Hemp Industries Association Conference Names Keynote Speakers

The Hemp Industries Association announces a diverse lineup of national sponsors and hemp industry leaders for the 26th annual Hemp Industries Association Conference (HIACON) Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina. HIACON will bring over 40 exhibitors and more than 40 speakers and educators representing the farm business, sustainability, herbal and dietary supplements industries as well as hemp companies, business services, and brands showcasing product innovation.

Keynote speakers will present in advance of the four hemp-focused educational tracks: Hemp Regulatory and Legislation, Hemp Agricultural Production, Business Development and Marketing, and Cannabinoid Science.

This year, attendees will hear from the following industry leaders featuring HIA President, Joy Beckerman, of Hemp Ace International as host:

• Blake Butler, executive director, North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association
• Jillian Hishaw, founder, F.A.R.M.S. & author of “Don’t Bet the Farm on Medicaid”
• Michael McGuffin, president, American Herbal Products Association
• Jonathan Miller, general counsel, U.S. Hemp Roundtable
• Heather Pichelman, Agricultural Marketing Services director of Promotion & Economics Division at U.S. Department of Agriculture

“This is the twenty-sixth year for HIA’s annual event and as the first U.S. based hemp trade association we have a powerful network and legacy of brain trust that makes our event truly unique,” said HIA Executive Director Colleen Keahey Lanier.

“This year our program features provocative keynote presentations and also excellent breakout track speakers and panelists to address both the challenges and the opportunities related to regulation, agricultural production, business and marketing, and cannabinoid science,” said Lanier. “We firmly believe in the benefit of knowledge and experience from herbal supplement pioneers and agricultural leaders.”

On Sunday, Nov. 3, the exhibit hall will be free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will include “Hemp Talks” from presenting sponsor, GenCanna, title sponsor, CV Sciences, and major sponsor, Robison Law Group. The HIA encourages both members and non-members to join the hemp industry’s top leaders and influencers at this year’s HIACON at The Westin Charlotte. Only registered attendees will have full access.

To register for the entire event visit www.hiacon.org. Members receive an exclusive discount on registration.