David Meiri

David leads the 45-person Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research in Haifa, Israel. The highly trained team of plant biologists, chemists, cancer experts and neuroscientists investigate the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids on autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, sleep disorders and the plant’s potential to prevent and fight tumors. David is a member of several […]

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Creating a “Dual Track” Cannabis Business: Pharmaceutical & Medical/Adult-Use

With careful planning and effort, your businesses can capitalize on pharmaceutical and adult-use/medical cannabis markets simultaneously. A growing number of companies are looking at “dual tracking” their businesses globally to tap into these seemingly disparate markets. Hear from an industry executive whose company is pursuing such a strategy at the global level. You’ll get insights […]

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Hemp & CBD Opportunities

Global cannabis entrepreneurs know the plant has much more to offer than high-THC marijuana. The biggest cannabis brands will be those that exploit the full range of cannabis products, from industrial automotive components to health and wellness products that don’t intoxicate consumers. You’ll get insights on: Distinguishing hemp from marijuana in new markets. The global […]

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Global Patient & Consumer Trends

Your cannabis brand may be sizzling at home, but any brand can flop in a new market if it doesn’t adapt to local consumer preferences and expectations. In this session, you’ll learn the secrets for keeping abreast of foreign cannabis trends from top business analysts who have spent years adapting brands to new markets. You’ll […]

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United States

You want to enter the multibillion dollar U.S. marijuana industry, but how should you position your company? Where should it be located? And what about your go-to-market plan? A panel of industry experts will provide a deep dive into regional markets, explaining their similarities and differences – what you should know ahead of time. You’ll […]

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How to Use Science & Research to Boost Your Cannabis Business

Marijuana business executives know that scientific research can help the industry, but few know how to use science to help their businesses, or even where to start. Good guideposts are the pharmaceutical sector and agricultural sectors, which spend about 25% and 15%, respectively, of annual revenue on research. Spending that research money wisely is another […]

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Latin America & the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean represent tremendous opportunities for medical cannabis businesses. Our panel of experts from Mexico, Jamaica, Colombia and Uruguay will dissect opportunities in key markets: those with the most potential and those that are stalling. You’ll get insights on: The fastest growing markets, including Colombia, Brazil and Jamaica. Local issues that could […]

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Europe

Europe is home to the largest federally regulated medical cannabis markets in the world, but its mosaic of regulatory agencies, laws and languages can make it a tough nut to crack. In this session, a panel of insiders will help unlock opportunities and pinpoint which countries are most likely to improve their regulations. You’ll get […]

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Bridging the Gap Between Soil and Oil: Increasing Revenue with Molecular Distillation

On its own, trim has such a low value that many growers often just throw it out. But with the correct processing solution, trim can be turned into a high-value cannabinoid distillate that can be sold to help growers increase their revenue. This presentation will outline the steps necessary to monetize trim. You’ll get insights […]

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Canada Industry Overview

Canada’s cannabis regulations will vary widely by province – and so, too, will business opportunities. A panel of Canadian market experts will discuss emerging trends in the recreational and medical sectors, regional opportunities and how licenses and regulations can impact your business. You’ll get insights on: Status of the current legal framework. Health Canada’s approach […]

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Navigating the International Landscape: Intellectual Property, Ownership & Legal Concerns

The cannabis business demands a good legal foundation. That’s why even the strongest global cannabis brands lawyer up before entering a new market. In this session, you’ll hear from the best minds in global cannabis law and consulting about how to keep your global cannabis brand out of the courtroom. You’ll get insights on: International […]

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Researching Overseas Opportunities: First Steps, Common Missteps & Due Diligence

Your cannabis brand is taking off and ready to go global – or is it? Entrepreneurs in this highly regulated market face a thicket of business challenges in any new country, and a brand that succeeds in one country can bomb in another. In this session, you’ll hear from cannabis experts and entrepreneurs who have […]

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Creating the Ideal Potting Mix

Increasingly competitive cultivation markets in Canada and the need for brand differentiation are forcing growers to think anew about what kind of soils they use to grow cannabis. For example, cultivators are trying “living soils,” “veganic soils,” “probiotic soils” and others. Concurrently, legalization in Canada will place an increased demand on soil inputs, and some producers […]

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Dr. Ron Aung-Din

Ron practices neurology and neuro-psychiatry in Sarasota, Florida. He has completed more than 60 clinical trials and specializes in treating conditions using Direct Effects Technology. The technology delivers neuro-active drugs directly into nerve tissue, bypassing general circulation and the blood-brain-barrier, and therefore avoiding many systemic side effects and drug interactions. He earned a degree in […]

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