Bangkok will become the meeting point for the cannabis industry in the Asia-Pacific region in August 2026. The World Class Cannabis Business Asia-Pacific takes place on August 25 and 26 and brings the established European conference series to Southeast Asia for the first time with a regional focus. The two-day format is aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives, and professionals from Thailand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and other markets in the region – ideal for anyone looking to enter APAC markets or expand their activities.
What to expect
Unlike traditional trade fairs, this conference prioritizes quality over quantity. The organizers deliberately curate a manageable number of participants to enable in-depth conversations between decision-makers – not crowded booth chaos.
The agenda covers central topics of the Asian cannabis market:
- Regulatory developments in APAC: How do regulations differ between countries? What trends are emerging?
- Cross-border trade: Import, export, and supply chain management in the region
- Cannabis as medicine: Pharmaceutical applications and clinical perspectives
- Investment cases: Where do capital providers see opportunities? How do you structure deals?
- Hemp and agriculture: Cultivation, processing, and commercial applications
The program combines presentations and panels with plenty of time for structured networking. Accompanying side events, smaller exhibition spaces, and evening events round out the agenda – space for informal conversations is built in.
The target audience is clearly defined: CEOs and founders of cannabis companies, venture capital investors, government representatives from regulatory authorities, lawyers and consultants, as well as representatives from pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and logistics.
Location and travel
The event takes place in Bangkok. The exact venue will be announced soon (TBA). Bangkok is easily accessible via the international Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and has a dense network of hotels and restaurants. Once the venue is confirmed, information about travel, parking, and public transportation will be updated on the event page.
For international participants: Thailand is well-developed for tourism, and entry for German citizens is straightforward (Visa-on-Arrival or E-Visa available). A stay around the conference is worthwhile to explore the city or schedule additional business meetings.
Tickets and prices
Ticket information and pricing models will be published shortly. Typically, World Class Cannabis Business offers different categories – for example, for entrepreneurs, investors, and government representatives – as well as early-bird discounts for early registrants. It’s worth keeping an eye on the event page to benefit from early-booking prices.
The conference is not free, but the number of participants is limited and the quality of conversations is correspondingly high.
Why this event?
The APAC region is becoming increasingly relevant for the global cannabis industry. Countries like Thailand have loosened their laws, Australia has an established medical market, and Japan and South Korea are experimenting with regulated models. At the same time, the market is fragmented – each country has its own rules, licensing systems, and business cultures.
For European companies looking to enter these markets, such a conference is more efficient than months of research. Within two days, you meet regulators, potential partners, competitors, and investors in person, understand the local rules of the game, and can make your first concrete business contacts.
The fact that World Class Cannabis Business – an established European series – is hosting this edition also signals: The Asian cannabis market is ready for professional business conferences. This is a sign of market development in the region.
If you work in the cannabis industry and APAC is on your strategic agenda, this conference should be on your list.
