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Delving into worldwide investments in both recreational and medical cannabis, this panel discussion will tackle the complexities of investing across varied regions and sectors, gleaning insights from seasoned cannabis investors around the world.

The panel will unpack international investment nuances and spotlight European-specific hurdles, offering advice for entrepreneurs in search of funding.

The Dutch cannabis experiment started! After years of preparation, the first growers will start supplying cannabis, hash and edibles to the coffee shops in the cities of Breda and Tilburg in Q4 of this year. The other growers and participating cities will follow next year. What is going well, what still needs attention, and what can other countries learn from this legalisation?

Speakers
Thomas Rau (Moderator), CMO Q-Farms, Founder LCC and Cannabisiness
Claas van Os (Speaker), Q-farms - Blowing Minds, CEO & co-founder/ Licensed grower of cannabis for recreational consumption
Kars Van Laarhoven (Speaker), Dutch Leaf, CEO
Patrick Stevens (Speaker),...

At a time of rising market volatility, consolidation, and innovation, finding future-proof decisions is challenging.This panel aims to address the need for an ever-expanding matrix of data for informed C-Suite leaders. From traditional COGS reduction strategies, to doubling down on people, and harm reduction, we’ll hear from today’s impact icons on pathways towards a more sustainable industry.

Language: English

Speakers
Leonid Kotlyar (Moderator), DéWarrior Unlimited B.V., Managing Director
Tjalling Erkelens (Speaker), Bedrocan, Founder and Chairman of the Board
William Muecke (Speaker), Artemis Growth Partners, Co-founder and Managing Member
Jürgen Bickel (Speaker), Storz & Bickel GmbH, Managing Director & Co-Founder
William...

Various differing approaches to cannabis reform are now being developed and implemented throughout the world, from Malta’s cannabis clubs, to Switzerland’s pilot framework, and Germany’s exploration of both. In this panel, we’ll dive into each of these emerging strategies, explore how they are influencing one another, and consider the budding global economic, policy and social trends which are shaping the development of the international cannabis industry.

Langugage: English

Speakers
Ben Stevens (Moderator), Business of Cannabis, Editor
Dr. Bernd Werse (Speaker), Goethe-Universität, Centre for Drug Research, Social scientist (senior staff member)
Carmen Doran (Speaker), Helius Therapeutics, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pavel...

Model projects are a legitimate means of the political and regulatory process to explore new markets, your products and services. What approaches have proven successful in the past and what new approaches can we see among European neighbours? The political will to end the prohibition of cannabis beyond medicine can be seen in many European countries. How will Germany position itself and how can the experiences from Switzerland and the Netherlands help with the legislative process and implementation? The Netherlands has tolerated a grey market for decades, does Germany face a similar danger with the first pillar and how can...

Tobacco Asia/ InterTabac Podcast #25 - Katja Stelle

Where there's a will, there's no way? According to the German legislature, the will exists to re-regulate legal industries around the hemp plant in a new and solution-oriented manner. Only seemingly are the possibilities lacking. The step backwards after the initial framework paper in the consumer goods market, the absurd BtM sword of Damocles for all industrial hemp actors, the uncertain future for medical cannabis flowers. How industry and legislators finally leave the status quo behind will be discussed in this panel discussion.

Langugage: German

Speakers
Moritz Förster (Moderator), www.krautinvest.de, Editor-in-Chief
Dirk Heidenblut (Speaker), The German Bundestag, SPD Member
Daniel...