About The Summit
The Global Hemp Summit 2027 is a three-day international hemp conference designed to position Virginia Beach, Virginia as a major hub for industrial hemp innovation, global agriculture partnerships, sustainable manufacturing, and investment opportunities.
Hosted by East Coast Hemp Organization (ECHO), the summit will unite farmers, processors, investors, researchers, manufacturers, policymakers, wellness brands, textile innovators, construction companies, and agricultural technology providers from around the world.
The event will focus heavily on industrial fiber hemp, international cultivation partnerships, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, hemp processing infrastructure, manufacturing opportunities, and emerging hemp-based economies in Africa, the United States, and global markets.
The conference is expected to attract:
- International hemp industry leaders
- Agricultural investors
- Universities and researchers
- Government officials
- Hemp farmers and cooperatives
- Sustainable product manufacturers
- Equipment suppliers
- Wellness and CBD brands
- Textile and bioplastic companies
- Renewable energy and green construction companies
- Entrepreneurs and startups
Global Hemp Summit 2027 aims to become one of the premier hemp industry events on the East Coast while creating long-term economic impact for Virginia Beach and establishing ECHO as a leader in international hemp development.
