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"The Cannabis/Hemp Business Conference was an absolute game-changer! From facilitating partnerships to arranging visits, the energy was electric, and the connections made were invaluable."

Shivek Sachdev

Owner

Cantrak

"The Cannabis Business Europe 2024 conference in Bad Homburg was extremely well organized and an excellent opportunity to meet with relevant players of the European cannabis market."

Sven-Roger Schilling

ex CFO

Grünhorn

"The quality of the material covered and the speakers' knowledge base at this conference is second to none. One of the best cannabis conferences you can attend as a senior organizational leader."

Daniel Tobon

ex Founder & CEO

NuSierra

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

100

Attendees
Limited to

80

Companies

20

Speakers

Why attend?

Meet the most prominent industry leaders and decision-makers from the German and other European cannabis, CBD and hemp markets.
Get updated with the latest legislation developments of the European cannabis, CBD and hemp industry.
Find innovative business partners for future projects

Agenda

First day of conference

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH

9:00

Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Nick Koss

Founder
PlantLab AI
Canada

9:15

Excellence in Cannabis Genetics and Cultivation for European Acceleration

Andreas Dotterweich

SVP Europe
Aurora Europe
Germany

9:30

Next Phase of the European Medical Cannabis Market

Moritz Bayer

Managing Director / Chief Commercial Officer
DEMECAN
Germany

10:00

Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

Jaap Erkelens

CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands

10:30

CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

Kristine Lütke

Former Member of Parliament (2021‑2025)
The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament)
Germany

11:00

Coffee Break with Networking

11:30

Views on the Current European Cannabis Market and Survival Strategies - a Q&A Session with Torsten Greif

Torsten Greif

Consultant (ex Managing Partner)
Four 20 Pharma
Germany

12:00

From Cannabis Markets to a Cannabis Industry: Building the Architecture for Europe’s Next-Level Cannabis Economy

Lisa Haag

Board Member
MJ Universe
Germany

12:30

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Next Phase of the European Medical Cannabis Market

    Moritz Bayer (DEMECAN)
  2. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)
  3. CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))
  4. From Cannabis Markets to a Cannabis Industry: Building the Architecture for Europe’s Next-Level Cannabis Economy

    Lisa Haag (MJ Universe)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Next Phase of the European Medical Cannabis Market

    Moritz Bayer (DEMECAN)
  2. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)
  3. CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))
  4. From Cannabis Markets to a Cannabis Industry: Building the Architecture for Europe’s Next-Level Cannabis Economy

    Lisa Haag (MJ Universe)

13:15

Conversation Starter

Lukas Pierre Bessis

Co‑Founder & Strategic Advisor
Kenevir Medical
Germany

13:25

Lunch with Networking

14:40

Exhibitor Tour

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

15:00

The Missing Sense: Visual AI for Cannabis

Nick Koss

Founder
PlantLab AI
Canada

15:15

Opportunities for Cannabis Players in Germany's Telemedicine Industry

Julian Wichmann

CEO & Co‑Founder
Bloomwell Group
Germany

15:45

Coffee Break with Networking

16:15

Medical Cannabis in France Finally Legalized: Business Opportunities for EU and International Industry Players

Ludovic Rachou

President
Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC)
France

16:45

The End of Batch Growing: How AI is Enabling Continuous Sustainable Cannabis Production

James Duckenfield

CEO
Glass Pharms
United Kingdom

17:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Opportunities for Cannabis Players in Germany's Telemedicine Industry

    Julian Wichmann (Bloomwell Group)
  2. Medical Cannabis in France Finally Legalized: Business Opportunities for EU and International Industry Players

    Ludovic Rachou (Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC))
  3. The End of Batch Growing: How AI is Enabling Continuous Sustainable Cannabis Production

    James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Opportunities for Cannabis Players in Germany's Telemedicine Industry

    Julian Wichmann (Bloomwell Group)
  2. Medical Cannabis in France Finally Legalized: Business Opportunities for EU and International Industry Players

    Ludovic Rachou (Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC))
  3. The End of Batch Growing: How AI is Enabling Continuous Sustainable Cannabis Production

    James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)

18:00

End of the 1st Day with Summary and Startup Pitch Session

18:15

Evening Reception with Refreshments and Snacks

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

Second day of conference

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH

9:00

Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Ludovic Rachou

President
Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC)
France

9:15

The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies

Sascha Mielcarek

CEO
Canify
Germany

9:45

Increase in Cannabis Demand in Germany's Telemedicine Market: Impacts on Imports

David Barnan

Chief Marketing Officer
DoktorABC
Germany

10:15

Coffee Break with Networking

10:45

A Canadian-German Merger: Disruptions and Opportunities in the German Cannabis Market

Francesco Baganz

Managing Director
Remexian Pharma
Germany

11:15

Applying the German Cannabis Model to the UK - A Regulatory and Market Gap Analysis

Marika Graham-Woods

Executive Director and Chairman of the Board
Cannabis Trades Association
United Kingdom

11:45

Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”

Benjamin Selma

Director of Cultivation
Hollandse Hoogtes
The Netherlands

12:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies

    Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)
  2. A Canadian-German Merger: Disruptions and Opportunities in the German Cannabis Market

    Francesco Baganz (Remexian Pharma)
  3. Applying the German Cannabis Model to the UK - A Regulatory and Market Gap Analysis

    Marika Graham-Woods (Cannabis Trades Association)
  4. Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”

    Benjamin Selma (Hollandse Hoogtes)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies

    Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)
  2. A Canadian-German Merger: Disruptions and Opportunities in the German Cannabis Market

    Francesco Baganz (Remexian Pharma)
  3. Applying the German Cannabis Model to the UK - A Regulatory and Market Gap Analysis

    Marika Graham-Woods (Cannabis Trades Association)
  4. Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”

    Benjamin Selma (Hollandse Hoogtes)

13:00

Lunch with Networking

14:00

Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth

Ofentse Komati

Founder & CEO
TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation)
South Africa

14:15

Legalization of Recreational Cannabis through a State-Controlled Monopoly: Where Are the Opportunities to Enter the Swiss Market?

Elias Galantay

President
IG Hanf Schweiz (Swiss Cannabis Association)
Switzerland

14:45

Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?

Tomas Ryska, Ph.D.

CEO & Managing Director
Astrasana Czech & Pharma
Czech Republic

15:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth

    Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))
  2. Legalization of Recreational Cannabis through a State-Controlled Monopoly: Where Are the Opportunities to Enter the Swiss Market?

    Elias Galantay (IG Hanf Schweiz (Swiss Cannabis Association))
  3. Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?

    Tomas Ryska, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth

    Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))
  2. Legalization of Recreational Cannabis through a State-Controlled Monopoly: Where Are the Opportunities to Enter the Swiss Market?

    Elias Galantay (IG Hanf Schweiz (Swiss Cannabis Association))
  3. Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?

    Tomas Ryska, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)

16:00

End of the Conference with Summary

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