A cross-continental conversation on hemp fibre, straight from Poland to Australia
Following a successful fibre networking and cross-training trip to Poland, iHemp NSW Executive Officer Colin Steddy is bringing the conversation home. On Tuesday, 18 August, 7pm, Colin Steddy hosts a hemp fibre chat with Witold Czeszak, one of Europe’s most experienced voices in industrial hemp commercialisation, in a free, public webinar open to anyone with an interest in the hemp industry.
Who is Witold Czeszak?
Witold is an economist and co-founder of the Polish Hemp Program, based at the Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants. He currently heads Lenkon, Poland’s largest hemp and flax processing facility, producing fibre, hurd, twine, mat, and sliver at scale. His career spans over two decades of building value chains for industrial hemp, from R&D and seed certification through to worldwide sales networks across Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia.
Who is Colin Steddy?
Colin brings a grower’s grounding to the conversation. Raised on a Western Australian farm, he cropped 3,000 hectares before moving into hemp in 2005. Since then he’s worked across the full supply chain (seed importing, grain harvesting, milling, and decorticator trials) and is a founding director of Hemp Inside, based in Vacy, Hunter Valley.
Why it matters
This session offers a rare chance to hear directly from someone operating one of Europe’s largest hemp processing facilities, paired with an Australian grower’s on-ground perspective. For anyone in fibre production, processing, or supply chain development, it’s a practical look at how hemp fibre industries scale internationally, and what lessons might translate locally.
Details: Colin Steddy Hosts Hemp Fibre Chat with Witold Czeszak
- Event: Colin Steddy hosts hemp fibre chat with Witold Czeszak
- Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- Time: 7:00–8:00pm
- Format: Public webinar, free to attend
- Location: on Zoom – Sign up available soon.
FAQ
Who is hosting the webinar?
Colin Steddy, Executive Officer of iHemp NSW, hosts the session with guest Witold Czeszak.
Is the webinar free to attend?
Yes, it’s a free public webinar open to anyone interested in hemp fibre and processing.
What topics will be covered?
Expect discussion on hemp fibre processing, seed production, and international supply chain development, drawing on Witold’s work in Poland and Colin’s recent trip there.
Do I need industry experience to join?
No, the webinar is open to growers, processors, and anyone curious about the hemp fibre industry.
How do I register?
Check the iHemp NSW event calendar for the registration link ahead of 18 August.
