Networking & IHI Community Meetups

March 25–27 | Aurora, Colorado

In addition to official IHI gatherings, many attending companies and organizations will host private dinners and meetups throughout the week.


Wednesday | IHI Community Welcome Party

7:00–10:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Aurora–Denver Conference Center
Foyer & General Session Hall

  • Kickoff night for the IHI community
  • Light remarks from speakers throughout the evening
  • Special feature with Doug Fine celebrating the PBS release of American Hemp Farmer
  • Hosted appetizers & hors d’oeuvres
  • Hemp-infused foods featuring hemp hearts, hemp flour/protein, hemp seed oil, and CBD
  • Cash bar
  • Relaxed, high-energy networking

Thursday | IHI Community Social

4:30–7:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Aurora–Denver Conference Center
Foyer, Vendor Pavilion, General Session Hall
Outdoor patio weather permitting

  • Casual afternoon social following sessions
  • Hosted appetizers & hors d’oeuvres
  • Hemp-infused foods featuring hemp hearts, hemp flour/protein, hemp seed oil, and CBD
  • Hemp beverages from Studio TBD
  • Hemp teas and coffee available throughout the conference
  • Cash bar

Friday | Hemp After Dark – IHI After Hours

8:00–11:00 pm
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas St. Aurora, CO 80010

Informal, come-and-go gathering under one roof. Grab dinner on your own, then drift into the after-hours scene.

Primary meetup spots:

  • The Local Drive – Virtual golf, pool, pinball, arcade games, bar
  • Stanley Beer Hall – Spacious beer hall, easy group conversations
  • Cheluna Brewing Company – Craft beer, relaxed indoor-outdoor vibe

Designed for 100–200 people moving organically throughout the evening.


Additional Meetups

Private dinners, meetings, and invite-only gatherings will take place throughout March 25–27.