Eden Labs • Colorado Cultivars USA
Hemp Business Journal • New West Genetics
Crop Science Society of America
NETWORKING EVENT SPONSORS
CV Sciences • Palmetto Harmony
The HIA has been hosting an annual conference since its first gathering in Scottsdale, AZ in 1994. This was the first time we held our conference in Colorado but it certainly won't be the last. With Colorado as one of the leading hemp states, it was the right place at the right time.
The event began on Saturday with an optional Hemp Farm Tour. Sunday, we held an AGM at 1 pm and a networking reception at the Marriott featuring live music and hemp infused hors d’oeuvres from 7-9 pm. Special thanks to EvoHemp for the Colorado grown hemp nut and hemp seed oil which was used in the meals. Monday and Tuesday were full days of speakers and panels on a wide variety of topics. You can view the full schedule here.
Native American Hemp Panel
Sunday night featured a Networking Reception with hemp infused hors d'oeurves including hemp sliders from HempWay Foods. The Adam Bodine Trio performed with some great tunes and there was a photo booth which was the hit of the event. Photos can be viewed here. Thanks to our event sponsors CV Sciences and Palmetto Harmony!
On Monday and Tuesday we had speakers covering a broad array of hemp topics including policy, hemp farming, hemp construction, and CBD.
Speakers highlights included (Access Presentations Below):
Andrew Freedman - Director of Marijuana Coordination for Colorado - Keynote
Dr. Ethan Russo - Phytecs
Alex White Plume - Oglala Sioux tribe
Garry Meier - Hemp Genetics International
Gregg Baumbaugh - FlexForm Technologies
Tom Keene, University of Kentucky
Tim Callahan - Alembic Studios
Jake Plummer - former NFL player for Denver Bronco's
Awards were given to the following people:
Barbara Filippone & Summer Star, Envirotextiles - HIA Lifetime Achievement Award
Greenspring Technologies, Mark Linday - Innovation Award
Shiela Hemphill - HIA Leadership Award
Assemblywoman Lupardo - Vote Hemp Legislator of the Year Award
McMillan Arrington - Vote Hemp Activist of the Year
If you missed it, we hope to see you next year at a location TBD!
Eric Steenstra
Executive Director
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Monday September 19
- HIA Opening Remarks - Eric Steenstra, Hemp Industries Association
- Phytocannabinoids & Cannabis Terpenes - Dr. Ethan Russo, Phytecs
- The Commoditization of Industrial Hemp - Edward Woodford, Seed CX
- Research & Development of Hemp Genetics - John McKay, PhD., New West Genetics
- Hemp History Week - Nancy Metcalf - Dr. Bronner's
- Therapeutic Potential of Acidic Cannabinoids - Jokubas Ziburkus, PhD., Satimed
- Cannabis Extracts & CBD: A Legal Perspective - Boris Banas, CBDepot
- Virginia Hemp Research - John Fike, Virginia Tech
- North Dakota Hemp Research - Burton Johnson, North Dakota State University
- Kentucky Hemp Program & Research - Tom Keene, University of Kentucky
- Hemp Fiber for Natural Composites - Trey Riddle, PhD., Sunstrand
- Modern Decortication - John Lupien, Bastcore
- Hemp Based Biocomposites - Chad Ulven, PhD., North Dakota State University
- Natural Fiber Composites for the Auto Industry - Gregg Baumbaugh, FlexForm Technologies
- Cannabis Roots: A Neglected Resource - Dr. Ethan Russo, Phytecs
- Hemp Road Trip: Do Something - Rick Trojan, Colorado Cultivars
- Vote Hemp State Update - Colleen Keahey, Vote Hemp
- THC & Cannabinoid Testing - Jace Callaway, PhD., Finola Ltd.
- Hempseed as a Functional Food - Jace Callaway, PhD., Finola Ltd.
- Hemp Agronomy - Garry Meier, Hemp Genetics International
- Regenerative Agriculture - Doug Fine