The Emerging International Cannabis Trade
Topics Discussed
The global Cannabis market is projected to reach USD $39.4 Billion by 2023. The University of the West Indies and the Consular Corps of Jamaica, invites you to learn about the up-and-coming trends, opportunities and legal challenges from veteran speakers from around the world on the topic of Cannabis.
We'll Explore:
The Current Cannabis Industry
See what exists and whats needed.
The Legal Aspects
Uncover the legal challenges of the trade.
Opportunities for Growth
Where can we invest?.
The Global Perspective
Legalisation vs Decriminalisation
The Agri-Business
The new Hemp Industry
The Medical Aspects
Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Medicine
Meet the Presenters
Nadia Chiesa
Main Presenter
Partner, Weirfoulds LLP
Attorneys-at-Law | Toronto, Canada
Nadia Chiesa is a partner and co-chair of the Caribbean Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP. She is part of a team that focuses on multi-jurisdictional litigation involving complex corporate and commercial disputes in various jurisdictions including the Eastern Caribbean, Central America and the US. She is also a member of WeirFoulds’ Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance group, and advises clients in these areas, including on extra-territorial freeze orders pursuant to anti-money laundering legislation, MLAT enforcement, treaty rights and obligations in these areas, and general due diligence relating to offshore banking and trusts requirements. Nadia is called to the bar in Ontario, as well as St. Kitts and Nevis and BVI.
Dr. Henry Lowe
Presenter
Director, Biotech Research & Development Institute | Jamaica
Dr. Henry I.C. Lowe, a scientist who specializes in medicinal Chemistry, has contributed approximately 50 years in the fields of science and technology, the environment, wellness and health sciences nationally, regionally and internationally. He is also the holder of six (6) patents based on the areas of his research in nutraceuticals and chronic diseases. Along with Drs. West and Lockhart, Dr. Lowe developed the first commercial product from Ganja for the treatment of Glaucoma. Dr. Lowe is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Ethno-medicinal Chemistry, University of Technology, Jamaica and Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona.
Dr. Winston De La Haye
Presenter
Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences | UWI Mona
Dr. Winston De La Haye is a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Addiction Psychiatry, Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Medical Sciences and Lecturer in Psychiatry at The University of the West Indies, Mona. He completed his MD (Cum Laude) at the University of Pecs, Hungary, his Postgraduate Degree in Psychiatry at The University of the West Indies, his Masters in Public Health (Hons.) at the Johns Hopkins University and a Fulbright Fellowship in Substance Abuse at the Johns Hopkins University. He is a Hemispheric and Global Master Trainer of Trainers in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders at the OAS CICAD/Global Centre for Credentialing and Education of Addiction Professionals (GCCE). He is currently a member of the Jamaica Medical Council.
About this 2hrEvent
This event takes place at the UWI Regional Headquarters. Click here for directions. You can also join us online by registeriing for our webinar.
The event targets decision-makers, influencers, heads of entities, entrepreneurs, academicians, facilitators of international trade, attorneys, medical practitioners, non-governmental organisations and enthusiasts in the cannabis industry.
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