CB EXPO

15 - 17 September 2026, Dortmund, Germany

and benefit from discounts at all CB and Partner Events!

CB Expo

Cannabis Business Expo and Conference

Die Cannabis Business Expo und Konferenz für die Cannabis Industrie – vom Anbau bis zum Vertrieb. Stellen Sie Ihre Firma, Ihre Produkte und Brands sowie Ihre Dienstleistungen mit einem Stand oder als Sponsor vor, oder besuchen Sie die CB Expo als Business Visitor und erweitern Sie Ihre Geschäftskontakte in bester Atmosphäre.

Tage

Stunden

Minuten

Sekunden

CB Expo Dortmund, 18.-20. September 2025

Vom 18. – 20. September 2025 findet in Dortmund anlässlich der gleichzeitig stattfindenden InterTabac, der weltgrössten Messe für Tabakwaren und Raucherbedarfsartikel, die nächste Ausgabe der CB Expo – Cannabis Business Expo and Conference – statt. Im CB Expo Bereich stellen führende Unternehmen und spannende Newcomer Ihre Marken, Produkte und Dienstleistungen vor. Rund um die CB Expo bieten diverse Side-Events Platz für ungestörte Gespräche und bestes Networking. Auf den Bühnen der CB Conference erwarten Sie hochkarätige ReferentInnen, welche zu den aktuellen Themen diskutieren und in Masterclasses ihr Know-How weitergeben. Hauptschwerpunkte der CB Expo 2025 sind die angestrebten Legalisierungen von Cannabis als Freizeitkonsum in Deutschland und weiteren Europäischen Ländern, die Förderung von Hanf als Rohstoff sowie die Herausforderungen und Trends von Cannabis in der Medizin. Das Ziel der CB Expo ist die Etablierung einer nachhaltigen europäischen Cannabis Industrie für die zukünftige Generation.

Zahlen InterTabac + InterSupply + CB Expo:
Anzahl Aussteller: + 800
Anzahl Besucher: + 14’500

Location
Messe Dortmund

Zeiten
CB Expo (und InterTabac + InterSupply)
Donnerstag, 18. September 10.00 – 18.00 Uhr
Freitag, 19. September 10.00 – 18.00 Uhr
Samstag, 20. September 10.00 – 17.00 Uhr

CB Conference
Donnerstag, 18. September 10.00 – 18.00 Uhr
Freitag, 19. September 10.00 – 18.00 Uhr

CB Reception
Donnerstag, 18. September, 19.00 – 00.00 Uhr

Tickets
Der Zugang zur CB Expo ist mit einem regulären InterTabac-/InterSupply-Ticket möglich. Für den Besuch der CB Reception und der CB Conference sind separate Tickets erforderlich. Mit dem CB Expo VIP-Ticket erhältst du vollen Zugang zur gesamten Veranstaltung und verpasst keinen wichtigen Moment.

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Hallenplan

Die CB Expo und die CB Conference finden mitten in der InterTabac statt. Die CB Expo ist dabei zugänglich für alle 14’500 Fachbesuchenden der InterTabac.

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Geländeplan CB Expo 2025

Aussteller

Firma / Company	Stand #	Web
Anesia Seeds	9.CB02	www.anesiaseeds.com
EmpowHer	9.CB06	empowhersociety.world
CannBro	9.CB08	www.cannbro.com
Folartech Limited	9.CB10	folartech.com
Malkmus Holistic	9.CB12	www.happy420.de
Mr. Terpeenes	9.CB18	www.terpeenes.com
Mehta und Jablonski Handels GmbH	9.CB20	www.hansahandel24.de
Fröhlich Vital GmbH / Only Grams	9.CB22	www.only-grams.de
Lightec-Europe S.A	9.CB24	www.lightec-europe.be
Original Kavatza UG	9.CB30	www.originalkavatza.com
Emerald Green	9.CB32	www.emeraldgreentech.com
ShengDing Pharmaceutical Machinery Co.Ltd	9.CB34	www.sh-sgjx.com
ESA-Test GmbH	9.CB48	www.esa-test.de
Snorkel Spain (Royal Queen Seeds)	9.CB50	www.royalqueenseeds.de
MaryJane Cones	9.CB52	www.maryjanecones.com
Shenzhen Winstar Packaging Co., Ltd	9.CB54	www.420-packaging.com
Aurora	–	www.auroramedicine.com
Euphoria	–	www.euphoria.eu
HBI Europe	–	www.hbieu.com
Weedlez-Filter	–	weedlez.it
Biosteril	–	www.kuendig.com
Cannavigia	–	www.cannavigia.com
Lumino	–	luminorecruit.com
Agentur Sowjet GmbH Hanf Journal	–	hanfjournal.de
Alternative Products Expo	–	altproexpo.com
Business of Cannabis	–	businessofcannabis.de
BvCW	–	cannabiswirtschaft.de
canna-education	–
cannabistrades	–	www.cannabistrades.org
CanTime	–	cantime.de
Cheeba Cannabis Academy	–	www.cheebasummit.com
Emerald Magazine	–	theemeraldmagazine.com
Hanf-Magazin	–	www.hanf-magazin.com
Krautinvest	–	krautinvest.de
Lukas Hurt / Konopi	–
Nachtschatten Verlag	–	nachtschatten.ch
Soft Secrets	–	softsecrets.com
Tamarind Media Ltd.	–	cannintelligence.com

Tickets

Die CB Expo ist mit einer regulären InterTabac-Eintrittskarte zugänglich – ebenso umgekehrt: Mit dem CB Expo Ticket (VIP oder Regulär) besuchen Sie gratis die Hallen der InterTabac.

Für den Besuch der CB Reception und der CB Conference sind separate Tickets erforderlich. Mit dem CB Expo VIP-Ticket erhältst du vollen Zugang zur gesamten Veranstaltung und verpasst keinen wichtigen Moment.

Die CB Reception bietet unseren VIP-Gästen einen unvergesslichen Abend: Leckere Speisen und Getränke gepaart mit coolen Beats in ansprechender Atmosphäre bieten optimale Voraussetzungen für bestes Networking.

Ticketkategorien

CB Expo Tickets

Tagesticket EUR 32.00
Dauerticket EUR 50.00

Berechtigt zum Besuch der CB Expo, InterTabac und InterSupply.

CB Expo + Conference Tickets

Tagesticket EUR 85.00
Dauerticket EUR 145.00

Berechtigt zum Besuch der CB Expo und CB Conference sowie zur InterTabac und InterSupply.

CB Expo + Conference + Reception VIP Tickets

VIP Dauerticket EUR 245.00

Berechtigt zum Besuch der CB Expo, CB Conference und CB Reception sowie zur InterTabac und InterSupply.

Side Event CB Expo

CB Reception 18.9.2025 EUR 125.00

Beinhaltet ausschliesslich die Reception, ohne Zutritt zur Messe und Conference.

Programm

Die CB Conference überzeugt durch ihr umfassendes Programm auf zwei Bühnen mit hochkarätigen Speakern aus aller Welt. Die Hauptthemen der CB Expo 2025 sind die erwartete Legalisierung von Freizeit-Cannabis in Deutschland und anderen europäischen Ländern, die Förderung von Hanf als Rohstoff und die Herausforderungen und Trends von Cannabis in der Medizin.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025

10:15 - 10:30

CB Expo Welcome

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Bertan Türemis

Senior Medical Science Liaison Manager

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe

≡CB Expo Opening and Welcome+

CB Expo Opening and Welcome

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Welcome

Language: EN

10:30 - 10:45

Beyond stigma: The CanG Evaluation – The Key to Data- and Evidence-Based Cannabis Regulation?

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Moritz Förster

Editor-in-Chief

krautinvest.de

≡Ekocan has been evaluating the impact of the cannabis law since January 2025 on behalf of the German government. The first results of this evaluation will be...+

Ekocan has been evaluating the impact of the cannabis law since January 2025 on behalf of the German government. The first results of this evaluation will be presented in early October this year, the final report will follow at the end of March 2028. The current government has promised to adjust the cannabis law based on the results of this evaluation. This report provides an outlook on responsibilities, topics and timelines of this ongoing evaluation.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

Germany

Regulation

10:45 - 11:45

The CanG Evaluation: The Starting Point of a Fact-Based Policy Era?

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Director Public Affairs & Corporate Communications

Sanity Group

Bernd Werse

Head of the Institute for Addiction

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft eV (BvCW)

≡As part of the Ekocan project, researchers from three universities are examining the impact of the CanG on a range of areas, including youth protection, public health...+

As part of the Ekocan project, researchers from three universities are examining the impact of the CanG on a range of areas, including youth protection, public health, cannabis-related crime, and traffic accidents. Their findings could form the backbone of future policy decisions. One of the greatest challenges in our complex social environment is avoiding the conflation of general trends with actual causality. This panel offers a deep dive into the significance of the CanG evaluation, current cannabis-related scientific research, and early insights into the law’s effects in Germany.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

Germany

Regulation

11:00 - 12:30

Advancing Cannabis Science: Emerging Trends and Research Insights

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Institute of Crop Science at the University of Hohenheim

Marieke van Haaster

CEO

Santa Maria Pharmaceuticals

Sabrina Carvalho

Cannabis R&D & Plant Specialist Support

Fluence

Wesley Petzer

Brand & Growing Consultant

Atami Nutrients

≡Focusing on the latest cultivation innovations & research outcomes, including AI-driven growing systems, precision environmental control, and advanced phenotyping. Experts...+

Focusing on the latest cultivation innovations & research outcomes, including AI-driven growing systems, precision environmental control, and advanced phenotyping. Experts share insights on optimizing cannabinoid and terpene profiles, improving plant health, and aligning scientific research with scalable, high-quality production practices.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Presentations

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

11:00 - 11:15

Cultivation for Compounds (CfC) session

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Sonny Moerenhout

Managing Partner

Cultivators

≡The Cultivation for Compounds (CfC) session presents the latest results, innovations, and research outcomes from this pioneering four-year project. Focused on optimizing...+

The Cultivation for Compounds (CfC) session presents the latest results, innovations, and research outcomes from this pioneering four-year project. Focused on optimizing cultivation techniques to efficiently and sustainably produce specific cannabis compounds, the project collaborates closely with industry partners to improve cultivation in cannabis. Join us to explore cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of the cannabis industry.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

11:15 - 11:30

Dynamic Lighting Strategies for Better Cannabis Yields and EfficiencySession 2 - Titel

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Sabrina Carvalho

Cannabis R&D & Plant Specialist Support

Fluence

≡Practical insights on how dynamic lighting can improve cannabis cultivation. Learn when and how to adjust spectrum and intensity to boost yield, enhance quality, and...+

Practical insights on how dynamic lighting can improve cannabis cultivation. Learn when and how to adjust spectrum and intensity to boost yield, enhance quality, and reduce costs. From avoiding photobleaching to what is possible with strategic applications of red, far-red, blue, and UV, this session covers what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

11:30 - 11:45

Is smaller better? Nano- zero valent iron particles as iron fertilizer and biostimulant in Cannabis sativa L.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Christian Büser

PhD Candidate

Institute of Crop Science at the University of Hohenheim

≡The advances in nanotechnology have enabled a wide range of uses for nanoparticles, including nano structured fertilizers. These nano-fertilizers show different...+

The advances in nanotechnology have enabled a wide range of uses for nanoparticles, including nano-structured fertilizers. These nano fertilizers show different physicochemical properties compared to their bulk counterparts, such as increased availability in the root zone. This makes them especially interesting for nutrients with low bioavailability in typical agricultural soils, like iron. However, despite their diverse applications, little is known about the effects of nano-zero-valent iron (nZVI) particles on the morphological and physiological characteristics of Cannabis sativa L., raising the question: Is smaller really better?

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

11:45 - 12:00

Craft Outcomes at Scale: Precision Nutrition, Additives & Zero‑Veg Crop‑Steering

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Wesley Petzer

Brand & Growing Consultant

Atami Nutrients

≡A scientific, supply chain mindset is pushing commercial cannabis toward true craft quality. Atami Nutrients and Innexo B.V. have benchmarked salt based recipes plus key...+

A scientific, supply chain mindset is pushing commercial cannabis toward true craft quality. Atami Nutrients and Innexo B.V. have benchmarked salt based recipes plus key additives – specifically Bio Stimulants into moving the cultivation benchmark closer to craft quality. Fine tuning EC, pH, irrigation pulses and dry back windows sharpened terpene expression, yield consistency and cost efficiency across multiple facilities.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

12:00 - 12:30

An Overview of the French Cannabis Market: Current Realities and Regulatory Challenges

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Paul Maclean

President

Union des Professionnels du Cannabis Bien-être et Détente (UPCDB)

≡This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the cannabis industry in France, covering its various sectors – from medical cannabis to wellness-oriented CBD...+

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the cannabis industry in France, covering its various sectors – from medical cannabis to wellness-oriented CBD products. While we remain hopeful for progress in the medical field, the reality is that the French market remains highly unstable, particularly in terms of regulatory compliance. When it comes to CBD, several legal pathways exist to bring products to market, yet none are fully satisfactory; each comes with its own set of legal ambiguities and practical trade-offs. I will explore these different approaches and highlight the complex environment in which French stakeholders operate today.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

France

Regulation

12:00 - 12:15

Effectivity of specific cultivars beyond cannabinoids

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Marieke van Haaster

CEO

Santa Maria Pharmaceuticals

≡Summary of different physiological effects, many of which persist even in the absence of cannabinoids, which highlights the importance of cultivar selection and that...+

Summary of different physiological effects, many of which persist even in the absence of cannabinoids, which highlights the importance of cultivar selection and that non-cannabinoid plant components play a crucial role in biological outcomes. Further discussion of recent advancements in developing tetraploid cannabis plants which offer new possibilities for tailored, more productive cultivation.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Science

13:00 - 14:00

Breaking the Mould: Why Regulating CBD Like Tobacco Misses the Mark

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Deepak Anand

President

ASDA Consultancy Services

Head of Next Generation Products

Heintz van Landewyck

Niels Lutzhöft

Partner

Bird & Bird | International Law Firm

Philipp Mauch

Managing Director

Werter

≡This panel will address the critical missteps governments are making by regulating CBD like tobacco, despite their vastly different risk profiles and use cases. Experts will...+

This panel will address the critical missteps governments are making by regulating CBD like tobacco, despite their vastly different risk profiles and use cases. Experts will highlight how these misguided comparisons are leading to overly restrictive policies that undermine the growth of the CBD sector and misinform the public. The panel will explore the unintended consequences of lumping CBD with tobacco from advertising bans to retail limitations as well as taxation challenges and will make the case for a more science-based, proportionate regulatory approach. The discussion will offer practical insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders on how to protect consumers without stifling innovation.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

CBD

International

13:00 - 14:00

Cannabis Social Clubs: Facility Design, Function and Future

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Medical Cannabis Facility Planning

CarbonActive

Sebastian Sonntagbauer

Head of Customer Success & GxP Advisor

Cannavigia

≡The panel explores the unique non-profit model of Cannabis Social Clubs, focusing on how facility design supports member privacy, cultivation, and community. It highlights...+

The panel explores the unique non-profit model of Cannabis Social Clubs, focusing on how facility design supports member privacy, cultivation, and community. It highlights key operational differences from commercial growing facilities and examines how CSCs fit into emerging regulatory frameworks in Germany and other countries.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

Clubs

Cultivation

14:15 - 14:45

Argentina: A Paradigm Beyond Frontiers

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Piero Liebman

Director

Estudio Liebman & Asociados

≡Argentina began “exiting prohibition“ in 2017 with its first Medical Cannabis Law, marking a paradigm shift from total prohibition. This presentation will analyze how user...+

Argentina began “exiting prohibition“ in 2017 with its first Medical Cannabis Law, marking a paradigm shift from total prohibition. This presentation will analyze how user access has improved through associative structures supporting an emerging productive chain. We will explore the initial pharmacy products, genetic variety registration, and cultivation clubs now permitted. This offers a look at new frontiers in cannabis, from a legal perspective.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

Argentina

International

14:15 - 14:45

Homegrown Harvest – Private Cultivation of Cannabis

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Mira Lehberger

Scientific Associate

Hochschule Geisenheim

≡The presentation highlights the results of a survey conducted in December 2024 on the topic of “Home Cannabis Cultivation.” It provides detailed insights into...+

The presentation highlights the results of a survey conducted in December 2024 on the topic of “Home Cannabis Cultivation.” It provides detailed insights into both public attitudes and actual cultivation practices. A total of 1,500 individuals from various segments of the population participated in the online survey. The sample was proportionally representative in terms of age, gender and region.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

Cultivation

Germany

15:00 - 15:45

Global regulatory developments and the impact on the cannabis industry

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Bertan Türemis

Senior Medical Science Liaison Manager

Sanity Group

Dirk Heitepriem

President

Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft eV (BvCW)

≡Across the globe, medical cannabis markets are developing and sharpening their regulatory frameworks. What trends and similarities are there and how might the future of...+

Across the globe, medical cannabis markets are developing and sharpening their regulatory frameworks. What trends and similarities are there and how might the future of medical cannabis regulation look like?

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Firesidechat

Language: EN

Tags

International

Regulation

15:00 - 18:00

Kompetenz zum Anfassen - Die offenen, interaktiven Sessions für Anbauvereinigungen

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Marcus Geschwandtner

Attorney-at-Law & Partner

Dr. Fandrich Rechtsanwälte

Christian Schmitt

Specialist Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law & Partner

Founder & Managing Director

Cannabis Cooperative Hannover

Stefan Taube

Attorney-at-Law

Dr. Fandrich Rechtsanwälte

≡Nach den zwei erfolgreichen ersten Ausgaben der Cannabis Kompetenz Tage in Berlin anlässlich des CB Club kommen die offenen, interaktiven Sessions für...+

Nach den zwei erfolgreichen ersten Ausgaben der Cannabis Kompetenz Tage in Berlin anlässlich des CB Club kommen die offenen, interaktiven Sessions für Anbauvereinigungen nun auch nach Dortmund. In Kurzvorträgen werden aktuelle und brennende Themen angeschnitten, um anschliessend in einer offenen Runde mit den Experten und dem Publikum zu diskutieren.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Presentations

Language: DE

Tags

Clubs

Germany

15:15 - 15:45

Homegrow 1.0 → Community 2.0: Erfolgreicher Umstieg auf Gemeinschaftsanbau

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Dirk Rehahn

Founder & CEO

Drehandel GmbH

≡Der Vortrag beleuchtet die wichtigsten Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen dem privaten Eigenanbau als Hobby und dem gemeinschaftlichen Anbau in...+

Der Vortrag beleuchtet die wichtigsten Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen dem privaten Eigenanbau als Hobby und dem gemeinschaftlichen Anbau in Anbauvereinigungen nach dem deutschen Cannabisgesetz (KCanG). Dirk Rehahn gibt praxisnahe Einblicke und lädt im Anschluss zur offenen Diskussion ein.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: DE

Tags

Clubs

Germany

15:45 - 16:15

Growstopper Baugenehmigung: Stillstand verhindern – Erfahrungen mit Baubehörden

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Stefan Taube

Attorney-at-Law

Dr. Fandrich Rechtsanwälte

≡„Ohne Bau kein Gras“: Oftmals bleibt von den Anbauvereinigungen vernachlässigt, dass sie neben der Anbaulizenz nach dem KCanG in der Regel auch eine...+

„Ohne Bau kein Gras“: Oftmals bleibt von den Anbauvereinigungen vernachlässigt, dass sie neben der Anbaulizenz nach dem KCanG in der Regel auch eine Baugenehmigung nach BauO / BauGB für die Anbaufläche benötigen. Erst mit Vorliegen beider behördlichen Genehmigungen kann der Anbau von Cannabis starten. RA Dr. Taube erläutert das Erfordernis einer Baugenehmigung bzw. einer Nutzungsänderung und gibt einen Überblick in die bauplanungsrechtliche Einordnung der neuen Nutzungsart „Anbau von Cannabis“ – von einer einheitlichen Linie bei den Baubehörden kann derzeit keine Rede sein.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: DE

Tags

Clubs

Germany

16:00 - 17:00

Human capital - Why People are your Profit

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Stephanie Pow

Founder & Head of Global Recruitment

Emerald Lane Recruitment

Jonah Clifford

CBO

Purplefarm Genetics Inc.

Kate Holste

Director of International Sales

Boveda

Theo Tekstra

Business Development Manager EMEA

≡As the European cannabis market evolves, one thing is clear: your people are your most powerful driver of success. This mainstage panel, moderated by Stephanie...+

As the European cannabis market evolves, one thing is clear: your people are your most powerful driver of success. This mainstage panel, moderated by Stephanie Pow- Founder of Emerald Lane Recruitment, features global leaders who are building people-first cannabis businesses across plant-touching, medical, canna-tech, and operations. Together, they’ll explore how strategic hiring, leadership, and culture can directly shape profitability, scalability, and sustainable growth in the cannabis industry.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

International

Social

17:00 - 17:30

Ohne Werbung zum Erfolg? Umgang mit dem KCanG-Verbot

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Christian Schmitt

Specialist Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law & Partner

THS.IP

≡Die Präsentation befasst sich mit den allgemeinen Werbebeschränkungen gemäss KCanG. Insbesondere wird der Anwendungsbereich dieser Beschränkungen für...+

Die Präsentation befasst sich mit den allgemeinen Werbebeschränkungen gemäss KCanG. Insbesondere wird der Anwendungsbereich dieser Beschränkungen für Produkte, Hersteller und Lieferanten erläutert. Ausserdem wird der Konflikt aufgezeigt, der sich aus diesen Beschränkungen und der fehlenden Möglichkeit einer angemessenen Darstellung von Produkten und Herstellern im Rahmen einer legalen wirtschaftlichen Tätigkeit ergibt.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: DE

Tags

Clubs

Germany

17:30 - 18:00

KCanG aus der Vereins-Perspektive: Erkenntnisse & Herausforderungen

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Henry Wieker

Founder & Managing Director

Cannabis Cooperative Hannover

≡Seit einem Jahr kämpfen Anbauvereine um Lizenzen, Immobilien und Finanzierung. Henry beleuchtet die Mängel des Cannabisgesetzes aus Sicht der Betroffenen und stellt...+

Seit einem Jahr kämpfen Anbauvereine um Lizenzen, Immobilien und Finanzierung. Henry beleuchtet die Mängel des Cannabisgesetzes aus Sicht der Betroffenen und stellt das Positionspaper der Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Cannabis Anbauvereine (BCAv) vor.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Session

Language: DE

Tags

Clubs

Germany

10:30 - 11:00

European Cannabis Data Exploration

Friday, September 19, 2025

Alex Khourdaji

Senior Analyst

Prohibition Partners

≡Now more than ever, businesses, policymakers, investors and patients need real-time access to the data and analysis they need in order to navigate an industry that is...+

Now more than ever, businesses, policymakers, investors and patients need real-time access to the data and analysis they need in order to navigate an industry that is no longer changing year by year – but week by week. Learn about how traditional cannabis industry data and insights are being transformed into a live, digital, and continuously evolving intelligence experience.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

Data

Europe

10:30 - 11:15

Mögliche Änderung des MedCanG: Kommen neue Zeiten auf uns zu? Auswirkungen auf Versorgung, Markt und Stakeholder

Friday, September 19, 2025

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

Consultant

BCH

Christiane Neubaur

Pharmacist & Managing Director

Verband der Cannabis versorgenden Apotheken (VCA)

≡Eine mögliche Änderung des MedCan Gesetzes wirft einige Fragen auf. Wir besprechen, welche Anpassungen diskutiert werden, welche Auswirkungen diese auf die Versorgung und...+

Eine mögliche Änderung des MedCan Gesetzes wirft einige Fragen auf. Wir besprechen, welche Anpassungen diskutiert werden, welche Auswirkungen diese auf die Versorgung und den Markt haben könnten und was das für diverse Stakeholder bedeutet.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Panel

Language: DE

Tags

Germany

Medical

Regulation

11:15 - 12:15

Cannabis Domino Effects in the EU: When Will the Framework Decision Start to Falter? And what happens in Switzerland?

Friday, September 19, 2025

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance

Simone van Breda

President

Union of Coffeeshop Retailers

Sita Schubert

General Secretary

EUMCA

≡As momentum for cannabis reform continues to shift across Europe, this panel will examine the evolving dynamics of cannabis policy at the EU level and beyond...+

As momentum for cannabis reform continues to shift across Europe, this panel will examine the evolving dynamics of cannabis policy at the EU level and beyond. Once seen as a catalyst for change, Germany\'s influence in pushing for EU-wide adult-use legalization has weakened, following a government reshuffle and a broader conservative turn in European politics. As a result, attempts to revise key frameworks have stalled, raising questions about the future of harmonized cannabis regulation across member states. Meanwhile, Switzerland, though outside the EU but within the Schengen Area, is moving ahead with adult-use legalization, offering a potential template for pragmatic and regulated models. Could Switzerland’s progress reignite momentum within the EU, prompting other countries to take bolder steps? This panel gathers legal, regulatory and industry voices to discuss whether national initiatives like Germany and Switzerland could trigger a wider domino effect: could their paths serve as a blueprint (or a political catalyst) for EU member states seeking to advance their own cannabis reforms amid growing legal and political complexity?

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

Europe

Regulation

11:45 - 12:30

Communication & Education: Navigating the unique challenges of Medical Cannabis

Friday, September 19, 2025

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

Kaeli Zimmermann Consulting

Simon Nicolussi

CSO

Dascoli Pharma AG

≡Unlike other medicines, communication and education pertaining to medical cannabis are confronted with unique challenges. Unique challenges require innovative...+

Unlike other medicines, communication and education pertaining to medical cannabis are confronted with unique challenges. Unique challenges require innovative approaches. Join us as we discuss how to navigate this unusual landscape effectively, what is being done as well as what needs to happen.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

Communication

Education

Medical

12:45 - 13:15

Toxic Illusion: Masking Mycotoxin Risks in Medical Cannabis through Decontamination

Friday, September 19, 2025

Hubertus Rebentisch

Managing Director

Rebentisch Consulting

≡This keynote speech addresses the critical issue of \\\'GMP washing\\\', whereby cannabis flowers are given GMP status through minimal processing. It demonstrates how such...+

This keynote speech addresses the critical issue of \\\'GMP washing\\\', whereby cannabis flowers are given GMP status through minimal processing. It demonstrates how such practices can encourage mould growth and the production of highly toxic, heat-resistant mycotoxins that endanger patient safety. The presentation also reveals that decontaminating cannabis flos is an inadequate response to mycotoxin contamination, providing only ineffective damage control. Ultimately, it urges the industry to prioritise true pharmaceutical quality over profit-driven shortcuts, through robust prevention (GACP) and comprehensive testing.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Keynote

Language: EN

Tags

Medical

Science

13:00 - 13:45

Zwischen Kosten und Qualität: Der Einfluss des Preisdrucks auf die medizinische Cannabisblüten Versorgung

Friday, September 19, 2025

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

Consultant

BCH

Christiane Neubaur

Pharmacist & Managing Director

Verband der Cannabis versorgenden Apotheken (VCA)

Cannaleo Digital GmbH

≡Wie beeinflusst ein zunehmender Preisdruck die Wirtschaftlichkeit, die Qualität und Verfügbarkeit von medizinischen Cannabisblüten? In diesem Panel...+

Wie beeinflusst ein zunehmender Preisdruck die Wirtschaftlichkeit, die Qualität und Verfügbarkeit von medizinischen Cannabisblüten? In diesem Panel diskutieren wir, welche Auswirkungen dies auf die Patientenversorgung hat – und welche Wege es gibt, trotz wirtschaftlicher Zwänge eine sichere und hochwertige Versorgung zu gewährleisten.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Panel

Language: DE

Tags

Germany

Medical

13:30 - 14:30

How can standards improve market access, increase efficiency & save costs while protecting patients and consumers?

Friday, September 19, 2025

Katherine Ciambrone

Global Head Industry Relations

≡The cannabis industry faces major challenges due to the lack of global definitions for medical and non-medical products, inconsistent use of terms like “CBD,” and...+

The cannabis industry faces major challenges due to the lack of global definitions for medical and non-medical products, inconsistent use of terms like “CBD,” and unreliable labeling. Studies show discrepancies in CBD content, presence of THC, and contamination risks from pesticides and microbes. Further concerns arise from questionable lab testing practices and weak quality controls, especially in unregulated markets. This panel discussion will explore urgent questions: – Can cross-industry standards improve product safety and trust? – Should there be distinct requirements for consumer vs. patient products? – How can companies align with current standardization efforts? – Is globally consistent labeling and warnings feasible – and beneficial? – What are the advantages of a level playing field for all market participants? Join this panel to discuss how shared responsibility can shape a safer and more transparent future for cannabis.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

International

Quality

14:30 - 15:15

Market Authorised Cannabinoid Medicines: The latest updates and current outlook. Are new therapies on the horizon?

Friday, September 19, 2025

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

Consultant

BCH

Ana Serrato

Head Clinical Development

≡Are we closer to a new cannabinoid finished pharmaceutical product? 2025 has included some promising developments. This panel will discuss both scientific developments and...+

Are we closer to a new cannabinoid finished pharmaceutical product? 2025 has included some promising developments. This panel will discuss both scientific developments and current market dynamics, as well as how far we are from a newly approved therapy and the implications looking ahead.

Program

Stage: Deep Dive Stage

Category: Panel

Tags

Medical

Science

15:15 - 16:15

Recreational Cannabis masquerading as Medical, and the E-Commercification of Prescription Medicine in Europe

Friday, September 19, 2025

Daniel Haymann

Legal Counsel

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance

Kai-Friedrich Niermann

Kaeli Zimmermann Consulting

Legal Counsel – Life Sciences Regulation

Fieldfisher LLP

≡Medical Cannabis is booming in Germany, with the UK, Poland, and a number of other European countries not far behind. Telemedicine clinics are scaling in the UK...+

Medical Cannabis is booming in Germany, with the UK, Poland, and a number of other European countries not far behind. Telemedicine clinics are scaling in the UK, Switzerland and Germany, which resulted in imports into Germany to rise to 150 tons by 2025, a fourfold increase compared to 2023. “Prescription Shopping“, where medical cannabis platforms deploy physicians from EU-member states to issue medical cannabis prescriptions, is increasingly common. Do these developments suggest we now have recreational markets masquerading as Medical? Does the industry distinguish between patients and consumers? What are the risks, and what are the alternatives? The panel will discuss the “E-Commercification“ of Medical Cannabis, in Europe and the regulatory challenges this creates.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

Europe

Medical

Regulation

16:30 - 17:15

Bold Moves & Business Models: Female Leadership in the Evolving Cannabis Economy

Friday, September 19, 2025

Director of International Sales

Sharinne Nathalie Thomas

Co-Founder

Hanfology

≡To spotlight the strategic leadership and operational success of women in cannabis—not as an ancillary health or wellness theme, but as a critical driver of the sector’s...+

To spotlight the strategic leadership and operational success of women in cannabis – not as an ancillary health or wellness theme, but as a critical driver of the sector’s economic evolution. This panel addresses the real-world challenges and breakthroughs of female leaders and offers a blueprint for a more equitable, innovative, and profitable industry. Core Themes: – Breaking Barriers in Boardrooms Women are stepping into CEO, CFO, and COO roles across the global cannabis supply chain. We’ll discuss what it takes to get there and stay there. – Fundraising While Female Addressing the capital access gap, alternative financing strategies, and the systemic investor biases that continue to influence deal flow. – Scaling with Purpose How values-driven leadership (transparency, sustainability, community) is driving competitive advantage and long-term resilience. – Cultural Transformation How female leaders are rewriting outdated operational norms and building inclusive company cultures that retain top talent. – Beyond Representation From tokenism to transformation: building leadership pipelines that embed equity into the structure of the industry.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

International

Social

17:30 - 18:00

Closing Panel - Closing Remarks

Friday, September 19, 2025

Laura Ramos

Editor-in-Chief

CannaReporter®

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

ASDA Consultancy Services

Kai-Friedrich Niermann

Founder

KFN+ Law Office

Stephanie Pow

Founder & Head of Global Recruitment

Emerald Lane Recruitment

≡After two days packed with insights, inspiration, and bold ideas, our Closing Panel brings together the moderators of some of the many impactful sessions to reflect on the...+

After two days packed with insights, inspiration, and bold ideas, our Closing Panel brings together the moderators of some of the many impactful sessions to reflect on the key takeaways from CB Conference. What trends emerged? Which challenges sparked the most debate? And what might lie ahead? Join us for this dynamic wrap-up moderated by Laura Ramos, as we spotlight the highlights, distill the facts, and close the conference with clarity and momentum.

Program

Stage: Main Stage

Category: Panel

Language: EN

Tags

International

Speakers

Alex Khourdaji

Senior Analyst

Prohibition Partners

Ana Serrato

Head Clinical Development

Avextra Pharma

Antonia Menzel

Director Public Affairs & Corporate Communications

Sanity Group

Atilla Bülent Idil

Managing Director

ABI UG

Ben Arn

CEO

CB Company

Bernd Werse

Head of the Institute for Addiction

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Bertan Türemis

Senior Medical Science Liaison Manager

Sanity Group

Bijan Christoph Hezarkhani

Consultant

BCH

Christian Büser

PhD Candidate

Institute of Crop Science at the University of Hohenheim

Christian Schmitt

Specialist Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law & Partner

THS.IP

Christiane Neubaur

Pharmacist & Managing Director

Verband der Cannabis versorgenden Apotheken (VCA)

Daniel Haymann

Legal Counsel

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance

Daniel S. Hübner

Managing Partner

Linnaeus Partners UG

David Vaillencourt

Chairman

S3 Collective

Deepak Anand

President

ASDA Consultancy Services

Dirk Heitepriem

President

Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft eV (BvCW)

Dirk Rehahn

Founder & CEO

Drehandel GmbH

Erwin Aubel

Head of Next Generation Products

Heintz van Landewyck

Felix Schmid

Sales Director

Sanity Group

George Bellow

Co-Founder

Somaì

Heidi Withman

Co-Founder

EmpowHer

Henry Wieker

Founder & Managing Director

Cannabis Cooperative Hannover

Hubertus Rebentisch

Managing Director

Rebentisch Consulting

Jason Killing

Founder

Canaru

Jonah Clifford

CBO

Purplefarm Genetics Inc.

Julian Vaterrodt

Co-Founder

Cannaleo Digital GmbH

Kaeli Zimmermann

Freelance Consultant

Kaeli Zimmermann Consulting

Kai-Friedrich Niermann

Founder

KFN+ Law Office

Kate Holste

Director of International Sales

Boveda

Katherine Ciambrone

Global Head Industry Relations

Verdeya

Larissa Mößmer

Lawyer

Osborne Clarke

Laura Ramos

Editor-in-Chief

CannaReporter®

Lorenz Minks

Medical Cannabis Facility Planning

CarbonActive

Marcus Geschwandtner

Attorney-at-Law & Partner

Dr. Fandrich Rechtsanwälte

Marie Sanchez

Lawyer & Founder

NOOA Avocats

Marieke van Haaster

CEO

Santa Maria Pharmaceuticals

Max Schmitt

Co-Founder & CEO

Cannaflos GmbH

Michelle Nyangereka

Founder & CEO

Our Mothers' Gardens

Mira Lehberger

Scientific Associate

Hochschule Geisenheim

Moritz Förster

Editor-in-Chief

krautinvest.de

Niels Lutzhöft

Partner

Bird & Bird | International Law Firm

Olivia Ewenike

Lawyer

Lawfirm Ewenike

Paul Maclean

President

Union des Professionnels du Cannabis Bien-être et Détente (UPCDB)

Philipp Mauch

Managing Director

Werter

Piero Liebman

Director

Estudio Liebman & Asociados

Robert Jappie

Legal Counsel – Life Sciences Regulation

Fieldfisher LLP

Sabine Loos

Chief Executive

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe

Sabrina Carvalho

Cannabis R&D & Plant Specialist Support

Fluence

Sebastian Sonntagbauer

Head of Customer Success & GxP Advisor

Cannavigia

Sharinne Nathalie Thomas

Co-Founder

Hanfology

Simon Nicolussi

CSO

Dascoli Pharma AG

Simone van Breda

President

Union of Coffeeshop Retailers

Sita Schubert

General Secretary

EUMCA

Sonny Moerenhout

Managing Partner

Cultivators

Stefan Taube

Attorney-at-Law

Dr. Fandrich Rechtsanwälte

Stephanie Pow

Founder & Head of Global Recruitment

Emerald Lane Recruitment

Theo Tekstra

Business Development Manager EMEA

Fluence

Thomas Hauk

Managing Director

Linnaeus Partners

Timo Bongartz

CEO

Cannavigia

Wesley Petzer

Brand & Growing Consultant

Atami Nutrients

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