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History and culture of cannabis

Everything you want to know about the CBD Business Fair

Inés Cárrega•July 7, 2023

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Everything you want to know about the CBD Business Fair

CBD Hemp Fair: the biggest CBD and hemp fair in Spain

In 2022 Barcelona hosted the CBD Hemp Fair, aimed at professionals in the hemp and CBD industry: an event where visitors and industry experts can learn first-hand about all the latest CBD products.

In recent years the cannabis industry has diversified enormously, and it now spans many booming sectors such as skincare, health and fashion. CBD Hemp Fair (formerly called CBD Hemp Business Fair) is a unique event to meet the leading companies in the CBD industry, discover what is new from them, and find out about all kinds of interesting projects and new initiatives in a sector that is multidisciplinary.

What you can find at the CBD Hemp Fair

At the CBD and hemp fair you will find renowned Spanish and international cannabis experts. It is a meeting point for CBD professionals and businesses to hear about the latest developments in the hemp industry. But don't think it's only for professionals: all visitors are welcome! Come and discover the world of CBD products and the full potential of the Cannabis sativa plant.

It is a unique event in Spain and Europe to discover the latest in CBD, in a stimulating atmosphere full of projects and new opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs. There are showrooms, interesting talks on cannabis and networking areas for CBD and hemp businesses, all livened up with open-air music concerts and food trucks.

Our experience at the first edition of the CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona

Cannactiva was at the first edition of the CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona, held in 2022. We were delighted to finally meet many of our wholesale and retail customers in person. We gave away lots of merchandise and discount codes for our CBD shop, to buy CBD online, and best of all, we got to sit on the sofas at our stand and chat with you, and hear your views and experiences with the products.

Activities and exhibitions at the CBD Hemp Fair

The CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona is open to all visitors, with activities and exhibitions both for consumers (B2C) and for entrepreneurs and cannabis companies (B2B). The Barcelona CBD fair has a wide range of free activities, the highlights of which include:

Talks on hemp and CBD at the fair

Covering all kinds of topics around the hemp industry: advances in medical research, skincare, legislation and much more. These were some of the talks we could see in the programme for the first edition:

  • Regenerative agriculture and advanced cannabinoids formulation for therapeutic benefits, by Baptiste Lecordier;
  • Hemp: growing, science and re-evolution, by Esaú Rodriguez and Diana Cayuela, moderated by Joan Marc Moreu;
  • CBD and hemp extracts: Regulatory status and market opportunities, by Ludovic Rachou and Zoé Demange;
  • Technical-legal aspects and trends in the field of pharmacognosy of the ingredients of Cannabis sativa L. by Jose Maria Esteban and Jorge Redondo;
  • Clinical practice with CBD: Are we looking at a cosmetic, an OTC or a medicine? by Mery Peña, Kalapa Clinic;
  • Medical application of CBD, by Fernando Caudevilla.
  • See the full programme and talks here.

CBD showrooms

Exhibition rooms with live, hands-on demonstrations of CBD. Hemp beer tastings, samples of CBD oil, CBD skincare…

CBD business networking

Naturally, the biggest hemp fair in Spain sets aside a space for networking. So, after strolling round the CBD Hemp Fair, you can head into the dedicated area where you can have a drink, sit down and chat in comfort. Find out about projects with investment potential and get up to speed on legislation at the most professional CBD business fair. Note: you need to register in advance on the website to get in.

Good music to liven up the CBD Hemp Fair

Good music always makes everything better! At the CBD Hemp Business Fair you can enjoy concerts of reggae, hip hop, cumbia, electrocumbia, swing and tribal music, among others. A place to relax and have a drink in the open air, with food trucks too.

When is the next CBD Hemp Fair?

Two packed days of trade fair, where exhibitors, professionals and visitors from the hemp and CBD industry can swap views, make new contacts and look for potential customers. All visitors are welcome to come and have a good time, chat, try things, learn, have fun, dance, and wander round the venue and all its activities.

If you have any questions, you can find more information, the latest programme and the option to buy tickets on the official website of the Barcelona CBD and Hemp Fair:

Buy CBD Hemp Fair tickets

Barcelona hemp fair
Cannactiva's stand at the first edition of the CBD Hemp Business Fair

Information about the CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona (FAQs)

Information about the CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona (FAQs)

What is the CBD Hemp Fair?

CBD Hemp Business Fair is a unique event in Spain devoted exclusively to hemp and CBD, where you can stroll round hundreds of stands from the most important companies in Europe selling cannabinoid and hemp products, as well as attend talks and get access to the latest news from the cannabis sector.

When is the CBD Hemp Fair?

The first edition of the Hemp and CBD Fair was held in Barcelona in 2022. You can check the dates of the next edition on its official website.

Where is the CBD Hemp Fair held?

The hemp and CBD fair takes place in Barcelona, at the Fira de Cornellà exhibition centre to be precise. It has good road and public transport links, is accessible for people with reduced mobility, and has parking for fair visitors and services nearby.

How do I get to the CBD Hemp Fair in Barcelona?

The CBD Hemp Business Fair is located at Fira de Cornellà, a central venue that is easy to reach from the city centre and the airport. You can get there by car (there is parking), taxi, metro, bus, train, tram or FGC railway. FGC railway: Almeda station (+ 5 min walk). Train: Renfe Cornellà station (+ 15 min walk). Metro: L5, Cornellà Centre station (+ 15 min walk). Tram: Trambaix, Cornellà Centre stop (+ 15 min walk).

What kinds of CBD businesses are there at the CBD Hemp Fair?

– Natural CBD skincare and beauty

– CBD perfumery

– Medical centres offering cannabinoid therapy

– Food and superfood companies working with hemp, including hemp drinks

– Labs for the extraction of CBD and other cannabinoids.

– Labs testing for THC, CBD and other cannabinoids.

– CBD hemp seed banks

– Hemp fertilisers

– CBD oil companies

– Hemp farmers

– Hemp fibre textiles

– CBD legal advice

And much more! At the CBD Hemp Business Fair in Barcelona you will have the chance to get in touch with businesses working with hemp and CBD and discover the full potential of the plant.

What activities take place at the CBD Hemp Fair?

CBD company stands: stalls and exhibitors from the most important companies in the CBD and hemp sector in Spain and Europe. CBD talks: professionals from various cannabis-related sectors present the latest developments in their field. Hemp and CBD showroom: to try, touch and learn first-hand, live, about the properties of CBD and hemp products. CBD business networking: the event brings together more than 100 companies and sets aside a room for building a network of business connections to create new opportunities and develop new products. A place to connect CBD labs, growers and all kinds of hemp businesses. Advance registration on the website is required.

Who organises the CBD Hemp Fair?

Feria del Cáñamo SL is the company that organises the CBD Business Fair, with more than 20 years' experience in Spanish and international events, some as well known as Spannabis Barcelona. Contact: info@cbdbusinessfair.com.

How much does a ticket to the CBD Hemp Fair cost?

Tickets cost €13 (1 day) and €20 (2 days). The ticket offices open at 10am. Buying your ticket online gets you a discount! €12 (1 day) and €18 (2 days). You can check up-to-date prices and buy tickets for the Barcelona Hemp and CBD Fair on the CBD Hemp Business Fair – Tickets page.

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