September 16–18, 2026 · New York
NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit
A gathering at the Fashion Institute of Technology focused on the future of industrial hemp fiber.
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Where the hemp industry converges.
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America brings growers, laboratories, manufacturers and advocates together to shape policy, expand opportunity and move the industry forward.
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