Upcoming Events
- Cannabis Genomics Conference 2025Wed, 18 JunBerlin
- Cannabis Genomics ConferenceThu, 14 MarBotanical Institute of Barcelona
The Clinical Cannabis Conference is an annual scientific conference in Berlin. As a premier forum for the advancement of medical cannabis research, the CCC is committed to showcasing the latest developments in (pre-)clinical evidence and translating scientific findings into real-world patient outcomes. Our conference prioritises the rigorous examination of pharmacological mechanisms, clinical trial data, and therapeutic applications, while addressing the critical questions of safety, efficacy, and regulatory pathways. By convening leading clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world, the CCC aims to provide a clear picture of where the evidence stands, anticipate the challenges ahead, and collectively advance responsible, evidence-based strategies for medical cannabis in clinical practice.
Location
The conference will be hosted at the Humboldt University of Berlin in the Festzaal, located in the heart of the city.
What to expect
The conference will bring together leading researchers in Cannabis investigation, showcasing their latest findings in Cannabis genomics and related disciplines. Representatives from the Naktuinbouw will present insights into the Cannabis cultivar registration process. The presentations will be followed by a discussion exploring the future research directions and challenges researchers, industry professionals and regulatory organs are facing.
The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both online and in-person participation, with a limited number of in-person slots available.
Pre-registration is open until March 4th, 2024. We look forward to your participation!
Location
The conference will be hosted at The Botanical Institute of Barcelona (CSIC-CMCNB) in the Sala Salvador.
University of Colorado, Shore/420 Organics
Anna Schawabe
Ph.D. in Biological Education and Cannabis Genetics. Distinguished published researcher and associate Professor teaching "Modern Cannabis Science".
University of Colorado, Shore/420 Organics
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Machel A. Emanuel
Dr. Machel Emanuel is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica, where he leads the Life Science Cannabis Research Group. He collaborates internationally with partners like Humboldt Seed Company and BioBizz to advance sustainable cannabis production. Dr. Emanuel also serves as Vice-Chair of Jamaica’s Cannabis Technical Committee and was featured on Leaf Nation’s 2024 Impact List.
Department of Plant Agriculture
University of Guelph
Max Jones
Dr. Jones is an associate professor specializing in plant tissue culture and biotechnology. He has been working almost exclusive with cannabis for about 10 years and in 2018 was among the first researchers in Canada to obtain a research license to cultivate cannabis on campus. He has published over 70 peer reviewed journal articles, several book chapters, and is a leading authority in cannabis micropropagation and biotechnology.
Humboldt University Berlin
Humboldt Seed Company
Leon König
Leon König is a student researcher at Humboldt University of Berlin and a teaching assistant in the “Cannabis Research Class.” He works at the university’s Cannabis Research Lab, focusing on closed-loop cultivation systems, sensor-based optimization, and adaptive plant development. Leon also collaborates with Humboldt Seed Company on international pheno hunts and research into which cultivars are best suited for the Central European growing season.
Innexo BV
Dominique van Gruisen
Dominique van Gruisen is the fouder and CEO of Innexo BV, a Dutch contract research organization specializing in advanced cannabis breeding, seed phenotyping, and pharmaceutical-grade cultivation systems. With a near 20 year career in the cannabis industry and background in cannabis genetics and controlled-environment horticulture, Dominique leads innovation at the intersection of plant science, automation, and quality control.
Agricultural Genomics Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, CU Boulder
Daniela Vergara
Founder of the AGF, making hemp and cannabinoid science available to a broad public. ‘Emerging Crop Specialist’ and renowned researcher with scientific publications featured in The Atlantic, Science, and FiveThirtyEight.
Cannaflos GmbH
Carlos Ribelles
Heads Cannaflos Genetics SL and is Laboratory director responsible for supervising and carrying out research projects on cannabis genetics. He is a Biotechnology and Tissue culture specialist, with wide experience in Genome editing, plant health and breeding.
Naktuinbouw
Judith J. Meijles
Graduated in Plant Breeding at Wageningen University. Technical examiner for Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) at the Variety Testing Department (Naktuinbouw, NL) with focus on Cannabis.
Naktuinbouw
Lizah van den Engel
Medical and moleculair biologist performing quality tests for DUS (Distincness, Uniformity, Stability) to obtain registration and/or Plant Breeders' Rights at the Variety Testing Department (Naktuinbouw, NL).
Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
Bedrocan Internation, The Netherlands
Robin van Velzen
Robin van Velzen is a lecturer at the Biosystematics Group, Wageningen University and Research, in the Netherlands. His research focuses on Cannabis biodiversity, investigating population genomic history and reconstructing the evolution of biosynthetic pathways.
Botanical Institute of Barcelona (IBB, CSIC-CMCNB), Spain
Manica Balant
Manica Balant is a doctoral student, carrying out her PhD at The Botanical Institute of Barcelona. In her research she is focusing on studying genetic, morphologic, and phytochemical diversity of wild and landrace Cannabis accessions and its traditional uses worldwide.
Cannaflos GmbH, Gerrmany
Yesid A. Ramired
Dr. Yesid A. Ramirez is a chemist with emphasis in biochemistry graduated with honors from Universidad Icesi (Colombia) and PhD Magna Cum Laude in medicinal chemistry and drug design from the University of Würzburg (Germany). Since 2012, he has worked in the use of Cannabis and cannabinoids as therapeutic agents.
His collaborative research between the University of Würzburg and Universidad Icesi, focuses on the development of photo-pharmacological probes for the study of the endocannabinoid system and in the study of the metabolic diversity of Cannabis chemovars cultivated in Colombia. Currently, he works as Head of Scientific Operations at Cannaflos GmbH.
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Cannaflos GmbH
Cannaflos Genetics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cannaflos GmbH. Operating from within the Parc Científic de la Universitat de València, Cannaflos Genetics aims to drive genetic diversity and traceability of the Cannabis plant to deliver high impact cultivars for Medical development. They conduct pioneering research and developement on their unique germplasm bank of 130+ landraise genetics from 27 countries. They have developed 14 Pharma-grade, Virus free & Nagoya compliant, Cannabis sativa L. Cultivars (CPVO registered, EU) through an ongoing breeding program of elite cultivars for medical purposes. Cannaflos holds exclusive research collaborations with the Botanical Institute of Barcelona & University of Valencia over the analysis of our Cannabis traditional uses database and genome sequencing studies.
Research Genetics
Research Genetics is a research-based company based in Berlin that specializes in the development and application of state-of-the-art in vitro technologies in the cannabis sector. The focus is on the production of sterile, genetically stable plant materials using cannabis tissue culture—currently the most efficient method for disease-free and reproducible plant propagation. The company operates a specialized in vitro laboratory focused on producing high-quality clones for research, development, and controlled production. The company develops robust, characterized genetic lines that are specifically tailored to the needs of academic and scientific institutions, distributed worldwide.
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Organizers
Cannabis Research Lab - Humboldt University
The Cannabis Research Lab at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a leading interdisciplinary initiative dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of Cannabis sativa L. across various domains, including plant biology, medicine, economics, and public policy. This lab operates under the umbrella of the Cannabis Research Class, part of the university's Deutschlandstipendium program, which supports outstanding students in conducting innovative research.
Opening Speech
13:15 - 13:30
Arrival
13:00 - 13:15
13:30 - 18:00
Speaker Presentations
18:00 - 19:30
Networking drinks
Agenda
Welcome
13:15 - 13:30
Daniel Huebner
Arrival
13:00 - 13:15
13:30 - 18:00
Speaker Presentations
18:00 - 19:30
Anna Schwabe
Networking drinks
Manica Balant
17:50 - 18:10
Integrating genomic and morphometric approaches to study the diversity of wild Cannabis populations
In person
Daniela Vergara
Cannabis sativa genomic diversity and the cannabinoid genes
Online
18:10 - 18:30
Online
15 min.
Break
Yesid A. Ramirez
Phenotypic and chemotypic diversity of medicinal Cannabis sativa Chemovars legally cultivated in Colombia
18:45 - 19:05
In person
Judith J. Meijles
& Lizah van den Engel
Plant Breeders’ Rights Trials in the Netherlands to protect new Cannabis varieties
19:05 - 19:25
In person
Hybrid
19:25 - 20:00
Discussion
20:00 - 21:30
Cocktail dinner
Agenda
