The Asia International Hemp Expo & Forum (AIHEF) is Asia’s leading trade fair for cannabis, hemp, and kratom. From November 18–20, 2026, it opens its doors in Bangkok and offers a rare overview of a market that is growing rapidly despite regulatory hurdles. Thailand has positioned itself as a pioneer in the region, creating ideal conditions for producers, exporters, researchers, and companies looking to establish themselves in Asia or diversify their supply chains.
What to expect
The AIHEF combines classic trade fair formats with a comprehensive conference program. In the exhibition halls, you’ll find genetics and seeds, cultivation technology, extraction equipment, testing labs, and a wide range of finished products: CBD cosmetics, hemp food products, edibles, and kratom specialties. Exhibitors come from Thailand, the ASEAN region, Europe, and North America.
Specialized conferences run in parallel, covering topics such as medical cannabis, traditional medicine, industrial hemp applications, regulatory developments in ASEAN, and international trade. These sessions are aimed at professionals seeking deeper insights into market trends, compliance, and business opportunities.
The audience is international and diverse: alongside local Thai start-ups and regional investors, European and North American buyers, distributors, and strategic partners meet here. If you want to understand the Asian market or evaluate new suppliers, you’ll find the right target audience concentrated in one place.
Location and travel
The fair takes place in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and hub for Southeast Asia. Bangkok is easily accessible internationally: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is one of the region’s largest airports with direct connections from Europe and North America. The journey from the airport to the city center takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic, by taxi, bus, or Sky Train.
The exact venue will be announced on the official AIHEF website. Bangkok has a dense network of hotels, hostels, and restaurants — accommodation and food are available in all price ranges. Passport and any necessary visa should be clarified in advance; EU citizens typically receive a free 30-day tourist visa upon entry.
Tickets and prices
Ticket details and pricing models will be published on the event page and the AIHEF website. Typically, such fairs offer different categories: day tickets for visitors, conference packages for specialist lectures, and exhibitor packages for companies. Early-bird discounts are often available when you book in advance. It’s worth checking the ticket page regularly and subscribing to newsletters to avoid missing any offers.
Why this event?
The AIHEF is unique in Asia. While Europe and North America have established cannabis trade fairs, Southeast Asia lacks comparable platforms. This makes the Bangkok edition valuable for several target groups:
- For European and North American companies: Direct access to Asian suppliers, raw materials, and manufacturers — often at more competitive prices than local alternatives.
- For Asian producers: Opportunity to meet international buyers and investors and place their products on global markets.
- For researchers and policy-makers: Insight into regulatory trends in the ASEAN region and exchange on best practices in medical cannabis.
- For investors: Overview of growth potential in a market that is not yet saturated.
Thailand itself is a key market: the country has legalized medical cannabis and supports hemp cultivation and export. These framework conditions make Bangkok the ideal location for such a trade fair.
If you work in the cannabis, hemp, or kratom industries and are looking for global perspectives, AIHEF 2026 should be on your radar. All details and tickets on the event page.
