ICBC Barcelona Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Tim Maffett on February 19, 2022. Posted in ICBC Barcelona.

ICBC Barcelona is Back March 10th!

The rich cannabis history and culture in Barcelona make it the perfect backdrop to the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2021. Posted in ICBC Barcelona.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (December 27, 2021) – The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading cannabis B2B (business to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 26, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

First Latin American Cannabis to Be Exported to Germany and Europe

In three short years, Germany has become a major leader in the European and international medical cannabis system, quickly becoming the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 16, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

European Medical Cannabis Sales Doubled from 2017 to 2018

Unless you are living under a rock, you know that cannabis legalization, for both medical and adult use purposes, is moving forward...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 12, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics, Social.

Watch the ICBC Barcelona Video Featuring Damian Marley and More!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) kicked off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with Spannabis in Barcelona....

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics, Science.

ICBC Berlin 2019 In Pictures, Setting the Stage for Zurich With CannaTrade!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) made its first venture into Europe three years ago in Berlin and the event...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 18, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

ICBC Barcelona 2019 In Pictures, Setting the Stage for Berlin!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) first made its foray into Europe three years ago in Berlin, and is gearing up to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 15, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Thank you, Barcelona! The ICBC Now Heads to Berlin. And then Zurich.

Everyone associated with the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) was ecstatic to team up with Spannabis to form an epic...

Written by ICBC Staff on March 14, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The 2019 ICBC European Trek Begins Today! Barcelona → Berlin → Zurich

Alex Rogers, the founder and CEO of the International Cannabis Business Conference knew that the global cannabis industry was going to...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 13, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

German-Dutch Cannabis Experiment Grows More Interesting

Those who know anything about the history of the Dutch cannabis industry, know it is a vertical that has flourished in the grey areas and...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 12, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Trump Seeks Comment for International Cannabis Reform

Are The UN and European Parliament Finally Prompting White House To Shift Cannabis Policy? Both the European Parliament and the UN have...

Written by ICBC Staff on March 11, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich.

Check Out the Three Minute ICBC Rockumentary!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) brings its trademark blend of business, politics, and culture to every city,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, ICBC Barcelona.

Damian Marley Talks Stony Hill Cannabis and the ICBC with Smell the Truth

Having a legendary icon for a parent definitely must have its pros and cons. One one hand, you can have a lifestyle and opportunities...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 5, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich.

Bloomberg: Investment Banks Eyeing European Cannabis Markets

The international cannabis industry has started to take off, dominated by Canadian businesses that have gotten a leg up on the global...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 1, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich.

Europe Set to Be the Biggest Cannabis Market in 5 years

Any observer of the global cannabis industry can see that Europe has been making tremendous progress implementing sensible marijuana...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 25, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich.

Investment Bank Predicts $130 Billion Cannabis Market by 2029

Last week ended with wealth advisor Pepper International telling CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” that the cannabis industry...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 22, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich.

Wealth Advisor to CNBC Squawk Box Europe: Invest in Cannabis

Every place that has legalized cannabis has created new jobs and generated revenue, usually exceeding expectations. As cannabis reforms...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 20, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

More Progress in Europe as the UK Gets First Cannabis Shipment

Less than six weeks after Canopy Growth announced that UK exports were on their agenda this year, a small British start-up, Grow...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 19, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, Social.

Spain, Canada, and Colorado Get Economic Boost from Cannabis Tourism

It’s no secret that progressive cannabis laws can create jobs and generate revenue for locales that have legalized, regulated, and...

Written by ICBC Staff on February 18, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Recent European Cannabis News Has Industry Analysts Bullish

The European cannabis market experienced three major developments during the first two weeks of February. Just one of these milestones...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 15, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

The European Parliament Passes Medical Cannabis Resolution

Step by step, nation by nation, the cannabis community is making great progress around the world. Some milestones, such as Canada...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 14, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The Netherlands, Canada, & Israel Export Cannabis, Is Oregon Next?

The Netherlands and Canada have been dominating the international cannabis export market, with its companies sending marijuana to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 13, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, Politics.

The Present and Future of Cannabis Social Clubs in Barcelona

European nations’ cannabis laws, much like states within the U.S., vary from country to country. While the U.S. cannabis community...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 12, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

German Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Bid Coming to a Head

Wayland Corporation announced a major victory in Germany last week. The company received GMP certification for its Ebersbach facility...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 11, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The Regulated, Yet Still Messy European CBD Market

Sometimes, I honestly pity those in the CBD business. Yes, their products supposedly have now “global” or at least...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 2, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Alex Rogers and Boveda’s Lance Lambert Talk International Cannabis Markets

International Cannabis Business Conference CEO and Founder Alex Rogers has lived in Europe and now travels throughout the continent to...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 1, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Cannabis Comes To Davos

The global gathering of the world’s financial elite got an addendum to the party this year in the form of the first “Cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 25, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

More EU Nations Moving Toward Regulating Cannabis

The third week of January brings fresh signs that wide-spread cannabis reform is afoot across the European Union. Several countries are...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

New Zealand Moves Forward with Cannabis Cultivation License

Just one month after New Zealand announced plans to potentially legalize recreational cannabis during the country’s general...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, Politics.

Damian Marley: Interviewee and Party Host at ICBC Barcelona!

Virtually everyone knows about Bob Marley, whose musical and activist legacy lives on today, and will resonate throughout history....

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 21, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

EU Lays the Foundation of a Multi-Billion Dollar Cannabis Industry

Germany may have set the stage for EU movement on medical cannabis legalization two years ago, but now the rest of the European Union is...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 15, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Nation by Nation: Italian Senator Introduces Legalization Proposal

Matteo Mantero, an Italian senator, has introduced a bill to legalize the cultivation, processing and sale of cannabis and its...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Medical.

Senior Cannabis Clubs in California Flourishing

Historically, older Americans have been the most skeptical demographic regarding cannabis legalization. While younger voters are still...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 11, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Congress, Send H.R. 420 to Donald Trump’s Desk!

As the government shutdown rages on, our nation could use some bipartisanship. Of course, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 10, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The Green of the Irish Set to Supply the UK (and Beyond?)

Irish GreenLight Medicines, a cannabis company based in Dublin and founded in 2014 has just closed a deal with SOL Global, a Canadian...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 9, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Is France Finally Moving Forward on Cannabis Law Reform?

France is the largest country in Europe that has, so far, not moved forward on cannabis law reform. That now may be changing. In...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 7, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Oregon Doesn’t Have Too Much Cannabis, U.S. Has Too Much Prohibition

As the Oregon legislative session is set to begin, legislators will be contemplating whether to pass a bill that allows state-regulated...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 4, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Switzerland: A Hotbed for Cannabis Law Reform

Switzerland has developed its own brand of cannabis reform over the last several years. Low THC cannabis is now sold in shops. Cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 3, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

A Green Reign in Spain? Podemos Party Pushes For Legalization

For the past several years, the Spanish cannabis industry has developed in leaps and bounds. Production of CBD and THC has expanded...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 31, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

A First for Southeast Asia: Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis

December 25, Christmas Day, 2018, was a big day for cannabis reform globally. Not only did Israel legalize exports, but Thailand’s...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Irish Farmers Next to Cultivate Medical Cannabis?

Ireland’s medical cannabis program was approved two years ago, but the system has never been fully implemented as...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Donald Trump Signs Bill Legalizing Hemp, Will Cannabis Follow?

As a government shutdown looms, there are many instances where our political discourse is greatly divided, but let’s not focus on...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 20, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Science.

Canna Pet Care Taking Off In Europe

Those who think that cannabinoid pet care is still relegated to the outer ranges of the “kooky” California market (the only...

Written by ICBC Staff on December 18, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Cannabis Companies Going Public-Learn the Latest at the ICBC

Cannabis has had a banner year politically and financially in 2018 and that success has brought in big companies across various...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 17, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Jobs Boom: California Cannabis Company Entices Uber Drivers

More and more Americans are turning to the so-called gig economy to make ends meet these days as the cost of living increases...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 14, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

New German Kid On Block, Farmako Pushes Forward With EU Footprint

Farmako, a new specialty distributor in the cannabis space based in Frankfurt, Germany and with a UK office already established, has just...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 13, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Canopy Growth Acquires Volcano Vaporizer Manufacturer

In big news out of Germany, Canopy Growth has announced the acquisition of the eponymous vaporizer manufacturer, Storz & Bickel GmbH...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 12, 2018. Posted in Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Science.

The Godfather of Cannabis Research to Speak at ICBC Berlin

The International Cannabis Business Conference has featured movers and shakers across the cannabis community since the events first began...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 11, 2018. Posted in Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

ICBC Founder Alex Rogers Featured on Hash Church 2.0

Alex Rogers founded the International Cannabis Business Conference in 2014 after a successful (and ongoing) stint as a medical clinic...