NIHC 2026 Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit
2026
NIHC
Global
Industrial Hemp
Fiber Summit
September 16–18, 2026  ·  New York, NY

The premier gathering for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders advancing industrial hemp fiber — from field to final product.

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Hemp plant
Agronomy
Hemp fiber
Processing
Hemp fabric
Textiles
Hemp composite board
Building Materials
Research lab
Research

Seed to final product.
The full hemp fiber journey.

The NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit brings together professionals, authorities, and researchers who want to foster advancement in the hemp fiber industry. This years summit will be held at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Programming covers innovations in industrial hemp fiber from seed to final product, featuring innovations from sponsors and exhibitors, physical tours, expert speakers, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities.

“Industrial hemp fiber should bring wellbeing and value to society by providing safe, high-quality and affordable textile and building products, creating jobs and supporting regenerative agriculture.”

2.5
Days of programming
30+
Expert speakers
2
Optional tours
300+
Attendees expected
USDA
Policy & Standards
Regulatory landscape
& standardization
Agreement
Industry Partnerships
Building the global
supply chain

Secure your seat.

NIHC Member
$295
through August 17 · then $395
  • 2.5 days of programming
  • Welcome reception
  • Access to speakers, sponsors & exhibitors
Register
Government Employee
$225
through August 17 · then $325
  • 2.5 days of programming
  • Welcome reception
  • Optional tours available at $50 each
Register

Two and a half days of programming.

Day 1 — September 16
Day 2 — September 17
Day 3 — September 18
8:00 AM
Registration
Summit check-in opens
AM
Conference Sessions
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Programming
PM
Conference Sessions
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Programming
5:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Networking reception
Reception
8:00 AM
Registration
Morning check-in
AM
Conference Sessions
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Programming
PM
Conference Sessions
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Programming
5:00 PM
Programming Concludes
Evening open for informal networking
8:00 AM
Conference Sessions
Morning programming
Programming
12:00 PM
Summit Close
End of programming
Afternoon
Optional Tour: Garment District
Optional add-on · $50
Tour
Afternoon
Optional Tour: Textile Lab at FIT
Optional add-on · $50
Tour

Experts across the value chain.

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Agronomy
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Research
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Processing
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Textiles
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Building Materials
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Policy
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Supply Chain
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Standards

Supporting the industry.

NIHC
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Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City.

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Venue
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001-5992
Address
227 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001-5992
Dates
September 16–18, 2026
Programming runs all day Wednesday and Thursday, plus a half day Friday
Nearby Accommodations
There is no room block for this event. View FIT’s preferred nearby hotel list.

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