Save the date for our next annual event:
October 5 & 6, 2017
Sheraton Hotel & Casino
San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Caribbean and Puerto Rico’s Medical Cannabis Industry Annual Event
Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz is the interdisciplinary forum that gathers members, stakeholders, key policy players and patients of the medical cannabis industry in Puerto Rico. Designed to enable the future of the industry, this year the event will build upon the groundwork already made to promote medical research and education, professional development and innovation.
Conference participants will gain valuable knowledge in the research and scientific progress surrounding medical cannabis worldwide. The conference will also address global and regional industry trends and provide up to date information related to regulatory framework, technology, agricultural and manufacturing practices, dispensaries and dosage processes, among others.
The 2017 Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz is targeted to industry members, medical professionals and scholars, patients and citizens committed to the success of the medical cannabis treatment.
Scope
The event will showcase medical cannabis global research in order to address one of our world most pressing challenges: the need to discover and develop healthcare treatments that are safe and affordable for the patient community, and at the same time a source of economic development and business growth. It will also provide a platform of medical education for healthcare professionals and match Puerto Rico’s capabilities as a research and investment destination with medical cannabis initiatives and entrepreneurs.
By gathering local and international business leaders with medical professionals and other key members of the cannabis industry, the event will provide participants both knowledge and networking opportunities that will help them connect with the industry’s most relevant issues today.
Past Event
Testimonials
"The Medcannbiz conference was non-stop information sharing and a perfect opportunity to network. The speakers were experienced serious professionals offering practical advise."
Terrance W. Gainer
Chief Security Officer, GTI-Maryland
"As the longest surviving of the final two Federal Medical Cannabis patients in the United States, I have helped pioneer this nation’s Medical Marijuana movement. Since 1982, when I started being supplied 10 Cannabis cigarettes per day I have tried to educate everyone about the benefits of the medicine. I have spoken at dozens of educational seminars and the first seminar by the Puerto Rico Medcann Biz was one of the finest and well run seminars that I ever had the pleasure to attend and speak.
The educational information was extensive and well designed. It was well worth the time and money. A great way to learn how to get into the business and learn the ins and outs. Also check out my book “My Medicine” which is a great educational tool which is available on Kindle and at www.mymedicinethebook.com"
Irvin Rosenfeld
Newbridge Securities Corp.
"MedCann had the most professional medical, political, and scientific experts at any cannabis conference I've had the privilege of speaking at."
Scott Giannotti
Founder Cannabis and Hemp Association
"The MedCann Event in Puerto Rico was not only beautiful but very insightful. They really catered to the needs of the local community while embracing the entire international industry. Speakers along with product and governmental representatives were plentiful during the event and if you are thinking about getting involved in the MMJ industry in Puerto Rico, you better not miss the next one!
Plus the women at PRMedcann are Beautiful!! ;-)"
Todd Denkin
CEO Digipath, Inc.
Speakers
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Cannabis and PTSD: Clinical Trials
Sue Sysley MD
Psychiatrist and former clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine -
Puerto Rico: A role model in cannabis research
Michelle Martínez Montemayor
PhD, Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Research Unit Universidad Central del Caribe-School of Medicine -
CBD Panel
Mr. José G. Ojeda, Esq.
Cruz Verde Consultant -
CBD Panel
Mr. Irving Rodríguez Torres, Esq. (TBC)
Adviser Department of Agriculture -
Growing Medicine
Ryan DouglasMaster Grower
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Inspirations of Puerto Rico Cannabis Patients
Ms. Narely Cortés Irizarry
PRMCA Patient Director -
Cannabis as an exit Drug
Uma V.A. Dhanabalan
MD, MPH, FAAFP -
Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Ricardo Roselló Nevares (TBC)
Governor of Puerto Rico -
Alzheimer: Cannabis and the nerve cell system restorations.
Dr. José Franceschini-Carlo, MD
Psychiatrist -
The future is happening now: medical cannabis R&D in analytical labs
Todd Denkin
President and COO of Digipath -
Cancer cells and their suicidal reaction on cannabis
Dr. Cristina Sánchez, Ph.D
Complutense University in Madrid -
The cannabis scientific race
Mara Gordon
Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer of Aunt Zelda’s -
Puerto Rico as the hub of medical cannabis R&D
Manuel Laboy, PE
Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce -
Breakout Panel
Mr. Carlos Flores (TBC)
Secretary of Agriculture -
Panel: Zooming into the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Mr. Antonio Quiliquini, Esq. (TBC)
Director of the Medical Cannabis Office of
Puerto Rico -
Panel: Zooming into the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry
Dr. Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, MD (TBC)
Secretary of Health Department -
Relief in the demonized plant: cannabis as the natural remedy
Dr. Alberto Rivera Sánchez, MD
Pain Management Specialist
Conference Agenda
october 5, 2017
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9:00 a.m.
Opening & Welcome Remarks
Mrs. Ingrid M. Schmidt
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9:15 am
The importance of cannabis in research and development for future treatments
Dr. Ricardo Rosselló Neváres (TBC)
Governor of Puerto Rico
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9:30 am
Cancer cells and their suicidal reaction on cannabis: the biological response of the human body
Dr. Cristina Sánchez
Ph.D., Complutense University in Madrid
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10:30 a.m.
Pain Management: cannabis as the natural remedy
Dr. Alberto Rivera Sánchez, MD
Pain Management Specialist
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11:00 am
Puerto Rico Today: myths and realities about CBD
Panel of Experts: CBD
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12:00 p.m.
Lunch
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1:00 p.m.
Alzheimer: Cannabis and the nerve cell system restorations.
Dr. José Franceschini-Carlo
MD, Psychiatrist
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1:30 p.m.
Puerto Rico: A role model in cannabis research
Michelle Martínez Montemayor, PhD
Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Research Unit Universidad Central del Caribe-School of Medicine
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2:00 p.m.
Inspirations of Puerto Rico - Cannabis Patients.
Patients Testimony, Moderator: Ms. Narely Cortés Irizarry
PRMCA Patients Director
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2:30 p.m.
The case for mandatory genotyping
The cannabis industry must continue its evolution towards an evidence-based model of medicine where cannabis chemical and genotypic profiles need to be correlated with their pharmacological activities using metabolic profiling with multivariate analysis requiring a reoccurring authentication.
Todd Denkin
President and COO of Digipath
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3:15 pm
Puerto Rico as the hub of medical cannabis R&D
Manuel Laboy
PE, Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce
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4:00 p.m.
Closing Day 1
Conference Agenda
October 6, 2017
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9:00 a.m.
Opening & Welcome Remarks
Mrs. Ingrid M. Schmidt
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9:15 a.m.
The cannabis scientific race: developing cannabis based protocols for treatment of seriously ill patients
Mara Gordon
Co-founder, Chief Process Engineer of Aunt Zelda’s
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10:00 a.m.
Cannabis as an exit drug
Uma V.A. Dhanabalan
MD, MPH, FAAFP, Founder and CEO of Global Health & Hygiene Solutions LLC
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10:45 a.m.
Panel: Zooming into the Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry.
Government executives spearheading the medical cannabis program in Puerto Rico provide an update of the development of the industry and reveal short and midterm plans in light of the new act that regulates medical cannabis in the island
Dr. Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, MD (TBC)
Secretary of Health Department
Antonio Quiliquini, Esq. (TBC)
Director of the Medical Cannabis Office of Puerto Rico
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11:30 a.m.
Inspirations of Puerto Rico - Cannabis Patients
Panel: Patients Testimony, Moderator: Ms. Narely Cortés Irizarry
PRMCA Patients Director
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12:00 p.m.
Lunch
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1:00 p.m.
Cannabis and PTSD: Clinical Trials
Sue Sysley MD
Psychiatrist and former clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine
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2:00 p.m.
Growing protocols to create better medicine and the science behind the plant
Mr. Ryan Douglas
Agriculturist & Master Grower
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3:00 p.m.
New cultivation techniques
Growers Panel
The Roadmap to better medicine
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4:00 p.m.
Closing Day 2
Focus Workshops
October 5, 2017
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9:00 a.m.
Veganic cultivation methods: Advanced techniques for growers.
Expert medical cannabis grower Kyle Kushner will discuss advanced techniques of the medical cannabis cultivation process focusing on veganic cultivation, a growing technique that uses no animal by-product.
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10:30 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Start your hemp business in Puerto Rico!.
This workshop will discuss with business leaders and government representatives the framework of the hemp business in Puerto Rico and the emerging opportunities that local and international investors can consider.
Lcdo. José G. Ojeda
Consultant, Cruz Verde
Carlos Flores (TBC)
Secretary of Agriculture
Agro. Irving Rodríguez (TBC)
Adviser Department of Agriculture
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1:00 p.m.
Focus Workshop: Roadmap to better medicine with Mara Gordon.
The workshop will expand on the process of developing cannabis products and medicines, combining data and modern technologies with ancient approaches.
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2:30 p.m.
Focus Workshop: Processes, Procedures & Techniques of Cannabis Manufacturing.
Experts discuss in depth processes and techniques related to medical cannabis manufacturing and extraction including highlights from the learning curve and pointers to reduce costly errors in the process.
Focus Workshops
October 6, 2017
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9:00 a.m.
Focus Workshop: Keep your business safe: security technologies for cannabis
A workshop that will focus on the latest security systems, technologies and practices for the cannabis industry.
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10:30 p.m.
Roadmap to better medicine with Cristina Sánchez, MD
Interactive workshop with Dr. Cristina Sánchez, Ph.D. that will focus in the role and effectiveness of CBD as a key component of cannabis treatments.
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1:00 p.m.
Focus Workshop: Processes, Procedures & Techniques of Cannabis Manufacturing
Experts discuss in depth processes and techniques related to medical cannabis manufacturing and extraction including highlights from the learning curve and pointers to reduce costly errors in the process.
Our October Event was a success story that marked the beginning of a new era on the Island, Over 500 attendees, more than 20 local and International Speakers.
High Level Networking
Registration and Pre Order
Full Access (Includes: All conferences, focus workshops, lunch and coffee breaks, access to exhibit hall) | $ 297.5 $ 350 |AGENDA |ORDER NOW
Single Day Access (Includes: focus workshops, coffee breaks and access to exhibit hall. Note: Does not include main conference access) | $229.5 $ 270 |AGENDA|ORDER NOW
Early Bird Discount | Enjoy 15% when you buy prior to August 25, 2017.