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WELCOME TO EUROPE!

This virtual event is brought to you by The CANNAVIST Magazine, the UK and Ireland’s fi rst ever cannabis publication.

W hat can you expect at this 3-day event? Only the greatest minds, think tanks, entrepreneurs, advocates and stories from across the European cannabis sector!

If you do one thing at this event, let it be a visit to the virtual education hub, the CBD Live Auditorium. There you can listen and learn to our 40 expert guests live in real time. Missed something? Don’t worry, all of our webinar content will be available on demand.

Don’t forget to drop into the exhibition hall, you never know who you might ‘bump’ into with a click of the mouse!

Here to network? Head to the lounge to chat or video call another user. Set up meetings, share trade secrets and meet new faces.

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We know you’re busy, so let’s get on with it!

Win €500 worth of CBD products by just signing up to attend CBD Live Europe! When you register, your name will be automatically entered into the prize draw. The winner will be announced on social media after April 30 and will be individually contacted to facilitate the prize.

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AUDITORIUM

EXHIBITION HALL BILLBOARD

Click on these doors to enter the CBD Live exhibition hall. From here, you can scroll through each virtual booth and interact with brands and organisations live.

Click to view the CBD Live Event Guide. This is your navigation manual with information about the event, highlights and all of our favourite exhibitors.

Click here to find out how to host your own VOXPO Event!

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AUDITORIUM

Click here to enter the CBD Live virtual auditorium, our live education hub featuring 40+ speakers.

EXHIBITION HALL

ENTRANCE

Make new acquaintances, mingle with familiar faces and make the most out of this wide open networking opportunity by chat or video conferencing.

NETWORKING LOUNGE

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EVENT FAQs

CBD Live attracted thousands of visitors all over the world in 2020 with two successful events. Now, its back with Europe’s biggest virtual CBD and medical cannabis!

HOW IS CBD LIVE DIFFERENT TO OTHER VIRTUAL EVENTS?

There is absolutely no registration fee meaning you can attend for free! With other online events, the technical capabilities for registered users and exhibitors can be limited. The VOXPO platform offers visitors, speakers and brands the opportunity to engage and have real conversations via live Q&A sessions.

In the auditorium, you can use our live chat functionality on booths and in our LinkedIn integrated lounge for networking. And on the days that we don’t have a live event running, all of these functions will still be working, so you can drop someone a line at any time!

WHO IS CBD LIVE FOR?

CBD Live Europe is a B2B and B2C event catering to anyone with a budding interest in the legal cannabis sector. This event has been designed by The CANNAVIST to present a unique insight into the world of CBD and medical cannabis, specific to the European market. The idea is to give businesses the chance to reconnect with clients and make new connections in a time where face-to-face meetings and the shaking of hands is sadly impossibly, but the good news is you can still close deals and meet new faces all from the comfort of your work-from-home set up.

CBD Live Europe will host more live speakers than any of our prior events. The line-up of advocates, experts and enthusiasts discussing all things CBD and medical cannabis has something for everyone. All of the live auditorium content will be available on demand too.

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WHO IS EXHIBITING?

We have some of the biggest names in the CBD sector exhibiting virtually in the CBD hall. Our exhibitor list is constantly growing, with companies representing every aspect of the seed to sale chain. You’ll also find some of Europe’s driving forces in medical cannabis in the exhibit hall.

From hemp growers to beauty brands to manufacturers to laboratories to cannabis associations, there is no limit to the kind of businesses we can host. You can find the timetable of speakers by clicking auditorium on the top bar or accessing the auditorium doors from the lobby. You can select the timetable from the dropdown menu.

CAN I INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN REAL TIME?

Absolutely! On live days, you will be able to ask questions and respond to them in realtime. You can engage in conversations by visiting an exhibition stand, in the networking lounge or during a webinar via the chat function or by video conference.

WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?

Education is everything in cannabis. We invite you to delve into the auditorium where you can find hours

of video content from the CBD Live contributors and our expert education partners. Don’t forget to ask questions! You may access the auditorium directly from the lobby, through the doors beneath the main screen. Or, if you are in the exhibition hall, you will find a link to the auditorium in the horizontal menu towards the top of the screen.

WILL THERE BE FREEBIES?

Of course! You’d feel hard done by if you went to a physical event and left empty handed, who wouldn’t? At CBD Live, there are a number of opportunities to win big with exhibitor giveaways, exclusive discounts, a golden ticket competition, ‘Spin the Wheel’ and leaderboard prizes. If you’re attending on behalf of an organisation, there are even more chances to win professional prizes such as free advertising in the CBD Live Rewards Club.

By registering to attend CBD Live, you are automatically entered into a competition to win €500 of CBD goodies!

CAN I ACCESS THE EVENT ON MY PHONE OR TABLET?

Yes! You can access the platform from anywhere while on the go, as long as you have a good internet connection.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO EXHIBIT?

We have a number of exhibitor packages available. If you would like to get involved in the next CBD Live event, email jason@cannavistmag. com.

CAN I HOST MY OWN EVENT?

Yes – you sure can! You could run your own exhibition or conference from anywhere in the world with VOXPO Events. Email your interest to info@ voxpo-event.com and a member of the VOXPO team will give you all of the information.

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WIN BIG AT EUROPE!

€1,000 LEADERBOARD

You could win €1,000 worth of products by collecting points on the VOXPO platform. Whoever has the highest number of points ranking highest on the leaderboard by the end of the event wins! Watching a webinar in the CBD Live Auditorium will earn you a nice 300 points, while just logging in will get you a cool 1,000 points. The winner will be announced on social media after April 30 and will be individually contacted by a member of the team to facilitate the prize.

If you’re reading this after logging in to the event, the good news is you have automatically been entered into this draw. You could win €500 worth of products by just signing up to attend CBD Live Europe! The winner will be annoucned on social media after April 30 and will be individually contacted to facilitate the prize.

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€500 REGISTRATION WIN €500 WORTH OF CBD PRODUCTS

We have not one, but three golden tickets up for grabs, one to be claimed on each day of CBD Live Europe! This will be a huge prize that you can only win if you are logged in and active on the platform at a certain time each day. The suspense! Watch out for a pop-up on your screen for this one. The three lucky winners will be selected at random and announced on social media after April 30 and will be individually contacted.

SPIN THE WHEEL

Spin to win one of our many mini prizes.

For full terms and conditions about these competitions and more, see the host website, voxpo-event.com

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CHECK OUT THESE VIRTUAL EXHIBITORS

The VOXPO platform is home to more than 100 exhibitors. Here, we have handpicked 4 virtual CBD stands we think might pique your interest.

WISP CBD

The makers of the most delectable chocolate CBD oil.

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PLANETARIE

Standards come fi rst at Planetarie. This US company uses CBDa in its formulation of a wide range of CBD products for all stages fo life.

CANXCHANGE

The fi rst physical hemp and CBD exchange of its kind, CanXchange is redefi ning an industry by empowering trusted transactions. Don’t miss co-founders Alex and Sigfried taking over the CBD Live Auditorium on Wednesday!

DARK SKY CBD

The sponsors of the 2020 Cannavist Awards, Dark Sky CBD grow the best premium, indoor grown CBD hemp fl ower and extracts, grown to maximize the full fl avour, potency, and potential of the cannabinoids and terpenes. If you happen to be reading this in the US, you might like to know that Dark Sky CBD specialise in raw fl ower, pre-rolls and tinctures, all of which they will ship to your door.

Virtual exhibitions like this one demand a lot of time and attention from exhibitors. Stop by any of the online booths in our CBD Exhibition Hall to avail of exclusive discounts, giveaways and more.

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32 l CBD LIVE STATS FROM LAST YEAR’S EVENTS Register for FREE voxpo-event.com Learn how CBD could transform your wellbeing FOR YOU Ask questions of leading scientists & cannabis experts Everything you need to know about medical cannabis in one place Unwind with a free online guided meditation Explore new CBD brands and initiatives Win big with daily giveaways Experience CBD mocktail making in the auditorium ACCESSIBLE 365 DAYS A YEAR UK - JULY 2020 CBD Live UK was just the beginning as we launched to thousands of individuals attending each day, mainly from across the UK and Ireland. Visitors from 107 Countries 9,942 Video Views 30,215 Booth Visits 15,839 Document Views
CBD LIVE l 33 STATS FROM LAST SHOW USA - NOV 2020 Our second live three-day event hit international waters when we virtually visited the CBD community of the USA. Visitors from 115 Countries 16,612 Video Views 39,501 Booth Visits 20,970 Document Views 10,000+ Visitors 100+ Exhibitors

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This is our third live event in less than a year! This time, we’re dedicating three consecutive days to the European CBD & medical cannabis community. We’ve added some fun new features to the platform too!

A VIRTUAL GAMES ROOM

The games room can be found on the horizontal menu bar of the platform under the ‘Games’ heading. This will take you to another page, where you can select which game you want to play. There are two games to choose from here. Cannacatch is exclusive to CBD Live! The game of Cannacatch is based on catching as many CBD oil drops as possible. Good luck!

VIRTUAL PHOTOBOOTH

Say cheese! Introducing our new, ultra fun virtual photobooth accessible for all event users. Remember when we thought Zoom backgrounds were cool? Well this is a step up! You’ll need a functioning web cam or selfie camera for this one. Choose between different frames to place over your photos that you have taken and send someone a surprise CBD Live selfie. Share your WFH images from the photobooth on social media, remember to keep it all above board folks.

THE BIG FAT EUROPEAN QUIZ

Do you know your Euros from the Eurovision? At The CANNAVIST, we love a good quiz! So we made our own. Tune into the CBD Live Auditorium to give it a go, or if you’re in a hurry, skip ahead to page 42 of this guide to whet your general knowledge appetite. Scan the QR code to play the quiz and answer in realtime on your phone!

LIVE AUDITORIUM

With 40 live speakers across three days, this time we have themes running in the auditorium. Day 1 is the main B2B day! CBD Live for Business welcomes Europe’s leading entrepreneurs, think tanks and professional experts on all things CBD & medical cannabis.

Day 2 is for those with an interest in medical cannabis access and advocacy. CBD Live for Patients will feature Europe’s high profile advocates, doctors who prescribe medical cannabis and patients with success stories.

Day 3 has been designed with your personal and professional growth in mind. From ‘How to start your own CBD brand’ to our online guided meditation to going alcohol-free with CBD and nootropics, the CBD Live Europe Auditorium has something for everyone!

We hope you enjoy this celebration of CBD and medical cannabis. If you have a question, head to The CANNAVIST exhibition booth in the CBD Live hall to speak to a member of the team.

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IN THE EU, WHAT REGULATION IS VAPING UNDER? 1. Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) 2. European Nicotine Standards (ENS 3. Dangerous Substances Act 4. Health and Safety Act

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Huna Labs

Hunalabs discovered CBD when a close family member came up against serious health challenges in 2017. They quickly realized that high-strength, natural CBD was difficult to find. So, they decided to take matters into their own hands and produce their very own high-quality, 100% natural CBD. Now with an exceptional range of CBD products, which includes a variety of different strength oils (up to 26% potency), as well topicals, patches, proteins and capsules.

Cannabina

Providing the finest, premium-grade, refined golden oil products across the UK & Europe. Cannabina’s products are all-natural, organically grown in the US, ethically sourced and third party lab tested and certified in the US and UK. Cannabina’s reports guarantee that all of their THC-free products are broad spectrum and packed with cannabinoids. They have a ‘complete transparency’ and ‘no nasties’ policy that ensures the entire product range is free from harmful chemicals and additives. Cannabina’s products are all vegan, non-GMO, organic where possible, kosher and are never tested on animals.

Spectrums Europe

A French company specializing in the B2B wholesale of phytocannabinoids, Spectrums Europe is fully dedicated to supplying CBD specialty raw ingredients in bulk and custom made solutions based on cannabinoids. Collaborating with the most advanced analytical and evaluation laboratories in the world, we have developed unique expertise in elevating high purity CBD materials to the demanding standards of the European and Asian markets.

Hempelicious

Hempelicious is a UK supplier of premium CBD oils that have been individually blended to enhance the day-to-day lives of our customers, their friends and families. The team passionately believes it is their duty to inform and educate on the benefits of CBD to help people maximize their potential. Hempelicious currently offers a daytime range - Ease, Relax & Uplift - as well as Collection 7, an exclusive range of individual CBD oils with added amino acids for even greater support to health and mental wellbeing.

USA CBD Expo

USA CBD Expo strives to create the best and largest CBD and hemp event in North America, to consistently bring the most innovative and best products and brands to businesses and consumers, to compress a rapidly expanding industry into one all-encompassing, premier event. The team is committed to representing an unrivalled passion for the CBD & hemp industry through events. USA CBD Expo is dedicated to presenting the benefits of CBD.

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Insignia CBD

An award-winning CBD manufacturer and maker of the award-winning Dr Greens range. Insignia CBD specialises in white labelling and creating CBD brands, from a design in your head to a finished product on the shelves. From drops and beard oils to tattoo butters and balms, Insignia CBD covers just about everything with all products manufactured in an ISO-rated lab. Insignia also offer wholesale options for the in-house Dr Greens brand.

GRASS & CO

Grass & Co. CBD is a premium range of the finest quality, ethically-sourced CBD and therapeutic botanicals. Soothe and calm body and mind with these greattasting CBD and botanical blends. The unique Grass & Co. EASE, CALM and REST product ranges bring balance to your day. From delicious CBD consumable oils to nourishing body oils and peaceful pillow sprays, they all work with your body to deliver uplifting results.

Elixinol

Elixinol is all about what makes your life better, easier and just a little more amazing. That’s why Elixinol is constantly developing new CBD products. From formats and delivery systems to unique formulations and ingredient combinations, team Elixinol never stops working to create new, innovative products to fit the many needs of your ever-changing daily life. Explore their extensive collection of full-spectrum CBD oil products formulated with organic hemp extract and hemp oil. The range includes creams, supplements, capsules and skincare.

Sovereign Port

Sovereign Port provides logistics consulting, customs clearance and transportation management for industrial hemp and CBD products worldwide. With in-house experts, when you buy from Sovereign Port, you know that you’ll receive the best legal product for your region. Skillfully navigated and delivered smoothly, guaranteed! Sovereign Port has a deep commitment to supporting the products that will help to build a sustainable future. The team honours the triple bottom line: People, Planet and Profits.

CBD Credit Card Processing

CBD Credit Card Processing has merchant credit card processing solutions for all businesses in the cannabis, hemp and CBD industry. With over 10 years servicing the industry, CBD Credit Card Processing provides the best processing options available in the industry. With competitive rates, fast approvals, fintech payment options, connectivity into all platforms, CBD Credit Card Processing has a solution for your business. The team is here and ready to get your business set up!

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Cap Coder

British manufacturing at its finest. A small family-run company with a laid back approach to business, Cap Coder has been designing and building machines for the vape and CBD industries since their origin. Filling, capping, labelling or a totally bespoke line, from small bench top machines to completely automated high output systems, Ross and the team have you covered. Come and have an informal chat!

CUBID CBD

CUBID CBD offers a high performance, superior quality CBD solution that stands in a league of its own. With a range of products combining the world’s finest industrial hemp-derived CBD, natural botanicals and essential oils, CUBID CBD delivers a cutting-edge and effective skincare range accessible to all. The CBD extract in CUBID comes from a hemp farm in Colorado where farmers utilise advanced scientific technologies to deliver the purest CBD, free from pesticides, heavy metals and THC.

The CANNAVIST - YOUR HOSTS!

The CANNAVIST is the UK & Ireland’s first ever CBD & medical cannabis publication, uniquely placed as the only cannabis magazine with direct to consumer reach. This essential guide to CBD & medical cannabis is produced bimonthly and is distributed to WH Smith and MMRG high street retailers in the UK. It’s also available through select Eason & Sons outlets in Ireland and on digital.

Health CBD

Health CBD was founded back in 2018 by a group of health-conscious hemp aficionados. The team is proud to offer all-natural, organic CBD products and we are committed to bringing our customers the highest grade CBD products. Manufactured in a state-of-the-art, ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility, Health CBD sends products for third party laboratory testing for microbial, heavy metals and cannabinoids tests. Health CBD is indebted to their customers and the team work hard to keep their trust!

The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis

Education partner to CBD Live and The CANNAVIST Magazine, The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis is the UK’s first and only membership body for stakeholders in the medicinal cannabis sector operating in the cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) and CBD wellness markets. With a unique capability to engage intelligently and strategically with influential political and public policy stakeholders as well as relevant regulatory bodies, the CMC exist to promote the sectors, both in the interest of members and also to advance access to highquality products for patients and all those who benefit from their use.

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The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) is a membership organisation committed to nurturing a safe, legal and well-regulated CBD market in the UK. The ACI’s vision is to create an innovative, sustainable sector that meets the highest standards in product quality, consumer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

Perry Johnson

PJLA is a third-party accreditation body offering ISO 17025 to testing and calibration laboratories globally. PJLA serves various industries and also accredit sampling and inspection organisations to ISO-based standards specific to national requirements. Recognised by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) as an ISO 17011 compliance accrediting organisation and recognised worldwide for their services. PJLA strives to ensure customers succeed in becoming accredited as efficiently as possible by providing quick turnaround times on assessments, customer enquiries and certificate release.

CBD-Intel

CBD-Intel provides impartial, independent and premium market and regulatory analysis, legal tracking and quantitative data for the cannabidiol (CBD) sector, with a focus on non-US markets. CBD-Intel provides clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions. In addition, CBD-Intel offers customised research and consultancy support.

ECPR Corp. - InstaPür

InstaPür CBD is a purely organic oil, without the addition of harmful ingredients, developed and patented under a unique manufacturing process, which disrupts cannabinoid molecules in nanoparticles. This process allows the oil to become 10 times more powerful than any competitor! The NANO tincture contains 45 mg/ml. When you get an InstaPür CBD tincture, you are receiving 45,000,000 nanograms /ml or 45,000 micrograms/ml per container made specifically to facilitate your dosage.

Jupiter Research

Jupiter Research is the leading provider of performance-driven wholesale vaporizer cartridges and power supplies. Based in the US with over 800 partners around the globe, Jupiter is the industry standard brands turn to. Jupiter’s line of products is specifically engineered for CBD and THC plant-derived oils and Powered by CCELL® technology. As a renowned global leader, Jupiter Research is the preferred choice for wholesale and custom vaporizer hardware.

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Planthaya

According to the brand, the hardest part of the Planthaya journey was to create high quality consistent products by finding ingredients and a manufacturer that had the same vision as the founders. Planthaya sources its hemp from one farm which ensures that the same quality, practices and standards are put into every batch. All products are processed in the same facility, in small batches, to ensure that only the highest quality product ends up in your bottle.

Vapour District

A Latin American company with an international focus on the distribution of vaping products. Vapour District travels around the world to be at forefront of the vape community, offering customers a high end portfolio and creating innovation in the market.

RVD CBD by Rob Van Dam

Since day one, the goal of RVD CBD has been to produce the highest quality CBD and hemp products using the state-of-the-art production methods and manufacturing practices, to help others live physically and mentally pain-free. Based in Las Vegas, RVD CBD is the brand of famous wrestler, Rob Van Dam.

R & R Naturals - Budcoin

R&R Naturals, one of the top providers in high quality full spectrum CBD, is proud to introduce the Budcoin. Budcoin is the first cryptocurrency asset-based token that can be used as a payment option for purchasing CBD products. The Budcoin will be an alternative to traditional based currencies. This is significant because for some time now traditional CC processing has been somewhat of a challenge for the CBD industry.

Sovereign Fields

Sovereign Fields’ CBD and CBG-rich varieties are reshaping the future of hemp in the US and international hemp marketplace. Sprouted in Humboldt County, Sovereign Fields’ leaders have 20 years of industry experience and strategic partnerships. With cutting edge science-based research and development, Sovereign Fields is expanding the boundaries of what’s possible, with over 30 million seeds sold.

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CanXchange

The team is driven by the desire to support its peers by sharing a wealth of trading, technology, client services and industry knowledge. The Canxchange founders have created an innovative and user-friendly platform to provide members with the first physical hemp trading destination of its kind! CanXchange not only allows buyers and sellers to transact and negotiate but it also aims to regulate the industry by offering fair pricing and ultimate transactional security, which Canxchange sees as a long-term challenge.

Deep Union - Maxcore

The patented Maxcore ceramic heating element is specifically designed for cannabis oil. Engineered to preserve the authentic flavour of oil, it fully vaporizes different viscosities, delivering maximum potency. No burning. No overheating. No waste. Maxcore adopts harm-free raw materials from well-established suppliers and manufactures all products in a dust free facility with the strictest production standards, providing safe products to customers.

Agrowth Corp

Your one-stop shop for cigarette contract manufacturing, hemp processing and co-packing. From raw material sourcing, to packaging design and production, material blending and formulation, scaled production, retail packaging, and testing and assurance, Agrowth Corp can help you develop and produce the right product fit for your brand’s vision.

Nestlé Quality Assurance Center

Nestlé is the Good Food, Good Life company. The team believes in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations. Nestlé constantly explores and pushes the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and nutritional health solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Chill Brother

Chill Brother produces high quality CBD products in Manchester, UK. The team is passionate about CBD oil and the multiple health benefits of their products. They hope to offer a way for their customers to chill and improve their mental health by relieving stress and anxiety. They stock high quality cannabis supplements from carefully vetted farms.

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Futurola Amsterdam

Futurola offers customers the future of rolling with a high quality selection of everything from pre-rolls to papers to filters. The company started in Amsterdam, Evert and Yvonne Brandenburg began a coffee shop company before moving into the development and creation of sustainable materials for the smokables industry. The company is known for innovation, customer service and exceptional products. Evert and Yvonne Brandenburg are still at the helm of Futurola, 25 years later, and are excited about sharing their passion for great products with the rest of the world.

MedEx CBD

MedEx recognises that CBD can be very costly and expensive, which can limit people from being able to access the natural powers of the hemp plant. MedEx wanted to eliminate this, with a view of providing affordable CBD products to all. The MedEx team wishes to provide premium CBD products in order to give people a choice to consume in an assortment of ways, without a focus on making huge amounts of profit. MedEx wants CBD to be universally accessible.

KQ Kandies

KQ Kandies offers the first all-natural herbal experience enhancer in the form of delicious gummies. A terpene exclusive gluten-free candy company. Their THC/ CBD free candies are manufactured and produced at their family-owned facility in Colorado in the US. KQ Kandies hopes to encourage the next generation of self care with their menu which includes uplifting, energetic and relaxing terpenes to do just that.

Good CBD Shop

At the Good CBD Shop, the focus is on selling products that are good for the mind and body. All of their products are made with US-grown hemp sourced from Oregon and Nevada. Fully tested to ensure they are high quality and extracted using the CO2 method, the Good CBD Shop offers a complete range of e-liquids, oils, edibles and hemp flower.

Dark Sky CBD

Dark Sky is the creation of four cannabis connoisseurs who have a passion for growing the most unique, high-quality plants possible. Their cannabis strains are grown in a controlled, indoor environment that ensures the quality of the plants is consistent and premium. Their hemp flower is pesticide free to ensure that the flavour is exactly as mother nature intended.

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We Tranxact

An award winning Visa approved card payments and card processing broker with links to all the top card payments companies. Based in the UK’s second city of Birmingham, We Tranxact believes in honesty, authenticity and integrity. Founder Rav Bains says, “Honesty, authenticity and integrity are the reasons why I have been successful in life as well as in business so far”. We Tranxact brings a fresh approach to the world of card processing.

The Adelphi Group

The Adelphi Group is an award-winning, industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of CBD oil manufacturing, filling and distributing equipment and machinery. The portfolio of specialist equipment for the CBD industry meets ISO 9001:2015 and GMP requirements, as well as international pharma-quality standards. Over 70 years’ experience in recommending the most cost-effective solutions.

Planetarie

Based in Colorado in the US, Planetarie thrives on the motto, ‘We’re in this for good!’ And they mean it. Their CBDa is certified USDA organic, their hemp is certified Colorado-grown, they utilise a complete chain of custody from farm to prouct and they are fully compliant with the US Farm Bill. Want to know what goes into a Planetarie CBDa product, you can easily find out under the Transparency section of their website. Oh, and their products are vegan and kind to the environment too!

Wisp CBD

London-based Wisp CBD is home to a large inventory of CBD-based products such as oils and creams, in addition to a horde of other topicals. Wisp CBD offers free shipping on all UK orders which exceed £10, as well as offering a 14-day exchange policy if, under any circumstance, you are disappointed. This has never been taken up by any of the brand’s customers, which is a testament to their products.

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DAY 1 for Business April 28

London Paris Topic

9am 10am The Future of CBD in Europe post-novel food regulations, presented by Tim Phillips, founder and managing director, CBD-Intel.

10am 11am A post-pandemic Europe, presented by Catherine Wilson, Vice President of the European Industrial Hemp Association

11am 12pm The importance of technology in unlocking the potential of cannabis. Presented by Sigfried Legeay and Alex Arkentis, co-founders of CanXchange

12pm 1pm A transforming sector: FMCG takeover. Presented by Georgia Glick, Strategic Partnerships & Lily Temperton, Consultant, both of Hanway Associates & First Wednesdays.

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1pm 2pm How to market your CBD brand effectively and responsibly. Presented by Róisín Delaney, the editor of The CANNAVIST, with Senior PR Executive & Cannabis Lead at The PHA Group, Kajal Shah and author, writer and podcast host Mary Biles.

2pm 3pm Spotlight Session: Shining a light on the developmental success of Mile High Labs on both sides of the Atlantic. The CANNAVIST’s Róisín Delaney is joined by Jodi Gatica, VP of Quality and Regulatory, Mile High Labs.

3pm 4pm Becoming an online CBD retailer in a state of lockdown. The story of Hemp Connect co-founders Liam McKeown and Jack Wright.

4pm 5pm Getting to the root of the matter: Driving standards in hemp to heighten standards in CBD. A fireside chat with Deepank Utkhede, Chief Operations Officer, Vantage Hemp, in conversation with podcast host and legal consultant Anuj Desai.

DAY 2 for Patients April 29

London Paris Topic

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10am 11am Advancing the case for medical cannabis in Europe. Presented by

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10am Panel: Advocacy in Europe with ECAN. Moderated by Katya Kowalski, Volteface. Featuring Coel Thomas of Helsinki Greens, Georg Wurth of the DHV, German Hemp Association and Pierluigi Gagliardi of Meglio Legale. Professor David Nutt, founder of Drug Science.

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11am 12pm Panel: A deep dive into the French cannabis pilot programme. Moderated by Dr Elisabeth Philipps. Featuring Ed McDermott, Managing Director, EMMAC Life Sciences and Dr Leon Warne, Head or Research & Innovation, Little Green Pharma.

12pm 1pm The latest research in therapeutic applications of CBD and medical cannabis. Presented by cannabis educator Gregor Zorn

1pm 2pm Israel’s journey to cannabis success. Presented by Avihu Tamir, the founder of Kanabo Group.

2pm 3pm Panel: A New Clinical Pathway with the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. Moderated by Dr Daniel Couch. Featuring Dr Mikael Sodergren, clinical director of Sapphire Medical Clinics.

3pm 4pm The Billy Caldwell campaign emerged as the UK’s first cannabis success story in the public eye. With an NHS-funded prescription secured for her son, Charlotte Caldwell talks about the life changing power of medical cannabis and what’s next on Billy’s journey.

4pm 5pm Panel: Working together to make medicinal cannabis more accessible in Europe. Moderated by Neil Smith, Director and CEO, Integro Medical Clinics. Featuring Dr Anthony Ordman, Pain Management Specialist and Dr Bernhard Babel, founder of Eurox Group.

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DAY 3 for You! April 30

London Paris Topic

9am 10am Scaling a CBD Brand Globally. Leila Simpson, director of innovation for the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry is joined by Andy Duckworth and Paul Finnegan co-founders of leading CBD brand Naturecan.

10am 11am

How to bring a CBD brand to life. Watch and learn as these industry experts discuss the essentials all aspiring CBD entrepreneurs need to know.

Shomi Malik, External Affairs Director at the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry. Nathan Wogman, the co-founder and Managing Director at Taylor Mammon CBD.

Chris Stubbs, co-founder and Chief Scientist at GenCanna.

11am 12pm Rewind, Reset & Reconnect: Free online guided meditation from The Shanti Space sanctuary, Portugal.

12pm 1pm How well do you know your endocannabinoid system and its role in the body? Presented by Dr Elisabeth Philipps, clinical neuroscientist specialising in phytocannabinoids.

1pm 2pm ‘Spirited Euphoria’ — DIY alcohol-free cocktails with a functional effect. Formula-E co-founder Alexander Jakobi talks about using CBD and nootropics in his new venture, Edi Spirits.

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Day 1 - April 28 for Business

Featuring Europe’s thought leaders, think tanks, trend forecasters and key industry insights.

The Future of CBD in Europe post-novel food regulations.

Presented by the founder of regulatory and market intelligence firm, CBD-Intel.

Tim Phillips. Founder, CBD-Intel.

The founder and managing director of CBD-Intel, Tim is a UK-qualified attorney, having worked at the European Commission, BSkyB, international law firm Herbert Smith, AOL Europe, as director of public affairs at Betfair (IPO in 2010 valued at £1.5bn), and as a partner in a New York VC-funded start-up in the diamond sector. Tim holds a postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Law, London and a master’s in Geology from Oxford University. Based in Barcelona, CBD-Intel provides impartial, independent advice and premium market and regulatory analysis, legal tracking, and quantitative data for the cannabidiol (CBD) sector worldwide. The team provides clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions in addition to custom research and consultancy support.

A post-pandemic Europe.

Presented by the Catherine Wilson, VP of the European Industrial Hemp Association.

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) represents the common interests of hemp farmers, producers and traders working with hemp fibres, shives, seeds, leaves and cannabinoids. Our main task is

to serve, protect and represent the hemp sector in the EU and international policymaking. EIHA covers different areas for the application of hemp, namely its use for construction materials, textiles, cosmetics, feed, food and supplements. Vice president Catherine's primary focus is promoting hemp fibres, a carbon negative raw material, and assisting the development of large scale, decarbonised industrial and consumer products to meet the forthcoming challenges of achieving a net zero economy by 2050. Catherine joined EIHA's advisory board in 2017 and was voted Vice President in 2019. She has a background in recycling and secondary raw material recovery and played an instrumental role in developing the operational framework of the WEEE (Waste Electrics and Electronics Equipment) Directive in the UK. On behalf of EIHA, Catherine liaises with regulatory agencies in the UK since 2016 and is part of the novel food working group.

The importance of technology in unlocking the potential of cannabis.

Presented by the co-founders of CanXchange, the first physical hemp and CBD exchange of its kind, redefining an industry by empowering trusted transactions.

Alex Arkentis CEO & co-founder, Canxchange

Alex is a serial technology entrepreneur and investor. Over the past ten years he has co-founded, worked for and invested in some of UK and Europe's most successful start-ups, with a specialty in leading commercial teams.

Sigfried Legeay CFO & co-founder, Canxchange

Sigfried has fifteen years of experience in financial markets. Prior co-founding CanXchange he worked until 2016 as a trader (EQF/FX) at the top tier European bank, BNP Paribas. He also held other trading positions at proprietary trading boutiques in London. As hemp and hemp refined products become increasingly important agricultural items globally, CanXchange is committed to providing the market infrastructure to transform and enhance the current supply chain. Their innovative and user-friendly trading platform

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went live in 2020 and houses some of the largest players in the European hemp space. Despite the undeniable market demand for industrial hemp, the ability for buyers and sellers to transact in a transparent and efficient manner has historically been greatly inadequate. The CanXchange business model has overcome this challenge by aggregating a trusted network of businesses and introducing innovative financial and technology solutions. An industry first payment solution (operated by the conventional banking system) has been integrated allowing for ultimate ease and transactional security for their customers. They also carry out a rigorous due diligence program for all businesses who want to access the platform to ensure they conduct ethical business practices and to protect fellow users.

A transforming sector: FMCG takeover

Presented by Georgia Glick, Strategic Partnerships & Lily Temperton, Consultant, of Hanway Associates and First Wednesdays.

Hanway Associates has worked with some of the world’s leading cannabis companies and formed partnerships to help mainstream businesses enter the sector. In this talk, they analyse what the cannabis consumer goods industry will look like in five years and the implications on brands and the sector of major FMCG companies entering the game. Can smaller brands survive this surge? How do you prepare your company for the best possible outcome? hanwayassociates.com

How to market your CBD brand

responsibly & effectively.

Presented by Róisín Delaney, editor of The CANNAVIST, with writer and podcast host Mary Biles and cannabis PR specialist Kajal Shah.

The CANNAVIST’s Róisín Delaney is joined by Mary Biles for this how to segment on getting your CBD brand noticed. Mary is author of 'The CBD Book: The Essential Guide to CBD Oil', regular contributing writer for Californian educational nonprofit Project CBD and host of the podcast Cannabis Voices. Mary is respected within the industry for her ability to create engaging content that explains in digestible terms the science behind cannabis and CBD in a way that consumers understand and can relate to; a skill she honed while working as a content writer within the CBD industry. Mary feels strongly that CBD companies must be both ethical and responsible in their approach to creating digital marketing content, believing

with some creativity, it is possible to educate the consumer whilst still remaining compliant with regulators.

Presented by the co-founders of The Hemp Connect

The Hemp Connect is on a mission to connect the UK with the finest and highest quality CBD, ensuring a high standard of customer service as well as ensuring all our products are legal. We do this by working with a selection of handpicked brands that we trust to continue our quality promise. This means that we, The Hemp Connect, can offer the largest online range of CBD products available in the UK today.

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Presented by ‘The Cannabis Conversation’ podcast host Anuj Desai, in conversation with Deepank Utkhede, Chief Operations Officer, Vantage Hemp.

Anuj Desai is host of Europe’s leading cannabis industry podcast, The Cannabis Conversation, having interviewed over 100 global thought leaders, including Professor Raphael Mechoulam (the Godfather of cannabis research), Dr Ethan Russo (leading cannabis scientist), Bruce Linton (former Canopy Growth CEO), Steve DeAngelo (long-time activist), and Montell Williams (former talk show host).

Anuj is also an experienced commercial lawyer, having worked in a variety of senior roles in the UK’s media industry over 15 years. He is the founder of Canverse – a legal and commercial consultancy for the cannabis industry. Anuj acts as a lawyer and board advisor to several cannabis/hemp start-ups and SMEs in the UK, US and Canada, assisting on a variety of corporate and commercial matters. He has developed, and continues to expand, an extensive network of investors, entrepreneurs, and key opinion leaders in the cannabis, CBD, cannabinoid and hemp sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

Colorado-based Deepank boasts 22 years' experience in pharmaceutical formulation and development. A specialist in lyophilization, liposome and emulsion technology, he has worked extensively in the production of pharmaceuticalgrade cannabinoid treatments - including oils, topicals and isolates. Utkhede's background in the healthcare industry, designing robust and commercially scalable manufacturing processes, has been pivotal to Vantage Hemp securing GMP and EU compliance as the company expands worldwide.

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Becoming an online CBD retailer in a state of lockdown.
Getting to the root of the matter: Driving standards in hemp in order to heighten standards in CBD.

Day 2 - April 29 for Patients

particular focus on brain imaging (especially PET). Prior to this, he spent two years at the National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the US as Chief of the Section of Clinical Science, before setting up the Psychopharmacology Unit at Bristol University, an interdisciplinary research grouping spanning the departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology.

Panel: Advocacy in Europe

Moderated by Katya Kowalski, Stakeholder Engagement Officer, Volteface.

This panel discussion centred on the advocacy efforts across Europe will feature Coel Thomas, Vice Chair of Helsinki Greens, Finland; Pierluigi Gagliardi, Meglio Legale, Italy; and Georg Wurth, former member of Germany’s Green Party, leader of Deutscher Hanfverband, the German Cannabis Association.

In addition to holding positions at various respected scientific institutions and being the Founder & Chair of Drug Science, Prof. Nutt is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences. Prof. Nutt has edited the Journal of Psychopharmacology for over two decades and acts as the psychiatry drugs advisor to the British National Formulary. He has published over 400 original research papers, a similar number of reviews and books chapters, eight government reports on drugs and 27 books. Prof. Nutt broadcasts widely to the general public both on radio and television including BBC science and public affairs programmes. In 2010 The Times Eureka science magazine included him in the 100 most important figures in British Science.

Presented by Cannabinoid Therapy Consultant Gregor Zorn.

Gregor Zorn is a biologist, nutritionist and researcher specialised in medical cannabis education, phytocannabinoid product development and cannabinoid therapy applications. Gregor is the founder of GZ Consulting and Chief Scientific Officer for Cannaray Ltd., a UK-based medical cannabis company. He is one of the teachers, at the first European Medicinal Cannabis postgraduate educational course, “Medicinal Cannabis: Agricultural, Botanical, Medical, Legal and Social Aspects”, at Padua University Medical School in Italy and a member of the Educational Advisory Committee as well as teacher at the Masterclass Medicinal Cannabis. He is also a Scientific Board member at Cannabis for Children International and Scientific Advisory Board Member at Portugal Medical Cannabis.

Advancing the case for medical cannabis in Europe

With Professor David Nutt. The founder of Drug Science.

Since 2009, Professor David Nutt has led a team at Imperial College London with a

Moderated by Dr Elisabeth Philipps, clinical neuroscientist and cannabinoid specialist.

Dr Elisabeth is joined by Ed McDermott, Managing Director of EMMAC Life Sciences and Dr Leon Warne, Head or Research & Innovation, Little Green Pharma. Dr Elisabeth is a clinical neuroscientist and runs a health consultancy specialising in nutritional neurology, the endocannabinoid system and phytocannabinoids, including CBD and medicinal cannabis. She has founded and runs a leading ECS clinic, as well as regularly presenting at conferences and events, providing expert opinion for the national press, specialist healthcare publications and health companies. Dr Elisabeth is a regular science columnist to The CANNAVIST magazine.

Ed McDermott is Managing Director at EMMAC Life Sciences. Ed is an experienced capital markets professional with 15 years’ expertise in the management and financing of growth companies internationally. He has been pivotal in raising over £500m in equity for growth companies and is currently a Director of AIM quoted FastForward Innovations Ltd, a VC that has a track record of successful investment in the medical cannabis sector. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan Potash development company listed on the London Stock

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Panel: A deep dive into the French cannabis pilot programme, in association with the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis.
The latest research in therapeutic applications of CBD and medical cannabis
Featuring Europe’s powerful medical cannabis advocates, innovative researchers, clinicians and patients.

Exchange. Ed has been actively involved in the medical cannabis promotion and discussion with UK and European policy makers and advocacy groups.

Dr Leon Warne is Head of Research & Innovation, Little Green Pharma. BSc(Biol), BBiomedSc(Hons1), BSc, BVMS, MVS, MANZCVS, Diplomate ACVAA, PhD

Dr Warne is a researcher and academic with over 10 years’ experience in the field of pain medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in painmanagement and assessment.

Dr Warne leads a translational researcher group investigating a novel genetic treatment for people suffering chronic neuropathic pain. His passion for research and development focused on providing integrative medical solutions to improve patient quality of life led Dr Warne to his current role as Head of Research and Innovation at Little Green Pharma. His clinical research interests are assessment and management of pain in patients incapable of self-reporting; and utilisation of novel drug delivery technologies to optimise bioavailability and dosing efficacy of medicinal cannabis therapeutics.

works as Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon at Imperial College London.

Dr Daniel Couch is joined by Dr Mikael Sodergren, MD and Academic Lead at the Sapphire Medical Clinics

Specialist registrar in General Surgery, Dr Daniel has 12 years of clinical experience. His PhD was in cannabinoid medicinal pharmacology. He is an international speaker in cannabinoid medicine and policy and the author of 13 scientific publications featuring the role of cannabinoids in health and disease. He has a special interest in cannabinoid medicine, clinical research and policy development and is Medical Lead at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in London.

Dr Mickael Sodergren MBChB (Hons), DIC, PhD, FRCS

Managing Director and Academic Lead at Sapphire Medical Clinics, the first Medical Cannabis clinic approved by the CQC in the UK. Dr Mikael’s clinical and research interests led him to establish Sapphire Clinics at the start of 2019. As MD of Sapphire, he strives for continuous improvement in all areas and leads on the Real-World Evidence platform, crucial for the development of Medical Cannabis access in the UK. He also

Moderated by Neil Smith, Director and CEO, Integro Medical Clinics and Chairman of Eurox Pharma.

This deep dive panel will feature Dr Anthony Ordman, Pain Management Specialist and Dr Bernhard Babel, founder of the Eurox Group. During his career in financial services, Neil has worked for Deutsche Bank in various Senior Executive roles & Chief Operating Officer roles. Neil founded the Eurox Group together with Bernhard in 2019, and is the CEO and Chairman of Integro Medical Clinics. Neil also sits on a number of boards in the technology sector.

Dr Anthony Ordman is Senior Clinical Adviser and Honorary Medical Director at Integro Medical Clinics. The founder of the highly respected Chronic Pain Clinic at London’s Royal Free Hospital, Dr Anthony Ordman is one of the UK’s most experienced specialists in the treatment of pain.

Dr Bernhard Babel has over 15 years’ experience in regulation & business development globally. Before founding the Eurox group, he was CEO of Risk Dynamics and a partner in McKinsey.

David Reckeweg-Lecompte is CEO of Dr Reckeweg & Co., a 75-year-old pharmaceutical company producing plantbased medicines in Germany.

Israel's journey to cannabis success.

Presented by Avihu Tamir, the founder of Kanabo.

Avihu Tamir is a cannabis entrepreneur with five years of hands-on experience in multiple cannabis ventures and has vast experience in consulting for international cannabis projects.

Avihu began his career and built his reputation as a senior strategy consultant at Accenture. He is also the founder of Teva Nature, the leading vaporizer company in Israel. Avihu founded Kanabo Research in 2016 and since then has served as CEO. His expertise includes biotechnology, new agriculture and agro-tech, and other breakthrough technologies in the dynamic field of Medical Cannabis.

Kanabo is creating a new standard in the medical cannabis industry by improving the well-being of millions around the world. Kanabo focuses on the distribution of cannabisderived products for medical patients, and non-THC

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The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis presents: A New Clinical Pathway.
Panel: Working together to make medicinal cannabis more accessible as a medicine in Europe.

products for CBD consumers. We have conducted extensive R&D in order to develop high-quality Cannabis extract formulas, innovative medical-grade vaporizers, and various non-smoking consumption solutions – making use easy and accessible for anyone in need of treatment.

Rewind, Reset & Reconnect: Free online guided meditation at The Shanti Space, Portugal.

Dr Elisabeth Philipps explores the link between the ECS, the brain and gut health.

With Andy Duckworth, CEO of Naturecan.

Andy is a co-founder of the successful CBD brand, Naturecan. He is the former CEO of Myprotein (2012-2018) and former Board Director at e-commerce powerhouse, The Hut Group. At Myprotein, Andy oversaw the brand as it became the global leader online in the wellness space, driven by extensive range expansion, and aggressive globalisation. He was previously Head of Business Planning at Matalan and Pets at Home.

The Shanti Space is a collaboration between Jessica and Jack Weaver. Both therapists and facilitators with a passion for exploration, self-discovery and wellbeing, they were inspired to create a retreat space together that embodies and offers this. They love healthy, organic food, music and being surrounded by nature. Both held a vision of running a retreat venue for many years, life took them on a journey of discovery and on their way, they found one another and eventually their beautiful home in Portugal. Together, their intention is to live in a harmonious environment and cultivate a deeper connection with Nature inside and out. Both trained in holistic therapies such as acupuncture, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, breathwork, yoga, qi gong, reiki and are vipassana meditation practitioners. Their home is in nature, simplicity and kindness.

Start the weekend with a CBD-infused mocktail with new-to-market alcoholfree spirits brand, the Endorphin Dealer Institute.

Alexander Jakobi is a qualified lawyer by trade. He joined the founding team of Formula E one year before the Championship’s inception in 2014. He spent the next five years as a Special Advisor to the CEO and Founder, as well as leading the organisation’s Investor Relations and all strategic and commercial development of the business – bringing in millions of euros in revenue. Alexander represents several Formula E and Formula 1 racing drivers, as well as Hugo Boss as an advisor and ambassador. He has key expertise in new business development, partnership and sponsorship. As a founding investor in both Extreme E and the E1 Series, Alexander has always remained at the forefront of disruptive technology. His entrepreneurial spirit, commercial experience, expertise in start-up growth and interpersonal connections are proving invaluable to Edi.

Watch and learn as these industry experts discuss the essentials all aspiring CBD entrepreneurs need to know.

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The relationship between the Endocannabinoid System and how our bodies function.
Day 3 - April 30 for You!
Our experts on making cannabis a part of your lifestyle.
Success on a global stage: Scaling a CBD brand globally.
How to bring a CBD brand to life
Shomi Malik, External Affairs Director at the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry. Nathan Wogman, the cofounder and Managing Director at Taylor Mammon CBD. Chris Stubbs, co-founder and Chief Scientist at GenCanna.

Everything YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CBD RIGHT NOW

The EXTRACT

A round up of cannabis headlines from around the world

It’s a Yes! from the dragons, and FSA

An Irish CBD brand co-founded by a Dragon’s Den star has received the green light from the UK’s Food Standards Agency and it’s European Union counterpart, EFSA. Pureis CBD, co-founded by Chanelle McCoy, is thought to be the first brand to have received dual validation under the novel food regulations. Pureis products are available from selected pharmacies, Boots and Holland & Barrett. The process is reported to have taken 18 months with an investment of £1.5 million and involved multiple studies carried out in the British and Irish markets.

Très bien

The wine capital of the world is now home to a crowdfunded cannabis-infused wine. A new red wine which contains CBD, is believed to be the first of its kind from France, retailing at €34 a bottle.

Produced using grapes from the famous vines of Bordeaux, Burdi W is available online.

EU medical cannabis capitals

Italy remains the second largest medical cannabis market in Europe, coming in behind Germany. According to new data published by Prohibition Partners, sales of medical cannabis in Italy grew by 30% in 2020, despite supply chain disruptions at the height of the pandemic. The medical cannabis patient population in Italy is thought to be 20,000, while Germany reports 120,000.

Call for evidence

The British government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has opened a consultation seeking evidence about the additional cannabinoids present in some CBD formulations. Among the questions being asked, the ACMD is considering the psychoactive effects of some cannabinoids, such as CBN and THCV and whether there is evidence of any adverse effects to CBD. The consultation period is expected to end April 21 with a report to be published in due course.

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It’s a cannabis emergency

In the US state of Maine you’ll find what we’re calling the world’s first cannabis ambulance service. If you happen to be in Maine while reading this, please don’t dial 911 (or 420!). An operator will not deliver cannabis by sirens to your house. The mobile unit is by appointment only in the greater Portland area and is driven by the Medical Marijuana Practitioners of Maine. According to the website, the ‘cannabis ambulance’ serves to visit dispensaries, farms and makes house calls to help educate the community on cannabis.

4.2 billionreasons to

legalise

The state of New York has legalised cannabis after more than a year of promises to do so by the governor. According to the New York Times, the deal will allow for the delivery of cannabis and the opening of clubs or “consumption sites” and could be worth $4.2bn to the state’s purse by 2027.

The law reform under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act is expected to create thousands of jobs and could see a legal cannabis supply entering the state from 2022. David Holland, Executive & Legal Director to advocacy organisation Empire State NORML said: “Under the MRTA, once persecuted and criminalised people, cultures, and communities will be prioritised through job creation and investment opportunity to rebuild that which was so tragically torn apart by the false and failed War on Drugs. Cannabis is not only a valid and viable medicine, but an industry built around it will help these people and communities heal as the State moves forward on a more equitable and enlightened path to progress.”

Anyone for a CBD gelato?

It’s official. There’s a CBD version of everything now. In Portsmouth, two friends have come together to open a kiosk on the pier. Rock up to the Rio Vitalise coast-side trailer on Clarence Pier and you can grab a CBDinfused ice cream, sorbet or smoothie. We hear summer calling…

Tea-rrific?

In Germany a court has acquitted sellers of hemp tea of drug trafficking charges in the region of Braunschweig following an earlier district court ruling. A court had sentenced the tea purveyors to prison time, which was later reduced to probation. That was until a federal court dismissed the narcotics charges altogether, with the judge saying there was no intent to intoxicate. The ruling has left some in the sector pondering their next move, as it remains to be seen if this decision will have any effect on removing hemp flower from the German Narcotics Act.

Boom!

According to new data from Meticulous Market Research, the CBD product market is expected to reach a worth of $165.7 billion by 2027.

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WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?

As cannabis makes an entrance onto the London Stock Exchange, we take a look at why this is significant.

Three cannabis companies launched onto the London Stock Exchange in the first quarter of 2021.

Why is this news? Let’s break it down.

The London Stock Exchange is the largest exchange in Europe, with a combined pool of capital worth roughly £3 trillion. In February, Kanabo, MGC Pharmacuticals, and Cellular Goods – the latter with links to David Beckham – became the first cannabis companies to publicly list on the LSE.

In September 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earmarked a review of its guidelines in order to

allow cannabis-themed companies to list. It was subsequently announced that CBD and medical cannabis companies with Home Office licenses would soon be able to do so.

The guidelines are precise, saying that only those who are considered to be legal in the eyes of British law with the right licenses are permitted to list.

So, let’s say you have a Canadian medical cannabis manufacturing company, but you also produce recreational cannabis for the legalised adult-use market there, this would likely mean your company could not list on the LSE.

The FCA issued a statement in September, explaining why foreign companies, while legitimate in their operations in other nations, may not be admitted.

“The proceeds from recreational cannabis companies, even when they are located in those jurisdictions

that have legalised it, are proceeds of crime under Proceeds of Crime Act. We would therefore not admit the securities of such a company to the Official List.”

In April, we asked the FCA if they could provide more detail on the kind of response it has received from cannabis firms since the reform last year, but a spokesperson said no further information will be made known until a period of consultation is held.

Why is this important for the industry?

In brief, this means there is more interest in cannabis investments in this part of the world now than ever before. Opening up the legal cannabis space as a larger market with big numbers may lead to greater legitimacy from the mainstream.

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“It is incredibly exciting to see cannabis companies on the LSE. Not only does it benefit the company being listed but it also increases the credibility and exposure of the wider industry. IPOs provide an opportunity for companies to raise a large amount of capital, ultimately allowing it to

further grow and expand. This is exactly what our industry is currently lacking – the tools and resources to scale and grow – and we fully support the current IPO trend.”

“It is significant because seeing these players on the LSE illustrates the legitimacy of the sector and undeniable demand across Europe. I am confident that this is only just the beginning in terms of cannabis company IPOs and as regulation and standardisation improve, they will become more and more common.”

Lily Temperton is a consultant at London-based Hanway Associates. The company provides commercial strategy and operational support to the cannabis sector. Lily says this is a new opportunity for investors to explore. “Until now, investors have had limited options to invest in European cannabis companies aside from those listed on Scandinavian

exchanges. This pent-up demand was evidenced by the multiple oversubscribed cannabis listings we saw in February.

“The ability to raise capital through financial institutions will allow medical cannabis operators to enter new markets, roll out doctor education at scale, and develop new product formats like tablets and inhalers – ultimately expanding access for patients across Europe.”

Among the giants of the PLC world are household names Unilever, HSBC, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and more. Who knows, perhaps we’ll see a cannabis firm make the FTSE 100 in the years to come. With the wider business and finance community gradually embracing cannabis, anything seems possible from here.

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UP! Listen

Podcasts are having a moment. Listening is big business these days and podcasts are a great place to gain some new insight on niche topics. Take it from us, it doesn’t get more niche than CBD and medical cannabis.

Words by Caroline Barry

While the nation has been in lockdown, many of us have discovered a newfound appreciation for podcasts, audio books and the radio.

Our local and national radio stations have reported a boost in listening figures in recent months as housebound Brits turn to their favourite on-air presenters during the coronavirus crisis.

British media group Global, which owns Heart, Capital and LBC stations, said digital radio reach was up 15% between March 9-17, during the last ‘normal’ week of society before the nationwide lockdown was introduced in 2020. The group said listening hours also rose by 9%. According to streaming app Spotify, the number of podcasts offered has more than tripled in a year, from 700,000 in the final quarter of 2019 to 2.2 million at the end of 2020. That’s a lot to listen to! The rise in podcast popularity has been years in the making with shows on everything from fan fiction to true crime. Name an obscure genre, there’s a podcast for that. Naturally there are a number of CBD podcasts out there too, so here are a few we think you’ll benefit from.

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A weekly CBD podcast hosted by Dawn Peacock. The host’s passion for CBD comes from years of personal experience as she was diagnosed with Nail Patella Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes problems with the nails, bones and kidneys. The podcast, which started in 2016, reaches a global audience from the US, Norway and even Ecuador with over 207,000 plays. Dawn started the podcast as a way to get quality information about CBD out there. She said: “I saw a need for a place where people could get good information that wasn’t tied to a specific brand or product. “I wanted to create something where education and information was the primary purpose and to pass along resources and best practices.”

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ReLeaf is a UK-based CBD podcast featuring interviews with industry leaders from regulators to gin manufacturers to veterinarians. A budding podcast, it started in 2019. Host Hayden Williamson explains how the podcast came about. “We started this to tell the stories of those that are involved with CBD; including workers, users, regulators and more. We were previously once a week but due to the current situation it has slowed to bi-weekly or monthly episodes. We are available on Apple podcasts, Spotify [and via] our website. This has allowed for a borderless reach and we have had listeners from America, China, Australia, Russia, Iceland and Malaysia which is pretty cool.”

information. Beyond short-form content like social media or blog posts, the podcast longer format allows us to cultivate a deeper relationship with our audience and our grow reach to new listeners at the same time.”

LONDON CANNA GROUP TALKS, LONDONCANNAGROUP.CO.UK

LCG Talks is a new series by the London Canna Group which is a leading cannabis consultancy firm based in London. The group organises the annual Europe Canna Expo. Our own editor, Róisín Delaney is featured on episode 2 discussing what it takes to be featured in The CANNAVIST. The hosts say, “We started #LCGtalks podcast to offer a unique experience and provide valuable, in-depth

CANNA MACHINE, CANNAMACHINE.CO.UK

Canna Machine is an independent podcast focused on providing information about the UK cannabis scene. They share news, events and opinions from people within the industry. Previous CBD Live Auditorium guests have featured, like Lorenza Romanese from the European Industrial Hemp Association. Canna Machine has also heard from civil rights activists such as Clark French from United Patients Alliance. They discuss campaigning, the right to grow and address cannabis prescriptions on the NHS.

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Greg Foot and guests look at the science behind the bold claims made by brands. While the podcast isn’t dedicated to CBD, this is a great one-off special edition listen. Greg talks to beauty columnist Sali Hughes and Dr Saoirse O’Sullivan, an expert in CBD research, to examine sportswear, bath bombs and much more.

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An American podcast that focuses on creating a space where women can feel comfortable to discuss a range of topics. In the first series, the show focuses on CBD education with special guests. Host Estee said: “My ambition is to create a space where women can talk about anything that’s on their mind and feel at ease.”

This podcast offers a range of interviews with host, Col Cheney. It takes an unusual approach by asking guests to call in or record their CBD stories. “We love hearing first-hand experiences, so if you have an ailment, physical condition, injury, or loved one that has found the benefits of CBD, and you want to talk to an international audience and help others then we want to talk to you.” Former cover star and Pure Kana founder Cody Alt features in an episode talking about his business and what got him started in the industry.

THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION, CANNABIS-CONVERSATION.COM

The Cannabis Conversation explores the emerging cannabis industry from a European perspective hosted by Anuj Desai. Anuj will feature in the CBD Live Europe Auditorium! His podcast examines legalisation, medical issues and access across a range of European countries. Perfect for anyone wanting to look beyond the UK and US industries.

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‘SPIRITED EUPHORIA’

We sampled this exciting new CBD-infused alcohol-free spirit

Tried & tested by Gordon Stribling

The UK is taking its first tentative steps out of lockdown and many of us are relishing the prospect of physical, Zoom-free socialising. Throw in some unseasonably warm weather and outdoor drinks with friends just has to be done.

But what if you want to do the ‘drinks’ part without the hangover?

Spirited Euphoria is an alcoholfree spirit blended with CBD isolate and hemp terpenes. The first release from the Endorphin Dealer Institute (Edi), the drink is the brainchild of Formula-E racing development pioneer Alexander Jakobi and two-time champion Jean-Éric Vergne.

The duo came up with the idea while they relaxed by the pool the night before a race in Santiago, Chile. They wanted to relax but be at their best the next day. And so, the (hemp) seed was planted. I find myself in a similar position

as the co-founders today, albeit without the pool, Chilean sunshine and glittering motorsport career.

Having neglected my self-care during Lockdown 2.0, I spent the last lockdown on a health kick trying to undo the damage.

Pizza, boxset-bingeing and daily drinking are out. In their place, healthy food, a thrice weekly 5k run and tee-total lifestyle, bar Zoom drinks with friends a couple of times a month.

Steering clear of alcohol has definitely had its benefits on my physical and mental wellbeing.

But I do miss the calming ritual of kicking back with a drink after a hard day. Could Spirited Euphoria take the mantle?

The recommended daily consumption suggests that I drink one or two 50ml serves a day over the course of a week to get the full functional benefits. I gave it a test run, neat at first, before trying their serving suggestion.

The label on the beautiful, frosted glass bottle describes the spirit as ‘dry’ and ‘bittersweet’ and I would have to agree with both adjectives. There’s that unmistakable ‘hempy’ taste offset by a bittersweet tang, the latter reminding me of cloudy lemonade.

Spirited Euphoria definitely works much better blended with tonic water and orange peel or bitters

(I tried both with similar results). The tonic helps neutralise the peppery hemp flavour and the orange synergises with the green citrus. But there’s no doubt that neat or mixed, this will divide a room.

I found that I enjoyed the drink more and more over the course of the week as I familiarised myself with the flavours. There was probably some positive association too as it began to fill that role as a wind-down elixir.

It’s important here to note that there’s more going on than CBD isolate and hemp terpenes. Spirited Euphoria also contains adaptogens and nootropics, including vitamin B12, mood-booster 5-HTP, and stimulants guarana and Tyrosine to create the ‘Edi Effect’.

I’m a notoriously light sleeper and avoid even caffeine after midday, so I enjoyed my drink in the early evening after I finished work. This routine definitely worked for me as it gave me something to look forward to as I wound down my workday.

Unfortunately, I didn’t experience any of the functional effects. I’m not sure if I gave it enough time in a week to do its thing. But it’s also likely that the effects will vary considerably person-to-person. As we know with CBD, no two people are known to experience the exact same effect.

I really enjoyed making Spirited Euphoria part of my daily routine. The taste won’t be for everyone, but there are a lot of flavours to work with as mixers if you want to get creative. I look forward to trying some of these cocktail ideas out on my friends and testing their feeling of the Edi Effect.

This is certainly a novel idea for an alcohol-free alternative as the bars begin to reopen and we get some sense of a social life back.

Product specs

Spirited Euphoria; 70cl; Edispirits.com; £39.99 10mg CBD isolate per 25ml serving

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