"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)Through a mix of case-study presentations, interactive roundtable discussions, Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops, you will gain inspiring perspectives. The multi-stream format allows you to move freely between the sessions. Create your own personal agenda from the case studies and interactive round tables. If you can't participate in the conference onsite, you have the possibility to get the insights of the decision-makers via live streaming.
Leaders along the hemp and cannabis value chain looking to enter the wider German Speaking areas in the hemp and cannabis industry, or intend to expand their footprint in these markets
Leaders along the hemp and cannabis value chain looking to enter the Central and Eastern European hemp and cannabis industry, or intend to expand their footprint in these markets
Leaders along the hemp and cannabis value chain looking to enter the Southern European and Israeli hemp and cannabis industry, or intend to expand their footprint in these markets
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THURSDAY, MAY 25TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
9:45
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
10:15
Robert Noveski
CEO & Founder
Sinceritas
Germany / North Macedonia
10:45
11:15
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
Eliecer Lopez Jimenez
Business Development Director
GreenBe Pharma
Portugal
Eliecer Lopez Jimenez
Business Development Director
GreenBe Pharma
Portugal
11:45
Ana Maria Serrato
Executive Leader
Eurox Pharma
Germany
Ana Maria Serrato
Executive Leader
Eurox Pharma
Germany
Noam Chehanovsky
Co‑founder, CSO, Board Member
RCK Medical Cannabis
Israel
Noam Chehanovsky
Co‑founder, CSO, Board Member
RCK Medical Cannabis
Israel
12:15
Mazin Nicola
CTO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom
Tim Kneen
CSO
113 Botanicals
United Kingdom
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
12:45
Application of GACP and GMP to Medicinal Cannabis Distribution - Max Narr, CIO, Sanity Group
Operational Regulatory Differences within European Markets - Ana Maria Serrato, Executive Leader, Eurox Pharma
Implementation of High EU-GMP Quality Standards - Ivan Garev, Co‑Founder, DRAPALIN Pharmaceuticals
Application of GACP and GMP to Medicinal Cannabis Distribution - Max Narr, CIO, Sanity Group
Operational Regulatory Differences within European Markets - Ana Maria Serrato, Executive Leader, Eurox Pharma
Implementation of High EU-GMP Quality Standards - Ivan Garev, Co‑Founder, DRAPALIN Pharmaceuticals
Importance of Liberal Markets for Cannabis - Florian Holzapfel, Founder, Cantourage
Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0 - Michal Takac, Founder & CEO, PhytoPūr Bio
New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs - Mazin Nicola, CTO, 113 Botanicals and Tim Kneen, CSO, 113 Botanicals
Importance of Liberal Markets for Cannabis - Florian Holzapfel, Founder, Cantourage
Poland: Medical Cannabis 2.0 - Michal Takac, Founder & CEO, PhytoPūr Bio
New Product Development in the Field of CBMPs - Mazin Nicola, CTO, 113 Botanicals and Tim Kneen, CSO, 113 Botanicals
Expansion Strategies for European Cannabis Companies - Robert Noveski, CEO & Founder, Sinceritas
Challenges of a GMP Cultivation and Processing Project Under the Portuguese Regulatory Context - Eliecer Lopez Jimenez, Business Development Director, GreenBe Pharma
Cannabis Genetics, Entourage Effect and Customer Experience: Breeding for Best-Seller Strains - Noam Chehanovsky, Co‑founder, CSO, Board Member, RCK Medical Cannabis
Expansion Strategies for European Cannabis Companies - Robert Noveski, CEO & Founder, Sinceritas
Challenges of a GMP Cultivation and Processing Project Under the Portuguese Regulatory Context - Eliecer Lopez Jimenez, Business Development Director, GreenBe Pharma
Cannabis Genetics, Entourage Effect and Customer Experience: Breeding for Best-Seller Strains - Noam Chehanovsky, Co‑founder, CSO, Board Member, RCK Medical Cannabis
13:30
14:45
Tour of the exhibition - Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
15:00
Thiago Cäsar
VP Business
Cansativa
Germany
Thiago Cäsar
VP Business
Cansativa
Germany
15:30
Peter Homberg
Partner, Head of German Life Sciences Practice
Dentons
Germany
Peter Homberg
Partner, Head of German Life Sciences Practice
Dentons
Germany
Andrew Miller
Vice President, Sales ‑ North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA
Clever Leaves
Canada
Andrew Miller
Vice President, Sales ‑ North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA
Clever Leaves
Canada
Andria Andreou
President
Cyprus Cannabis Association
Cyprus
Andria Andreou
President
Cyprus Cannabis Association
Cyprus
16:00
16:30
Constantin Von der Groeben
Co‑Founder and Managing Director
Demecan
Constantin Von der Groeben
Co‑Founder and Managing Director
Demecan
17:00
David Rosse
Founder & President
Austrian Hemp Association
Austria
David Rosse
Founder & President
Austrian Hemp Association
Austria
17:00
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
Maciej Kowalski
CEO & Founder
Kombinat Konopny
Poland
Maciej Kowalski
CEO & Founder
Kombinat Konopny
Poland
Gustav Hugo
Partner & Director
GESLabs
South Africa
Gustav Hugo
Partner & Director
GESLabs
South Africa
17:30
From South America to Europe: Expanding Multinational Cannabis Business Network - Thiago Cäsar, VP Business, Cansativa
The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis - Peter Homberg, Partner, Head of German Life Sciences Practice, Dentons
Efficient Distribution; Expanding the Supplier Network - Constantin Von der Groeben, Co‑Founder and Managing Director, Demecan
From the Shadows into the Lights: The Challenging Journey of a Global Industry on the Rise - David Rosse, Founder & President, Austrian Hemp Association
From South America to Europe: Expanding Multinational Cannabis Business Network - Thiago Cäsar, VP Business, Cansativa
The German Way to Medical and Recreational Cannabis - Peter Homberg, Partner, Head of German Life Sciences Practice, Dentons
Efficient Distribution; Expanding the Supplier Network - Constantin Von der Groeben, Co‑Founder and Managing Director, Demecan
From the Shadows into the Lights: The Challenging Journey of a Global Industry on the Rise - David Rosse, Founder & President, Austrian Hemp Association
Cross Overview Approach to Reduce Risks as Market Expands Globally - Gavin George, CEO, Puregene
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
The Importance of Harm Reduction and Self Quality Control in a Future Legal Cannabis Market for Adult Use - Sébastien Béguerie, Founder, Alpha‑Cat
How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products? - Maciej Kowalski, CEO & Founder, Kombinat Konopny
Cross Overview Approach to Reduce Risks as Market Expands Globally - Gavin George, CEO, Puregene
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
The Importance of Harm Reduction and Self Quality Control in a Future Legal Cannabis Market for Adult Use - Sébastien Béguerie, Founder, Alpha‑Cat
How to Avoid "Novel Food" Restrictions for Hemp Derived CBD Products? - Maciej Kowalski, CEO & Founder, Kombinat Konopny
Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect - Ying Shao, CEO & Co‑Founder, Plantik Biosciences
Hemp Stalks UP-cycling - Mariaelena Alessandrini, CEO & Co‑founder, Edilcanapa
Intercontinental Distribution Challenges and Product Development - Gustav Hugo, Partner & Director, GESLabs
Funding platforms for cannabis investments - Andria Andreou , President, Cyprus Cannabis Association
Engineering Cannabis of the Future: What to Expect - Ying Shao, CEO & Co‑Founder, Plantik Biosciences
Hemp Stalks UP-cycling - Mariaelena Alessandrini, CEO & Co‑founder, Edilcanapa
Intercontinental Distribution Challenges and Product Development - Gustav Hugo, Partner & Director, GESLabs
Funding platforms for cannabis investments - Andria Andreou , President, Cyprus Cannabis Association
18:15
18:30
Engage in exciting conversations. Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue.
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairman at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
9:45
Ludwig Sämann
General Manager Europe
Grow Glide
Germany
10:00
Timothy Los
CEO
Rante
USA
10:30
11:00
Dirk Heitepriem
Vice President External Affairs
Aurora Europe
Germany
Dirk Heitepriem
Vice President External Affairs
Aurora Europe
Germany
William Muecke
Co‑Founder & Managing Director
Artemis Growth Partners
United Kingdom
William Muecke
Co‑Founder & Managing Director
Artemis Growth Partners
United Kingdom
11:30
Franziska Katterbach
President
Khiron Life Sciences Europe
Germany
Franziska Katterbach
President
Khiron Life Sciences Europe
Germany
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
12:00
Gabriela Franz
Head of Sales & Distribution EU
Little Green Pharma
Germany
Gabriela Franz
Head of Sales & Distribution EU
Little Green Pharma
Germany
Pierre Killeen
Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Cannabis Council of Canada
Canada
Pierre Killeen
Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Cannabis Council of Canada
Canada
12:30
Evolving Distribution Models - Paul Steckler, General Manager International, Canopy Growth
Innovative Technologies for High-Quality Products in Global Markets - Ludwig Sämann, General Manager Europe, Grow Glide
ESG Compliance as a Critical Element: Realistic View of Recreational Use v/s Medical Use of Cannabis - Dirk Heitepriem, Vice President External Affairs, Aurora Europe
ESG Compliance and Awareness on International Scenarios - Franziska Katterbach, President, Khiron Life Sciences Europe
Compliance & Quality Requirements During Cultivation and GMP Manufacturing - Gabriela Franz, Head of Sales & Distribution EU, Little Green Pharma
Evolving Distribution Models - Paul Steckler, General Manager International, Canopy Growth
Innovative Technologies for High-Quality Products in Global Markets - Ludwig Sämann, General Manager Europe, Grow Glide
ESG Compliance as a Critical Element: Realistic View of Recreational Use v/s Medical Use of Cannabis - Dirk Heitepriem, Vice President External Affairs, Aurora Europe
ESG Compliance and Awareness on International Scenarios - Franziska Katterbach, President, Khiron Life Sciences Europe
Compliance & Quality Requirements During Cultivation and GMP Manufacturing - Gabriela Franz, Head of Sales & Distribution EU, Little Green Pharma
Private Equity and Its Role and Responsibility in Building the European Cannabis Supply Chain - William Muecke, Co‑Founder & Managing Director, Artemis Growth Partners
Navigating the Politics, Policy, and Implementation of Legal Adult-use Cannabis - Pierre Killeen, Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Cannabis Council of Canada
Private Equity and Its Role and Responsibility in Building the European Cannabis Supply Chain - William Muecke, Co‑Founder & Managing Director, Artemis Growth Partners
Navigating the Politics, Policy, and Implementation of Legal Adult-use Cannabis - Pierre Killeen, Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Cannabis Council of Canada
Cross-Border Cannabis Compliance - Timothy Los, CEO, Rante
Topic will be confirmed soon - Alessandro Radici, CEO, Key Leaves
Export of Medical Cannabis as a Logistical Challenge - Cheryl Thomas, Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Canavanu
Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade - Josh Swart, Co‑Founder, Original Cape Town Hemp
Cross-Border Cannabis Compliance - Timothy Los, CEO, Rante
Topic will be confirmed soon - Alessandro Radici, CEO, Key Leaves
Export of Medical Cannabis as a Logistical Challenge - Cheryl Thomas, Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Canavanu
Current and Projected EuroAfrica Cannabis Trade - Josh Swart, Co‑Founder, Original Cape Town Hemp
13:15
14:45
Alain Menghé à Menghé
Chief Executive Officer
LIO Pharmaceuticals
Germany
15:15
15:45
Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market - Alain Menghé à Menghé, Chief Executive Officer, LIO Pharmaceuticals
Innovation and Venture Capital Ecosystem in Europe - Alexandre Ouimet-Storrs, Co‑Founder and President, Óskare Capital
Innovative Setup Operations for Shifting Regulations in European Market - Alain Menghé à Menghé, Chief Executive Officer, LIO Pharmaceuticals
Innovation and Venture Capital Ecosystem in Europe - Alexandre Ouimet-Storrs, Co‑Founder and President, Óskare Capital
16:30
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