Mitchel Chargo Presents on Indigenous State Compacts at International Cannabis Symposium

Name: Mitchel Chargo Presents on Indigenous State Compacts at International Cannabis Symposium
Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z

Part of a panel of international cannabis and hemp policy leaders

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June 25-27, 2026

Cape Town, SA

Hinshaw partner Mitchel Chargo will present at the International Cannabis Symposium 2026, held at the University of Cape Town in South Africa from June 25 to June 27.

Mitch will be leading the panel, “Indigenous State Compacts In The US - Creating Clear & Practical Communication Between Communities & Government” on Friday, June 26 at 10:00 am. He will be joined by four fellow cannabis industry and policy leaders:

- Peter A. Wiehahn, Mkuze Hemp Holdings (South Africa)
- Marleen Theunissen, Mpondoland Plug Project (South Africa)
- Bonke Mfanekiso, Mpondoland, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
- Snoux Poswa, Mpondoland Cannabis Belt Association (South Africa)

About the Symposium

The International Cannabis Symposium 2026 brings together leading academics, policymakers, legal experts, and industry professionals to explore the foundational challenges driving cannabis and hemp policy development worldwide. The Symposium strives to foster international collaboration, establish evidence-based policy frameworks, address social concerns, and advance the development of hemp policy.

For more information, visit the conference website.

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