SupplySide West, (Phoenix, AZ) announced the addition of the Agricultural Hemp Summit: CBD and the Hemp Revolution at their annual trade show, making SupplySide West the first trade show in the U.S. to feature education focused on the development of cannabis-based products, according to the company.

This half day summit will be dedicated to the following topics: A New Age For Hemp, The Biochemistry of Cannabinoids, Medical Application for Cannabidiol and the Compelling Value of CBD.

“Changes on a global basis—and particularly in the United States—around the agricultural production of hemp are opening up great opportunities for producers of unique bioactives and finished products,” said Heather Granato, vice president, Content, Health & Nutrition Network, Virgo. “This in-depth summit will be one of the first in this industry to explore the agricultural and regulatory considerations; the biochemistry, science and medical applications for cannabinoids, particularly CBD; and the potential ahead in this burgeoning market.”

The summit is sponsored by CannaVest and will be held from 8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m., October 10. The cost of the Agricultural Hemp Summit is $95. For more information on the upcoming summit, visit www.west.supplysideshow.com.