AFRICAN
Industrial Hemp Fibre Processing for Commercialisation Conference 2025
19 - 20 MARCH 2026
Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, Durban, KZN
Ledile Textile and Fibre Processing, proudly invites you to a landmark
event that brings together visionaries, cultivators, investors, and
industry leaders to unlock the transformative potential of industrial
hemp in South Africa.
As a cornerstone of the country’s evolving hemp fibre industry, hemp
farming is driving sustainable agriculture and contributing
meaningfully to economic growth. This conference is more than a
gathering—it’s a strategic platform for collaboration, innovation, and
investment.
Attendees will gain exclusive insights into emerging trends, regulatory
developments, and sustainable practices shaping the future of hemp.
Whether you’re an established stakeholder or a new entrant, this
event offers unparalleled networking opportunities and a front-row
seat to sector-wide transformation.
Join the movement toward sustainable growth, inclusive
development, and industrial innovation
Topics of Discussion
- Designed to address the real needs of industrial farmers
- Processes and Stakeholders
- Sustainable farming practices
- Learning and development opportunities
- Government collaboration and support
- Entrepreneurial guidance for hemp fibre
- Investment and funding panel discussions
- Provincial implementation strategies
- Infrastructure, regulations, and compliance
- Market trends and strategic positioning
- Technological innovation for sustainability
- International perspectives from Australia, Europe and Africa
- Economic development
- Hemp Composites
- Hemp Fibre
- Hemp Industry Stakeholders
- Hemp textiles
- Hemp Yarn
- Breeding Hemp Fibre Cultivars for Both the Grower and the Processor
- Hemp Fibre Seed Supply Challenges
- Growing Regenerative Hemp
- efficient decortication, fibre refinement, and large-scale
- Hemp material production
- Hemp Animal Feed
- Hemp Into Plastics
- Hemp In Bio Fuels & Oils
- Hemp Carbon Sequestrations
- Hemp Credits
- European Union Export Quality Standards & Offtakes
Agenda
Key Highlights:
Product Showcase
Discover a wide range of hemp-based innovations—from cottonisation, food
nutrition, and cosmetics to textiles, sustainable building materials, hemp
plastics, and automotive components.
Networking & Engagement
Connect with like-minded professionals, international buyers, procurement
officers, and industry advisors to spark collaboration and business growth.
Expert Insights
Learn from leading voices in hemp agriculture, processing, manufacturing
policy, and commercialization.
Financial & Policy Perspectives
Explore the financial landscape of Industrial Hemp processing including local
and international regulations, investment strategies, and policy frameworks.
Harvesting Potential
Cultivating Africa’s Hemp Fibre
Renaissance. Our mission is to forge
new pathways in the
commercialisation of industrial hemp
fibre by uniting global stakeholders.
Together, we’ll sow prosperity, nurture
innovation, and reap a bountiful
harvest for Africa’s future.
Who Should Attend?
- Stakeholder groups
- Dealers, importers and exporters
- Manufacturers
- Research Institutes
- Government departments
- Hemp Producers
- Construction and automative experts
- Marketing platforms
Why You Should Attend?
- Engage with local and international audiences to elevate your visibility and impact.
- Promote Your Brand / Products, Biomass
- Showcase Industry Trends
- Highlight the immense potential of the global hemp sector and share your vision for future growth.
- Marketplace for Stakeholders
- A dynamic platform for merchants, exporters, researchers, and institutions to connect and collaborate.
- Share Your Expertise
- Inspire and guide farmers, plus others, with your knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture.
- Build Strategic Partnerships
- Foster long-term relationships that drive innovation and sector transformation.
- Empower Rural Communities
- Participate in panel discussions that champion farmer empowerment and inclusive development.
