CEO, GERMAN CANNABIS ASSOCIATION - DEUTSCHER HANFVERBAND (DHV)

Georg Wurth studied tax law and is a former local politician of Germany's Green Party. He has lead the German Cannabis Association (DHV) since its foundation in 2002. DHV is one of Europe's biggest organizations calling for the regulation of recreational cannabis. With hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of Youtube views, the DHV is powerful on social media. After winning a popular vote, Georg became the first cannabis lobbyist to speak to German Chancellor Merkel about reform.

SPOKESPERSON FOR DRUG POLICY, ALLIANCE 90/THE GREENS IN THE BERLIN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Vasili Franco has been a member of the Berlin House of Representatives since 2021. Being politically involved with the German Greens since 2010, he is now Spokesperson for Security Policy and Drug Policy for the Berlin parliamentary group Alliance 90/The Greens. He is working on behalf of a rational, fact-and science-based drug policy, especially regarding the legalization of cannabis.

CEO, PHCANN INTERNATIONAL

Sasho Stefanoski has expertise in the field of management and governance. He is experienced in senior positions in several state institutions. Prior to joining the management of NYSK Holding, he was the CEO of the Health Insurance Fund, which is the largest financial institution focused on the health system. He has previously served as State Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Local Self-Government. He has won numerous awards and recognition for his achievements. He is a Ph.D. candidate in the area of Healthcare Management at the University of Peace founded by the United Nations.

PRESIDENT, GERMAN CANNABIS BUSINESS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION E.V.

Dirk Heitepriem is an expert in Government Relations in Europe. He sits as President of the Board for Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft e.V., and is Vice President of External Affairs for Aurora Europe.

Before moving to Aurora, Dirk Heirepriem held the position of Head of Government and Stakeholder Relations EMEA VP for Canopy Growth, and was responsible for all contacts to Governments, Authorities, parliamentarians and stakeholders in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

CO-HEAD OF THE GERMAN CANNABIS GROUP, OSBORNE CLARKE

Larissa is a lawyer at the renowned international law firm Osborne Clarke and specialises in IP and health regulatory law, with a particular focus on cannabis law. As co-head of Osborne Clarke’s German Cannabis Practice Group, Larissa provides comprehensive legal advice to national and international companies on all regulatory aspects of CBD, medical cannabis and recreational cannabis.

FOUNDER & CEO, MJ_UNIVERSE GmbH

Lisa is active in the cannabis industry since 2017. In July 2018, she founded MJ_UNIVERSE GmbH, a publisher of digital products (e.g. Krautinvest.de) and a collaborative network to connect companies along the value chain of hemp & cannabis.

Lisa is a founding member and part of the board of the German industry association BvCW e.V. and responsible for the representation of the Technology, Commerce and Ancillary Services branch (THD, short for Technik, Handel und Dienstleistungen). She is a proud supporter of women in the industry and a founding member of the EmpowerHer Cannabis Society - a global professional network for women and cannabis.

CEO, CANNAVIGIA

Timo has spent more than 15 years helping businesses to innovate their business models and start new ventures. His passion for accelerating business transformation, combined with a childhood affinity for cultivation, ultimately led him to the horticulture and cannabis industry. Today, Timo serves as CEO at CANNAVIGIA supporting cannabis cultivators and other players along the supply chain with software and consulting services.

FOUNDING PARTNER, LITO LAW ACADEMY

Olivia is not only a criminal defence attorney but is also a committed advocate for drug prohibition policy reform. Her in-depth expertise and deep understanding of the subject matter make her a valued voice in the debate about cannabis legalisation and global drug policy, which is why her insights are regularly used in renowned publications such as Forbes.com.

PARTNER, BIRD & BIRD LLP

Dr. Niels Lutzhöft LL.M. (Columbia) is an IP partner at Bird & Bird LLP and is a strategic advisor and litigator for companies in the life sciences and digital media sectors - at the interface between IP and sector-specific regulation. He represents food and tobacco manufacturers as well as manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements in competition law and administrative law disputes regarding product communication: advertising and claims. A partial focus is advice and litigation in the area of ​​medical cannabis and CBD. He supports cannabis companies when entering the German market, in legal proceedings regarding product and medicinal advertising issues, and in proceedings and negotiations with regulatory authorities.

CO-FOUNDER, PHCANN INTERNATIONAL

With 15 years of experience across the pharmaceutical, cannabis, and tech domains, Yuval is the entrepreneurial spirit behind PHCANN International , a leader in the medical cannabis space for the medical and recreational cannabis market. As its Co-Founder, Yuval provides cutting-edge, compliant solutions for new business models , enabling brands to sell their products online with ease and innovation.

CANNABIS JOURNALIST, BENZINGA

Nina has been writing about the cannabis industry for five years. At first, her focus was on public and private companies, regulatory changes across the U.S. and medical marijuana developments. Over the last two years, she shifted attention towards global cannabis developments, especially in Europe.

MANAGING PARTNER, ZUANIC & ASSOCIATES

Pablo Zuanic is a well known and highly rated equity analyst most recently following the cannabis and psychedelics sector. Over the past four years he launched coverage of over 35 companies (US MSOs, Canadian LPs, CBD, ancillary service providers), kept close track of sectoral trends globally, and followed the reform process in the US and Germany.

CHIEF SALES OFFICER, PHCANN INTERNATIONAL

Vladimir Kofcegarski is the Chief of Sales at PHCANN International. With extensive experience in sales and fostering international business relationships and trade agreements, Kofcegarski plays a pivotal role in driving PHCANN’s growth across international markets. He has been instrumental in expanding PHCANN’s reach and developing global partnerships.

CO-FOUNDER, HEMP IMPACT

Marijn is co-founder of B2B cannabis industry platform Hemp Impact, combining digital tools with cannabis standards to empower stakeholders in this new industry to find buyers, sellers and professional information for all legal Cannabis products (from raw materials to finished products). He is also the Vice President of Branchenverband Cannabiswirtschaft e.V. (BvCW).

CO-FOUNDER & CEO, PROHIBITION PARTNERS

Stephen is Co-Founder & CEO of Prohibition Partners, a global leader in cannabis tech, data and media. Stephen is a highly regarded cannabis thought leader, who frequently contributes to Bloomberg, Financial Times and The Economist on the industry and is a regular public speaker, having presented at over 100 events including – SXSW and Adweek. He collaborates with investors, entrepreneurs and regulators to identify, qualify and maximize the opportunities in the global cannabis industry.

CONSULTANT LOBBYING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS, PIVOT REGULATORY GMBH

Frederike S. Fäscher is a policy strategy and regulatory consultant at PIVOT Regulatory, Germany's leading cannabis regulatory and industry policy consultancy.

For the past three years, she has been an expert in consumer goods policy and the regulation of high-risk FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), and in this role is responsible for advising numerous German and international companies in and around the cannabis industry.

CEO & CO-FOUNDER, WEEDO

Philipp Ferrer is the co-founder of Weedo, a Germany-based company specialising in innovative cannabis products and solutions. With a background in entrepreneurship and a passion for pioneering new trends, Ferrer has positioned Weedo as a leader in the rapidly growing cannabis industry in Europe. His work focuses on breaking stigmas, promoting sustainable practices, and advocating for responsible use.

FOUNDER & MD, BUDTENDERS GmbH

Dr. Peter Reinhardt is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in building and scaling businesses within the betting, gaming, and compliance industries. As Co-Founder of Budtenders, Greenrise and CCS-Maps he has led the company's rapid growth, establishing it as a premierB2C Brand for vapes and accessories and as legal, technical and financial service provider for more than 20 Cannabis Clubs.

Previously, Dr. Reinhardt served as Managing Director and Group CMO at Playtech BGT Sports, successfully launching a B2C sports betting business in Germany, achieving significant milestones like developing B2C brands and scaling operations to over 400 POS in 2 years. His strategic leadership spans marketing, M&A, compliance, and regulatory affairs.Dr. Reinhardt combines strategic vision with operational excellence to drive sustainable growth and innovation in highly regulated markets.