Defying Conventions
Cannabis conferences are shooting up all over the world. But which ones are worth the trip? Don’t rely on pot luck – see our handy guide to the most intriguing events in 2018.
The Emerald Conference
San Diego, California, USA
February 15-16
Described as “the most technical conference in the cannabis science industry,” The Emerald Conference is in its fourth year and covers analytical testing and extraction techniques. It also boasts an impressive lineup, including Susan Audino (A2LA), Julie Kowalski (Trace Analytics) and Jack Cochran (VUV Analytics).
theemeraldconference.com
Canna-Tech Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel
March 19-20
Israel is regarded a leader in cannabis research, and with TED Talk-style sessions and live debates, this year’s Canna-Tech seems ready to deliver on its promise of “two days of the highest level cannabis dialog.” As well as medical research and agriculture, sessions also include “Investment” and “Media Rebranding”. A day-long tour of Tel Aviv at the end of the conference will allow attendees to visit local cannabis manufacturers.
canna-tech.co/tel-aviv-2018
Lab Roots
Online
March 28-29
This conference will save you both entrance fees and airfare – it’s online only, and free to register. Speakers, including Cindy Orser (DigiPath Labs), Tracy Ryan (CannaKids) and AC Braddock (Eden Labs), will be covering cannabis therapies for disease, extraction and testing, and the legal and regulatory landscape.
labroots.com/virtual-event/cannabis-sciences-2018
The Cannabis Science Conference
Portland, Oregon, USA
August 27-29
Now in its third iteration, the Portland-based Cannabis Science Conference had 2,400 attendees from 24 countries in 2017. It includes the regular (and popular) Canna Boot Camp, and this year there’s a new session on “Pharmaceutical Cannabis.”
cannabisscienceconference.com
CannMed
Los Angeles, California, USA
October 22–24
Physicians, clinicians and lab professionals unite at CannMed: “Developments in Molecular Science and Genetics” and “Applying Cryptocurrency Technology to the Cannabis Industry” are just two of the talks on offer.
cannmedevents.com
