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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

200

Attendees
Limited to

150

Companies

20

Speakers

Why attend?

Meet the most prominent industry leaders and decision-makers from the German and other European 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

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH

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

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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

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

Philipp Goebel

Managing Director
DEMECAN
Germany

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

Jacob Erkelens

CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands

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

Jacob Erkelens

CEO
Bedrocan
The Netherlands

12:00

CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

Kristine Lütke

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

CanG: Policy Outlook for the German Cannabis Industry

Kristine Lütke

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

No Speaker Yet

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12:30

Round-Table Discussions

Opportunities in The German Cannabis Market

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

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

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))

Round-Table Discussions

Opportunities in The German Cannabis Market

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

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

    Kristine Lütke (The Bundestag (German Federal Parliament))

Round-Table Discussions

Expanding Business Opportunities in Other European Markets

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

    Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)
  2. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)
  3. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jacob Erkelens (Bedrocan)

Round-Table Discussions

Expanding Business Opportunities in Other European Markets

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

    Andrew Bevan (Canopy Growth)
  2. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Marcus Reussmann (Aurora Europe)
  3. Producing and Exporting Medical Cannabis from Denmark: An Alternative Approach to Business Diversification

    Jacob Erkelens (Bedrocan)

13:15

Lunch with Networking

14:30

Exhibitor Tour

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

14:45

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

Sascha Mielcarek

CEO
Canify
Germany

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

Sascha Mielcarek

CEO
Canify
Germany

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

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

15:15

No Speaker Yet

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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

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

15:45

Coffee Break with Networking

16:15

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

Ofentse Komati

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

16:30

Harmonizing the EU Cannabis Regulatory Environment amidst the US-Global Tariff War: Where Do We Go?

William Muecke

Co‑Founder & Managing Member
Artemis Growth Partners
United Kingdom

17:00

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Lisa Haag

Board Member
BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association)
Germany

17:30

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. 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. 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))
  4. Harmonizing the EU Cannabis Regulatory Environment amidst the US-Global Tariff War: Where Do We Go?

    William Muecke (Artemis Growth Partners)
  5. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))
  6. Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth

    Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))

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. 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. 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))
  4. Harmonizing the EU Cannabis Regulatory Environment amidst the US-Global Tariff War: Where Do We Go?

    William Muecke (Artemis Growth Partners)
  5. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Lisa Haag (BvCW (German Cannabis Business Association))
  6. Partners in Progress: Forging the Next Chapter of Global Cannabis Growth

    Ofentse Komati (TACC (The African Cannabis Corporation))

18:15

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

18:30

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH

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

No Speaker Yet

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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

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Benedikt Sons

Co‑Founder, Managing Director & CEO
Cansativa Group
Germany

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Benedikt Sons

Co‑Founder, Managing Director & CEO
Cansativa Group
Germany

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

James Duckenfield

CEO
Glass Pharms
United Kingdom

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

James Duckenfield

CEO
Glass Pharms
United Kingdom

11:15

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Francesco Baganz (Invited)

Managing Director
Remexian Pharma
Germany

Presentation Topic to be Confirmed

Francesco Baganz (Invited)

Managing Director
Remexian Pharma
Germany

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

Rick Bakker

Commercial Director
Hollandse Hoogtes
The Netherlands

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

Opportunities in The German Cannabis Market

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

    Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)
  2. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Benedikt Sons (Cansativa Group)
  3. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Francesco Baganz (Invited) (Remexian Pharma)

Round-Table Discussions

Opportunities in The German Cannabis Market

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

    Daniel Kruse (SynBiotic)
  2. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Benedikt Sons (Cansativa Group)
  3. Roundtable Discussion Topic to be Confirmed

    Francesco Baganz (Invited) (Remexian Pharma)

Round-Table Discussions

Expanding Business Opportunities in Other European Markets

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

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

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

    Rick Bakker (Hollandse Hoogtes)

Round-Table Discussions

Expanding Business Opportunities in Other European Markets

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

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

    James Duckenfield (Glass Pharms)
  3. 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, Ph.D.

CEO & Managing Director
Astrasana Czech & Pharma
Czech Republic

14:30

New Market Prospects: Entering UAE's Newly Legalized Medical Cannabis Market

Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited)

Legal Consultant
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
United Arab Emirates (UAE)

15:00

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

Sabina Suljaković

Qualified Person
Farmakem
Slovenia

15:30

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

Daniel Kruse

President
European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Germany

15:45

Round-Table Discussions

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

    Tomas Ryska, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)
  2. New Market Prospects: Entering UAE's Newly Legalized Medical Cannabis Market

    Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited) (Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy)
  3. New Legislation Approval for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market

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

    Daniel Kruse (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, Ph.D. (Astrasana Czech & Pharma)
  2. New Market Prospects: Entering UAE's Newly Legalized Medical Cannabis Market

    Dr. Hassan Elhais (Invited) (Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy)
  3. New Legislation Approval for Medical Cannabis in Slovenia: The Next Up-And-Coming EU Market

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

    Daniel Kruse (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA))

16:30

End of the Conference with Summary

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