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"Overall outstanding conference, interactive and geared towards cannabis professionals."

Julian Wichmann

Co-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 Sachdev

Owner

Cantrak

"Quite simply the most useful and professionally organised cannabis conference I have been to in my 6 years in this industry."

Melissa Sturgess

Co‑Chair Research Working Group

Cannabis Industry Council

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

200

Attendees
Limited to

150

Companies

20

Speakers

Why attend?

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

Agenda

First day of conference

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

9:00

No Chairperson Yet

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9:15

Wholesaling and Brand Offering: A Two-Pronged Approach to Staking a Claim in the German and EU Medical Cannabis Markets

Torsten Greif

Managing Partner
Four 20 Pharma
Germany

9:45

No Speaker Yet

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10:00

Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?

Andrew Bevan

Senior Vice President, Global Medical
Canopy Growth
Canada

10:30

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Marcus Reussmann

Director of Sales
Aurora Europe
Germany

11:00

Coffee Break with Networking

11:30

CanG a Year On: Business Prospects in the German Cannabis Seeds Industry

Philipp Goebel

Managing Director
DEMECAN
Germany

12:00

CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

Kristine Lütke

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

12:30

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

Jaap Erkelens

CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands

13:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. 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)
  2. Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?

    Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)
  3. Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

    Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)
  4. CanG a Year On: Business Prospects in the German Cannabis Seeds Industry

    Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)
  5. CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))
  6. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. 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)
  2. Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?

    Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)
  3. Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

    Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)
  4. CanG a Year On: Business Prospects in the German Cannabis Seeds Industry

    Philipp Goebel (DEMECAN)
  5. CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))
  6. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jaap Erkelens (Bedrocan)

13:45

Lunch with Networking

15:00

Exhibitor Tour

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

15:15

No Speaker Yet

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15:30

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Lisa Haag

Board Member
BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association)
Germany

16:00

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

Sascha Mielcarek

CEO
Canify
Germany

16:30

Coffee Break with Networking

17:00

No Speaker Yet

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17:30

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

18:00

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

18:30

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

    Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))
  2. The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies

    Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)
  3. 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))
  4. 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))

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

    Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))
  2. The "One-Stop Shop" Model: Ensuring Adequate and High-Quality Supply of Medical Cannabis for German Wholesalers and Pharmacies

    Sascha Mielcarek (Canify)
  3. 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))
  4. 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

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

19:30

Evening Reception with Refreshments, Gourmet Snacks, and Networking

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

9:00

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9:15

Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic

Daniel Kruse

CEO
SynBiotic
Germany

9:30

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9:45

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

David Barnan

Chief Marketing Officer
DoktorABC
Israel / Germany

10:15

Coffee Break with Networking

10:45

Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation through Artificial Intelligence: A Cultivator's Perspective

James Duckenfield

CEO
Glass Pharms
United Kingdom

11:15

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

Rick Bakker

Commercial Director
Hollandse Hoogtes
The Netherlands

11:45

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic

    Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)
  2. Increase in Cannabis Demand in Germany's Telemedicine Market: Impacts on Imports

    David Barnan (DoktorABC)
  3. Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation through Artificial Intelligence: A Cultivator's Perspective

    James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)
  4. Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”

    Rick Bakker (Hollandse Hoogtes)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic

    Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)
  2. Increase in Cannabis Demand in Germany's Telemedicine Market: Impacts on Imports

    David Barnan (DoktorABC)
  3. Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation through Artificial Intelligence: A Cultivator's Perspective

    James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)
  4. Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation in The Netherlands and The Impact on its “Coffeeshops”

    Rick Bakker (Hollandse Hoogtes)

12:30

Lunch with Networking

14:00

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

Tomas Ryska

Managing Director
Astrasana Czech & Pharma
Czech Republic

14:30

Proposal of a New Legislation for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market

Sabina Suljaković

Qualified Person
Farmakem
Slovenia

15:00

No Speaker Yet

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15:30

Germany's Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act: Impacts and Consequences on the Industry

Lorenza Romanese

Managing Director
European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Belgium

15:45

Round-Table Discussions

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

    Tomas Ryska (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)
  2. Proposal of a New Legislation for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market

    Sabina Suljaković (Farmakem)
  3. Germany's Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act: Impacts and Consequences on the Industry

    Lorenza Romanese (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))

Round-Table Discussions

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

    Tomas Ryska (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)
  2. Proposal of a New Legislation for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market

    Sabina Suljaković (Farmakem)
  3. Germany's Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act: Impacts and Consequences on the Industry

    Lorenza Romanese (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))

17:00

End of the Conference with Summary

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