HAMILTON: University of Waikato
Event description
A celebration of the work being done at the University of Waikato, acknowledging the capabilities and resources available to the industry.
Event details:
This event will be hosted at the University of Waikato and presented at the Waikato University Management School, Rooms M136 and M137, Hillcrest Road, Thursday 6 July 2022, 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Speakers:
Richard Barge (NZHIA)
The NZHIA chair presents the background of the emerging Aotearoa NZ iHemp industry.
Kim Pickering (University of Waikato)
The amazing properties of hemp fibre and its use in composites and industrial applications.
Nigel Slaughter (Ligar)
Exploring the high value applications of hemp and what we can pursue (legally) right now.
Melanie Ooi (University of Waikato)
How technology to support the cannabis cultivation.
HIN LIM (University of Waikato)
Robotics in horticulture and how this can be adopted to hemp industry.
David Speed (Analytica)
In addition to routine food, drug, and environmental testing operations, Analytica provide diverse R&D services.
In-person:
This event is free and will be available for you to attend in person . A recorded version will be available after the event.
Health and safety:
Please be aware that certain events may be subject to specific restrictions placed by the University. Please see their Covid-19 policy information here: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/covi....
If you have any cold or flu symptoms, are awaiting a Covid-19 test result or have been at a location of interest please stay at home.
Cancellations or change of plans?
If you are no longer able to attend this event, please let us know and update your registration as spaces are limited to 100 people per event.