With over 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry and biotech, Mr. van Gruisen leads Innexo, a contract research testing station for medical cannabis propagation, cultivation and post-harvest processing.
Daniel Kruse – a German hemp pioneer with around 30 years of experience in the hemp and cannabis sector and a successful founder of several companies. As CEO of SYNBIOTIC SE, a leading European hemp and cannabis group, and President of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), Kruse is a key advocate for the destigmatization of hemp.
Rod is a cannabis business attorney based in North Carolina and Mexico, representing global cannabis businesses. He authored “Cannabis Business Law” and created the “Source Rule” for the hemp market. Rod advises executives, is involved in high-profile legal cases, and advocates for medical cannabis after using it during cancer treatment.
Jörg is a lighting engineer (Dipl.-Ing.) with nearly 20 years of experience at OSRAM and Fluence. He has extensive international project experience, delivering innovative lighting solutions across sectors. For the past 8 years, he has specialized in horticultural lighting, particularly cannabis cultivation, enhancing plant growth and optimizing yields. He now drives and coordinates global sales at Vigia.
Aleksandra Vujinovic is an attorney specializing in cannabis law, as well as corporate and commercial law. She advises companies and investors on (inter)national transactions and is a Founding Partner of the Lito Law Academy, where she teaches about the establishment and operation of cannabis clubs.
Our society needs holistic therapeutic approaches that harness the power of natural active ingredients. I strive to take one step in the right direction every day to help make this vision a reality.
Life science lawyer Susanne Pech advises pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies on unfair competition, advertising (Heilmittelwerbegesetz), product liability, and medical law. She represents clients in court and handles regulatory issues related to medical/recreational cannabis and CBD products.
Based in Germany, Marcel Riggs, is the Business Development Lead for Aurora in Europe. As a specialist in consumer goods sales, he is growing the markets outside of Germany for one of the most profitable cannabis companies in the world.
With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management, I was one of the first entrepreneurs in Germany to set up a wholesale business for medical cannabis in 2017. Since 2020, I’ve been advising pharmaceutical and healthcare companies as an independent consultant on regulatory, sales and market-related topics and have held various management positions.
Maren Krings is a Climate Impact Storyteller leveraging her expertise in photography, content writing, and keynote speaking to highlight the potential of hemp for climate resilience and social justice.
Omar is a seasoned cannabis industry expert with over 20 years of experience in political and communications strategy. He previously led the National Cannabis Sector at a global communications firm, working with producers and retailers to influence policy. Omar has served as Chief of Staff to multiple Ontario Ministers.
Timo is an experienced business innovator with over 15 years of experience in digital, horticulture, and cannabis industries. As the CEO at Cannavigia, he promotes sustainable growth through software and consulting solutions. With an MBA from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich and a focus on sustainability, Timo is shaping the future of these sectors.
Amber D. Lengacher began her cannabis law journey in 2016 while in law school. She worked at Vicente LLP, serving cannabis and hemp clients in licensing, compliance, and corporate governance. In 2020, Amber joined Trulieve Cannabis Corp., aiding in a historic merger. She founded her consulting firm, Purple Circle, in 2022, focusing on equity and accessibility in emerging industries.
Will Muecke is a co-founder and managing member of Artemis Growth Partners, an ESG-focused private equity firm investing exclusively in the global cannabis industry. Artemis oversees $400M in assets across the cannabis value chain. Will has a background in impact investing and healthcare banking and is now CIO of Artemis, based in London.
Hari is co-founder of GSQ, a wholesaler of high quality hardware in the U.K. and beyond. GSQ is the exclusive U.K. authorised distributor of ACTIVE (formerly AVD). Previously, Hari introduced the first U.K. manufactured THC vape for the medical market at Columbia Care.
Mr Ilias Manolopoulos has a 10-year experience in the retail, mechanical and engineering industry. The last 5 years he was acting as an Operations Manager with a focus in Purchasing, Quality, Production Planning and Systems. He also has additional skills in budgeting, business planning and cash flow forecasting.
Thomas Hauk is an entrepreneur and consultant with over 10 years of experience in the Medtech industry. He co-founded a medical cannabis company in 2019 and has been an active member of the BvCW. As an advocate for legalization and an activist with the DHV, he has been involved in the legislative process. He has also worked in the pharmaceutical wholesale industry for medical cannabis.
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