African Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Webinars 2026–2028
Looking for cannabis, hemp and CBD webinars relevant to Africa? This guide brings together online webinars, virtual seminars, online conferences, educational sessions and digital industry events covering the African cannabis and hemp sector.
Webinars are becoming an increasingly useful way for cannabis and hemp professionals to access industry information without travelling to conferences or expos. They can connect participants with experts, businesses, researchers, lawyers, regulators, investors and other industry professionals from across Africa and around the world.
Topics can range from cultivation and hemp farming to CBD, medical cannabis, regulation, licensing, processing, investment, business development and international markets.
Upcoming African Cannabis & Hemp Webinars
Webinars and virtual events can be announced throughout the year and may have shorter lead times than physical conferences and expos.
The CBDAfrica webinar directory therefore includes both dedicated African webinars and relevant international online sessions where the subject matter has a clear connection to African cannabis, hemp or CBD businesses and professionals.
Important: Webinar schedules, registration requirements, speakers and availability can change. Always check the organiser’s official information before registering.
What Is a Cannabis or Hemp Webinar?
A cannabis or hemp webinar is an online presentation, seminar, panel discussion, workshop or educational session that participants can attend remotely using an internet-connected device.
Unlike a physical conference or expo, webinars generally do not require participants to travel to a venue.
Depending on the organiser, a webinar may include:
- Expert presentations
- Panel discussions
- Industry interviews
- Question-and-answer sessions
- Educational workshops
- Product or technology demonstrations
- Regulatory briefings
- Business presentations
- Investment discussions
- Research presentations
- Training sessions
Why Webinars Are Important for Africa’s Cannabis Industry
Africa is a large and diverse continent, and professionals working in the cannabis and hemp sectors may be separated by thousands of kilometres.
Online events can make it easier for people in different African countries to participate in the same discussion without the cost and logistics associated with international travel.
Learn From Industry Experts
Webinars can provide access to specialists working in cultivation, processing, medicine, law, regulation, technology, finance and business.
Access International Knowledge
African cannabis businesses operate in an increasingly international marketplace. Online events can provide opportunities to hear from experts outside the participant’s own country.
Lower Participation Costs
Many webinars are free or significantly less expensive than attending a physical conference. Participants may only need an internet connection and a compatible device.
Stay Updated
Regulations, market conditions, technology and industry practices can change quickly. Webinars can provide a convenient way to keep up with new developments.
Build Professional Connections
Some webinars provide live chat, questions, networking sessions or follow-up opportunities that can help participants connect with other professionals.
Types of Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Webinars
1. Cannabis Business Webinars
Business webinars focus on the commercial side of the cannabis and hemp industries.
- Starting a cannabis business
- Business planning
- Market development
- Brand development
- Retail
- Distribution
- Supply chains
- International trade
- Business partnerships
- Entrepreneurship
2. Medical Cannabis Webinars
Medical cannabis webinars may cover clinical research, cannabinoid science, patient care, pharmaceutical applications and developments in medical cannabis programmes.
- Medical cannabis research
- Cannabinoid science
- Clinical applications
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical development
- Patient access
- Clinical research
- Healthcare regulation
Medical and health-related information should always be considered educational rather than a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
3. Cannabis Regulation & Legal Webinars
Regulation is one of the most important subjects for companies operating in African cannabis markets.
Legal and regulatory webinars may cover:
- Cannabis legislation
- Hemp regulations
- CBD regulations
- Licensing
- Import and export requirements
- Product compliance
- Advertising restrictions
- Quality standards
- Testing requirements
- International regulations
Because cannabis and hemp laws differ between countries and can change, participants should always verify current requirements with the relevant national authority or qualified legal professional.
4. Hemp Farming & Cultivation Webinars
Hemp and cannabis cultivation webinars can be particularly relevant to African agricultural businesses and farmers.
Potential subjects include:
- Hemp cultivation
- Cannabis cultivation
- Seed selection
- Plant genetics
- Soil management
- Irrigation
- Greenhouse production
- Outdoor cultivation
- Pest management
- Harvesting
- Post-harvest handling
- Good agricultural practices
5. CBD Webinars
CBD-focused webinars can cover the production, processing, regulation, marketing and commercial development of CBD products.
- CBD extraction
- CBD product development
- Testing
- Quality control
- Product formulation
- CBD regulation
- Consumer markets
- Retail
- Export markets
6. Cannabis Processing Webinars
Processing webinars may explore the technologies and systems used to convert harvested cannabis or hemp biomass into usable products and ingredients.
- Extraction
- Processing technology
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- Laboratory testing
- Product formulation
- Packaging
- Supply-chain management
7. Cannabis Investment Webinars
Investment-focused webinars can provide information about cannabis markets, business models, financing and commercial opportunities.
Typical subjects include:
- Investment opportunities
- Market research
- Company financing
- Investment strategies
- Private investment
- Business valuation
- Market trends
- Risk management
Webinars discussing investment opportunities should not be treated as personalised financial advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence.
8. Cannabis Science & Research Webinars
Universities, laboratories, researchers and industry organisations may use webinars to present research and discuss developments in cannabis and cannabinoid science.
Potential subjects include:
- Cannabinoid research
- Plant science
- Genetics
- Agricultural research
- Pharmacology
- Clinical research
- Extraction science
- Laboratory testing
- Product safety
9. Hemp Industrial Applications Webinars
Hemp has applications beyond CBD and cannabinoids, making industrial hemp webinars particularly relevant to African agriculture and manufacturing.
Topics may include:
- Hemp fibre
- Textiles
- Construction materials
- Hempcrete
- Bioplastics
- Paper
- Food ingredients
- Animal feed
- Bio-based materials
- Sustainable agriculture
10. Cannabis Technology Webinars
Technology companies increasingly provide solutions for cultivation, processing, testing, traceability, inventory management and compliance.
Technology webinars may cover:
- Cultivation technology
- Automation
- Laboratory technology
- Seed-to-sale systems
- Supply-chain tracking
- Data management
- Compliance technology
- Extraction equipment
- Processing equipment
Africa-Focused Webinar Topics
CBDAfrica’s webinar directory is particularly interested in online events addressing the unique opportunities and challenges of African markets.
South Africa
South Africa has one of the continent’s most developed cannabis and hemp business ecosystems, making it an important source of webinars covering regulation, business, cultivation, medical cannabis and investment.
Lesotho
Online discussions involving Lesotho may focus on cannabis cultivation, investment, agricultural production and international market opportunities.
Zimbabwe
Webinars relating to Zimbabwe may cover cannabis agriculture, licensing, cultivation, investment and the development of commercial cannabis production.
Malawi
Malawi is particularly relevant to discussions surrounding industrial hemp, agricultural production and cannabis-related economic development.
Rwanda
Online events relating to Rwanda may address investment, regulation, agriculture and emerging cannabis and hemp opportunities.
Uganda
Webinars involving Uganda may focus on agricultural production, hemp, cannabis policy, investment and market development.
Ghana
Ghana is an important market to monitor for discussions about cannabis policy, industrial development, hemp and emerging commercial opportunities.
Kenya
Kenya-related webinars may address agriculture, hemp, CBD, research, regulation and the wider East African market.
Nigeria
Nigeria’s large population and agricultural sector make it an important market for discussions surrounding hemp, cannabis policy, research and future industry development.
Webinars vs Conferences vs Expos
| Webinars | Conferences | Expos |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Usually physical | Usually physical |
| Remote participation | In-person networking | In-person exhibition |
| Usually shorter | Often one or more days | Often one or more days |
| Presentations and discussions | Presentations and panels | Exhibitors and demonstrations |
| Often low-cost or free | Usually paid | Usually paid for professional access |
| Accessible internationally | Travel normally required | Travel normally required |
These categories can overlap. A physical cannabis conference may offer a webinar or virtual component, while an expo may stream presentations online.
CBDAfrica can therefore list the same underlying event in more than one relevant category where appropriate.
Who Should Attend Cannabis & Hemp Webinars?
- Cannabis entrepreneurs
- Hemp farmers
- Cultivators
- CBD businesses
- Medical cannabis companies
- Pharmaceutical professionals
- Researchers
- Healthcare professionals
- Investors
- Lawyers
- Regulatory professionals
- Manufacturers
- Processors
- Retailers
- Distributors
- Technology providers
- Students and educators
- Anyone researching the African cannabis and hemp industries
What to Look for When Choosing a Webinar
Not every online cannabis event provides the same level of information or expertise. Before registering, consider:
- Who is organising the webinar?
- Who are the speakers?
- What organisations do the speakers represent?
- Is the information relevant to your country?
- Is the event educational, commercial or promotional?
- Is registration free or paid?
- Will the session be recorded?
- Will participants receive presentation materials?
- Is there an opportunity to ask questions?
- Are certificates provided?
African Cannabis Webinar Calendar
Because webinars are frequently announced with relatively short lead times, the CBDAfrica calendar is intended to be updated regularly.
| Date | Webinar / Online Event | Subject | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced | African Cannabis & Hemp Webinars | Cannabis, hemp and CBD | Online |
| To be announced | Medical Cannabis Webinars | Medical cannabis and healthcare | Online |
| To be announced | Cannabis Regulation Webinars | Law, regulation and compliance | Online |
| To be announced | Hemp & Cultivation Webinars | Agriculture and cultivation | Online |
Check individual listings for confirmed dates, registration information and organiser details.
Find Cannabis & Hemp Webinars on CBDAfrica.com
The CBDAfrica Webinars Directory is designed to make it easier to discover online cannabis, hemp and CBD educational and professional events.
Visitors will be able to browse webinars by:
- Country
- Topic
- Date
- Industry sector
- Language
- Online platform
- Free or paid
- Professional or educational
- Medical cannabis
- CBD
- Hemp
- Cultivation
- Business
- Regulation
- Science and research
- Investment
- Technology
Submit Your Webinar
Are you organising an online cannabis, hemp or CBD webinar?
You can submit your webinar to the CBDAfrica Webinars Directory and help African cannabis and hemp professionals discover your event.
Listings can include:
- Webinar title
- Date and time
- Time zone
- Registration link
- Organiser
- Speaker names
- Speaker organisations
- Topic
- Country or regional focus
- Event description
- Free or paid status
- Recording availability
- Certificate availability
- Contact information
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cannabis webinars available online?
Yes. Cannabis, hemp and CBD organisations regularly use online platforms for presentations, panel discussions, training sessions, research presentations and industry briefings.
Are cannabis webinars free?
Some are free, while others require registration fees, membership or paid access. Always check the individual event listing.
Can I attend a cannabis webinar from Africa?
Generally, online events can be attended from anywhere with a suitable internet connection, although some webinars may restrict participation by country or region.
Are webinars useful for cannabis businesses?
They can be useful for education, market research, networking and keeping up with developments in areas such as regulation, cultivation, technology and business.
Can webinars cover cannabis laws?
Yes. Legal and regulatory organisations frequently use webinars to explain legislative developments, licensing systems, compliance requirements and regulatory issues.
However, laws differ between African countries and can change. Webinar information should not replace advice from a qualified professional or information from the relevant government authority.
Can a webinar also be listed as a conference?
Yes. Some conferences provide online sessions or hybrid participation. CBDAfrica can cross-list an event where it genuinely fits more than one category.
Does CBDAfrica only list African organisers?
No. International organisations may be included when their webinar has a meaningful focus on African cannabis, hemp, CBD, medical cannabis, regulation, investment, agriculture or related industries.
Stay Connected With the African Cannabis Industry
Webinars provide one of the easiest ways to stay informed about the rapidly developing African cannabis and hemp industries without travelling to a physical event.
Whether you are a farmer in Africa, a cannabis entrepreneur, an investor, healthcare professional, researcher, lawyer, manufacturer or simply interested in the sector, online events can provide access to information and industry discussions from around the world.
Explore the CBDAfrica Webinars Directory to discover upcoming online cannabis, hemp and CBD events.
Important Information
Webinar dates, times, speakers, registration requirements, platforms and programmes can change without notice.
Always confirm the latest information directly with the webinar organiser before registering or relying on event information.
Information presented during webinars may represent the views of individual speakers or organisations and should not automatically be interpreted as the position of CBDAfrica.com.
Medical, legal and financial information presented during webinars should not be treated as personalised professional advice.