Icelandic Hemp Association Hosts Hemp for the Future 2025 Conference

The Icelandic Hemp Association has announced the third iteration of Hemp for the Future 2025, an international conference set to take place at Reykjavík's historic Iðnó venue. This event will convene over 200 global leaders, innovators, and experts to deliberate on the future of industrial hemp and medical cannabis, emphasizing sustainable economic growth and the exploration of these plants' diverse potentials.

With the global interest in sustainable agriculture and plant-based innovation on the rise, Hemp for the Future 2025 serves as a crucial platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and discussions on progressive policies. Þórunn Jónsdóttir, Conference Coordinator for the Icelandic Hemp Association, underscores the event's broader significance, stating it's aimed at ecosystem regeneration, community empowerment, and fostering a healthier, more sustainable future.

The conference will feature Jamie Pearson, Founder of the New Holland Group, as the keynote speaker, alongside over 15 international experts from various sectors of the cannabis and hemp industries. Key themes include sustainable farming and product development in industrial hemp, clinical research and wellness applications in medical cannabis, and global trends in legalization and policy innovation.

Pre-conference workshops on October 1 will offer specialized sessions, such as 'Cannabis Queens,' exploring women's historical and contemporary relationships with cannabis, and a 'Farmers’ Workshop' focusing on cultivation techniques and agribusiness opportunities. For those interested in attending or seeking media access, further details are available at https://www.hemp4future.is.