CIC MasterClass – 23rd September in London

CIC Members & Guests are invited to attend the Cannabis Industry Council’s CIC MasterClass focused on UK Cannabis Regulations on 23rd September, 2026 at the Irwin Mitchell offices in London.

CIC MasterClasses are expert-led educational sessions designed to provide practical insight into the most critical areas shaping the cannabis and cannabinoid industries. Topics include (but are not limited to): regulation, compliance, investment, scientific research, communications, cultivation, and international markets.

This September CIC MasterClass iteration will explore the current state of cannabis regulation in the UK, exploring how policy, licensing, compliance requirements, and market access continue to shape the medical cannabis industry’s development. Attendees will gain insight into the regulatory challenges facing businesses, healthcare providers, and patients, while also considering potential reforms and future opportunities.

Grab your tickets on Eventbrite here!

Attendees can expect discussion and insight on:

• The UK regulatory landscape today: Focusing on understanding the rules as they stand. Topics will include the current legal framework in the UK, differences between medical cannabis, cbd, hemp, and controlled cannabis products, the roles of the home office/MHRA/FSA, the roles of the police in the UK and regulatory developments over the last year.
• Regulation in practice: Focusing on compliance, licensing and market access. Topics will include common compliance challenges for operators, licensing considerations and regulatory expectations, product quality/testing/consumer protection, lessons learned from operating within the current framework as it stands.
• Future policy and regulatory reform: Focusing on what’s next for the industry. Topics will include areas where operators and patients are seeking reform, patient access and various prescribing challenges, international regulatory trends and implications for the UK market, and predictions for the next few years.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026
• Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Location: Irwin Mitchell, London

This CIC MasterClass session is free for members and tickets for non-members are from £15, so please feel free to invite your colleagues who may be interested in getting involved and learning more about the CIC!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Unique sponsorship packages and speaking opportunities are available for this event and can be tailored to your objectives, both for this and future CIC gatherings. Sponsoring a CIC MasterClass is a great way to shape discussion topics, increase visibility, and get your company message in front of key industy stakeholders.

Interested in sponsoring?

Please contact Nicole Farah at nicole.farah@americanapr.com for more details. We look forward to welcoming you!