Abstract
An expert colloquium “Growing and Utilisation of Cannabis sativa in the Czech Republic-Year 2006” organised by the Hemp Association of the Czech Republic was held in Prague. A range of topics was presented such as hemp varieties, carbon sequestration, harvesting and post-harvesting technologies, building materials, cosmetics. The event was a great opportunity to learn more about hemp in the Czech Republic, and for the industry to plan for the future and to network within the sector.