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Event Date |
Wed Mar 18 +13 - Thu Mar 19 +13 (over 4 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue Mar 17 3:00pm - Thu Mar 19 12:00am |
Location |
SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre
88 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand |
Region | APAC |
MedCan Summit 2020 will bring together leading experts, scientists, clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and thought leaders to share first-hand insights and up-to-date information about the world of medicinal cannabis.
The purpose of MedCan Summit 2020 is to educate and enable the New Zealand medicinal cannabis sector. We want to ensure that New Zealanders are equipped to maximise the opportunities that medicinal cannabis brings – improving quality of life and fuelling economic growth.
MedCan Summit 2020 has been created to inspire and inform:
• Healthcare professionals
• Academics
• Researchers
• Government officials
• Business
• Investors
• Entrepreneurs and innovators
• Growers
• Patients
2020 Speakers
Professor Raphael Mechoulam, PhD
Professor at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Dr David Hepburn, MD
Medical Director, Plena Global
Dr Maria-Fernanda Arboleda, MD
International Director Medical Services, Khiron Life Sciences Corp
Dr. Adele Hosseini
Chief Scientific Officer, Bod Australia
Dr. Mark A. Ware MBBS MRCP(UK) MSc
Chief Medical Officer, Canopy Growth Corporation
Dr Kevin Spelman, PhD
Molecular Biologist, Phytochemist and Clinician
Dr Anna Campbell, PhD
Managing Director, AbacusBio
Paul Mavor
Pharmacist, Health House International
Brent Zettl
President and CEO, ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.
Dr Stewart Washer
Executive Chairman, Emerald Clinics
Sharlene Mavor
Medical Scientist, Medical Cannabis Research Australia
Dr Graham Gulbransen, FRNZCGP, FAChAM
Cannabis Consultant, GP and Addiction Specialist
Dr Giresh Kanji, MbCHb, PhD
Musculoskeletal Pain Specialist
Dr Rick Acland MbCHb, FAFRM (RACP)
Rehabilitation Specialist, Christchurch
Simon Carson
Medical Director, Southern Clinical Trials Group Ltd
Dr Mike Williams
Director, Lakeland Clinical Trials Group
Dr Liza Schneider, BVSc
Director / Veterinarian, Holistic Vets
Dr Jo Nunnerley
Academy Director, Burwood Academy of Independent Living (BAIL)
Ido Kanyon
CEO, AusCann
Dr Samuel Banister, PhD
Team Leader in Medicinal Chemistry, The University of Sydney
Dr Richard Newcomb, PhD
Chief Scientist, Plant & Food Research
Dr Amy Fletcher, PhD
Associate Professor of Political Science and IR, The University of Canterbury
Dr James Polston, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Helius Therapeutics
Dr. Leyla Bustamante
R&D Manager – Science - BioLumic
Dr Geoff Noller, PhD
Research Consultant, Substance Use and Policy Analysis
Tom Forrest CF
Founder & Horticultural Specialist, Indicated Technology
Rhys Cohen
Principal Consultant, FreshLeaf Analytics
Martin Woodbridge
International Consultant, Woodbridge Research
Andy Herbert
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Consultant, Bioboy Limited
Katy Thomas
TV Presenter. Editor. Mother and overnight Influencer.
Lanai Carter
Dr Stephen Tallon, PhD
Team Leader, Process Engineering Group, Callaghan Innovation
Graeme Muller
Chief Executive Officer, NZTech
2020 Sponsors and Exhibitors
FOUNDATION SPONSOR:
• Helius
GOLD SPONSORS:
• SETEK
• AFT
SILVER SPONSORS:
• AJ Park
• Shimadzu
• Spectrum Therapeutics
NETWORKING SPONSORS:
• Cannasouth
EXHIBITORS:
• AlphaTech
• Apex Greenhouse
• Argus
• Dome Group
• Puro
• Scitek
• Signify Priva