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Legal, Medical & Industry
Plant Based Science
Symposium

Congrès Médical

Science in the City Alt Logo No Brandmark Dark with Flags (2)

Legal, Medical & Industry
Plant Based Science
Symposium

Congrès Médical

Science in the City International 2025

October 1-3, 2025 I Bordeaux, France

A Groundbreaking International Educational Conference led by women and designed to revolutionize the Global Cannabis Industry.

Welcome Reception for our Esteemed VIPs

Indulge in the refined elegance of the Intercontinental Bordeaux on October 25th, where our Pre-Conference Welcome Cocktail Reception offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and distinguished guests in an intimate setting, setting the stage for insightful exchanges and networking before the main event.

Main Conference Educational Sessions

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.

Post-Conference VIP Networking Reception

A private soirée caps off the night of learning, networking, and fun by bringing together conference attendees in luxury and style.  This exclusive event takes everyone on a journey through the rich heritage of winemaking.

Pre-Conference VIP Champagne Reception

October 1, 2025 | 3:00pm to 8:00pm

The l’Orangerie, Intercontinental Bordeaux

Enjoy a refined atmosphere with expertly crafted champagnes, fine wines, and gourmet bites, all served in an intimate and elegant setting designed to welcome our esteemed speakers, faculty and moderators. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to network with fellow VIPs and set the stage for meaningful connections before the main conference.

Main Conference Educational Sessions

October 2, 2025 | 9:00am to 6:00pm | La Cité Du Vin, Bordeaux, France

We have assembled a prestigious lineup of speakers from diverse disciplines, renowned for their expertise and contributions to medical, legal, and industry communities. 

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MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Gilane Barret

Science in the City is proud to have Gilane Barret as the event emcee. Gilane is a French TV journalist and events host who shares his wealth of knowledge through media training course and public speaking skills training… Read More

Conference Agenda

Medical

Legal

Industry

9:00AM

Registration and Breakfast

9:45AM

Opening Remarks/ Welcome​

10:00AM

Advancing Healthcare Through Innovation and Ethics: The Impact of Clinical Trials in Modern Medicine
Speakers To Be Announced

Dr Pascal Douek

Dr. Pascal Douek

National Representative of France, European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO)

10:30AM

Navigating the Landscape of Medicinal Cannabis in France: Current Regulations, Global Impacts, and Future Horizons
Speakers To Be Announced

Dr Pascal Douek

Dr. Pascal Douek

National Representative of France, European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO)

Marie Sanchez

Founder, NOOA Avocats

Sheri Orlowitz

Founder & Chair, Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation

Hugues Péribére

CEO, Overseed

Andrew DeAngelo

Strategic Advisor, Andrew DeAngelo Advisors

Moderator

11:00AM

Optimizing Cannabis Cultivation and Gender-Specific Therapies Exploring Metabolite Production, Clinical Research, and Personalized Treatment for Women's Health​
Speakers To Be Announced

Dr. Callie Seaman, PhD

Co-Chair, Cannabis Industry Council

Dr. Shabnam Shashar, MBA

Co-Founder, FemCan GmbH

Valérie Vedere

Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial Patient, Université Paris-Saclay

Kristen Beury, B.A.

CEO, Medical Resource Association, Inc.

Heidi Whitman

Co-founder, EmpowHer Cannabis Society

Moderator

11:30AM

Bridging Legal Frontiers: Navigating Psychedelics Financing, Global Cannabis Regulations, and Emerging Markets
Speakers To Be Announced

David Feldman, ESQ

Co-founder, Skip Intro Advisors

Mariana Larrea Arias

Cannabis Attorney, MLA Legal and Consulting Boutique

Frederik Bockslaff

CEO, Nimrod Rechtsanwälte

Faycel Tirel

Co-founder, ZamZ

Sita Schubert

Founder & Secretary General, European Medicinal Cannabis Association

Jessica Steinberg, PhD LLM

Founder & Managing Director, The Global C

Moderator

12:00pM

Sponsor Spotlight: Panaxia Pharmaceutical Industries

Assi Rotbart

CEO, Panaxia Pharmaceutical Industries

12:15pM

Sponsor Spotlight: Agropharm

Jaime Gil-Robles

Senior Advisor, Agropharm

12:30pM

Lunch

2:00pM

Navigating the Intersection of Law, Science, and Medicine​
Speakers To Be Announced

Beau Whitney

Business Consultant, Economist, &  Policy Advisor, Whitney Economics

2:30pM

Opening the French Market to Cannabis - A Shifting Regulatory Landscape​
Speakers To Be Announced

Beau Whitney

Business Consultant, Economist, &  Policy Advisor, Whitney Economics

Beausoleil Rémy

Founder, Hemp’Solution

Franck- Milone Delacourt

President & Director of Innovation, DelleD – LaFleur

Alexandre Gauthier
VP of R&D, Origine Nature
Jouany Chatoux

Spokesperson, Association Française des Producteurs de Cannabinoïdes

Andrew DeAngelo

Strategic Advisor, Andrew DeAngelo Advisors

Moderator

3:00pM

Harnessing the Power of Data to Standardize Cannabis Cultivation and processing and Improve Product Quality
Speakers To Be Announced

Christian Blake

Chief Growth Officer, Genetica

Pierre Dame
Business Development Manager of Europe, RED Horticulture
Dr Celine Nicole-de Groot

Senior Plant Researcher, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions

Mariana Larrea Arias

Cannabis Attorney, MLA Legal and Consulting Boutique

Moderator

3:30pM

Empowering Cannabis Industry Leaders: Educating for Scientific and Medical Excellence in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
Speakers To Be Announced

Dr. Julien Tuyeras, PharmD

Consultant Pharma & Cannabinoïdes, Scimys

Dr. René Maarek, PharmD

Owner, Pharmacie 24/24

Hugo Bessenay Prolonge

Association Française des Producteurs de Cannabinoïdes

Matthias Maubras

CEO and Co-founder, La Fleur de Loire

Peter Banting
Peter Banting

Co-founder, La Fleur de Loire

Moderator

4:30pM

Sports Medicine Panel Discussion - Live & In Person / Hybrid Virtual Session
Speakers To Be Announced

Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, MD

CEO, Global Health and Hygeine Solutions, LLC

Timothy Beury

CFO, Medical Resource Association, Inc.

Uly Ramos

President, Uly Karate & Fitness

Steven Wright

World Series MLB Winner

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Arthur Viardot

student/ rn

Heidi Whitman

Co-founder, EmpowHer Cannabis Society

Moderator

5:00pM

Closing Remarks

8:00pM

Post-Conference VIP Networking Reception

*Agenda/Topics/Speakers subject to change without notice.

Post-Conference VIP Networking Reception

October 2, 2025 I 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM La Cité Du Vin, Bordeaux, France

Join us at La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux for an exclusive opportunity to network with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and global experts in a luxurious, dynamic setting.

This VIP reception offers the perfect environment to make meaningful connections while enjoying a curated selection of premium Bordeaux wines, cocktails, and Crémant, paired with Bordelaise-inspired cuisine. DJ Lorenzo Molinari will set the tone for an evening of vibrant interaction, with a Retro Glam dress code celebrating fashion from the 1920s to the 1980s.

about the organizer

Kristen M. Beury, B.A.

Kristen M. Beury is the CEO and President of Medical Resource Association, Inc., where she emphasizes the importance of continuous education and staying informed about industry trends, emerging therapies, regulations, and research… Read More

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