ALL ASPECTS OF GERMANY’S CANNABIS MARKETS ARE GROWING AT AN EXPONENTIAL RATE. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR YOUR COMPANY TO HAVE A PRESENCE AT THE ICBC BERLIN
ALL ASPECTS OF GERMANY’S CANNABIS MARKETS ARE GROWING AT AN EXPONENTIAL RATE. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR YOUR COMPANY TO HAVE A PRESENCE AT THE ICBC BERLIN
ALL ASPECTS OF GERMANY’S CANNABIS MARKETS ARE GROWING AT AN EXPONENTIAL RATE. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR YOUR COMPANY TO HAVE A PRESENCE AT THE ICBC BERLIN
GERMANY’S CANNABIS REVOLUTION
GERMANY’S CANNABIS REVOLUTION
Legal Milestones and Market Opportunities in 2026
Legal Milestones and Market Opportunities in 2026
Medical cannabis patient enrollment levels have increased considerably after the removal of cannabis from Germany’s Narcotics List
Cannabis seeds and plant clones are now legal to buy and sell commercially throughout Germany
Member-based German social cannabis clubs are expected to launch soon
Robust cannabis commerce pilot project models will be implemented by the end of the year
Favorable changes to CBD policies and regulations are expected this year
Buyers are coming to ICBC BERLIN
ICBC is offering free tickets to select groups, so visitors can make the best deals and connect directly with the people who matter most
Germany at the Forefront
of Europe’s Cannabis Policy Shift
Cannabis policy modernization is sweeping across the European continent and Germany is at the forefront. Already home to the largest medical cannabis industry in Europe, Germany’s adult-use industry is ramping up after the first components of the CanG law were implemented at the start of April 2024.
WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE
What could take years to accomplish in a normal working environment can be achieved in just two days at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin. Place your company and brand in the center of it all – the one and only Berlin International Cannabis Business Conference.
Germany at the Forefront of Europe’s Cannabis Policy Shift
Cannabis policy modernization is sweeping across the European continent and Germany is at the forefront. Already home to the largest medical cannabis industry in Europe, Germany’s adult-use industry is ramping up after the first components of the CanG law were implemented at the start of April 2024.
WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE
What could take years to accomplish in a normal working environment can be achieved in just two days at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin. Place your company and brand in the center of it all – the one and only Berlin International Cannabis Business Conference.
Germany at the Forefront of Europe’s Cannabis Policy Shift
Cannabis policy modernization is sweeping across the European continent and Germany is at the forefront. Already home to the largest medical cannabis industry in Europe, Germany’s adult-use industry is ramping up after the first components of the CanG law were implemented at the start of April 2024.
WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE
What could take years to accomplish in a normal working environment can be achieved in just two days at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin. Place your company and brand in the center of it all – the one and only Berlin International Cannabis Business Conference.
PAST EVENT PROGRAM
PAST EVENT PROGRAM
Check the discussions for the ICBC Berlin 2025
8:45
ICBC BERLIN B2B 2025 OPENING REMARKS
Opening remarks introduction
Alex Rogers, Executive Producer of the International Cannabis Business Conference, welcomes conference attendees and provides an overview of the conference schedule, including the panels and speakers that will be providing presentations and interviews. Ngaio Bealum will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Alex Rogers, Executive Producer of the International Cannabis Business Conference,
welcomes conference attendees and provides an overview of the conference schedule, including the panels and speakers that will be providing presentations and interviews. Ngaio Bealum will be the Master of Ceremonies.
ALEX ROGERS
CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, ICBC
Ngaio Bealum
CONFERENCE MASTER OF CEREMONIES
9:15
Germany’s New Government
Impact on the German and European legislation for cannabis
Germany has been the spearhead of the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis in Europe. It has a well-developed and still growing medicinal cannabis market and has implemented a partial legalization of recreational cannabis which is in comparison to other European countries one of the most advanced. On February 23, 2025, Germany will elect a new government. The new coalition will earlier or later address the status and the further developments for the legalization of cannabis in the medicinal market and the recreational field. The presentation will focus on statements and initial activities of the new government regarding the legalization process for cannabis in Germany and on the impact on other European countries.
Germany has been the spearhead of the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis in Europe…
It has a well-developed and still growing medicinal cannabis market and has implemented a partial legalization of recreational cannabis which is in comparison to other European countries one of the most advanced. On February 23, 2025, Germany will elect a new government. The new coalition will earlier or later address the status and the further developments for the legalization of cannabis in the medicinal market and the recreational field. The presentation will focus on statements and initial activities of the new government regarding the legalization process for cannabis in Germany and on the impact on other European countries.
Peter Homberg
PARTNER, GUNNERCOOKE
9:45
Medical Cannabis In Germany
Why the German medical cannabis industry is the main market driver in Europe
Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies. Since 2017, Germany’s medical cannabis industry has become the largest legal market in Europe, which has boosted the nation’s pharmacy market. A team of experts from Germany’s emerging medical cannabis industry will examine and discuss the impact that medical cannabis has had on Europe and Germany’s pharmacy industry.
Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies.
Since 2017, Germany’s medical cannabis industry has become the largest legal market in Europe, which has boosted the nation’s pharmacy market. A team of experts from Germany’s emerging medical cannabis industry will examine and discuss the impact that medical cannabis has had on Europe and Germany’s pharmacy industry.
Matthias Fischer
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, CANYMED
Torsten Greif
CEO, FOUR 20 PHARMA
Dr. rer. nat. Adrian Fischer
PHYSICIAN AND NATURAL SCIENTIST, CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEMECAN
10:25
Germany’s Evolving Cannabis Industry
Adapting to political and regulatory changes in Germany
Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry does not operate in a static environment. The political and regulatory landscape in which Germany’s most exciting industry operates is in a seemingly constant state of evolution. A panel of leading experts from multiple sectors will participate in a discussion about strategies and approaches for adapting to recent changes in Germany, and what industry members should anticipate in the coming years. The discussion will provide valuable insights to help industry members navigate the future of cannabis in Germany.
Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry does not operate in a static environment….
The political and regulatory landscape in which Germany’s most exciting industry operates is in a seemingly constant state of evolution. A panel of leading experts from multiple sectors will participate in a discussion about strategies and approaches for adapting to recent changes in Germany, and what industry members should anticipate in the coming years. The discussion will provide valuable insights to help industry members navigate the future of cannabis in Germany.
Lisa Haag
FOUNDER MJ_UNIVERSE
Dirk Heitepriem
PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN, GERMAN CANNABIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BvCW)
Sita Schubert
EUMCA GENERAL SECRETARY
Marijn Roersch van der Hoogte
CO-FOUNDER OF HEMP-IMPACT.COM; CO-FOUNDER & VP, GERMAN CANNABIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BVCW)
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The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) has hosted events across multiple continents, including the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Croatia, and Slovenia. Over the years, ICBC has featured both global investment forums and major B2B conferences – most notably Europe’s largest annual cannabis B2B event in Berlin.
ICBC is now focused on its flagship event, ICBC Berlin 2026. Following the landmark legalization of cannabis in Germany in 2024, the country has become the center of the European cannabis industry. As a result, this conference continues to bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in the heart of Europe.
Yes, the event is open and accessible to international attendees. If you require a visa or travel documentation, we can provide an official invitation letter upon request to support your application. For more information or to request a letter, please contact us here.
ICBC events are typically held at venues that include on-site lodging options, and we highly recommend staying at the event venue to make the most of your experience. For the Berlin event, you can find special ICBC rates at the Estrel Hotel, where the event is being held.
At the present time, ICBC events are in-person only. Attending ICBC events in person offers unique networking opportunities and increases the potential of attendees completing their conference objectives.
ICBC offers many different sponsorship levels and exhibitor options, including various booth sizes to suit your goals and budget.
If you’re interested in presenting your brand at ICBC Berlin 2026, we’d be happy to send you our sponsorship and exhibitor decks with packages and prices.
Due to the large number of speaking requests we receive, ICBC is currently prioritizing requests from our exhibitors and sponsors. However, you can provide us with more information about your presentation experience and area(s) of focus by contacting us.
ICBC gathers leaders and experts from around the world, making learning and networking more accessible for all attendees. Networking at ICBC events is a unique experience, with many events featuring exclusive after-parties and VIP receptions that provide a chance to connect in both formal and informal atmospheres.
Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, industry service providers, entertainers, and members of the media from over 80 different countries have attended past ICBC events. It’s the only cannabis event series on the planet that has a truly international following of its kind, with every major sector of the emerging cannabis industry being represented at the conferences and forums.
Yes, absolutely! ICBC events are perfect for newcomers to the cannabis industry, offering a welcoming environment to learn, network, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and professionals.
ICBC has been bringing the industry together since 2014, and we definitely have reviews! You can find some on our homepage, and if you’d like more insights from past attendees, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to share!
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