In what's been described as a great win for the North, Launceston has been confirmed as the location for the 2022 Australian Industrial Hemp Conference.
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The biennial conference will be held in March at Country Club Tasmania.
Business Events Tasmania chief executive Marnie Craig said securing the conference was a sign of recovery for Tasmania's business events sector.
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"The business events sector took a major blow over COVID, with the industry grinding to a halt over shutdown," Ms Craig said.
"Business events provide a boost right across the visitor economy, with accommodation providers, tour and transport operators, local attractions, and cafes and restaurants all benefiting from this market.
"It is pleasing to see Tassie get some wins on the board as the industry starts to plan events beyond 2020."
Tasmania currently produces around 80 per cent of Australia's low-THC cannabis.
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