Argentina: Mar del Plata hosts ExpoIndustria Cannabis and Hemp 2024 this week

The third edition of ExpoIndustria Cannabis and Hemp arrives in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, on the 17th, 18th and 19th of January with debates, conferences and workshops with national and international experts. Leandro Ayala, president of the Argentine Cannabis Confederation, responsible for organizing the event, says that “the State cannot exercise violence by arresting and imprisoning cannabis users”

It is on the Argentine coast, more precisely in the Ciudad Cultural BrewHouse Puerto, in Mar del Plata, that, on the 17th, 18th and 19th of January, the calendar of one of the most important cannabis fairs in South America opens. ExpoIndustria Cannabis and Hemp 2024, organized by the Confederación Cannábica Argentina, features 36 hours of programming and activities such as the sale of legal seeds and clones, in addition to stands with products made from hemp, creams with CBD, cosmetics, beers with terpenes, among many others.

Leandro Ayala, president of the Argentine Cannabis Confederation, responsible for organizing the ExpoIndustria Cannabis and Hemp 2024

Regarding the event, Leandro Ayala, president of the Confederação Cannábica Argentina, the business entity responsible for the organization, said that “it is necessary to open bridges with the new federal management, with a view to working together towards a strong microeconomy among free people, whether individuals or companies. The State cannot exercise violence by arresting and imprisoning cannabis users.”

The participation of businessman and former Secretary of Interior Trade, Pablo Challu, is confirmed; Leandro Ayala, president of the Argentine Cannabis Confederation; Javier Hasse, CEO of the website El Planteo and the website specializing in cannabis business Benzinga; Alfredo Lazarretti, Rector of the National University of Mar del Plata; Juan Tapia, Judge; Alberto Nuñez, councilor; María Inés González Castro, specialist in harm reduction; Estela Carrizo, founder of the “Mar & Juana” cannabis hostel; Gabriel Murga, Public Relations of the Argentine Cannábica Confederation and founder of the Liamba 360° agency; and Maria Cursino, consultant, who will present her Bhang Yoga project during the event.

The event is co-organized by the media outlet ‘Industria Cannabis’, Distribuidora 14 22 and has the support of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the National University of Mar del Plata and the Argentine Chamber of Growshops (CAMEG).

There will be activities between 14pm and 02am, with the participation of local and international experts throughout the program of debates, conferences and workshops. The event also features a series of shows, with music to liven up the three days of ExpoIndustria.

At the end, ExpoIndustria Cannabis e Cânhamo de Mar del Plata will host the 14 22 Festival for the first time, with the participation of rap, reggae and cumbia artists, as well as a diverse program with local and international DJs.

Official line up Festival 14 22

Wednesday, January 17, 2024:

• Riddim

• Flower of Monos

• Opener: Misack Lem

Thursday, January 18, 2024:

• Cream Party

• NOC

• OBIE WANSHOT

• DJ Sets by El Mas Berraco and IMP85

Friday, January 19, 2024:

• Fiesta Flash

• Sabanera Wave

• The charros

The entire program takes place at Ciudad Cultural BrewHouse Puerto, at Diagonal Garibaldi, 4830 Mar del Plata, Argentina. From Wednesday (17th) to Friday (19th), between 14pm and 00am. Tickets cost ARS 02 (Argentine pesos, more or less 5000 euros).

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