Cannabis Europa 2024 Mainstage E4 | State of Play Session: Netherlands

State of Play Session: The Netherlands ◦ Paul Depla - Mayor of the city of Breda, Gemeente Breda◦ Simone van Breda - Chairman of the Union of Coffeeshop Retailers, Bond van Cannabis Detaillisten◦ Kaj Hollemans - Consultant, KH Legal Advice◦ Tjalling Erkelens - CEO & Chairman of the Board, BedrocanThough the #Netherlands may be synonymous with cannabis liberalisation in Europe, its legal cannabis market has had a long and nuanced history. With the first phase of its controlled cannabis supply chain experiment launching in December 2023, the initial results of this trial are now beginning to filter through, with many more municipalities due to come online over the next few months. In this State of Play Session, the panel examines the continued regulatory and practical barriers facing the experiment, alongside the Netherlands’ rich history as a pioneer for cannabis reform.Get tickets for 2025 at www.cannabis-europa.com#cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #europe