Berlin is indeed a hotbed for cannabis events, especially with Germany’s recent legalization. Here are more detailed breakdowns of the events previously mentioned:
Mary Jane Berlin
-When: June 19 (B2B day), June 20-22, 2025 (Public days)
– Where: Messe Berlin, Hammarskjöldplatz, Eingang Nord, 14055 Berlin
– What it is: Mary Jane Berlin is Germany’s largest hemp trade fair and one of the most significant cannabis events in Europe, attracting around 60,000 visitors and over 500 exhibitors. It’s a comprehensive event that blends a trade fair, a conference, and a festival.
– Trade Fair: Hundreds of national and international exhibitors showcase products ranging from CBD oils, edibles, and cosmetics to vaporizers, grow equipment, and hemp-based textiles and building materials. It’s a fantastic place to discover new products and brands.
– Conference: Features an extensive program with specialist lectures and discussions by over 35 speakers. Topics cover medical applications of cannabis, hemp as a sustainable raw material, cultivation requirements, and legal/health aspects of cannabis.
– Festival: The outdoor area transforms into a vibrant festival with live music, DJs, food stalls, and a relaxed atmosphere. While smoking is prohibited inside the halls, dedicated outdoor areas are available for consumption.
– Target Audience: Both industry professionals (for networking and B2B opportunities) and general consumers interested in the diverse aspects of cannabis, from medical uses to lifestyle and recreational.
– Highlights: Expect to see prominent figures from the global cannabis scene (like Mike Tyson’s anticipated appearance in 2025), and enjoy live performances from well-known artists (like Samy Deluxe). It’s a major platform for innovation and collaboration in the cannabis industry.
CB Club Berlin / Cannabis Kompetenz Tage & CB Club x EmpowHer Berlin
– When: June 18, 2025
-Where: Berlin (specific venue details are typically announced closer to the date, check the official CB Club website)
-What it is: This event focuses primarily on business-to-business (B2B) networking and knowledge exchange within the cannabis industry. It’s designed to bring together professionals, investors, and policymakers.
– Cannabis Kompetenz Tage (Cannabis Competence Days): This segment (08:30 AM – 1:30 PM) offers in-depth discussions and insights into various aspects of the cannabis industry.
– CB Club x EmpowHer: This unique part of the event (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) specifically highlights and supports women who are driving progress and breaking barriers in the cannabis industry. It’s a platform for networking and celebrating female leadership.
-Networking Dinner & Afterparty: The day culminates in a networking dinner (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and an afterparty (10:00 PM – late), providing informal opportunities for connections. The afterparty often takes place at “Club der Visionaere,” a popular outdoor club by the river.
– Target Audience: Industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers in the cannabis, food, and beverage sectors, with a special emphasis on empowering women in the industry.
– Cost: Various ticket options are available, ranging from specific sessions (like Cannabis Kompetenz Tage only) to full-day access including the networking dinner and afterparty.
Medicinal Cannabis Congress (MCC) Berlin
– When: June 12-13, 2025
-Where: Berlin (venue details usually available on their official website)
-What it is: The 6th edition of this specialized congress is a medical training event designed for healthcare professionals.
-Focus: It aims to gather medical professionals, pharmacists, researchers, and industry representatives to discuss the therapeutic applications of cannabis medications.
-Program: Expect presentations and discussions on topics like challenges and experiences from current GMP inspections, GACP and GMP intersection, case studies on cannabis cultivation, drying of medical cannabis, regulatory status of cannabinoids, contamination control strategies, and pharmaceutical cannabinoid extractions.
– Industry Lounge: Provides a space for research and networking among medical and pharmaceutical industry players.
-Target Audience: Medical doctors, pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and professionals involved in the medical cannabis industry.
EIHA Conference & Experience Hemp Berlin
-When: June 11-13, 2025
-Where: Dorint Kurfürstendamm, Berlin, Germany
– What it is: This is the 22nd Annual European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) Conference, now in collaboration with Experience Hemp International and WAFBA (We Are For Better Alternatives). It focuses exclusively on industrial hemp.
* Conference: Features expert-led presentations, keynote addresses, and panel discussions on the latest developments in hemp-based industries. Topics include regenerative agriculture, climate-resilient hemp farming, innovations in textile fibers, sustainable fashion, hempcrete and natural construction materials, the global outlook for CBD (including regulatory updates), and international case studies.
-Experience Hemp Berlin Expo: An interactive expo runs alongside the conference sessions, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, services, and products within the hemp sector.
– EIHA Annual Member Meeting & Dinner: On June 11, there will be an exclusive meeting and dinner for EIHA members.
-Target Audience: Growers, researchers, manufacturers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and anyone interested in the industrial applications and sustainability of hemp. It’s a key event for networking and knowledge exchange in the hemp industry.
Hanfparade (Hemp Parade)
– When: Saturday, August 09, 2025 (typically starts around 10:00 AM)
– Where: Meeting point: Spandauer Str. / Neptunbrunnen, Berlin (The parade usually follows a route through central Berlin)
– What it is: Germany’s largest and longest-running demonstration for cannabis legalization, held annually in Berlin since 1997. It’s a public and political demonstration.
-Goals: The parade has three main objectives:
– Promote Hemp as a Crop: Educate the public on the diverse uses of hemp beyond a “drug plant,” including its applications in clothing, building materials, food, and more.
– Facilitate Access to Cannabis Medicine: Advocate for easier, less bureaucratic access to medical cannabis for patients, including the right to home cultivation for medical purposes.
– Legalize Cannabis as a “Luxury Food” (Recreational Drug): Argue that cannabis consumption poses fewer risks than legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, and should be treated similarly under the law.
– Target Audience: Cannabis activists, advocates, enthusiasts, and anyone supporting the full legalization and de-stigmatization of cannabis in Germany. It’s a vibrant, often festive, protest event.
– After-Parties: Unofficial after-parties often spring up around the city following the parade.
International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) Berlin
-When: April 14-15, 2026
– Where: Estrel Berlin Hotel, Berlin
– What it is: ICBC Berlin is widely regarded as Europe’s largest and most significant B2B cannabis event. It brings together a high-level contingent of international experts and leaders.
-Conference: Features a robust schedule of presentations and panel discussions with prominent speakers from medicine, business, politics, and law. Topics cover everything from regulatory updates, market trends, and investment opportunities to cultivation innovations, product development, and global cannabis policy.
-Expo: A large exhibition floor where businesses showcase their products, services, and innovations, providing excellent opportunities for networking and forging partnerships.
-Networking: Known for its extensive networking opportunities, connecting thousands of participants from over 80 countries, including entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry executives.
-Target Audience: Primarily cannabis industry professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, legal experts, and anyone looking to do serious business in the global cannabis market.
-Focus: With Germany’s recent legalization, the 2026 event will likely place a strong emphasis on the evolving German market and its implications for Europe and beyond.
These events offer a comprehensive look at the multifaceted cannabis industry in Berlin, from advocacy and medical applications to industrial hemp and recreational markets.