THE CANNABIS CONVENTION
THE CONVENTION STAGE
Please note that all schedules are subject to change
TRAILBLAZERS - The pioneers forging legislation change in South Africa and what still needs to be done
Moleboheng Semela Secretary General and Director at CDCSA
Anthony Cohen Head of Cultivation at Nudlebox
Tony Budden Director and Founding Partner at Hemporium
Neville Felix CDCGP Deputy Chair at Koi San Nation
11:00 - 11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
GROWING GAINS - Growing cannabis in southern Africa
Cornel van der Watt Owner at Complete Cannabis Solutions
Dr Nhlonipho Nhlabatsi National Co-ordinator at CDCSA Mpumalanga
Dr Zulumathabo Zulu Chief Director at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Dr Ahmed Jamaloodeen Medical Doctor, National Treasurer CDCSA, Current Permit Hemp Farmer
12:00 - 12:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
LIGHTING TECHNIQUES – Advancements in lighting solutions
Greg Olivier Design Engineer at Horticulture Systems
Timo Bongartz General Manager EMEA at Fluence
Sean Sangster Project Manager: Horticulture Services at Fluence
13:00 - 13:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
ORGANICS - Business case for organic cannabis production
Lawrence Sharpley Canna Consulting & Daggaboer
14:00 - 14:45
PRESENTATION
QUALITY ASSURED - Quality, testing and certification in this brave new market
Nico Kriek Managing Director at Cannabis Compliance Bureau
Wayne Robinson Business Development Director at Afriplex
Claudia Coetzer Managing Director at Integrity Control Systems
Trevor Schoerie Managing Director at PharmOut
15:00 - 15:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
THE SEED CONUNDRUM - Where does the current law leave South Africa with regard to seeds?
Hanna Shanes Chief Compliance Officer at 365 Vertical
Andrew Lawrie Associate at Schindlers Attorneys
Julian Stobbs Director of Social Activism at Fields of Green for ALL
16:00 - 16:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
MEDICAL CANNABIS – Latest research and results
Dr Babalwa Funda Ka Mabhoza Lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Dr Shiksha Gallow Medicinal Research Scientist at Bio-Data and Cannabis Oil Research
Zayed Karodia Founder at Dr Dooby Pty Ltd
Dr Njabulo Mabaso Independent Consultant at Umya Health
17:00 - 17:45
PANEL DISCUSSION