Health for the Future brings together a curated group of international scientists, physicians, researchers, advocates, and innovators — each working at the frontier of plant medicine, women’s health, regenerative systems, and natural wellbeing.
Past Speakers
Neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on the endocannabinoid system. Former Senior… See more
Medical Director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education in Los Angeles, treating thousands of medical cannabis patients… See more
Distinguished homeopathic physician and globally recognised specialist in integrative oncology, based in Mumbai, India. As Founder… See more
One of Denmark’s leading physicians in treating chronic pain with medical cannabis, with 30+ years in… See more
Director of Healthcare Partnerships & Clinical Innovation at Medigrowth Australia. Award-winning healthcare strategist and bestselling author… See more
Chief of Staff & VP, Communications at PAX, a leading global cannabis brand, where she leads… See more
Phytopharmacist and women’s health strategist specialising in cannabinoid science and female-specific physiology. PhD in Pharmaceutical Biology… See more
Professor of Entrepreneurship at Johnson & Wales University and co-founder of the world’s first Cannabis Entrepreneurship… See more
International strategic advisor in cannabis, plant-based therapeutics, and regulated wellness markets, with over a decade across… See more
Formulation chemist, plant scientist, and patient advocate with over two decades in the cannabis and hydroponics… See more
Executive Director of Los Angeles NORML and cannabis banking specialist. His organisation has facilitated over $5… See more
Host of the EMJAY award-winning podcast Planted with Sara Payan, with 20,000+ hours educating the public… See more
Registered nurse with 14+ years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in medical cannabis therapeutics.… See more
Chief Economist at Portland-based Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data,… See more
Founder of Applegarth Intelligence, a research and interpretive intelligence practice focused on destination stewardship, visitor economies,… See more
Founder and Editor-at-Large of Fat Nugs Magazine and co-founder of the Green Press Collective. Writer, speaker,… See more
Executive Director of the Cannabis Trades Association, responsible for public relations, communications and sector engagement. She… See more
Co-Founding Managing Partner and Chief Investing & Strategy Officer of Artemis Growth Partners, an impact-oriented private… See more
International policy specialist working at the intersection of diplomacy, governance, and global drug policy. Drawing on… See more
CEO and Founder of Plesio Health, combining AI-leveraged clinical tools with clinician-led services to bring holistic… See more
Patient advocate, entrepreneur, and father of Sunna Valdís, who lives with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, one… See more
Pioneering cannabis attorney and strategist shaping policy, business strategy, and legal frameworks worldwide for over 16 years. Founder of Greenbridge Proven Strategies, professor at UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute, and one of Forbes’ top cannabis industry power players.
Global cannabis leader, investor, and keynote speaker. Former President & CEO of Bhang Inc. and founder of The New Holland Group. Twice named one of the most influential women in cannabis by High Times.
CBD industry pioneer who launched the first dietary supplement form of cannabidiol in 2011, and former CEO of Medical Marijuana Inc — the first publicly traded cannabis company in the U.S. Co-author of three studies on CBD and epilepsy.
Author of the award-winning Teaming series — Teaming With Microbes, Bacteria, Fungi and Nutrients — and an internationally known leader in the organic and sustainability movement.
President of Mold Inspection Services, Inc. and Certified Mechanical Hygienist with two decades of expertise in mold inspection and disaster restoration.
U.S. Air Force veteran turned cultivator and Operations Director, bringing military discipline, leadership, and adaptability to the cannabis industry.
Writer, award-winning cultivator, and solventless extractor known as the “Terpene Whisperer” — 20+ years of cultivation and organoleptic expertise shaped by pharma, dairy, brewing, and organic farming.
Working at the intersection of technology, revenue, sports, education, and cannabis. Helped build top global cannabis companies including Lift & Co, Dutchie, and KIND; Vice President of Growth at BLAZE.
Owner and operator of Buds & Roses, one of Los Angeles’ most respected cannabis dispensaries, shaping California’s medical and adult-use markets for over 15 years through retail, cultivation, and policy advocacy.
Expert Researcher with the Bio-Industrial Services Division of InnoTech Alberta, Canada, specialising in hemp agronomy and industrial crop science.
Founder, comms consultant, and creative director at thermidor, a creative agency in the legal cannabis sector; board member of CannCare, a UK non-profit supporting medical cannabis patients facing discrimination.
CEO and President of Medical Resource Association, Inc., and a passionate cannabis advocate and educator across the United States.
Journalist since 1998 and Business of Cannabis “Journalist of the Year 2024”. Former correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome and a leading voice in cannabis journalism.
Cannabis cultivation and operations specialist working across legal Canadian facilities since 2018, from small-batch craft producers to large-scale international exporters.
The duo behind Lúdika, a Reykjavík-based design and architecture studio dedicating much of its work to research, experimentation, and teaching toward rethinking our societal material culture.
Mexican attorney specialising in life sciences, cannabis, pharmaceutical, and corporate law, with a decade of experience at some of Mexico City’s most influential firms.
Placed the first CBD oil in Polish pharmacies and co-created a pioneering synergy between hemp and bees, relocating struggling colonies to the middle of a 105-hectare hemp farm.
Associate Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, specialising in the protection of wild pollinators and honey bees; her research has produced two commercial bee-health preparations.
Homeopath, author, and lecturer on health and natural medicine based in Nova Scotia, Canada; co-authored two #1 Amazon bestsellers with Dr. Bruce Lipton and Dr. Joe Dispenza.
Founder and CEO of international communications firm Asha Media Group, founder of luxury cannabis-infused beverage brand House of Saka, and co-founder of a leading Spanish-language cannabis news publication.
