Agenda
The NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit will consist of three full days of presentations, tours, discussions, and networking opportunities.
Attendees can expect to leave with powerful takeaways, contacts and exposure to the latest developments in hemp fiber processing and production.
| Interested in getting established in the industry? | Seasoned champion of industrial hemp fiber? |
| Learn what you need to know through the brief and exciting expert speaker talks. | Shape the future of the industry through engaging round table discussions. |
The Schedule
| 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 | 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Speaker Sessions | 9:00 a.m. – 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 |
| Wednesday July 16 | ||
| Board Buses with On-the-Go Breakfast | 7:30 – 8:00 am | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Travel and Visit NC State’s Central Crops Research Station (Transportation Provided) | 8:00 – 10:00 am | NC State Horticultural Research Stations |
| Travel and Biophil Tour (Transportation Provided) | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Biophil Natural Fibers |
| Lunch and Speaker Session | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Biophil Natural Fibers |
| Return to NC State (Transportation Provided) | 2:00 – 4:00 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 | 9:50 – 11:30 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center’s (GHIC) Industry-Focused Listening Session | 9:50 – 11:30 a.m. | Wilson College of Textiles |
| Roundtable and Listening Session Summaries | 11:30 a.m. – 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 and drinks will be served.
Day 1 will include:
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Networking Opportunity
- Drinks
- 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.
Day 2 will include:
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Transportation to and from the facilities
- Field and Facility tours
Day 3: Speakers, 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. 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:
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks Throughout
- Facilities tours
- Discussion and Networking Opportunity
