The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"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
"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 Schillingex 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 Tobonex Founder & CEO
NuSierra
TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
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.
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
Jacob Erkelens
CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands
12:00
Kristine Lütke
Former Member of Parliament (2021‑2025)
The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament)
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.
12:30
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)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))
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)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))
Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?
Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification
Jacob Erkelens (Bedrocan)
Expanding Canada's Footprint in the German Medical Cannabis Market: Where Do We Currently Stand?
Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification
Jacob Erkelens (Bedrocan)13:15
14:30
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
14:45
Sascha Mielcarek
CEO
Canify
Germany
Ludovic Rachou
President
Union of Industrialists for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC)
France
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.
Elias Galantay
President
IG Hanf Schweiz (Swiss Cannabis Association)
Switzerland
15:45
16:15
Ofentse Komati
Founder & CEO
TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation)
South Africa
16:30
William Muecke
Co‑Founder & Managing Member
Artemis Growth Partners
United Kingdom
17:00
Lisa Haag
Board Member
BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association)
Germany
17:30
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))Harmonizing the EU Cannabis Regulatory Environment amidst the US-Global Tariff War: Where Do We Go?
William Muecke (Artemis Growth Partners)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth
Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))
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))Harmonizing the EU Cannabis Regulatory Environment amidst the US-Global Tariff War: Where Do We Go?
William Muecke (Artemis Growth Partners)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth
Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))18:15
18:30
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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
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.
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
Benedikt Sons
Co‑Founder, Managing Director & CEO
Cansativa Group
Germany
11:15
Francesco Baganz (Invited)
Managing Director
Remexian Pharma
Germany
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)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Benedikt Sons (Cansativa Group)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Francesco Baganz (Invited) (Remexian Pharma)
Attracting Investments in the European Cannabis Sphere: A Case Study of SynBiotic
Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Benedikt Sons (Cansativa Group)Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed
Francesco Baganz (Invited) (Remexian Pharma)
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)
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, Ph.D.
CEO & Managing Director
Astrasana Czech & Pharma
Czech Republic
14:30
Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited)
Legal Consultant
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
15:00
Sabina Suljaković
Qualified Person
Farmakem
Slovenia
15:30
Daniel Kruse
President
European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Germany
15:45
Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?
Tomas Ryska, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)New Market Prospects: Entering UAE's Newly Legalized Medical Cannabis Market
Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited) (Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy)New Legislation Approval 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
Daniel Kruse (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))
Legislative Changes in Czech Republic's Cannabis Framework: Where are the Business Opportunities for Market Players?
Tomas Ryska, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)New Market Prospects: Entering UAE's Newly Legalized Medical Cannabis Market
Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited) (Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy)New Legislation Approval 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
Daniel Kruse (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))16:30
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