March 2025 | Washington, DC
About the Event:
The Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit will coalesce international regulators with members of Congress, international policy experts, and leading cannabis industry executives from around the world to foster connectivity and partnership. Ideas will be shared and discussed in an effort to increase momentum and reinforce pathways to establishing a global cannabis economy.
Where
Washington, DC
When
March 26, 2025
This invite-only, full-day symposium will be held within the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. It will feature curated panel discussions on a multitude of topics with a global impact. Following the discussions on Capitol Hill, a networking dinner will be held for all participants.
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Invited Members Include:
U.S. Government & Regulators
Members of the U.S. Congress and current and former senior administration officials leading the advancement of U.S. cannabis policy efforts as well as local, state, and federal cannabis regulators.
International Officials
International Officials: Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Industry Executives & Experts
Leading global cannabis policy experts and economists, along with a curated attendance of representatives from leading cannabis companies from markets around the world.
Why?
To foster better connections between policy decisionmakers and leaders around the world in order to expedite the momentum of cannabis legalization across different jurisdictions and its potential to foster global development.
To benefit from lessons learned in jurisdictions with more mature medical and adult-use cannabis programs to inform more effective and impactful policies in jurisdictions on the precipice of legalization.
To convey positive externalities for new tax revenue and economic stimulus in jurisdictions with more mature markets as well as sharing impact studies on reduced illicit market activity and reductions in reliance on opioid prescription medications when legal, regulated markets are established.
Why Now?
Shifting Global Cannabis Policies in 2024
- United States is undergoing rulemaking to change the federal classification of cannabis to a less strict schedule.
- France, Germany, Greece, Italy, South Africa, Ukraine, and others are establishing legal programs, while Spain is moving towards a regulated model.
Creating Economic Drivers
- According to New Frontier Data, global cannabis sales within regulated markets are projected to reach $51 billion (USD) by 2025.
- Projected economic boost only happens with the implementation of mechanisms for legalization.
REDEVELOPMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
- Potential to harness the cannabis plant as part of post-conflict and disaster reconstruction strategies, including potential agricultural rejuvenation efforts and sustainable investments.
The World Economic Forum has called 2024 “a historic election year with elections in 50 countries,” with an anticipated two billion voters casting ballots by the end of the year.
What to Expect:
Discussion Tracks
Cannabis in the Americas:
Considerations and sequencing for a timeline and framework for unlocking cross-border commerce.
MOVING FROM PROHIBITION TO REGULATION IN EUROPE:
When, where, and how?
Emerging & New Sovereign Markets/Rest of World:
What is the pathway to success for these new member states?
Unlocking Global Economic Growth:
How disciplined post-prohibition commercialization could deliver the greatest good for the greatest number.
Fireside Chat:
Setting the standards of international success.
Fireside Chat:
Unintended consequences of regulatory inaction.