Over 250 German Cannabis Pharmacies To Gather In Berlin
Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis industry in Europe, with cannabis pharmacies serving as the foundation of Germany’s emerging industry. Legal medical cannabis sales launched in German pharmacies in 2017, and since that time the sector has grown exponentially.
Germany’s emerging medical cannabis industry was already enormous in scope and market value before the nation’s new CanG law took effect. However, since April 1st, 2024, when the first provisions of adult-use legalization became effective in Germany, the nation’s medical cannabis industry hit an entirely new rate of growth.
A main contributing factor to the dramatic medical market increase in Germany is the removal of cannabis from the nation’s Narcotics List, which was a key component of the new CanG law. The removal of cannabis from the list made it easier for doctors to prescribe cannabis in Germany, in addition to improving the medical cannabis supply chain and boosting domestic medical cannabis production.
Medical cannabis continues to be the biggest winner of Germany’s adult-use policy modernization effort so far, despite the boost in patient numbers still being in the early stages. Before April 1st last year, researchers estimated that Germany had between 200k and 300k active medical cannabis patients. That number is projected to increase to as much as 5 million in the not-so-distant future.
Additionally, according to a recent report by the Bloomwell Group, prescriptions for medical cannabis in Germany increased by roughly 1,000% between March 2024 and December 2024. Medical cannabis imports are also increasing in Germany, with imports surging over 70% in the first three months following the enactment of the CanG law compared to the same period in the prior year.
The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) will once again bring its flagship two-day conference to the iconic Estrel Berlin Hotel on April 29th-30th amidst this historic shift in Germany’s medical cannabis industry. ICBC Berlin is Europe’s largest and longest-running cannabis B2B event, and this year’s installment will be bigger and better than ever with a heavy focus on Germany’s emerging medical cannabis industry.
Over 250 German cannabis pharmacies are expected to be represented at ICBC Berlin as part of a new feature of the conference. All German cannabis pharmacies can receive free VIP tickets to the two-day event. Interested cannabis pharmacies in Germany are encouraged to contact the ICBC team so that they can sign up to receive their VIP tickets.
ICBC Berlin is the perfect place for cannabis pharmacy operators to showcase their brands, and to network with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry service providers. Conversely, attending ICBC Berlin is an effective and efficient way for medical cannabis product makers, investors, and entities offering pharmacy industry services to meet directly with representatives from over 250 German pharmacies. It is an unparalleled opportunity to establish profitable business relationships that could last decades into the future.
Over 5,000 cannabis leaders from over 80 countries are expected to be represented at ICBC Berlin 2025 and that includes representatives from every sector of the industry, as well as leading international cannabis policymakers and regulators. Bring your company to the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin to network with the best and take your industry pursuits to the next level. Prospective attendees can register now and save $200 before ticket prices go up on April 2nd at midnight. Make sure to secure your spot before the event sells out.
