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The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading edge of cannabis business and activism. It's where the world meets cannabis. ๐๐๐
Portland, OR
Joined March 2014
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Wishing you holidays as bright and joyful as the smiles we see every year at ICBC Berlin! ๐โจ Celebrate with our holiday gift of 30% off tickets, available only until December 31st. ๐ https://t.co/wcL0FGwq77 ๐๏ธ Use code: ICBCXMAS30 See you in Berlin!
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2025 was a turning point for global cannabis reform ๐ Momentum built across multiple regions... and more is coming in 2026! ๐ Full international roundup:
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Here is a roundup of some of the top international cannabis policy and industry stories from around the globe from 2025.
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More countries are modernizing hemp policies, with the UAE now allowing it in textiles, construction, paper/packaging, and medical products, but banning personal use and most food, supplements, veterinary, smoking, and cosmetics.๐ฑ ๐๏ธLearn more:
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The United Arab Emirates government issued a Federal Decree-Law regulating industrial and medical uses of industrial hemp.
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In Germany, GKV can cover medical cannabis, but many pay out of pocket. Self-payer purchases have surged, saving โฌ2.9B a year. ๐ - MedCanG changes could limit self-payer options, risk billions in GKV savings, and make access harder. ๐๏ธ Read more:
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With changes to the MedCanG being pursued that would negatively impact self-payer options, researchers at the IPE Institute for Policy Evaluation conducted an analysis to see what the potential...
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๐จBreaking: It's Done!๐จ President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The most significant federal cannabis policy change in the U.S. in over 50 years! ๐ Get more information here: https://t.co/cCz4gqPBP7
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President Trump is expected to loosen federal restrictions, moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. - This could be a historic turning point, with ripple effects across Europe and global markets. ๐ ๐ Find out more:
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U.S. President Trump held a meeting with members of his administration and the emerging cannabis industry, during which he expressed a desire to reschedule cannabis.
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This Holiday Season, treat yourself or a colleague to something special and plan ahead for the new year!๐ Weโre offering 30% OFF ICBC Berlin tickets with a limited Holiday discount. ๐ https://t.co/wcL0FGwq77 ๐๏ธUse code: ICBCXMAS30 โฐOffer ends December 31 See you in Berlin!
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Uruguay is considering allowing adult tourists and non-residents to also buy cannabis. ๐ - A move that could mark the next evolution of the countryโs pioneering legalization model and further undercut the illicit market. ๐ Read more:
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Lawmakers in Uruguay are considering expanding legal recreational cannabis sales to adult tourists and non-residents.
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New Zealandโs industrial hemp industry is now set for growth after the government approved changes to scrap the old licensing regime and replace it with a more practical, proportionate approach. ๐ฟ ๐ Find out more:
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Industrial hemp will no longer require a license to produce or handle in New Zealand due to a recently announced policy change.
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Starting January 2029, only official tobacco shops can sell hemp flowers in Austria. Until then, CBD and hemp stores may sell them under strict conditions, a situation many call a countdown to collapse. ๐ Find out more:
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The Austrian government recently announced that hemp flower sales will be subject to a tobacco monopoly provision starting in January 2029.
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Experts at a University of Sydney symposium highlighted the harms of prohibition and agreed that regulated adult-use markets are key to reducing criminal justice harms and protecting rights.๐ฟ ๐ Read more:
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The University of Sydney recently held a symposium that facilitated a discussion about the harms of cannabis prohibition and the need for a more sensible approach to cannabis laws and regulations.
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Vegas, weโ have arrived!โ ๐ Weโre thrilled to host our MJBiz International Meet-Up on Thursday, Dec 4th at 12 PM at the Central Hub Stage with special guest DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. ๐Swing by our booth #N15427 in North Hall โ(Cultivationโ). Letโs make some magic happen.โจ
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Cannabis law is gaining momentum in Europe, and Finland is joining the trend. ๐ Finlandโs Left Alliance now backs adult-use legalization, including sales through state-owned stores and small-scale cultivation. ๐ Find out more:
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Members of Finland's Left Alliance party officially approved a new party position that supports adult-use cannabis legalization, including sales through state-owned stores.
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Canada has collected 5.4B in cannabis taxes since 2018, with 4.2B to provinces and 1.2B federal. - The country is thriving under a modern cannabis policy, setting an example for other countries. ๐ ๐Read more:
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A major goal of Canadian legalization is generating taxes and fees for public coffers, and according to recent data, the goal is being achieved.
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Australiaโs cannabis movement is gaining momentum. A recent survey of 1000 Australians found 64% support medicinal cannabis in mainstream healthcare and 66% trust their doctor knows how it can treat conditions.๐ฑ ๐ Find out more:
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A survey was recently conducted in Australia, finding that most people support incorporating medical cannabis into mainstream healthcare.
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Germany is home to a thriving adult-use and medical cannabis community. ESA 2024 data shows stable overall consumption and early signs of declining youth use. ๐ฟ ๐ Read more:
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Researchers in Germany recently published the results of the Epidemiological Survey of Substance Use (ESA) 2024.
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Over 58,000 people have signed a Bundestag petition in Germany, calling on the nationโs Federal Ministry of Health to withdraw its planned changes to Germanyโs medical cannabis laws and regulations. ๐ ๐ Read more:
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Over 58,000 people have signed a Bundestag petition in Germany, calling on the nation's Federal Ministry of Health to withdraw its planned changes
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The Lucerne City Council has expressed support for a plan to legalize adult-use cannabis in Switzerland, emphasizing the need for regulations that both curb the black market and protect public health.๐ ๐ Find out more:
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The City of Lucerne's City Council recently came out in support of adding Switzerland to the list of legalized nations.
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The APPG on Medical Cannabis warns the UK risks missing out on medical, commercial & industrial benefits. 2โ3M could benefit, with a ยฃ7โ10B industry and 100,000+ jobs ๐ ๐๏ธRead more:
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Cannabis under Prescription recently published a new report focusing on the United Kingdom's emerging medical cannabis industry.
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