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Dylan Begard

FRD-CODEM

I am a research project manager at FRD-CODEM, a technology resource center specializing in eco-materials and biomaterials. As part of my duties, I conduct market and strategic studies, support the structuring of the sustainable materials sector, and participate in training activities, with a particular focus on industrial hemp. My expertise lies mainly in the quality of fibers and shives, because we know that quality is the key to accessing markets: each industrial application has its own requirements. I also conduct technical feasibility studies and support innovation and technology transfer projects aimed at developing high-performance, competitive bio-based solutions. My motivation is clear: to support the transition to a more sustainable industry by developing innovative and responsible material solutions, with hemp as a strategic lever to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”

12:00pm

Thursday Breakout Hub

Hemp as a Material Platform

This panel examines hemp as a versatile material platform across structural systems, non-load-bearing blocks, insulation, advanced composites, and bioplastics, with a focus on real-world performance and scalable commercialization.

4:20pm

Friday General Session Hall

Product Innovation in Hemp Fiber & Hurd - From Raw Material to Real Markets

How hemp fiber & Hurd is being transformed through processing, engineering, and product design into commercially viable materials for construction, composites, textiles, and industrial applications.