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"I was enjoying the conference a lot. This one was one of the most professional conferences I have attended so far because it gathers the best international specialists in this field."

Hanna Hlushchenko

Business Development Director

Cannexpor Pharma Europe

"Thanks, World Class Business Leaders, for the opportunity to speak at the Cannabis Business Europe Conference in Bad Homburg. It was again a great conference and amazing to meet some old friends of the cannabis family and make new ones. "

Sebastian Blöte

European Sales Director

Cantourage

"The conference organization, the program and topics as well as the speakers have been on the highest quality level. I'm looking forward to continuing to be present at future Cannabis Business events. A big thanks to World Class Business Leaders."

Daniel Kruse

Founder & CEO

European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)

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Companies

40

Speakers

Why attend?

Understand the market, your competition, and where opportunities may be for your cannabis, CBD & hemp product or service
Learn from the brightest minds and apply best practices toward your entrepreneurial endeavour in the European region
Gain an understanding of how you can profit from Germany's recreational cannabis legalization initiative before everybody else does

Agenda

First day of conference

THURSDAY, MAY 25TH

9:00

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Dorothy Bray

Co‑Founder, Director & President
Green Earth Health
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Dorothy Bray

Co‑Founder, Director & President
Green Earth Health
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

9:15

Importance of Liberal Markets for Cannabis

Florian Holzapfel

Founder
Cantourage
Germany

9:45

Efficient Distribution: Expanding the Supplier Network

Philipp Goebel

Managing Director
DEMECAN
Germany

10:15

Connected Packaging for Loyalty, Compliance, and Brand Protection

Ryan Kiley

Director ‑ Market Development
ePac Flexible Packaging
United States

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

Do´s and Don´ts From Big Pharma

Ana Serrato

Head of Drug Development
Avextra Pharma
Germany

Do´s and Don´ts From Big Pharma

Ana Serrato

Head of Drug Development
Avextra Pharma
Germany

From the Netherlands to the World: Global Cannabis Excellence with a Dutch Touch

Isabelle François

Partner
Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC
The Netherlands

Jörg Meyer-Brenken

Partner
Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC / Fluence
Germany

Isabelle François

Partner
Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC
The Netherlands

From the Netherlands to the World: Global Cannabis Excellence with a Dutch Touch

Jörg Meyer-Brenken

Partner
Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC / Fluence
Germany

Market Overview and Opportunities in Spain

Oliver Zugel

CEO & Founder
FoliuMed
Spain

Market Overview and Opportunities in Spain

Oliver Zugel

CEO & Founder
FoliuMed
Spain

11:45

Cannabis-Based-Medicinal-Products (CBMP): Ideas and Ways to Deal with the Current Pharmaceutical Dilemma

Armin Prasch

Medical Cannabis Coordinator
Cannabis Business Industry Association (BVCW)
Germany

Cannabis-Based-Medicinal-Products (CBMP): Ideas and Ways to Deal with the Current Pharmaceutical Dilemma

Armin Prasch

Medical Cannabis Coordinator
Cannabis Business Industry Association (BVCW)
Germany

Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0

Michal Takac

Founder & CEO
PhytoPūr Bio
United Kingdom

Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0

Michal Takac

Founder & CEO
PhytoPūr Bio
United Kingdom

Cannabis Pathogens Are Here To Stay?

Veronica Codesido

Co‑founder and Manager of Cultivation
MIFCO Biosciences
Spain

Cannabis Pathogens Are Here To Stay?

Veronica Codesido

Co‑founder and Manager of Cultivation
MIFCO Biosciences
Spain

12:15

Please Visit one of the Other Streams

New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs

Mazin Nicola

CTO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom

Tim Kneen

CSO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom

Mazin Nicola

CTO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom

New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs

Tim Kneen

CSO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom

Intercontinental Distribution and Product Development

Gustav Hugo

Partner & Director
GESLabs
South Africa

Intercontinental Distribution and Product Development

Gustav Hugo

Partner & Director
GESLabs
South Africa

12:45

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Efficient Distribution: Expanding the Supplier Network

Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)

Connected Packaging for Loyalty, Compliance, and Brand Protection

Ryan Kiley (ePac Flexible Packaging)

Do´s and Don´ts From Big Pharma

Ana Serrato (Avextra Pharma)

Cannabis-Based-Medicinal-Products (CBMP): Ideas and Ways to Deal with the Current Pharmaceutical Dilemma

Armin Prasch (Cannabis Business Industry Association (BVCW) )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Efficient Distribution: Expanding the Supplier Network

Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)

Connected Packaging for Loyalty, Compliance, and Brand Protection

Ryan Kiley (ePac Flexible Packaging)

Do´s and Don´ts From Big Pharma

Ana Serrato (Avextra Pharma)

Cannabis-Based-Medicinal-Products (CBMP): Ideas and Ways to Deal with the Current Pharmaceutical Dilemma

Armin Prasch (Cannabis Business Industry Association (BVCW) )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Importance of Liberal Markets for Cannabis

Florian Holzapfel (Cantourage)

From the Netherlands to the World: Global Cannabis Excellence with a Dutch Touch

Isabelle François (Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC)
and
Jörg Meyer-Brenken (Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC / Fluence)

Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0

Michal Takac (PhytoPūr Bio)

New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs

Mazin Nicola (113 Botanicals)
and
Tim Kneen (113 Botanicals)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Importance of Liberal Markets for Cannabis

Florian Holzapfel (Cantourage)

From the Netherlands to the World: Global Cannabis Excellence with a Dutch Touch

Isabelle François (Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC)
and
Jörg Meyer-Brenken (Legal Cannabis Coalition LCC / Fluence)

Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0

Michal Takac (PhytoPūr Bio)

New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs

Mazin Nicola (113 Botanicals)
and
Tim Kneen (113 Botanicals)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Southern Europe, Israel & Africa

Market Overview and Opportunities in Spain

Oliver Zugel (FoliuMed)

Cannabis Pathogens Are Here To Stay?

Veronica Codesido (MIFCO Biosciences)

Intercontinental Distribution and Product Development

Gustav Hugo (GESLabs)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Southern Europe, Israel & Africa

Market Overview and Opportunities in Spain

Oliver Zugel (FoliuMed)

Cannabis Pathogens Are Here To Stay?

Veronica Codesido (MIFCO Biosciences)

Intercontinental Distribution and Product Development

Gustav Hugo (GESLabs)

13:30

Lunch with Networking

14:45

Exhibitor Tour

Tour of the exhibition - Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

15:00

Market Insights from Germany: Lessons Learned from Product Launches

Thiago Cäsar

Vice President
Cansativa
Germany

Market Insights from Germany: Lessons Learned from Product Launches

Thiago Cäsar

Vice President
Cansativa
Germany

Cross Overview Approach to Reduce Risks as Market Expands Globally

Gavin George

CEO
Puregene
Switzerland

Cross Overview Approach to Reduce Risks as Market Expands Globally

Gavin George

CEO
Puregene
Switzerland

Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect

Ying Shao

CEO & Co‑Founder
Plantik Biosciences
France

Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect

Ying Shao

CEO & Co‑Founder
Plantik Biosciences
France

15:30

The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis

Peter Homberg

Partner & Head of German Life Sciences Practice
Dentons
Germany

represented by Malte Goetz

Senior Associate to Peter Homberg
Dentons
Gernany

Peter Homberg

Partner & Head of German Life Sciences Practice
Dentons
Germany

The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis

represented by Malte Goetz

Senior Associate to Peter Homberg
Dentons
Gernany

Breaking into New Medical Cannabis Markets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Andrew Miller

Vice President, Sales ‑ North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA
Clever Leaves
Canada

Breaking into New Medical Cannabis Markets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Andrew Miller

Vice President, Sales ‑ North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA
Clever Leaves
Canada

Reducing the Carbon Footprint in the Building Industry

Marcin Krzyżkowiak

Founder
CannArch
Poland

Reducing the Carbon Footprint in the Building Industry

Marcin Krzyżkowiak

Founder
CannArch
Poland

16:00

Coffee Break with Networking

16:30

Revolutionizing Cannabis Growing with IoT Technology and Consumer-Oriented Design

Alexander Schmitt

CTO & Co‑Founder
FYTA
Germany

Revolutionizing Cannabis Growing with IoT Technology and Consumer-Oriented Design

Alexander Schmitt

CTO & Co‑Founder
FYTA
Germany

How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products?

Maciej Kowalski

CEO & Founder
Kombinat Konopny
Poland

How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products?

Maciej Kowalski

CEO & Founder
Kombinat Konopny
Poland

Hemp Stalks UP-cycling

Mariaelena Alessandrini

CEO & Co‑founder
Edilcanapa
Italy

Hemp Stalks UP-cycling

Mariaelena Alessandrini

CEO & Co‑founder
Edilcanapa
Italy

17:00

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Market Insights from Germany: Lessons Learned from Product Launches

Thiago Cäsar (Cansativa)

The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis

Peter Homberg (Dentons)
and
represented by Malte Goetz (Dentons)

Revolutionizing Cannabis Growing with IoT Technology and Consumer-Oriented Design

Alexander Schmitt (FYTA)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Market Insights from Germany: Lessons Learned from Product Launches

Thiago Cäsar (Cansativa)

The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis

Peter Homberg (Dentons)
and
represented by Malte Goetz (Dentons)

Revolutionizing Cannabis Growing with IoT Technology and Consumer-Oriented Design

Alexander Schmitt (FYTA)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Breaking into New Medical Cannabis Markets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Andrew Miller (Clever Leaves)

How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products?

Maciej Kowalski (Kombinat Konopny)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Breaking into New Medical Cannabis Markets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Andrew Miller (Clever Leaves)

How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products?

Maciej Kowalski (Kombinat Konopny)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Southern Europe, Israel & Africa

Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect

Ying Shao (Plantik Biosciences)

Hemp Stalks UP-cycling

Mariaelena Alessandrini (Edilcanapa)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Southern Europe, Israel & Africa

Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect

Ying Shao (Plantik Biosciences)

Hemp Stalks UP-cycling

Mariaelena Alessandrini (Edilcanapa)

17:45

Panel Discussion: The Current European Medical Cannabis Market, Potential and Challenges

Armin Prasch

Medical Cannabis Coordinator
Cannabis Business Industry Association (BVCW)
Germany

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
United Kingdom

Anthony Traurig

Head Legal Analyst
CannIntelligence
Spain

18:15

Summary of the First Day of the Conference and Projects Introduction

18:30

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks, and Networking

Engage in exciting conversations. Strengthen your network after a day of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue.

Second day of conference

FRIDAY, MAY 26TH

9:00

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Dorothy Bray

Co‑Founder, Director & President
Green Earth Health
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Dorothy Bray

Co‑Founder, Director & President
Green Earth Health
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
United Kingdom

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

Introduction by the Organizer and Welcome to the Moderator of the Event

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

9:15

Evolving Distribution Models

Paul Steckler

General Manager International Markets
Canopy Growth
United Kingdom

9:45

Endangered Landrace Cannabis Varieties

Kyle Esplin

Director
Holistic Highland Hemp
United Kingdom

10:15

Overview of a Patient-Centric Holistic Medical Cannabis Treatment Platform in Germany

Julian Wichmann

Co‑Founder
Bloomwell Group
Germany

10:45

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15

Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market

Gillian Winkler

Director of Supply Chain & Logistics (External)
LIO Pharmaceuticals
Germany

Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market

Gillian Winkler

Director of Supply Chain & Logistics (External)
LIO Pharmaceuticals
Germany

Key Success Factors for a Cannabis Company

Alessandro Radici

CEO
Key Leaves
Portugal

Key Success Factors for a Cannabis Company

Alessandro Radici

CEO
Key Leaves
Portugal

Please Visit one of the Other Streams

11:45

Best Global Opportunities are in Europe

Steve Malloy

CEO
PharmaRolly
The Netherlands

Best Global Opportunities are in Europe

Steve Malloy

CEO
PharmaRolly
The Netherlands

Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade

Josh Swart

Co‑Founder
Original Cape Town Hemp
South Africa

Please Visit one of the Other Streams

12:15

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Overview of a Patient-Centric Holistic Medical Cannabis Treatment Platform in Germany

Julian Wichmann (Bloomwell Group)

Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market

Gillian Winkler (LIO Pharmaceuticals)

Best Global Opportunities are in Europe

Steve Malloy (PharmaRolly)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

German-Speaking Countries

Overview of a Patient-Centric Holistic Medical Cannabis Treatment Platform in Germany

Julian Wichmann (Bloomwell Group)

Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market

Gillian Winkler (LIO Pharmaceuticals)

Best Global Opportunities are in Europe

Steve Malloy (PharmaRolly)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Endangered Landrace Cannabis Varieties

Kyle Esplin (Holistic Highland Hemp)

Key Success Factors for a Cannabis Company

Alessandro Radici (Key Leaves)

Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade

Josh Swart (Original Cape Town Hemp )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Central and Eastern Europe

Endangered Landrace Cannabis Varieties

Kyle Esplin (Holistic Highland Hemp)

Key Success Factors for a Cannabis Company

Alessandro Radici (Key Leaves)

Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade

Josh Swart (Original Cape Town Hemp )

Please Visit one of the Other Streams

13:00

Lunch with Networking

14:30

Medical Cannabis in Ukraine: Regulations and Opportunities

Ivan Garev

Co‑Founder
DRAPALIN Pharmaceuticals
Germany

15:30

End of the Conference with Summary

16:45

The Importance of Harm Reduction and Self Quality Control in a Future Legal Cannabis Market for Adult Use

Sébastien Béguerie

CEO & Founder
Alpha‑CAT
France

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