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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...

Our guest is Robin Ward, who is head of sales and marketing at Alchem Europe, the leading global supplier of nicotine for manufacturers. Robin talks to us about the many interesting aspects of nicotine and why purity matters when it comes to vapes and pouches.

Our guest is Raphael Moreau, analyst with Euromonitor International, specializing in beverage and tobacco including reduced risk products. He fills us in on the latest legislative trends rattling the tobacco industry from generational bans, excessive tax increases as smoking deterrent, curbing disposable vapes and the effect some of these have on increasing illicit trade.

Tobacco companies have long put emphasis on GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and sustainability. The latest advance is in this is investing in a more holistic approach ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Our guest Peter Sikkel, president and C.E.O. of PYXUS International, parent company of leading tobacco company Alliance One International fills us in on ESG and how it is realized globally in tobacco growing operations

Our guest is Georg Wurth, a life-long advocate for decriminalizing cannabis and founder/managing director of the German Cannabis Association. As Germany moves toward decriminalization and, perhaps, legalization, Wurth talks about his hopes for a cannabis-embracing Germany and also the countless obstacles strewn in the way for reaching that lofty goal.