Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum 2026

Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum 2026 takes place on 18–20 November 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. B2DB lists 67 speakers and 41 sessions announced so far.

The Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum (AIHEF) is a business platform for the hemp industry in Asia, held since 2022 and co-located with the Asia International Cannabis Expo & Forum (AICEF). The 2026 edition is the fifth, themed "Growing Business", and takes place at Hall 7 of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. It showcases technologies, materials and equipment for the cultivation, extraction and processing of hemp, cannabis and kratom, alongside a forum programme and the Hemp Talk Stage. It is organised by N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd. (NEO) and endorsed by the Asia International Hemp Federation.

Key facts

Speakers (67)

Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.

• Sharon Deidre Leyson Secretary-General, Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF)
• Paul Benhaim Co-Founder and Chair, BIO-SMART GROUP
• Morris Beegle Co-Founder & Principal, BIO-SMART GROUP
• Tanadee Pantumkomon Vice President: Business Development and Compliance, Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF)
• Sawita Tinsuntisook Vice President: Industrial Sustainability & Environmental Affairs, Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF)
• Riccardo Longato Chief Executive Officer, Clear
• Anar Artur Hempfi Solutions LLC.
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Patcharaprakiti Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Project Leader of Hemp App Tech Center, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL)
• Benjamin Baskins Co-Founder CEO, MMG Thailand
• Corby Miteff Co-Founder, KonopiUS
• Deepak Anand Vice President, Village Farms (VFF)
• Dr. Jariyavadee Sirichantra Chief Innovation Officer, Empowermatt Co.,Ltd.
• Dr. Kiatsuda Somna Civil engineering department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
• Dr. Prachoom Khamput Civil engineering department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
• Dr. Rattapon Somna Ariyasutthi Intertrade Company Limited
• Eben Sumner CEO, Casco Bay Hemp
• Jakree Jitjet Commercial Kratom Development Specialist, Baan Thai Herb Center Co., Ltd.
• Jordan Herring Founder, Hidden Valley Genetics Co., Ltd
• Mariolino Monteiro Project Manager, La Chanvriere
• Olivia Ewenike Lawyer, Ewenike Law Firm
• Pornchai Padmindra CEO & Founder, Dr. CBD Co.,Ltd.
• Thawatchai Ariyasutthi Civil engineering department, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
• Wimonlack Blom-Boonvises Representative, OneCert International (P) Ltd.
• Aitthiphat Nuyen IT & Systems Development ThaiTom Application Developer, Baan Thai Herb Center Co., Ltd.
• Alex Haze Founder & Industry Advisor, Humble Haze / Cannabis Education & Advisory
• Aree Wiboonpongse Advisory, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krit Pongpirul MD, MPH, PhD; Center of Excellence in Preventive and Integrative Medicine (CE-PIM), Faculty of Medicine; Honorary Advisor of Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF), Chulalongkorn University
• Aya Ammi President, HEMP HUB
• Bilabh Shrestha Founder, Cosmic Annunaki Hemp
• Bonita Money Co Founder/Sr. Producer, Camden Entertainment Group
• Christopher Leavitt Owner, Voyager Genetics
• Doug Farquhar Adjunct Professor, University of Denver
• Dr. Gengpong Tangaroonsanti Chief Visionary Officer, Chersery Home International
• Dr. Somyot Kittimunkong MD, MPH, Rakmorthai Thai Traditional Medicine Clinic
• Dr. Suchada Nilkumhang Wilkins Deputy Director of Research Development and Innovation, Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO)
• Dr. Thanaphit Santhiwas Director Botanical Extraction & Active Compounds Specialist, Thai Natural Product Supply Co., Ltd.
• Dr. Thanarath Imsuwansri Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Medical Education, National Cancer Institute
• Dr. Tomas Ryska Managing Director, Astrasana Pharma s.r.o
• Dr. Zafar Riaz CEO, Katas Hempstead Agro Farms Pvt Ltd
• Dujdao Dechdamrongwut Executive Director Botanical Extraction & Active Compounds Specialist, Thai Natural Product Supply Co., Ltd.
• Edgar Concepcion Networking Specialist, Altarize materials
• Gen Caird Founder, 420 Street
• Gohar Khan CEO & Director, Co-Founder, 1937 East (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Laksanaporn Prakobdee Sales Manager, Salus Bioceutical (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• Masanao Ikoga CEO, Cosmic Hemp on the Earth
• Matus Valent Global Sales Director, MCC-Medical Cannabis Center
• Maximiliano Sena Legal Representative, Green Hemp Uruguay SAS
• Menno Keppel Chief Executive Officer Founder, Agri Solutions Asia Co., Ltd.
• Peeracha Kookasamkij Director of Medical Cannabis Division (MD), Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), Ministry of Public Health
• Phumchai Kambhato President, Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF)
• Phurineerat Jantarapan Co-Founder, Racha Green Trading Co.,Ltd.
• Pinpraaj Chakkaphak Chief Operating Officer, SALUS BIOCEUTICAL (THAILAND)
• Pongsathorn Issarayungyuen Director, Kaewmungkornphaesaj Co., Ltd.
• Puntharika Kaeokhiew Pharmacist, Professional Level, Herbal Product Division, Food and Drug Administration, Thailand
• Roger Nakazawa Japan Country Manager, KCA Labs
• Ryan Joseph Zaczynski President & CEO / Cofounder, 1937 International Corp.
• Satoshi Morimoto CEO, Laughloop Inc.
• Seth Rosen Chief Executive Officer, TavCanna LLC
• Shahbaaz Kara-Virani Principal, SKVentures
• Songmat Sungnoi Agricultural research officer, senior professional level, Department of Agriculture
• Syed Shahzad Nabi Chairman & Board of Directors, Fongreens (Pvt.)
• Takayuki Matsuoka CEO, Plant Life Systems Co.,Ltd.
• Tyler Mosher Eu-gmp Import / Export Medical Cannabis, MYCB1 Group B.V.
• Veronica Frantz-Eggleston Chief of Staff, National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC)
• Vilte Adomaviciute International Relations Coordinator, KAPVIA
• Wiraphon Chaichan Director of Narcotic Crop Survey and Control, Narcotic Crop Survey and Control Institute, Office of the Narcotics Control Board
• Worachet Khamkon President, Thai Kratom Trade Association

Most represented companies

• Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF) — 4 speakers
• Baan Thai Herb Center Co., Ltd. — 2 speakers
• BIO-SMART GROUP — 2 speakers
• Rajamangala University of Technology Isan — 2 speakers
• Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) — 2 speakers
• Thai Natural Product Supply Co., Ltd. — 2 speakers

Agenda (41 sessions)

Day 1 — Wednesday 18 November 2026

• Opening Ceremony 10:00–11:30 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026
• Asia International Hemp Forum Opening Remarks by AIHF's President 11:30–11:40 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026
• NIHC Global Hemp Leadership Award 11:40–11:45 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026
• MOU Signing Ceremony US-Thailand Hemp Seed Collaboration 11:45–11:55 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026
• The Future of Cannabis is Beyond Cannabis: How Science, Quality & Healthcare Will Redefine the Industry 12:00–12:45 · Hemp Talks — Laksanaporn Prakobdee
• Strategic Forum I | The Next Hemp Economy 12:30–13:15 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Paul Benhaim, Sawita Tinsuntisook, Aree Wiboonpongse, Doug Farquhar +1 more
• Hemp Industry & International Collaboration: "From Seeds to Industry: Advancing U.S.–Thailand Hemp Collaboration Through Genetics, Research & Innovation" 13:00–13:45 · Hemp Talks — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Morris Beegle, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Patcharaprakiti, Corby Miteff +1 more
• Strategic Forum II | From Standard to Market 13:25–14:10 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Paul Benhaim, Eben Sumner, Wimonlack Blom-Boonvises, Maximiliano Sena +2 more
• Precision Growing with Grodan: Optimizing Root-Zone Management for Cannabis Cultivation 14:00–14:45 · Hemp Talks — Menno Keppel
• Strategic Forum III | Hemp-Derived CBD: From Ingredient to Market 14:20–15:05 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Anar Artur, Pornchai Padmindra, Tyler Mosher
• HempCrete Workshop 15:00–15:45 · Hemp Talks — Dr. Kiatsuda Somna, Dr. Prachoom Khamput, Dr. Rattapon Somna, Thawatchai Ariyasutthi
• Strategic Forum IV | From Fibre to High-Value Products 15:15–16:00 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Sawita Tinsuntisook, Dr. Jariyavadee Sirichantra, Mariolino Monteiro, Bilabh Shrestha +2 more
• Strategic Forum V | Creating Demand, Building Supply 16:10–16:55 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Patcharaprakiti, Corby Miteff, Aya Ammi +2 more
• Thailand's Hemp, Cannabis & Kratom Industry: Local Strengths, Standards, Readiness for Global Market 17:00–17:45 · Hemp Talks
• Strategic Forum VI | Scaling the Hemp Business 17:05–17:50 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026 — Paul Benhaim, Morris Beegle, Mariolino Monteiro, Dr. Zafar Riaz +2 more
• Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF) – Annual Meeting 2026 18:00–19:00 · Asia International Hemp Forum 2026

Day 2 — Thursday 19 November 2026

• Asia International Cannabis Forum Opening Remarks by AIHF's President 10:30–10:40 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026
• Bridging Evidence and Practice: Advancing the Real-World Integration of Medical Cannabis in Healthcare 10:30–12:00 · Hemp Talks — Dr. Gengpong Tangaroonsanti, Dr. Suchada Nilkumhang Wilkins, Dr. Thanarath Imsuwansri
• Shaping the Future of Medical Cannabis in Thailand: Regulatory Direction & the Road Ahead 10:40–10:55 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Paul Benhaim, Peeracha Kookasamkij
• Strategic Forum I | The Next Medical Cannabis Economy 11:00–11:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Paul Benhaim, Riccardo Longato, Deepak Anand, Olivia Ewenike +1 more
• Strategic Forum II | The Asia Medical Cannabis Advantage 12:00–12:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Paul Benhaim, Benjamin Baskins, Jordan Herring +1 more
• Medical Cannabis Industry & Market Development: "The Future of Medical Cannabis: Market Direction, Standards & Sustainable Industry Growth" 12:00–12:45 · Hemp Talks — Morris Beegle, Riccardo Longato, Eben Sumner
• Strategic Forum III | From Cannabis Access to Responsible Patient Care & Sustainable Business 13:00–13:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Tanadee Pantumkomon, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krit Pongpirul, Dr. Somyot Kittimunkong +1 more
• Thai Kratom and the Historic Opportunity to Become the First Thai Herbal Extract to Reach 1 Billion THB in Exports 13:00–13:45 · Hemp Talks — Pongsathorn Issarayungyuen
• Strategic Forum IV | From Science to Commercial Product 14:00–14:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Tanadee Pantumkomon, Benjamin Baskins, Bonita Money, Phurineerat Jantarapan
• HempCrete Workshop 15:00–15:45 · Hemp Talks — Dr. Kiatsuda Somna, Dr. Prachoom Khamput, Dr. Rattapon Somna, Thawatchai Ariyasutthi
• Strategic Forum V | Compliances Special Sessions on Trade & Export 15:00–15:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Riccardo Longato, Olivia Ewenike, Wimonlack Blom-Boonvises +1 more
• Strategic Forum VI | The Next Cannabis Revolution 16:00–16:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Tanadee Pantumkomon, Anar Artur, Jordan Herring, Christopher Leavitt +1 more
• Strategic Forum VII | Building the Next Global Cannabis Market 17:00–17:50 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026 — Sharon Deidre Leyson, Deepak Anand, Matus Valent, Pinpraaj Chakkaphak +2 more
• Closing Remarks by AIHF's President 17:50–18:00 · Asia International Cannabis Forum 2026

Day 3 — Friday 20 November 2026

• Turning Cannabis Innovation into Business Opportunities: The Japan–Thailand Medical Cannabis Model. 10:15–11:00 · Hemp Forum
• From Farm to Export Markets and Medical Applications: Elevating Thai Kratom Standards and Unlocking Opportunities through Legal Compliance 10:30–12:00 · Hemp Talks — Jakree Jitjet, Puntharika Kaeokhiew, Songmat Sungnoi, Wiraphon Chaichan
• Connecting the Global Medical Cannabis Value Chain: From Science to Market 11:00–12:30 · Hemp Forum
• Kratom Industry & Market Opportunities: "Unlocking Kratom's Potential: Building Market Trust, Acceptance & Global Demand" 12:00–12:45 · Hemp Talks — Morris Beegle, Pornchai Padmindra
• Beyond GACP: Building a Commercial-Scale Medical Cannabis Supply for Global Markets. 12:30–13:00 · Hemp Forum
• From Premium Farm to Standardized Extract 13:00–13:45 · Hemp Talks — Jakree Jitjet, Aitthiphat Nuyen, Dr. Thanaphit Santhiwas, Dujdao Dechdamrongwut +1 more
• Building the Professional Dispensary: Total Solutions for Thailand's Retail Market 13:00–13:45 · Hemp Forum
• Hemp Movie 13:45–14:15 · Hemp Forum
• Thai Cannabis & Hemp Entrepreneurs: Building Capacity and Expanding Global Opportunities 14:00–14:45 · Hemp Talks
• Cannabis Retail Professional (CRP) Program: From Passion to Profession 14:45–16:15 · Hemp Forum
• Cannabis Extraction White Paper Roundtable: Standards, Safety & Industry Guidelines 16:30–18:00 · Hemp Forum

Organisers, sponsors and partners

Sponsor (1)

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

Media Partners (4)

Cannabis Trades Association · Expo Affairs · MICE Affairs · RootSource Media

Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.