iCAN at CannaTech Panama
It was once again, an incredible experience to be a part of another CannaTech event! We were proud to be sponsors for CannaTech’s first Latin
February 21, 2019
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RE-EDUCATION
If you really want to learn about cannabis, you’ll likely need to un-learn some things you thought you knew.
Welcome to your first steps of re-education.
We’ve collected some mainstream media clips, documentaries
and inspiring talks to help you form your own opinions about what’s true and what is not.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. HERE’S TO IT.
Cannabis
Understanding Cannabis and Driving: The Road to Improved Regulations
As more US states and entire nations are establishing medical and adult-use cannabis programs, the need for updated and cohesive cannabis driving laws is
February 20, 2019
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World Health Organisation Cannabis Recommendations: Is this the dawn of a new era of accepted cannabis medicines?
The process of cannabis prohibition at an international level began in the first decade of the 1900s. In the previous hundred years, various countries
February 14, 2019
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The Journey to Israeli Cannabis Export
The beginning of 2019 has bought with it the final approval for Israeli medical cannabis export. We at iCAN heartily welcome this decision that is
February 7, 2019
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2019
2018: A Year in Review
2018 was an amazing and expansive year for iCAN. With many successes and ventures undertaken, we are excited to welcome in 2019 and provide an
January 24, 2019
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2019
Cannabis predicted to be most profitable crop for 2019 in Colombia
With a variety of crops flourishing in Latin America’s unique climatic conditions, Colombia is poised to become part of the worldwide network of quality medical
January 23, 2019
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Black Market
The Effects of Legal Cannabis on the Black Market – Central and Latin America
The medicalization of cannabis and its distribution through legal channels is set to significantly impact illicit markets and cartels in Central and Latin America. With
January 17, 2019
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CannaTech
CannaTech is coming to Davos
The world’s most prestigious networking event, taking place in Davos, Switzerland is just around the corner and iCAN is proud to have its flagship events
January 9, 2019
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Brazil
LATAM cannabis education: the lay of the land
Ten countries in Latin America currently have some kind of regulated cannabis program; however, education of physicians and the general public is still in the
January 9, 2019
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Positive effects of cannabis legalization in Colombia
One small region in Colombia is beginning to see the positive effects of cannabis legalization in the country. As normalization of cannabis medicines begins to
December 27, 2018
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Greatest Hits in 2018 Cannabis
2018 turned out to be another stellar year in cannabis legalization, development, and destigmatization. As the globe creeps towards widespread medicalization and legalization, we’ve
December 20, 2018
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Cannabis
Saul Kaye discusses possibilities for the future: UN rescheduling of cannabis
The eagerly anticipated recommendations from the World Health Organisation regarding the international scheduling of cannabis has disappointingly been postponed. An Unexpected Delay A vote on
December 12, 2018
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Thoughts on an Australian Hemp Expo
Walking into the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, you were greeted by a giant screen brightly showcasing a deep green sativa leaf, floating on a
December 11, 2018
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Farm
What the Farm Bill means for hemp
The US 2018 Farm Bill is set to bring huge changes to the hemp industry in the US and globally. While the previous bill expired
December 6, 2018
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Isle of Man
The Isle of Man – a small, but well positioned player
I am off to visit the Isle of Man this week to speak on best practices to regulate and license cannabis and why they should
December 6, 2018
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CannaTech
iCAN on the road: Insights from CannaTech Sydney and Hong Kong
As the global cannabis conversation continues to grow, with medicalization and legalisation at the forefront iCAN facilitated two more global CannaTech events in Sydney and
November 29, 2018
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Medical Cannabis
Medical Cannabis and Pain
Chronic Pain is insidious. Unlike the pain of a physical injury like a broken bone, chronic pain isn’t visible from the outside. Pain is a
June 12, 2018
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Innovation
Cannabis and Road Safety – Promising New Tech Wins Cannabis Innovation Pitch
Entrepreneurship is essentially about problem solving; finding a gap in the market, an area yet untapped, a new way to do something – and building
May 11, 2018
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Medical Cannabis
One Tough Cookie: Meet Israel’s First Medical Cannabis Lobbyist
When Dana Bar-On was 24 years old, her physical ability to move started to slow due to an aggressive hereditary neuromuscular disease – Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT).
April 23, 2018
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CannaTech
Israel Postpones Decision on Export of Medical Cannabis Products
The team here at CannaTech is dismayed with news stating a decision on Israel’s export of medical cannabis products has been postponed. This change would
April 13, 2018
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Israel
Israel Pharmacies Make History & Go Green on 4/20
In perhaps one of the most bureaucratic and medicalized versions of 4/20 celebrations, this April 20th, Israel will reach a landmark in its cannabis reform
April 9, 2018
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