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Upcoming cannabis industry events
Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, connect with experts, or explore new opportunities in the industry, here you’ll find the latest events coming up across the UK cannabis sector. From CIC member meetings to educational seminars, networking sessions, and trade shows, the events hosted by or and shared by the CIC bring the industry together to promote growth and collaboration within the legal UK and global cannabis sector.
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Events listings
CIC Conference @ MCAW 2023
The CIC held a successful conference on 2 November, during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. Many thanks to all members who attended on the day. The workshop session was very engaging and we are reviewing the useful input from the three groups. Thanks also to our hosts Gowing WLG,
MCPA Patient & Industry Q&A: MCAW 2023
Monday 6 Nov 2023 6pm Online Join the Medical Cannabis Patients Association and guests for a patient and industry Q&A. Guests:• Trisha Cassidy – MD, Aurora UK• Sonal Patel – Education Manager, Aurora UK• Hamish Clegg – CEO, Hilltop Leaf• Tim Henley – UK Manager, Cannim/Lumir• Micaël Zollmann – CEO,
Cannabis Policy Change & Patient Issues: MCAW 2023
Wednesday, 1 Nov 2023 4pm – 5.30pm Online Join Seed our Future and Global Cannabinoid Solutions for an enlightening and thought-provoking webinar as they delve into the dynamic landscape of cannabis policy change, social issues, and the future of the industry. They will provide a comprehensive overview of the transformative
Medical Cannabis Roadshow, Brighton: MCAW 2023
Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11am – 4pm The Heady Co. – 77B London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF The Medical Cannabis Roadshow, hosted by Sanskara and partners including The Heady Co., is in Brighton for Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. This event will be a chance for patients and healthcare professionals to
Medical Cannabis Roadshow, Exeter: MCAW 2023
Monday, 6 Nov 2023 10am – 4pm Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG The Medical Cannabis Roadshow, hosted by Sanskara and partners, is in Exeter for Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. This all day event will be a chance for patients and healthcare professionals to come together
Professional Networking Event: MCAW 2023
Thurs, 2 Nov 5pm – 9pm Gowling WLG, 4 More London Pl, London SE1 2AU Join The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society & Cannabis Industry Council for a networking event as part of Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2023. Hosted at Gowling WLG, attendees from across the medical cannabis industry will have
Medical Cannabis Patient Conference 2023
Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:00 – 5:30pm Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4RL The UK Patient Conference is back for a second year at Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2023, hosted by Drug Science and Medcan Family Foundation, in collaboration with the Cannabis Industry Council. This daytime event
Register now for CIC Conference
The CIC is holding a member conference on Thursday 2 November in London, during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. The first part of the event will run from 1.30 – 5pm, and will include updates from the CIC team and working groups. It will also involve a workshop session to discuss
CIC holds parliamentary campaign launch
The CIC launched our latest report, ‘Why GPs should be able to prescribe cannabis medicines’, on Monday 17 July in Parliament. Thank you from the CIC to all who attended the event, including various MPs and Peers. Speakers on the day were as follows: Crispin Blunt MP, Chair of
CIC event set for 2 November
The CIC is to hold a member conference on Thursday 2 November in London, during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. The first part of the event will include presentations and updates from the CIC, members, and guest speakers. This will be followed by a networking reception for the industry and medical
CIC becomes Product Earth partner
The Cannabis Industry Council has become a ‘media partner’ of Product Earth. Product Earth is a legal cannabis show, being held in Warwickshire, UK on 18 – 20 August 2023. The CIC will be speaking at the event, with details to follow in due course. In addition, CIC members are
CIC x British Cannabis @ Cannabis Europa
The CIC will be holding a free prize draw at Cannabis Europa, in collaboration with British Cannabis. Visit the CIC stand during the event for a chance to win an array of CBD products, including capsules, oil and cream. The CIC stand is on the ground floor, near to the
CIC partners with World CBD Awards
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to be supporting the World CBD Awards 2023. The event runs from 9 – 12 October, at the Palacio Estoril Hotel, near Lisbon in Portugal. It includes B2B networking, followed by a business conference, finishing with a gala dinner and awards. CIC members are
CIC partners with Cannabis Business Europe
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to be partnering with Cannabis Business Europe 2023. Cannabis Business Europe is being held on 25 – 26 May in Frankfurt, Germany. The event will include presentations, roundtable discussions, an exhibition and networking. Melissa Sturgess, CIC Research Working Group co-chair, will be chairing the
Industry events schedule 2023
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to be partnering on or supporting a number of industry events being held in 2023, as follows: Future Cannabis Strategies – 25 – 26 January, London, UK CT Cann 2023, 15 – 16 February, London, UK Cannabis Europa, 2 – 3 May, London, UK
Speakers confirmed for CIC event on 4 May
The CIC is pleased to confirm a number of guest speakers for our all-member meeting being held in London on 4 May 2023. The speakers are as follows: David Badcock, Drug Science Dr Lydia Smith, NIAB Kostya Turchak (Magonova) and Nazariy Sovsun (Cannabis Stands with Ukraine) David will be discussing
CIC joins forces with Cannabis Europa
The Cannabis Industry Council is delighted to be partnering with and exhibiting at Cannabis Europa 2023. The event is being held on 2 – 3 May at the Barbican Centre, London. Join 1,500+ industry professionals, senior decision-makers and investors for one of the largest events in the cannabis space. Speakers
All-member event set for 4 May
The Cannabis Industry Council is delighted to confirm our next all-member meeting (and AGM) will be held on Thursday 4 May. The event will be held from 1.30 – 5pm at Etc Venues, 8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4PB. Those unable to attend in person can also participate virtually, via
CIC partners on CannaTrade 2023
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to have become a ‘Media Silver’ partner of CannaTrade 2023. CannaTrade 2023, which is being held in Zurich (Switzerland) from 12 – 14 May, will host more than 150 exhibitors. The event will also showcase new products and innovations, as well as offering a
CIC supports CT-Cann 2023
The CIC is supporting CT-Cann 2023, the 2nd International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis. Being held on 15-16 February at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, the event brings together leading researchers, clinicians and industry professionals. The speakers include CIC Chair Prof. Mike Barnes, as well as experts from countries
Speakers confirmed for all-member meeting
The CIC is pleased to confirm two guest speakers for our all-member meeting being held in London on 24 January 2023. The speakers are as follows: Paul Tossell, Head of Novel Foods, Food Standards Agency Katya Kowalski, Head of Operations, Volteface Paul will be discussing the CBD regulatory framework, while
Webinar: How to secure tax credits and grant funding
The Tax Credit Company and Catax are hosting a free webinar for CIC members on Tuesday 6 December from 12noon – 1pm. Join us to find out how to secure tax credits and grant funding for innovative cannabis-related business activity. This is followed by a Q&A session. Speakers will include
CIC partners on Future Cannabis Strategies 2023
The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) has become a media partner of the upcoming Future Cannabis Strategies Europe 2023 event. The event, being held at Leonardo Royal Hotel (8-14 Cooper’s Row, EC3N 2LY, London) on 25 – 26 January 2023, includes a packed agenda. There will be a range of speakers,
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week set to kick off
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022, organised by PLEA and supported by the CIC, is set to kick off next Tuesday 1 November. The awareness week runs until Monday 7 November, with a series of events being held, as follows: Tuesday 1 November, 6 – 7.30pm, online – Medical cannabis research
CIC partners on Cannabinoid Conference 2022
The CIC has become a ‘media partner’ of the upcoming Cannabinoid Conference 2022. The event is being held on 20 – 21 October, in Basel, Switzerland. The event includes lectures, presentations, and panel events on a range of topics, including on conditions, treatment options and regulatory frameworks. There is also
