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Steffen Welsch Director and Principal of Steffen Welsch Architects
Designing for a Regenerative Future
Keynote Speaker — Steffen Welsch
Designing for a Regenerative Future: Building with Hemp and Hope. Steffen Welsch, Director of Steffen Welsch Architects, is an award-winning Melbourne architect and a pioneer of hemp construction in Australia. His acclaimed “Hemp House” in Northcote (2012) demonstrated that bio-based materials can create healthy, resilient and beautiful buildings. Trained at the former Bauhaus and shaped by work across Europe and Australia, Steffen brings a global and deeply human approach to sustainable design. As co-founder of Australian Architects Declare, he leads efforts for climate action and biodiversity in the built environment—showing how architecture, community and nature can work together to build a regenerative future.
JAMES VOSPER CEO
CARBON FUTURES
AUSTRALIA
Discover the Future
Discover what we have known for many years - hemp is the future of sustainable building and construction. Carbon Futures Australia is an originator of the hemp carbon equation. Creating revenue pathways for farmers and manufacturers alike. Join us at the Global Hemp Summit to explore the endless possibilities of hemp. Learn how hemp can create additionality and offer farmers some security in meeting scope 3 and 4 emissions reporting. Our event brings together industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends and advancements in the world of hemp. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of this versatile plant.
Johan Tijssen CEO
HEMP BLOCK INTERNATIONAL
Discover Innovation
HEMP BLOCK INTERNATIONAL
Johan Tijssen has been a key figure in the development of the Hemp Building Industry in Australia over the last 15 years. His passion is designing simple, fast and efficient construction systems. He founded global company HempBLOCK International, where he developed hempcrete products, certification, patents, manuals and training programs to meet the growing interest and demand for truly sustainable building materials. Johan is passionate about protecting the planet for future generations and minimising the impact of traditional materials used throughout the construction industry.
His mission is to create sustainable, environmentally friendly - healthy homes around the world. HempBLOCK International provides a walling system and a seamless, fast, and straightforward building process, from initial design through to final construction. Johan will discuss his latest fire testing.
Omid Ansari CEO | GAICD
HEMPGenTec
Discover Genetic Innovation
HempGenTec are hemp variety innovators - providing the best genetics and agronomy support and to identify market opportunities to develop hemp-based products. Led by Omid, their focus is on the development of hemp varieties suitable for grain and fibre production across a range of latitudes supplemented by full agronomy support during the growing season. You will hear why varieties matter and need to be considered if you are planning for a desired outcome. Understanding the impact a variety can have on your plans is cruicial for your economic success. Choosing the right variety may create more opportunities than you thought possible.
Discover Product Innovation
The HemPanel building system combines the advantages of hempcrete with the efficiency of contemporary modular building techniques. The system sequesters carbon, while building healthy, durable, affordable homes, rapidly. HemPanel is 100% recyclable and made in Australia.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK
AT THE GLOBAL HEMP SUMMIT AUSTRALIA
The Global Hemp Summit Australia will bring together speakers and experts in sustainability, manufacturing, seed breeding and agronomy and a leader in international and local hemp and processing. #Decortication #Building #NewBuildingSystems
Please submit your abstracts for consideration by November 30th We look forward to reviewing your contributions!
Submit your abstract below or email - : info@globalhempsummit. au
Please ensure you provide all your contact details - anonymous submissions will not be considered.