Medical Cannabis Malta 04-05 November - A Global Medical Event

4 | 5 NOVEMBER - MALTA

Why Medical Cannabis?

Investors, medical researchers and policy makers from multiple continents are recognising the world-changing potential of cannabis for medical use. The Production of Cannabis for Medicinal Use Act 2018 was a big step for the future of the industry in Malta.

Join over 2,000 delegates at the inaugural Cannabiz Summit World to discuss legislation, education, investment and technology in this exciting business sector. Showcase your products at the expo and network with top global industry professionals.

November 4th and 5th, the focus is on Malta for the Cannabiz Summit World.

Malta Week: Blockchain, A.I. Meets Medical Cannabis

Following Cannabiz World, the Malta A.I. and Blockchain Summit is set to take place between the 6-8th November, bringing together thousands of investors and innovators in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Qauntum Technology, Big Data and the Internet of Things to Malta during the same week as the Cannabiz Summit.

Attendees should expect thousands of hungry investors looking to take a bite out of Medical Cannabis or to share their cutting-edge technology with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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3rd November

09:00 - 22:00 | Delegates fly to Malta
Beat the queues on Monday morning and collect your badge any time on Sunday from the InterContinental lobby.
19:00 - 22:00 | Welcome Reception
Enjoy a networking head-start with drinks at the InterContinental.
20:00 - 23:00 | Awards Night

4th November

09:00 - 13:00
Workshop 1/4
New Markets
Andrew
Agius
09:00 - 13:00
Conference 1/4
Regulation, Legislation & The Role of Big Pharma
09:00 - 09:20 | Conference Inauguration - Welcome Remarks
Joseph
Cuschieri
09:20 - 09:30 | Malta's Journey
What key drivers were behind the introduction of the production of cannabis for medicinal use act?
Miriam
Dalli
09:40 - 10:00 | The Use of Medical Cannabis for Autism Therapy
How is the endocannabinoid system connected to social reward responsivity, neural development, circadium rhythm and anxiety-related symptoms?
Mauro
Maccarone
10:00 - 10:20 | Managing Fibromyalgia
What does the latest research say about managing symptoms of fibromyalgia with cannabis?

Piercarlo
Sarzi-Puttini
10:20 - 10:40 | WHO and its Impact on National Policies
International organisations such as the World Health Organisation are becoming increasingly vocal on the application of medical cannabis. How is this impacting policy makers at state-level across different continents?
Monty
Munford
10:40 - 10:50 | Pain Management
What is the appropriate use of medical cannabis for patients with chronic pain?
Silviu
Brill
10:50 - 11:10 | Emotional Memory Acquisition
The role of the endocannabinoid system as an emotional buffer for stressful memories.
Patrizia
campolongo
11:10 - 11:30 | Alternative Options
The argument for boosting the body's natural endocannabinoids.
Giuseppe
Di Giovanni
11:30 - 11:50 | Pioneering WhiteSpace for Brands
How to utilize data-science to distil irrefutable human insights, highly differentiated brand narrative and brand creation in the rapidly evolving global medical cannabis landscape.
Anthony
Wolch
11:50 - 12:00 | Intellectual Property and its Challenges
How can pharmaceutical companies develop an effective intellectual property and commercial strategy for synthetic cannabinoids?
Gabriel
Micallef
12:00 - 12:20 | Synthetic Cannabinoids
what are the benefits and disadvantages of man-made cannabinoids?
Manit
Patel
Neville
Edel
12:20 - 12:30 | Monitoring and Control
What steps are being taken towards standardisation and quality control on a European level?
12:30 - 14:00 | Start-up Pitch
10 medical cannabis startups with the most innovative projects will pitch on stage in front of established entrepreneurs and savvy investors . Set your sights on the moon and battle it out in a shark-tank environment with some tough love from a select panel of stern judges.
Monty
Munford
Adam
Shuster
Alexander
Fenech
14:00 - 18:00
Workshop 2/4
Established Markets
Preet
Marwaha
14:00 - 18:00
Conference 2/4
Investment Opportunities & The Start-Up Pitch
14:00 - 14:10 | Case Study
From concept to exit, review of a successful start-up investment.
14:10 - 14:30 | Mergers & Acquisitions
As Big Tobacco and Big Alcohol get involved in the medical cannabis industry, how will this affect global markets?
14:30 - 14:40 | Pick and Shovel Play
How are investors using this strategy to mitigate risk in volatile cannabis stocks?
14:40 - 14:50 | ETFs
What's the advantages of entering the medical cannabis investment market via exchange traded funds?
14:50 - 15:00 | Review
Which are the best medical cannabis stocks and what can future big players learn from them?
15:00 - 15:10 | Economic Sectors
In which other ways does the production of medical cannabis benefit a country's other economic sectors?
15:10 - 15:30 | Fund Restrictions
Depending on the type of funds they have access to, some investors cannot put capital into the cultivation of the crop, only technology and services that are not related to the plant itself. How is this restricting start-ups from getting the capital they need?
15:30 - 15:40 | Mergers & Acquisitions
This is already a feature of the medical cannabis sector. How might it affect its future in Europe?
15:40 - 15:50 | Emerging Markets
How does medical cannabis compare to other emerging markets?
15:50 - 16:00 | Ancilliary Services
What sort of investment is required in ancillary services in order to support the medical cannabis sector?
16:00 - 16:20 | From ICO's to Cannabis
Following the recent pitfall that many investors have experienced with ICO's worldwide, could cannabis pave the way for more secure investment opportunities?
16:20 - 16:30 | Market Overview
What is the European medicinal cannabis market worth and what are the future projections?
16:30 - 16:40 | Funding and Research
Both the public and private sector are investing in scientific research. How can the two work together for both the benefit of patients and future commercial success?
16:40 - 16:50 | Mitigating Risk
Investment firms have highlighted several risk factors in investing in the European medical cannabis industry. How are these to be reduced?
16:50 - 17:10 | VC's and PE
Venture capitalists and private equity funds are heavily involved in the North American medical cannabis market. How does this compare to Europe?
17:10 - 17:20 | Going Public
IPO's are happening in Canada. Will the trend move to Europe?
17:20 - 17:30 | Preventing Exploitation
In markets where medical cannabis is legal and recreational cannabis is not, what measures are in place to stop exploitation?
17:30 - 17:40 | Commercialisation
Since medical cannabis isn't legal everywhere, advertising on social media and other digital platforms is limited. How might this effect an investor's decision on financing start-ups?
17:40 - 17:50 | Traditional Financing Models
How is stigma and uncertainty preventing medical cannabis companies from raising capital from banks and lending institutions and how can this be addressed?
17:50 - 18:00 | Supply and Demand
Cover supply is a problem affecting certain markets. How can a company accurately forecast demand?
18:30 - 20:00 | Networking Drinks
19:00 - 23:00 | VIP Networking Dinner

5th November

09:00 - 13:00
Workshop 3/4
The Future of Blockchain Technology for Seed-to-Patient Tracking
09:00 - 13:00
Conference 3/4
Social Impact, Education & Europe
09:00 - 09:10 | Medical Cannabis in the Maltese Public Sector
Hon. Chris
Fearne
09:10 - 09:30 | Patient-led Change
How did Hannah Deacon push for legislative change in the UK and what has been the outcome of her efforts?
Hannah
Deacon
Mike
Barnes
09:30 - 09:50 | Educating the Public on Medical Cannabis
What sort of public awareness campaigns are needed to destigmatize cannabis and give appropriate information on the options available.
09:50 - 10:00 | Social Impact in North America
What can North American sociological research on the affects of medical cannabis teach European countries?
Maya
Elisabeth
Alix
Hadley
Mark
braunstein
Anthony
Bailey
10:00 - 10:10 | Corporate Social Responsibility in the Medical Cannabis Sector
Environmental sustainability, social impact and good governance.
Steven
Fish
10:10 - 10:20 | Educating Medical Professionals
What are the most effective ways of educating the medical community on cannabis?
Richard
Skaife
10:20 - 10:30 | Demographic Landscape
Which demographics should be considered when looking at the uptake and acceptance of medical cannabis?

Gregor
Zorn
10:30 - 10:50 | Homegrown Medical Cannabis
The argument for and against regulation of private medical cannabis cultivation for patients taking it for long-term pain management.
10:50 - 11:00 | Between Regulation and Education
How can commercial distributors of medicinal cannabis products educate patients without prescribing? What assistance are the medical authorities providing?
Andrew
Agius
11:00 - 11:20 | Marketing and Advertising
Strict regulations are influencing how medical cannabis is marketed. What measures do companies need to take when advertising their products? How will this affect the commercial viability of a business?
Richard
Sharp
Alex
Shah
11:20 - 11:30 | Europe-wide Legislation
What initiatives are in place for the harmonization of medical cannabis laws across Europe?
11:30 - 11:50 | Battle of the Jurisdictions
In this animated discussion, legal experts from various jurisdictions will go head to head in explaining which state is leading the way with regulatory innovation.
Joe
Rogoway
11:50 - 12:00 | Investors and Society
As investment firms look for more socially responsible projects to put their money, how is the medical cannabis industry benefiting?
Amber
Senter
12:00 - 12:10 | The Growth of the European Market
What advantages does Europe have for the development of this embryonic industry.
12:10 - 12:20 | Conservatism
What can other countries learn from Germany's struggle with conservative medical professionals and their hesitance to subscribe?
12:20 - 12:40 | Long Term Effects
There's a lot of debate around the potential negative effects on health of long-term medical cannabis use. How valid is this argument?
14:00 - 18:00
Workshop 4/4
Facilitating Taxation & Transparency with Blockchain Technology
14:00 - 18:00
Conference 4/4
Technology & Security
14:00 - 14:10 | The Advantages of Blockchain Technology
How will blockchain disrupt this sector and help it to become more lucrative and competitive.
Aviya
Arika
14:10 - 14:20 | From Cultivation to Waste Disposal
How is Malta enforcing regulatory procedures?
14:20 - 14:30 | Artifcial Intelligence
What are the advantages of using AI to predict the size of a producer’s yield and is it financially viable in European markets?
14:30 - 14:40 | Science and Technology
How is cutting edge equipment involved in analytical testing and quality control creating the future of the industry?
14:40 - 15:00 | Bridging the Gap
How is innovative software narrowing the gap between doctor, patient and supplier?
Izidor
Mutnica
15:00 - 15:10 | Large Scale Cultivation & Extraction
What are the best practices for the design, build and marketing of cultivation and extraction facilities in Israel, US and Canada?
Adam
Shuster
15:10 - 15:20 | Greenhouse Climate Management
Managing the climate of a greenhouse, specifically the humidity and how it interplays with temperature, energy consumption, plant growth, disease prevention, and uniformity.
Yanor
Yamza
15:20 - 15:30 | Solar Energy
How Malta's medical cannabis industry can benefit from going solar.
15:30 - 15:40 | Security Concerns
What can Malta learn about security from international growers?

Yosi
Sherman
15:40 - 16:00 | Public and Private Health Cover
How are both the public and private healthcare sectors meeting the insurance requirements of medical cannabis patients. What issues do they face?
15:40 - 16:00 | Solar Energy
How Malta's medical cannabis industry can benefit from going solar.
16:00 - 16:10 | Data Protection
Due to the stigma still associated with cannabis, many patients worry about data protection. Which technologies are being used to but their minds at rest?
16:10 - 16:20 | Secure Transportation
What considerations need to be made for the secure transport of crops and finished products within Malta?
16:20 - 16:30 | The Local Corporate Insurance Industry
How is the local insurance industry involved with cannabis cultivation facilties, laboratories and retailers?
16:30 - 16:40 | Law Enforcement
The medical cannabis industry is complex. To distinguish between legality and illegality in different parts of the supply chain is important for law enforcement officials. How are they being educated and trained in this area? What can Malta learn from other European countries?
16:40 - 17:00 | Extraction Equipment
The complex process of extraction requires cutting edge technology and highly-trained professionals. What are the financial and recruitment implications of setting up an extraction facility?
17:00 - 17:10 | Evaluating Medical Cannabis Dispensary Policies
How will this differ in Malta? What is the financial viability of making the required changes?
17:10 - 17:20 | Ecological Innovation
How is Italy cultivating cannabis crops with an environmental focus?
17:20 - 17:40 | Genetics
How is genetic testing and modification being used to maximise crop yields for medical cannabis? What effects, if any, is this having on the public perception that plant-based medicines should be 'natural?'
17:40 - 17:50 | Automation
Smart systems are making headway in agricultural and horticultural spheres. How are they changing the game for medical cannabis growers?
17:50 - 18:00 | Nano-Cannabinoid Technology
What are the pros and cons of this new technology?
18:30 - 20:00 | Networking Drinks
19:00 - 23:00 | VIP Networking Dinner
22:00 | Closing Night

6/7/8th November

Malta AI & Blockchain Summit
2018 was the year Malta cemented itself as The Blockchain Island with the launch of Three Bills during the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit last November.
In 2019, the Blockchain Island is moving beyond the hype. The Maltese Government will enact another world first: a Fourth Bill, giving a D.A.O. its own legal personality. In addition, a task force is also working around the clock on a set of incentives that will support businesses in Artificial Intelligence.
We’d like to invite you to stay in Malta an extra few days after the Cannabiz Summit World and attend the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit and engage in riveting discussions about the world changing potential application of such technology.
The Malta AI & Blockchain Summit will take place in the same hotel, back to back with Cannabiz Summit World, making it easier for you to network and grow your business.
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