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Our mission

One company, multiple solutions

For more than 25 years, the medical practice advisors at Medical Resource Association have served the medical community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. Our team of experts builds, redesigns, and advises practices and medical institutions on the best and brightest emerging technologies and trends to ready the healthcare industry for the future.

Our mission

One company, multiple solutions

For more than 25 years, the medical practice advisors at Medical Resource Association have served the medical community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. Our team of experts builds, redesigns, and advises practices and medical institutions on the best and brightest emerging technologies and trends to ready the healthcare industry for the future.

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Industry Highlights

Upcoming events & activities

THE OTHER LAUNCH PARTY

Location: 621 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

28, May 2025 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm

The Other Launch Party is our official celebration marking the debut of the first premium cannabis lifestyle magazine serving NYC and the Hudson Valley. Though our first issue premiered six months ago and we’re now preparing for our Spring 2025 edition, we’re finally throwing the launch party this remarkable publication deserves. Join us for an evening of industry networking, insights from market leaders, and a proper New York celebration at one of the city’s most distinctive venues.

International Cannabis Symposium

Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

May 30 – June 1, 2025

he International Cannabis Symposium: Law, Trade, and Standards is a premier, invite-only event designed for cannabis trade delegations, policymakers, legal experts, and key industry stakeholders. This inaugural symposium will be held on May 30, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, coinciding with the South African Cannabis Expo (May 30 – June 1, 2025).

This exclusive gathering will bring together global leaders in cannabis and hemp regulation, commerce, and compliance to discuss the latest legal frameworks, international trade opportunities, and industry standards.

Cannabis Means Business – Conference & Expo

Location: Javits Convention Center New York City

June 4 – June 5, 2025

CB Club x EmpowHer

Location: Studio at Moritzplatz Prinzenstr. 84.2 10969 Berlin-Kreuzberg

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

As a prelude to the CB Expo (Cannabis Business Expo and Conference) taking place in Dortmund in September, the CB Club will be stopping in Berlin, directly in front of the Mary Jane Berlin , the largest consumer cannabis trade fair in Germany, and promises a day full of exciting discussions and exchanges with leading women from the cannabis industry.

The goal is to demystify European cannabis reform – with a special focus on developments in Germany: decriminalization, home cultivation and clubs, CBD, cosmetics, and the medical cannabis market. At the same time, the relevant investment opportunities in this constantly changing landscape will be examined.

Selected experts will address these topics in open roundtable discussions, share their perspectives, and invite participants to engage in exchange in a stylish, relaxed setting.

This one-day event in front of Mary Jane Berlin offers professionals of all genders the perfect opportunity to learn about current developments, share knowledge, and make valuable contacts in the dynamic world of cannabis.

Mary Jane Berlin 20025

Location: Messe Berlin site, Hammarskjöldplatz, Eingang Nord, 14055 Berlin.

19th June – 22nd June 2025

More than just a trade show – a world for everyone and every sense. Explore innovations, live acts, insights, and the fascinating world of Cannabis.

We set new standards every year — but by 2025, we’ll exceed everything! Be part of the world’s largest Cannabis Event, experience even more exhibitors, exciting highlights and a community that is bigger and greener than ever before!

Cannabis Europa London 2025

Location: The Barbican Centre, London

24 Jun 2025 09:00 – Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Join 1,500+ influential leaders from thriving cannabis companies, investors actively deploying capital into the market, plus key politicians — the crucial combination needed to drive the European cannabis industry and your business forward.

We will once again be holding a boutique industry expo, showcasing more than 40 leading businesses as the cream of the European cannabis crop, acting as a jumping off point for growing your business in Europe and beyond.

Science in the City International Medical Conference 2025

Hybrid Event – Live (Bordeaux, France) & Virtual 

September 11-12, 2025

Join us for Science in the City International, a groundbreaking EU educational summit taking place in La Cité Du Vin, Bordeaux, France where we’re bringing together plant-based executives and healthcare leaders from around the world! This event is a unique opportunity for international industry stakeholders, medical healthcare professionals, Functional and Integrative Medicine practitioners, and Community Healthcare Changemakers & Leaders to come together for a historical USA/France live event.

Meet the MRA Team

Stephen Dahmer
Dr. Stephen Dahmer 
Chief Medical Officer, Goodness Growth Holdings

Emese Simon, MD

 

Dr. Emese Simon, FAAPMR, DipABLM

Dr. Pascal Douek

Dr. Pascal Douek 
 

Sabine-Hazan
Dr. Sabine Hazan 
CEO, Ventura Clinical Trials CEO, Malibu Specialty Center

Industry Highlights

Continuing Medical Education Events & Activities

SPRING INTO CANNABIS

Healthcare Provider Educational Symposium

Clinical and Therapeutic Applications of Medical Cannabis

6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Medical Professionals CME Symposium

• Introduction to Medical Cannabis
• Opioids: Addressing the Crisis with Cannabis
• Cannabis in Multiple Clinical Conditions
• Principles of Pharmacokinetics
• Current Research Controversies and Limitations
• Cannabis Use and Neurobehavioral Deviations

Enduring | 6 CME Credits

This activity is being supported by Green Goods

Industry Highlights

Past Events & Activities

REVELRY BUYERS’ CLUB

Location: Basilica Hudson, 110 Front Street Hudson, NY 12534

Wednesday May 14th, 2025 | 11AM – 6PM

Position your brand for success at New York’s cornerstone cannabis trade show—the ultimate gathering where the largest concentration of cannabis retail operators connect with top brands to get handle business. This is your opportunity to get in front of the New York industry’s decision-makers, showcase your products and services, and build meaningful relationships with the retailers driving the market.

International Cannabis Business Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE: 29 – 30 April, 2025

Venue: Estrel Berlin

Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin Germany

ICBC is Europe’s largest and longest-running cannabis B2B event and serves as Germany’s largest annual gathering of influential cannabis political and business leaders. It offers world-class industry networking and investment/ capital opportunities and is attended by executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers from over 80 nations.

Attend ICBC 2025 and join the 350 + sponsors and exhibitors and 5000+ attendees in their B2B trade show for premier business networking, informative sessions, and a heavy dose of culture, politics, science, history, and advocacy.

MARY FEST

Location: 53 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, EE. UU.

Saturday, 19 April 2025 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm

This spring, let’s plant seeds of progress and nurture them together at MARY Fest! Eden Collective International, Medical Resource Association, Inc., Kristen M. Beury, B.A. are beyond excited to invite you to join us in Brooklyn on April 19th from 10am to 6pm. Don’t miss us at this incredible event where you’ll find customized offerings and activities. We are launching and activating several brands with Potency No. 710, Pinks Products with hand selections of Moroccan traditional attire! Find out more details on our next upcoming Elevated Supper Club International Gathering + much more – we can’t wait to connect with so many of you in person soon. 💚

Eden Collective x Medical Resource Association, Inc. Barcelona Elevated Supper Club Dinner Reception

Location: Choko Barcelona; 13 Carrer de les Jonqueres 08003 Barcelona Spain

Wednesday, March 12th 2025

Surround yourself with visionaries, pioneers, and thought leaders in an intimate and sophisticated setting designed to foster meaningful connections and inspire the future of our industry. Set against the elegant and energetic backdrop of Choko, this exclusive evening offers high-level networking with global innovators, decision-makers, and changemakers driving progress.

Through inclusivity and collaboration, we create a thriving community where ideas flourish, innovations take shape, and leadership is redefined. Indulge in a specially curated culinary experience within a smoke-friendly environment, with à la carte dining and beverages available.

United for Medical Cannabis: A Call to Action

Location: Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hôtel de Region, 14, Rue François de Sourdis, CS 81383, 33077, Bordeaux Cedex

Monday, March 10, 2025 | 17:00 – 19:00

France is at a pivotal moment for medical cannabis access, and we must act now to protect the rights of patients who depend on these treatments. This gathering is an urgent call for solidarity—bringing together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists), policymakers, local organizations, and industry stakeholders to discuss the way forward.

This is an opportunity to hear firsthand from those impacted, engage in meaningful dialogue, and collaborate on solutions that ensure compassionate and effective medical care for seriously ill patients.

Unis pour le Cannabis: A Call to Action

Lieu: Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hôtel de Region, 14, Rue François de Sourdis, CS 81383, 33077, Bordeaux Cedex

Lundi, 10 mars 2025 | 17:00 – 19:00

La France est à un tournant décisif pour l’accès au cannabis médical. Nous devons agir maintenant pour garantir les droits des patients qui dépendent de ces traitements. Cet événement est un appel à la solidarité, rassemblant patients, soignants, professionnels de santé (médecins, infirmiers, pharmaciens, thérapeutes), décideurs politiques, associations locales et acteurs du secteur afin de discuter des prochaines étapes.

C’est l’occasion d’entendre les témoignages de ceux qui sont directement concernés, de participer à un dialogue constructif et de collaborer à des solutions garantissant des soins médicaux efficaces et compatissants pour les patients atteints de maladies graves.

Paris International Agricultural Show 2025 – Industry Roundtable

February 24th

On February 24, 2025, we had the privilege of attending a pivotal industry roundtable at the Paris International Agricultural Show, where experts gathered to discuss the transformative role of medical cannabis in patient care and the agricultural economy.

Held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, this insightful discussion featured our CEO, Kristen M. Beury, who spoke about the impact of medical cannabis on patient outcomes and agricultural innovation, alongside esteemed panelists from across the industry.

Pinks Canna Couture VIP Launch Party 2025

Timing: 7PM – 12 AM

February 12th | Jue Lan Club, NYC

Medical Conference Congrès médical Science in the City International

Learn from a range of subject matter experts in multiple fields of medicine as well as legal matters that impact your practice. This hybrid conference (in-person and virtual event) provides its attendees the unbiased science as well as evidence-based curriculum along with best legal practices.

cannabis law institute 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 25 & 26 July, 2024

Venue: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

375 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3069

The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Cannabis Law Institute 2024. The event is set to bring together a diverse array of legal experts, policymakers, and industry pioneers from around the world. INCBA Cannabis Law Institute 2024 features a robust program covering a wide range of profound insights into emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, business opportunities, and social equity issues to help attendees navigate the complex legal framework surrounding the cannabis industry.

International Cannabis Business Conference 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 16 – 17 April, 2024

Venue: Estrel Berlin

Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin Germany

ICBC is Europe’s largest and longest-running cannabis B2B event and serves as Germany’s largest annual gathering of influential cannabis political and business leaders.

Executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry service providers from across the planet will be converging at our B2B trade show for premier business networking, informative sessions, and a heavy dose of culture, politics, science, history, and advocacy.

Join the 350 + sponsors and exhibitors and 5000 + attendees from 80 + countries at ICBC Berlin B2B 2024!

New York City Networking Reception

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 | 06:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. EST

1633 Broadway New York, NY

Join the International Cannabis Bar Association for a networking reception following the New York State Bar Cannabis Section Annual meeting.

Hosted by: Sullivan & Worcester LLP

Sponsored by: Kaufman McGowan PLLC

*FREE for NYSB Cannabis Meeting Attendees
*FREE for INCBA Members
*$30 for all others

Come join, medical cannabis doctor & OB-GYN Dr. Lynn Parodneck, and Leafology owner Shirley Xu-Weldon along with author and documentary film-maker Elana Frankel for an educational evening. 

Experience a private dispensary tour as well as the opportunity to ask the team questions you’ve always been curious about in a safe and secure learning environment.

Hosts Cannabis and Women's Health

Monday, December 11, 2023 | 5 – 8:00 p.m.

244 Main Street, White Plains, NY, USA

Hosted by the Society of Cannabis Clinicians & The Releaf Institute In Partnership with Science in the City International

6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢ + an Opportunity to Learn from world-renowned cannabis experts:

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SPRING INTO CANNABIS

Healthcare Provider Educational Symposium

Clinical and Therapeutic Applications of Medical Cannabis

6 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢

Medical Professionals CME Symposium

• Introduction to Medical Cannabis
• Opioids: Addressing the Crisis with Cannabis
• Cannabis in Multiple Clinical Conditions
• Principles of Pharmacokinetics
• Current Research Controversies and Limitations
• Cannabis Use and Neurobehavioral Deviations

April 7, 2022 | 6 CME Credits

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
This activity is being supported by Green Goods

CANNABIS AND CANCER

CURRENT CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
Free Zoom: March 24, 2022, 5:30 pm

Dr Stephen Dahmer Dr. Stephen Dahmer, Moderator Chief Medical Officer, Goodness Growth Holdings
Dr. Dylan Zylla Dr. Dylan Zylla, M.D.

ALL ABOUT FLOWER

Certify with Confidence

Dr Paloma Lehfeldt Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt, Moderator Chief Medical Officer, Goodness Growth Holdings
Dr Riley Kirk Dr. Riley Kirk, PhD Cannabis Research Scientist, Real Isolates LLC
Dr Miyabe Shields Dr. Miyabe Shields, PhD Chief Scientific Officer, Real Isolates LLC

CANNABIS & CHRONIC PAIN

Dr Stephen Dahmer Dr. Stephen Dahmer, Moderator Chief Medical Officer, Goodness Growth Holdings
Dr. Julia Arnsten, Speaker Principal Investigator, MEMO Trial, Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Medicine.
Olivia Uhley Olivia Uhley, Speaker Clinical Research Coordinator RELEAF Trial, Goodness Growth Holdings

NORML FORML

Join us for a memorable evening at the 2021 Cannabis Week in New York City. Network and celebrate with activists, athletes, politicians, and industry leaders on the eve of CWCBExpo. Enjoy cannabis art, entertainers, and music and dancing at Sid Gold’s Request Room, November 3, 2021.

Event Sponsors

NYS CANNABIS EXPO

This Expo & Conference brings together the many facets of the Recreational Marijuana Industry.

OCT 17,  2021  |  ALBANY CAPITAL CENTER
55 EAGLE ST. ALBANY. NY 12207

Event Sponsors

HUDSON VALLEY HEMP DAY

Your Invitation to Relax

Join us for a celebration of well-being with a spectacular line up of speakers on-hand to share their expertise of how to get involved in the cannabis industry.

Featured Panelists

Sang Choi, R. PH., Etain Health
Kenneth R. Weinberg, Cannabis Doctors of New York
Dr. Robin Rose, Terrain Health
Timothy L. Beury, Medical Resource Association

AUG 28,  2021  |  JENNY’S GREEN GARDEN

Presented in partnership with Etain Health and Glamping Tents.
Co-hosted by Medical Resource Association.

LET'S TALK MENTAL HEALTH


MAY 27, 2021 | 7 PM | FREE FACEBOOK EVENT

A panel discussion with Curaleaf

MAY 27,  2021  |  7 PM  |  FREE FACEBOOK EVENT

Center for Aging Studies

Reflections on Practicing Plant Based Medicine from Around the Globe: 

A panel discussion with experts June Chin, DO, and Stephen Damer, MD, and moderated by Joe Dolce, BA.

APRIL 27,  2021  |  10 – 11 AM

 

 Sponsored by Medical Resource Association

JOIN US FOR THIS FREE ZOOM EVENT

 

The Role of Plant Medicine in Personal Growth:

A discussion around how cultures have relied on plant medicine for growth and personal evolution.

APRIL 22,  2021  |  11 AM – 12 PM

 Presenters: Jan Roberts, DSW, LCSW and Michelle Weiner, DO, MPH
Moderated by Stephanie Kronen with Curaleaf, event sponsor

JOIN US FOR THIS FREE ZOOM EVENT

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