The event, being organised by local mum and medical cannabis proponent Lucy Haslam, could see thousands attend TRECC on November 21 and 22 and hear from a range of keynote speakers.

The announcement comes as the NSW government inches closer to adopting a medical marijuana policy, with a working party set up last week to report findings of a clinical trial back to the government by Christmas.

Mrs Haslam struck on the idea of a medical marijuana convention in Tamworth after being left with more than $50,000 in an advertising fighting fund from a change.org “crowdfunding” call-out.

She said giving politicians and the community an opportunity to hear from the world’s most respected cannabis experts would help answer questions and “fill in the gaps” left by mainstream media coverage.

The event already has in-principle support from NSW Premier Mike Baird, while Mrs Haslam will today meet with Tamworth mayor Col Murray and deputy mayor Russell Webb to garner their support.

“I’ve invited leading medical marijuana advocates from Europe and the US and some have already accepted,” Mrs Haslam said.

“It’s great for Tamworth. People around Australia are wondering how these country people could be leading the way on a progressive, compassionate policy like this.

“I’d like to be able to fill up TRECC with locals, politicians and experts.”

Cancer experts, industrial hemp advocates and medical marijuana users will also be invited to address the event.

Mrs Haslam said hearing about the US experience, where more than 20 states have legalised medical marijuana, would also be instructive for local lawmakers.

“Everyone refers to the success of the clinical trials around the world but if politicians and the Australian Medical Association still aren’t convinced, then we’ll bring the stories here to show them,” she said.

“Let’s hear from countries that have already been through this. That’s what’s missing from this whole debate.”

Mrs Haslam will meet with Mr Baird next week, where she hopes to convince him to open the conference.