AIHEF 2025 – Asia’s Premier Hemp Platform
Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum 2025 (AIHEF 2025) is the region’s flagship annual gathering for hemp and medical cannabis professionals. Now in its 4th edition taking place 5–7 November 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, AIHEF is recognized as Asia’s most comprehensive industry exhibition and forum. Each year, this event unites gurus, researchers, business leaders, and policymakers from across the globe – with distinguished panelists from 20+ countries sharing insights. It’s the platform to exchange knowledge on everything from cultivation techniques and processing technology to market trends and policy.
AIHEF 2025 is where new ideas spark, partnerships form, and industry standards are shaped, driving Asia’s hemp and medical cannabis sector forward. As a prospective speaker, you will be joining a community of pioneers committed to advancing the industry.
Forum Tracks & Topics
The AIHEF 2025 Forum will feature two focused tracks – Fiber Sector and Extraction Sector – highlighting the hottest topics and innovations in each area. The Forum will be held during the first two days of the exhibition, 5–6 November 2025. Key discussion topics include:
Extraction Sector – Focus Topics
- Medical Cannabis & Therapeutics: Breakthrough research, medical applications, and global trends in cannabis-based treatments.
- Extraction Technology: Cutting-edge techniques and equipment for extracting CBD, THC, and other hemp compounds efficiently and safely.
- Wellness, Food & Beverages: Hemp-derived nutraceuticals, functional foods, beverages and “future food” innovations driving new consumer markets.
- Regulations & Standards: Navigating GMP/EU-GMP compliance, international regulatory frameworks, and market entry strategies for hemp extracts and products.
Fiber Sector – Focus Topics- Textiles & Fashion: Innovations in hemp fiber processing for sustainable textiles and high-performance fabrics.
- Construction & Composites: Hempcrete and hemp fiber applications in building materials, automotive parts, and aerospace composites.
- Bioplastics & Materials: Development of hemp-based bioplastics and composite materials for diverse industrial uses.
- Sustainability & Supply Chain: Scaling hemp cultivation and fiber processing, improving quality standards, and leveraging hemp for carbon-neutral goals (ESG).
Exclusive Speaker Benefits As a valued speaker at AIHEF 2025, you won’t just be sharing your expertise – you’ll also enjoy VIP privileges during the event. Speaker benefits include:- 3 nights of complimentary hotel accommodation (conveniently arranged for forum dates).
- 4 VIP Forum passes for your team or guests, granting full access to the expo and forum sessions.
- Business Matching sessions with selected partners, investors, or vendors.
- Complimentary lunch provided on forum days, so you can network and refuel without leaving the venue.
- Access to the Speaker Lounge, an exclusive area for presenters to relax, network with fellow experts and VIPs, and prepare for your sessions in comfort.
These benefits ensure our speakers can focus on what matters– delivering great talks and connecting with the industry – while we take care of the rest.
Submit Abstract Now – Share Your Expertise!
Are you a hemp innovator or thought leader ready to inspire Asia’s hemp community? Don’t miss this chance to be part of AIHEF 2025. Join other high-caliber experts onstage and help shape the future of the industry. Submit your abstract now to seize this opportunity till 31 July – we’re excited to hear your ideas and potentially welcome you as a speaker at Asia’s biggest hemp forum!
**Submission Timeline**
