• The 2023 Global Hemp Manufacturing and

    Commercialisation Summit

    HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

     

    Wednesday 27th - Thursday 28th SEPTEMBER, 2023

     

    Join us in inspiring the next generation of global innovators using Industrial Hemp in the building, construction and consumer products industries.

  • ABOUT US

    The Global Hemp Summit in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Housing (ARC CAMP.H), and the Australian Hemp Manufacturing Company, are excited to be hosting the 3rd Global Hemp Summit at the intersection of industrial hemp manufacturing, innovation and R&D from Melbourne, Australia to a global audience.

     

    This exciting summit will showcase industry experts, academics and entrepreneurs involved in Industrial Hemp research and commercial enterprise.

     

    This 2 day Summit will include keynote presentations and insights into cutting edge building applications, the agronomy of industrial hemp, and trending consumer products.

     

    This exciting summit will provide a unique forum to share knowledge, ideas and develop relationships that will support collaborative research and commercialisation into all aspects of the cultivation, farming, harvesting and business applications of industrial hemp.

  • KEY TOPICS TO BE COVERED

    INDUSTRIAL HEMP SUPPLY CHAIN

    CARBON SEQUESTRATION

    HEALING CARBON WOUNDS: CRC-P PROJECT

    REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

    SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

    INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & INNOVATION

    INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

    ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES

  • REGISTRATION FEES

    Conference -

    Both days attendance

    (in person) 

    $650.00 AUD

    Does not include Conference dinner

    Conference - Single day attendance

    day one

    (in person)

    $400.00 AUD

    Does not include Conference dinner

    Conference -

    Single day attendance

    day two

    (in person)

    $400.00 AUD

     Does not include Conference dinner

    Conference gala dinner

    (first night)

    $120.00 AUD

    Online attendance - Both days

    $190.00 AUD

    Does not include Conference dinner

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation less than 30 days before the conference - no refund.

    Cancellation more then 30 days before the conference - refund less $90 cancellation fee, which includes administration fee and Eventbrite processing fee.

    Registration closes 8th September 2023 - extended to 19th September 2023 (Last day to register)

  • DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL 2023 SUMMIT PROGRAM NOW

  • PROGRAM

    We have an exciting 2 day event

    DAY 1

     

    Wednesday 8th July 2020

     

    STARTING 8PM AEST (10AM GMT)

     

    Welcome Address

    Innovation in Industrial Hemp - The Next Decade

    8.00pm - 8.30pm AEST

    10.00am - 10.30am GMT

     

    Prof. Colin Duffield (The University of Melbourne)

    Prof. Albert Pinhasov (Ariel University)

     

    The Global Hemp Summit Story

    8.30pm - 9.00pm AEST

    10.30am - 11.00am GMT

     

    Prof. Abdul Ir. Aziz Abdul Samad (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)

    Dr. David Wilson (The University of Melbourne)

    Dr. Kobi Anker (Ariel University)

     

    Session 1: Hemp cultivation, manufacturing innovation & industry potential

    9.00pm - 10.10pm AEST

    11.00am - 12.10pm GMT

     

    Keynotes by:

    Prof. Priyan Mendis (The University of Melbourne)

    Prof. Yaniv Knop (Ariel University)

    Darren Christie (The Australian Hemp Manufacturing Company)

     
    Followed by:
    Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A [15min]:
    Facilitator - Prof. Colin Duffield (The University of Melbourne)
     
    Conference Break & Virtual Networking - 10 minutes

    10.10pm - 10.20pm AEST

    12.10pm - 12.20pm GMT

     

    Session 2a: Life cycle analysis of hemp panels in houses

    10.20pm - 11.00pm AEST

    12.20pm - 1.00pm GMT

     

    Keynotes by:

    Dr. Seongwon Seo (The University of Melbourne)

    Dr. Shanaka Baduge (The University of Melbourne)

     

    Session 2b: Agronomy of Hemp Cultivation

    11.00pm - 12.05am AEST

    1.00pm - 2.05pm GMT

     

    Keynotes by:

    Dr. Jonathan Gorelick (Ariel University)

    Dr. Alex Duan (The University of Melbourne)

    Dr. Nirit Bernstein (Ministry of Agriculture, Israel)

    Dr. Parmjit Randhawa (Greenlab, Lincoln University, New Zealand)

     

    Day 1 Closing Remarks & Optional Networking

    12.05am - 12.15am AEST

    2.05pm - 2.15pm GMT

     

    Dr. David Wilson (The University of Melbourne)

     

     

    DAY 2

     

    Thursday 9th July 2020

     

    STARTING 8PM AEST (10AM GMT)

     

     

    Session 3: R&D challenges and opportunities

    8.00pm - 9.30pm AEST

    10.00am - 11.30am GMT

     

    Keynotes by:

    Dr. Massoud Sofi (The University of Melbourne)

    Assoc. Prof Graham Brodie (The University of Melbourne)

    Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Samad (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)

    Dr. Kobi Anker (Ariel University)

    Mr. Johannes Fehrmann (The University of Melbourne)

     

    Followed by
    Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A [15min]:
    Facilitator - Dr Kobi Anker (Ariel University)

     

    Session 4: Virtual Farm / Field Trip Experience / Architectural Case Study

    9.30pm - 10.15pm AEST

    11.30am - 12.15pm GMT

     

    Darren Christie (The Australian Hemp Manufacturing Company)

    Assoc. Prof Graham Brodie (The University of Melbourne)
    Sienna Tardini (The University of Melbourne)

     

    Break / Virtual Networking - 15 minutes

    10.15pm - 10.30pm AEST

    12.15pm - 12.30pm GMT

     
    Virtual breakout rooms
    Sponsors acknowledgements

     

    Session 5: Commercialisation opportunities & innovation

    10.30pm - 11.30pm AEST 

    12.30pm - 1.30pm GMT

     

    Round table forum:

    Prof. Priyan Mendis (The University of Melbourne)

    Prof. Yaniv Knop (Ariel University)

    Darren Christie (The Australian Hemp Manufacturing Company)

    Assoc. Prof Graham Brodie (The University of Melbourne)
    Dr. David Wilson (The University of Melbourne)
    Dr. Kobi Anker (Ariel University)

    Dr. Shanaka Baduge (The University of Melbourne)

    Dr. Massoud Sofi (The University of Melbourne)

    Facilitator - Prof. Colin Duffield (The University of Melbourne)

     

    Day 2 Closing Remarks & Summit Close

    11.30pm - 12am AEST

    1.30pm - 2.00pm GMT

     

    Dr. David Wilson (The University of Melbourne)

    Dr. Kobi Anker (Ariel University)

  • SUMMIT PARTNERS

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    ORGANISING COMMITTEE

    Darren Christie 

    The Australian Hemp Manufacturing Company

     

    Prof. Priyan Mendis

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Prof. Lu Aye

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Dr. David Wilson

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Dr. Yaakov Anker

    Ariel University and The Eastern R&D Center

     

    Dr Massoud Sofi

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Assoc Prof Felix Kin Peng Hui

    The University of Melbourne 

     

    Dr. Yaniv Knop

    Ariel University

     

    Dr Parmjit Randhawa

    Green Labs  

     

    Dr Graham Brodie

    Adjunct Associate Professor James Cook University 

     

    Dr. Sally Wilson

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Dr Jude Perera

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Dr Mary Cole

    Agpath

     

    Mr James Vosper

    President, Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance

     

    Dr Fatah Mostamandi

    Revox Australia

     

    Dr Bennoit Belleville

    The University of Melbourne

     

    Mr Jesse Wilson

    Master Research Australasia Pty Ltd

     

  • REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

    Early interest has been strong and you won't want to miss your spot. Make sure you get in early and register now!

     

    ONLY $55 AUD

  • ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

  • ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

    Thank you for showing interest in presenting a paper at the Global Hemp Summit 2023. Please fill out this form with details of your abstract and we will contact you very soon.

     

    Abstract Submission Guidelines:

    • Abstracts should be no more than 200 words and provide a clear overview of the proposed presentation.
    • Abstract submission deadline: 25th August 2023 Deadline has been extended
    • Notification of Acceptance: 1st September 2023
    • Presentation slides due: 18th September 2023

    Accepted papers should be able to be presented within 20 minutes with an additional 10 minutes allowed for questions.

     

     

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    We look forward to hearing from you!

  • REGISTER NOW

    This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of something special. This conference is your chance to be at the cutting edge of innovation using Hemp in the building, construction and consumer products industries.

     

    We can't wait to see you in July.