The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"Overall outstanding conference, interactive and geared towards cannabis professionals."
Julian WichmannCo-Founder
Bloomwell Group
"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 SachdevOwner
Cantrak
"Quite simply the most useful and professionally organised cannabis conference I have been to in my 6 years in this industry."
Melissa SturgessCo‑Chair Research Working Group
Cannabis Industry Council
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Torsten Greif
Managing Partner
Four 20 Pharma
Germany
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.
10:00
Andrew Bevan
Senior Vice President, Global Medical
Canopy Growth
Canada
10:30
11:00
11:30
Philipp Goebel
Managing Director
DEMECAN
Germany
12:00
Kristine Lütke
Former Member of Parliament (2021‑2025)
The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament)
Germany
12:30
Jaap Erkelens
CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands
13:00
Wholesaling and Brand Offering: A Two-Pronged Approach to Staking a Claim in the German and EU Medical Cannabis Markets
Torsten Greif (Four 20 Pharma)Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?
Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)Presentation Topic to be Confirmed
Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)CanG a Year On: Business Prospects in the German Cannabis Seeds Industry
Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry
Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification
Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)Wholesaling and Brand Offering: A Two-Pronged Approach to Staking a Claim in the German and EU Medical Cannabis Markets
Torsten Greif (Four 20 Pharma)Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?
Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)Presentation Topic to be Confirmed
Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)CanG a Year On: Business Prospects in the German Cannabis Seeds Industry
Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry
Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification
Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)13:45
15:00
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
15:15
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.
15:30
Lisa Haag
Board Member
BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association)
Germany
16:00
Sascha Mielcarek
CEO
Canify
Germany
16:30
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.
17:30
Ludovic Rachou
President
Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC)
France
18:00
Elias Galantay
President
IG Hanf Schweiz (Swiss Cannabis Association)
Switzerland
18:30
Presentation Topic to be Confirmed
Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies
Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)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))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))Presentation Topic to be Confirmed
Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies
Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)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))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))19:15
19:30
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
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Daniel Kruse
CEO
SynBiotic
Germany
9:30
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.
9:45
David Barnan
Chief Marketing Officer
DoktorABC
Israel / Germany
10:15
10:45
James Duckenfield
CEO
Glass Pharms
United Kingdom
11:15
Rick Bakker
Commercial Director
Hollandse Hoogtes
The Netherlands
11:45
Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic
Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)Increase in Cannabis Demand in Germany's Telemedicine Market: Impacts on Imports
David Barnan (DoktorABC)Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation through Artificial Intelligence: A Cultivator's Perspective
James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”
Rick Bakker (Hollandse Hoogtes)Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic
Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)Increase in Cannabis Demand in Germany's Telemedicine Market: Impacts on Imports
David Barnan (DoktorABC)Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation through Artificial Intelligence: A Cultivator's Perspective
James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”
Rick Bakker (Hollandse Hoogtes)12:30
14:00
Tomas Ryska
Managing Director
Astrasana Czech & Pharma
Czech Republic
14:30
Sabina Suljaković
Qualified Person
Farmakem
Slovenia
15:00
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.
15:30
Lorenza Romanese
Managing Director
European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Belgium
15:45
Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?
Tomas Ryska (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)Proposal of a New Legislation for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market
Sabina Suljaković (Farmakem)Germany's Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act: Impacts and Consequences on the Industry
Lorenza Romanese (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?
Tomas Ryska (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)Proposal of a New Legislation for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market
Sabina Suljaković (Farmakem)Germany's Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act: Impacts and Consequences on the Industry
Lorenza Romanese (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))17:00
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