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Hemp for the Future: Hemp and Cannabis Conference Kicks Off Tomorrow in Iceland
The second edition of the Hemp for the Future conference kicks off tomorrow in Reykjavik, an event bringing together international experts in industrial hemp, medicinal cannabis, sustainability, and public policy. Organized by the Icelandic Hemp Association, the meeting will take place on October 2nd and 3rd, 2025, at the historic Iðnó venue in the center of the Icelandic capital. The event will also be streamed live.
In a global context of growing interest in circular economy solutions, plant innovation, and medicinal cannabis use, Hemp for the Future 2025 puts Iceland on the map as a key hub for the international hemp and cannabis ecosystem.
This is a decisive moment for Iceland, which still has no regulations governing the use of hemp or medicinal cannabis. The Icelandic Hemp Association intends, through these meetings, to promote the use of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes, and to also alert the government to the need for updated legislation, more in line with most European Union countries.
Over two days, the program will feature presentations and debates that include, among other topics:
- Innovations in industrial hemp, from sustainable cultivation practices to new value-added products;
- Advances in medicinal cannabis, scientific research, therapeutic applications and regulatory challenges;
- Legal frameworks and public policies, national models, reform strategies and opportunities;
- Market and business, networking, investment and growth of the hemp and cannabis sector
Live broadcast
To ensure greater reach, the organizers have made the event live. Here are the times and access link:
Times (Iceland / GMT / EST):
- Thursday, October 2th — 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM (GMT / Icelandic Time)
→ 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST) - Friday, October 3 — 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM (GMT / Icelandic Time)
→ 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST)
The conference will be broadcast live using this link.
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[Disclaimer: Please note that this text was originally written in Portuguese and is translated into English and other languages using an automatic translator. Some words may differ from the original and typos or errors may occur in other languages.]____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has a postgraduate degree in Photography and has been a Journalist since 1998. Winner of the Business of Cannabis Awards in the category "Journalist of the Year 2024", Laura was a correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome, Italy, and Press Officer in the Office of the Minister of Education of the 21st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “Say What? Lisbon” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura directed the documentary “Pacientes” and was part of the steering group of the first Postgraduate Course in GxP's for Medicinal Cannabis in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.
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