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Japan's 3rd Symposium on Hemp Regulations

The Japan Industrial Hemp Association (JIHA), led by President Dr. Hitoshi Sato of Shizuoka University, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 3rd Symposium. Scheduled for October 17, 2023, the event will take place at the Diet Building in Tokyo, bringing together experts to discuss the recent amendments to cannabis laws and their ramifications on the CBD market.

Event Details

• - Theme: The Impact of Cannabis Law Revisions on the CBD Market and Future Prospects
• - Date: Friday, October 17, 2023
• - Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• - Location: Diet Building, Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Nagata-cho 2-2-1
• - Format: In-Person Attendance Only; Capacity for 150 attendees (first come, first served, reservation required)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Registration Period: From September 8 to October 10, 2023, noon

Additionally, a networking dinner will be held the same day from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Diet Building cafeteria, with a fee of 10,000 yen. Registration for the dinner will follow the same dates as the symposium registration.

Program Overview

The symposium will feature a variety of esteemed speakers, including:
1. Opening Remarks: Mr. Yoshihito Futaki, Honorary Professor, Showa Medical University
2. Guest Remarks: Mr. Jin Matsubara, Secretary General of the Parliamentary League on the Utilization of Cannabidiol
3. Keynote Address by Mr. Minoru Iijima, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, on the enforcement of recent cannabis control law revisions.
4. Special Lecture by Mr. Takeshi Kuroda, Executive Director of the Cannabidiol Safety and Security Council, discussing the establishment of a safe environment for CBD product utilization.
5. Several presentations from member organizations, including Pacific Cannovation Company from Thailand and Green Trade Japan.
6. A scientific lecture by Dr. Hitoshi Sato on the scientific knowledge necessary to comply with THC limits in CBD products.

This symposium aims to enlighten attendees on critical updates regarding cannabinoid research and hemp cultivation. Topics will include the founding of the Hemp-Cannabinoid Industry-Academia Consortium and the establishment of the Advanced Cannabinoid Research Center at Mahidol University in Thailand.

Important Registration Information

To participate, registration through the provided online form is mandatory. Payments for the dinner need to be settled via GMO Aozora Net Bank by the specified dates. Ensure that registration is completed timely due to the limited capacity.

Additionally, attendees are urged to be prepared for any changes in program details, and it is advised that no recording or photographic devices be used during the event.

For those interested in hemp regulations and the arts of CBD business, this symposium is an unmissable event that promises to deliver insight into the future of cannabis laws and the emerging market dynamics.

About Japan Industrial Hemp Association

Establishment: September 30, 2021
Officers: Dr. Hitoshi Sato serves as President along with a diverse board including professionals from various sectors.
Contact:
Japan Industrial Hemp Association
Location: Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5404-3458
Email: [email protected]
Website: Japan Industrial Hemp Association