Partner Blog: Lessons To Be Learned On Both Sides Of The Atlantic Ocean
By Alex Rogers, International Cannabis Business Conference
Momentum for cannabis policy reform has never been greater than it is right now since the start of international cannabis prohibition. That is particularly true in the United States and the European continent where a growing number of states and countries are legalizing cannabis for adult use.
Cannabis is now legal for adult use in nearly 20 states in the U.S., and Europe recently witnessed its first country passing a national legalization measure when lawmakers in Malta passed a measure late last year. More legalization is expected in the U.S. and Europe in the coming years.
The cannabis industry has enormous potential in both the United States and the European Union, and collaboration opportunities will be abundant. Canada’s legal industry may have beat the U.S. to the European continent, however, there are still many policies yet to be reformed and dust left to settle on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
A Patchwork Of Laws And Regulations
Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult use, and the second nation to legalize cannabis on the entire planet only behind Uruguay. That may lead some to believe that Europe should look to Canada for lessons to be learned from rolling out a legalized adult-use industry.
While there are certainly some aspects of Canada’s industry to monitor, what is going on in the United States is far more applicable in many ways to what is going on in Europe due to the patchwork of laws and industry regulations in both regions.
Just as there are some legal states in the U.S. operating simultaneously alongside states that do not have legal industries, the same is true in Europe where cannabis policies and regulations vary widely depending on the country. The need for entrepreneurs to know the nuances between jurisdictions is extremely important as they scale their operations, along with the need to push for sensible, consistent policies and regulations across borders.
Superconference Coming Back To Barcelona
The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Barcelona on March 10th and once again will be teaming up with Spannabis to form the world’s largest cannabis superconference. The conference is co-sponsored by Bhang Inc and Grow Glide, and the event’s after-party is sponsored by Juicy Fields.
Aaron Smith, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, will be a featured speaker on a panel dedicated to keeping legacy cannabis brands alive as corporate cannabis continues to gain a foothold in the industry.
The most entertaining man in cannabis, Ngaio Bealum, will serve as the International Cannabis Business Conference’s Master of Ceremonies in Barcelona. Additional speakers include:
- Jamie Pearson – President and CEO, Bhang Inc
- Bernardo Soriano Guzmán – CO-CEO, S&F Abogados
- Guillermo J Fernandez Navarro – CO-Founder, S&F Abogados
- Nic Easley – CEO of 3C Consulting and Managing Director of Multiverse Capital
- Luna Stower – VP Business Development, Ispire
- Òscar Parés – Deputy Director, ICEERS Foundation
- Sergio González aka Weedzard – President, 420 Movement
- Iker Val – CPO, Sovereign Fields
- Chloe Grossman – Executive Director of Corporate Growth, Trulieve Cannabis Corp
- Roberto Algar – Managing Director, Curaleaf Switzerland
- Santiago Ongay – CEO, Sabia
- Kai-Friedrich Niermann – Founder, KFN+ Law Office
- Dr. Juana Vasella – Attorney of Law, MME Legal Zurich
- Joan Simó Cruanyes – Coordinator of Cananbis Hub UPC
- Albert Tio – Founder of Airam and President of Fedcac
- Lisa Haag – Founder, MJ_Universe
- Juanma Fernández – CEO, Easy CSC Group
- Patricia Amiguet – Founder of Pachamama Cannabis Association and President of CatFAC
- Zeta Ceti – Founder and CEO, Green Rush Consulting
- Ruben Valenzuela Moreno – CTO, Valenveras
Over 80 countries will be represented at the superconference this March in Barcelona and will include representatives from every sector of the industry as well as leading international cannabis policymakers and industry service providers. Attend the superconference in Barcelona to network with investors, entrepreneurs, industry regulators, and international policymakers and take your industry pursuits to the next level.
The International Cannabis Business Conference also has additional upcoming events in Berlin in July 2022 and Zurich in September 2022. You can secure tickets now and take advantage of the early bird pricing discount.
Alex Rogers is the owner and CEO of the International Cannabis Business Conference series. Rogers is a serial entrepreneur and world citizen with a passion for building businesses that create, support, and sustain culture and community.
Partner Blog: The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Germany
The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Berlin, Germany on August 25-27, 2021. Offering world-class industry networking opportunities, the Berlin International Cannabis Business Conference is the largest B2B cannabis trade event in Europe and is also the longest-running cannabis B2B conference on the continent. The conference will once again feature a unique blend of cannabis policy, advocacy, industry, and networking.
“We are particularly excited about this year’s conference in Berlin. It is going to be extra special for our team to be able to get back to offering world-class cannabis industry and policy education, networking, and entertainment to attendees,” says Alex Rogers, founder of the International Cannabis Business Conference.
The National Cannabis Industry Association’s (NCIA) Director of Government Relations, Michael Correia, will be speaking at the conference in Berlin. Correia’s presentation is titled, ‘Being a Voice for the Cannabis Industry.’
The presentation will provide tips and strategies for ensuring that the cannabis industry always has a seat at the table when it comes to the process of crafting laws, rules, and regulations.
In addition to the Berlin B2B event the International Cannabis Business Conference will also offer a one-day Global Investment Forum (GIF). Germany is home to the largest economy in the European Union and is poised to serve as the cannabis industry capital of Europe going forward. The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly in Germany, with the country’s medical cannabis program increasing in size with every passing day.
Cannabis industry opportunities that are popping up in Germany and on the European continent have tremendous profit potential, and the Global Investment Forum is the perfect place for entrepreneurs to try to secure capital to take their pursuits to the next level. It is also an unparalleled opportunity for investors to learn more about pre-vetted investment opportunities.
“We know how hard it is for quality investors to link up with vetted cannabis industry companies offering valuable investment opportunities,” Rogers stated. “That is why we are bringing the Global Investment Forum to Berlin. It’s a prime networking opportunity for both cannabis industry investors and entrepreneurs.”
The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading B2B cannabis event series on earth. Events have been held in the United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. Additional locations in other countries are being identified and will be announced in the future.
Event festivities begin on August 25 with the start of the Global Investment Forum at the amazing Vienna House Andel’s Berlin. Speakers and the official GIF schedule will be announced soon. Attendance at the International Cannabis Business Conference Global Investment Forum in Berlin will be limited to 200 attendees.
The following morning the 2-day curriculum portion of the conference will begin with a conference overview from Alex Rogers, founder and Executive Producer of the International Cannabis Business Conference. Rogers will welcome conference attendees and provide an overview of the schedule, including the panels and speakers that will be providing presentations and interviews. Attendees at the conference portion of the event will be limited to 1,000 people.
In addition to the previously mentioned panel featuring NCIA’s Michael Correia, other topics that will be covered at the conference include:
- European cannabis regulations
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Novel Food
- CBD
- Imports and exports
- Extractions
- Branding
The topics covered at the conference via panels and presentations will be led by the top cannabis experts in the global cannabis space. The International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, Germany will include (but is not limited to) the following speakers:
- Peter Homberg – Partner, Dentons
- Daniel Gauci – Chief Business Development Officer, Juicy Fields
- Jan Peter Witte – Managing Director, Vayamed, and Director, Medical Sanity Group
- Sita Schubert – Secretary General, European Medicinal Cannabis Association
- Cornelius Maurer – Founder, Demecan
- Georg Wurth – German Hemp Association (DHV)
- Tim Feike – CEO WEECO
- Luc Richner – CEO and Founder, Cannavigia
International Cannabis Business Conference events are attended by leading policymakers, executives, and entrepreneurs from all over the world, with over 60 countries being represented at previous events. The event series is the best way for innovators and inventors to get their products or services in front of the top influencers and decision-makers in the cannabis space, as well as for investors to network with aspiring entrepreneurs.
The conference series consistently features world-class speakers that cannabis entrepreneurs, advocates, and consumers from all backgrounds can learn from and be entertained by. International Cannabis Business Conference events include after-party festivities that feature some of the most entertaining musical acts and celebrities from across the globe.
A cannabis industry revolution is sweeping Europe, and Germany is at the center of it. If you’re serious about succeeding in the cannabis industry, check out the International Cannabis Business Conference’s flagship program in Berlin in July. Leading cannabis entrepreneurs and policymakers from around the world will be in attendance and the networking and educational opportunities will be unparalleled.
You can secure tickets now and take advantage of the early bird pricing discount.
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