Last Week’s Hemp Commentary 

Hemp Conferences Evolving

Conference season is in full swing in the hemp space.  Newly emerging industries are especially dependent on opportunities for participants to connect with one another, and to benefit from interactive group learning. Collaborations are born, opportunities are identified, and a range of voices and perspectives are explored in an interactive session.  

All of the above are much more challenging in our post-pandemic world, but virtual conferences have also created new opportunities to participate in group learning experiences without having to travel. Our conference last week featured professionals from across North America, representing all 4 time zones, as well as the UK, because of the virtual format.   

Oregon State University (OSU) hosted a