Produced by the Hawaii Hemp Initiative
Hawaii Hemp Expo
Industrial hemp for housing, agriculture, and local manufacturing in Hawaii.
A focused convening for builders, farmers, policymakers, researchers, and investors working on real world hemp solutions.
Dates and location to be announced. Join the list for updates.
Why hemp.
- Building materials with lower embodied carbon than concrete
- Fiber and hurd usable across housing, agriculture, and manufacturing
- Proven performance in insulation, fire resistance, and moisture control
Why Hawaii.
- Heavy reliance on imported building materials
- High construction costs and housing pressure
- Year round growing conditions and skilled agricultural workforce
Why now.
- Federal hemp legalization already in place
- Growing demand for resilient and climate aligned materials
- Clear interest from policymakers and impact focused funders
What the Expo covers.
Built environment
- Hempcrete and bio based construction
- Moisture, durability, and detailing for island conditions
- Code awareness and inspection pathways
Agriculture and industry
- Fiber processing and manufacturing systems
- Regenerative agriculture and soil health
- Education, pilots, and workforce development
This is not a consumer cannabis event.
The Hawaii Hemp Expo focuses on industrial hemp only. No THC products. No retail sales.
Education first. Practical outcomes. Documented progress.
Produced by the Hawaii Hemp Initiative.
A Hawaii based effort advancing industrial hemp through education, pilot projects, and policy alignment.
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Exhibit or sponsor.
Bring industrial hemp solutions to builders, policymakers, and funders. Request the sponsor deck and exhibitor overview.