Agenda
Basic Breakdown
| Monday July 14 | ||
| Pre-Summit Mixer | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Tuesday July 15 | ||
| Check-in and Breakfast | 7:30 – 8:20 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Welcome Address and Speaker Sessions | 8:30 – 12:05 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Lunch | 12:05 – 12:50 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Speaker Sessions | 12:50 – 5:00 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Opening Reception | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Trophy Brewing and Pizza 827 W Morgan St |
| Wednesday July 16 | ||
| Board Buses with On-the-Go Breakfast | 7:30 – 8:00 am | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Travel and Visit the Cherry Research Station (Transportation Provided) | 8:00 – 10:00 am | Cherry Research Station |
| Travel to Biophil (Transportation Provided) | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Biophil Natural Fibers |
| Lunch and Speaker Session | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Biophil Natural Fibers |
| Biophil Tour | 1:30- 2:45 p.m. | Biophil Natural Fibers |
| Return to NC State (Transportation Provided) | 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Thursday July 17 | ||
| Breakfast | 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Speaker Session | 8:00 – 9:50 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Roundtable Discussions and Summaries | 9:50 – 12:00 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Lunch | 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Panel Discussion | 12:50 – 1:50 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Textiles and Nonwovens Tours | 1:50 – 4:30 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles/ Nonwovens Institute |
| Closing Statements | 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
More Details
Pre-Event: Mixer
July 14, 2025 | Wilson College of Textiles
We will host a pre-summit mixer at the Wilson College of Textiles before kicking off the summit the following day. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served at this networking opportunity before the summit begins.
Reception will include:
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Drinks
- Networking Opportunity
Day 1: Plenary Speaker Sessions and Opening Reception
July 15, 2025 | Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University
Day one will consist of plenary speaker sessions where we will hear from a variety of leaders in industrial hemp fiber. We will host an Opening Reception at local Raleigh favorite, Trophy Brewing and Pizza. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be a cash bar and pizza menu.
Day 1 will include:
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Networking Opportunity
- Cash Bar
- Hors d’oeuvres
Day 2: Field Trips
July 16, 2025 | NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Horticultural Research Stations & Biophil
On day two, we will take two field trips to see hemp innovation firsthand. First, we will travel to NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Horticultural Research Stations, led by Dr. David Suchoff. Next, we will visit Biophil Natural Fibers in Lumberton, NC, to see their decortication and spinning process led by David Camby. There we will hear from more expert speakers. Transportation is provided.
Day 2 will include:
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Transportation to and from the facilities
- Field and Facility tours
Day 3: Speakers, Panels, Round Tables and Tours
July 17, 2025 | Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University
On day three, we will complete our speaker sessions and hold round table discussions encompassing all aspects of the hemp fiber industry, from seed to end-product and standardization. We will also welcome an Industry Panel moderated by Anne Wiper of the Textile Innovation Engine, with representation from PACT, Eileen Fisher, and Carhartt. Additionally, we will be taking tours of the Wilson College of Textiles complex with Andre West and the Nonwovens Institute with Raoul Farer.
Day 3 will include:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Facilities tours
- Discussion and Networking Opportunity
