With the adoption of the CanG law earlier this year, Germany is now the top market for international cannabis investors. Germany’s market potential is unlike any other jurisdiction on the planet, and the opportunities that policy modernization in Germany has created are considerable. Already home to Europe’s largest overall economy and medical cannabis industry, the regulatory model in Germany can be tricky to navigate in the adult-use legalization era. Finn Hänsel, the Managing Director and Founder of industry-leading Sanity Group has founded five companies in addition to Sanity Group, including THE ICONIC, Berliner Berg Craft Beer, Sportsecondhand, Valmano, and Petobel. Mr. Hänsel will provide critical insight into effective strategies for investing in Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry.

This pitch session will involve presentations from two different companies, each with immense potential in the cannabis space. The Talman House portfolio provides a range of opportunities, from pure startups to operators with established distribution channels and market traction. Companies from Europe and around the world will be represented in these rapid-fire presentations, with eight (8) minute pitches followed by seven (7) minute Q&A sessions.

Strategic investors are entities that invest in global cannabis businesses not just for financial returns but also to gain strategic advantages. “Strategics”, as they’re called, are the most prominent investment group in the emerging global cannabis industry today. This session, led by David Hyde of Hyde Advisory and CannaNavigators, will delve into the many facets of strategic investing, from new market entry, supply channel expansion, and new product collaboration to the sharing of know-how/IP and operational synergies.

Emily Fisher, Founder and CEO of Leafwell, will present published data compiled from a subset of Leafwell’s over 400,000 telemedicine patients. With her unique combination of experience and expertise in the medicinal cannabis field, Emily will guide the audience through key findings that have had a positive impact on our understanding of cannabinoid therapy.

The Talman pitch session features some amazing companies with great stories and exciting plans. The portfolio pipeline preview gives investors a glimpse into the companies and their business models. In this special lightning round session, three additional Talman portfolio companies are afforded two minutes to share their vision. Investors can see what’s coming down the pipeline and be better suited to know which companies may be blazing trails in the future.

DJ Muggs, the legendary DJ and producer behind the iconic group Cypress Hill and the influential collective Soul Assassins, is not only known for his groundbreaking contributions to music but also for his impressive success in business and investment. Having been a millionaire since the age of 18, DJ Muggs has navigated a remarkable journey across various industries, from real estate and stocks to cannabis and angel investing. His entrepreneurial spirit and sharp business acumen have propelled him to success beyond the music industry. In this exclusive session, DJ Muggs will share the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way, offering insights into how his investments and strategic decisions have shaped his path. His story is one of resilience, risk-taking, and the importance of diversifying one’s portfolio — all while remaining grounded in the hustle that first catapulted him to fame. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a true visionary whose journey as both an artist and investor continues to inspire.

The Talman Reverse Pitch session puts investors in the limelight. Accredited investors take the mic and give the audience a brief breakdown of their organization, including the type of investment opportunities they seek, check size, some of their portfolio companies (if they wish to disclose them), due diligence criteria, etc. This unique session facilitates a more dynamic investing environment at Talman events. When investors learn more about each other, the membership becomes more valuable for everyone, and the room’s energy compounds.

This pitch session will involve presentations from three different companies, each with immense potential in the cannabis space. The Talman House portfolio provides a range of opportunities, from pure startups to operators with established distribution channels and market traction. Companies from Europe and around the world will be represented in these rapid-fire presentations, with eight (8) minute pitches followed by seven (7) minute Q&A sessions.