Professional program 2011
The official languages of the conference are Czech and English. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
| time | lecture |
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| Friday 25.11. Hemp symposium: HEMP AS A NATURAL RESOURCE | |
| 12:30 AM | Fair trade opening |
| 1:00 PM |
Jan Vít Trčka (o.s. Konopa, CZ)Traditional use of hemp in folk culturewww.konopa.czAbstract:The use of hemp, together with flax, as a technical material has a very long history in our country. The talk focuses on the most frequent areas of hemp utilization, classical technologies of processing, and etymological curiosities in the textile industry vocabulary that obscure our current views on the once common occurrence of hemp materials. |
| 1:30 PM |
Doc. ing. Luboš Babička, Csc. - ČZU, CZProspects of hemp farming developmentAbstract:Hemp (Cannabis sativa) used to be a common crop of our fields for centuries and together with flax represented important industrial materials. In addition to the stem, which constituted a fundamental resource for the textile industry, hemp seed had an important role in human nutrition. Due to its excellent nutritional composition, the seed is coming back to use in the food and cosmetic industries. This short talk covers the present state of hemp farming and utilization in the Czech Republic. |
| 2:00 PM |
Ing. Antonín Vaculík, Ph.D., Ing. Marie Bjelková, Ing. Prokop Šmirous, Csc. - Agritec s.r.o. Šumperk, CZElaborating the technology of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) farming for biomass and seed utilizationAbstract:Industrial hemp farming has been on the rise in Europe since 1995, not only in the textile and paper industries but also in such areas as the building industry, car industry, pharmaceutics and furniture making. In spite of that, hemp farming in the Czech Republic has not spread much to this day. The reasons might include the availability of plant varieties together with the high prices of foreign varieties, lacking Czech seed banks, unresolved issues with the technologies for non-traditional growing, reaping and harvesting of stems and seeds. The monitoring of THC content in the plants according to the EU legislation must also be taken into account. The aim of the project currently undertaken by the Agritec company is to solve the above-mentioned issues, and to elaborate technological procedures for growing and post-harvest processing of industrial hemp in the Czech Republic. At the same time, the economic aspects of growing industrial hemp using the so called “allowance to settlement” method will be evaluated. The aim of the project is to establish suitable methods of industrial hemp farming with regard to different areas of farming, ways of harvesting, yield parameters, quality and the subsequent utilization of stem and seed production. |
| 2:30 PM |
Presenter: Ing. Boris Baňas - Konopa.sk, talk author: Benilda Sable, Hemp Oil Canada, Inc. - HEMP SEED OIL EUROPE LTDHemp: a versatile and tasty gluten-free ingredientAbstract:The talk deals with the possibilities of replacing flour and other ingredients with hemp seed products. Six different hemp products will be analysed: flour, protein powder, pressed products or forage cakes, roasted seeds, peeled seeds and hemp oil. The content of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals is analysed in these materials. Special attention is paid to the fatty acid composition, dominated by unsaturated fatty acids, and fibre, which is the major carrier of polysaccharides. In conclusion, hemp can bring novelty and versatility to consumers and producers of gluten-free pastry while affording above-standard supply of proteins, fibre, iron, folic acid salts, and omega-3 fatty acids compared to other gluten-free alternatives. |
| 3:30 PM |
Doc. Ing. Marie Hrušková, Csc. - VŠCHT PragueApplied research of hemp flour utilization in the cereal industryAbstract:The use of composite flour (wheat/hemp) for the production of pastry, biscuits and pasta, and the presentation of the results of laboratory experiments in this area. The talk also includes an overview of the differences between conventional and organic production of hemp flour, and optimization of the composite flour composition according to the results of a sensory analysis of products. |
| 4:00 PM |
Ing. Pavel Kout - Lnářský a konopářský svaz ČR (Flax and Hemp Association CZ)Hemp fibre, its production and useAbstract:In this presentation, comprehensive information on the plant in relation to the fibre, the ways of harvesting with respect to the fibre obtained, the methods of getting the fibre from the stem, and the principles of stem primary processing will be provided. Also, the present situation in the Czech Republic will be evaluated. Various tools and procedures for the textile and non-textile utilization of hemp fibre will be presented, for example for the car industry, composite materials and geopolymers, building insulation and sound reduction materials, temporary geotextile fabrics, mulching materials, cigarette paper, or energetics. |
| 5:00 PM |
Ing. David Hora – Izolace-konopi.cz (CZ)Natural construction materials in the building industryAbstract:In the current hectic times, more and more people find the solutions to their life needs in traditional natural procedures. And the building industry is no exception. Many builders consider silicates, acrylates, polystyrenes and plastics to be unacceptable materials, and they seek alternative solutions in materials that come from nature without any complicated and energy-demanding processes. The present construction materials market already offers numerous natural building solutions, from hemp insulation made from industrial hemp, through reed panels, to clay panels and clay plaster. This product range can satisfy even the most demanding customers that aim for eco-friendly building. |
| 5:30 PM |
Bc. Michal Ruman - o.s. Konopa (CZ)Experience with using hemp materials for the reconstruction of rural buildingsAbstract:A summary of the experience gained in the course of the project Building with Nature: A Hemp Odyssey. The presentation includes screening of documentary footage and photos taken at building workshops organised in Central and South Bohemia in summer 2011. The properties of hemp building materials and the possibilities of their application are also discussed in the talk. Finally, examples of practical realizations from our country and from abroad will be demonstrated. |
| 6:00 PM |
Norbert Schmidt - Drumparam (AT)Hempstone, a natural material from hempAbstract:Hempstone is a fully eco-friendly material, that was first invented in Upper Austria in the nineties. Only water and hemp fibre are used in this patented process. Thoroughly mushed pulp is contracted by drying and forms a compact material that we use to create various musical instruments. The talk will be concluded with a short performance. |
| SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26th: USING HEMP IN MEDICINE | |
| 1:00 PM |
MUDr. Pavel Kubů – Petition for therapeutic hemp www.lecebnekonopi.cz (CZ)In support of the petition for therapeutic hemp – a historical return of hemp into surgeries and pharmacies or a cynical game with human suffering?Abstract:The petition for therapeutic hemp was published on August 15th, 2011. It elicited spontaneous positive reactions from politicians, experts, artists and general public, which resulted in the establishment of a working group of the Government Council for Drug Policy Coordination, supported by the chairperson of the Chamber of Deputies, Miroslava Němcová. The aim of the group lead by Prof. Tomáš Zima, the dean of the 1st Medical School, Charles University in Prague, is to reach a common opinion and potentially suggest legislation changes in December 2011, that would grant access to therapeutic hemp to Czech patients as soon as possible. If the political will lasts, a legislation process will be initiated leading to the passing of the required changes. The process of making therapeutic hemp available in the Czech Republic is going to be long and full of difficult obstacles, every single one of which might be fatal for the legal hemp treatment. Thus, despite the negotiations already underway, the support of the petition is still important and can play a critical role. |
| 2:00 PM |
Mária Opltová – member of the petition committee (CZ)Parkinson's disease and hemp as viewed by a patientAbstract:A Parkinson's disease sufferer is going to talk about the progression of this disease and the current possibilities of its treatment. She will present the experience of PD patients with using hemp, and three case studies. As a member of the petition committee for therapeutic hemp, she will conclude by summarizing the future and hopes for making hemp available for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
| 2:30 PM |
Martina Kafková – member of the petition committee (CZ)The experience of a multiple sclerosis patient and her family in support of using hempAbstract:>A multiple sclerosis patient is going to talk about her personal experience with using hemp to obviate the negative symptoms of this disease. The talk will be accompanied by Martina's father, who, as a parent of an MS patient who uses hemp, faces the current legislation that limits the availability of therapeutic hemp. |
| 3:00 PM |
Fernande de la Figuera (ES)Hemp and its therapeutic use. An overview of the traditional and modern use of hempAbstract:The first part of the talk will focus on the earliest historical notions of the therapeutic use of hemp, that were recorded in 2737 B.C. in T'sao Ching's book "Pên Tsao Ching", and its use throughout history in different cultures around the world. The second part of the talk will deal with its therapeutic and traditional use: smoking, vaporization, extraction, cooking and so on. The third part will focus on the use of hemp in modern medicine: in the areas of cancer, multiple sclerosis, other degenerative nervous diseases, asthma, arthrosis, neuropathic pain, gynaecological pain etc., and the evaluation of real case studies. The fourth part will consist of sharing some simple recipes and tips how to prepare your own home-made medicines. The final minutes will be reserved for questions from the audience. |
| 4:00 PM |
Mario Lap - Drugtext Foundation (NL)Therapeutic hemp, an international legal issueAbstract:A brief explanation of the history of the modern use of hemp in Europe, the history of therapeutic hemp, and an introduction to the national hemp agencies and the practice in Holland. This part is followed by an analysis of the international, legal and political situation in Europe with respect to the recreational use of hemp. |
| 5:00 PM |
Boaz Wachtel (Israel)Therapeutic hemp in Israel – the journey from one to 7,000 patients – a lesson for the Czech RepublicAbstract:An activist trying since 1995 to facilitate the access of patients to therapeutic hemp in Israel. At present, eight official hemp farmers licensed by the Ministry of Health serve almost seven thousand patients in Israel. The talk conveys the experience and lessons learnt on the hard road leading from liberating the therapeutic marijuana from the prison of ignorance and lies to its official use in mainstream healthcare institutions. After Holland and Canada, Israel is only the third country in the world to have launched a therapeutic hemp program. Boaz's experience from Israel can help build a stable and economically viable program of therapeutic hemp use in the Czech Republic. |
| 6:00 PM |
J. K. Trčková – o.s. Konopa (CZ)Medieval medicine, the teachings of Rasis, a Persian doctor from the 9th centuryAbstract:The medieval medicine had to tackle not only common diseases, as it is today, but also frequent cuts from wars and minor fights. The teachings of the Persian doctor Rasis (*854 +935) formed the basis of the medical discipline until the 15th century. Other scholars, such as Avicenna, also built upon his work. Master William of Burgundy (+1180), also known as William Roger Cogenis of Parma, also taught the methods of Rasis. Some of his students were also Czech. One of them, whose name is not known, had written down notes on the ways of treating wounds, and preparing and using materials needed in medicine. A part of them was published in the 1868 anthology celebrating the 70th anniversary of the birth of František Palacký. |
| SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27th: THERAPEUTIC HEMP | |
| 12:00 PM |
William Texier - G.H.E. - (General Hydroponics of Europe), FRAdvantages of hydroponics in indoor growingAbstract:Hydroponics offers relatively few advantages in the area of indoor gardening. This short presentation examines the benefits that can be expected from hydroponic growing, together with the fundamental criteria that need to be met by the growers for successful operation. |
| 1:00 PM |
Josef Krejčík aka Mr. José, author of the book How to grow indoor, (CZ)Plants illumination (light sources, head lamps, cultivation boxes, ballasts etc.)Abstract:The amount of light emitted by a light source differs significantly from the amount of light that reaches the plants. In order to get the maximum amount of light to the plants, we need to carefully select the light sources, head lamps and reflective foils. Furthermore, we need to take additional steps in order not to waste light. The talk will present the audience with the results of extensive tests performed in the laboratories of the Electrotechnical Testing Institute in Prague. By comparing and evaluating the factors that impact on light loss on the way from the light source to the plants, various conditions for growing plants under artificial lighting were established. As a result of the measurements, useful information was obtained on the impact of the lamp distance from the illuminated area, and the real properties were revealed of various light sources and cultivation boxes. Many of these results were previously unknown. |
| 1:30 PM |
Julian S. Karadjov (Balkan Plant Science), BulgariaContamination of therapeutic hemp with heavy metals: a risk, that can be avoidedAbstract:Despite the fact that the Bulgarian law defines marijuana as “a high-risk narcotic with no therapeutic use”, a lot of work is being carried out in the first legal marijuana greenhouse in the country. The talk deals with the research activities of Balkan Plant Science (Bulgaria) and Advanced Nutrients (Canada) concerning the development of efficient and safe fertilizers for growing medical-grade marijuana. The talk details the potential risks of marijuana contamination stemming from the presence of heavy metals: the EU legislation on fertilizer contamination, possible sources of contamination and their control, and how heavy metals might influence natural and synthetic chelators. The practical implementation of these principles is illustrated by an analysis of data coming from the greenhouses of therapeutic marijuana growers. The optimistic conclusion is that heavy metal contamination, that can pose a serious problem to the patients, can be avoided by following simple rules during the control of all materials used for fertilizer production. |
| 2:30 PM |
Dr. Kurt Blaas & DI Pusch Otmar - Cannabis Austria Medizin (AT)Treatment with THC from a doctor's perspectiveAbstract:The talk will outline the areas of the medical use of hemp, introduce the Austrian legislation and practical treatment, and patient data from a year-long treatment will be presented. |
| 3:00 PM |
Peter Rausch - NEKTAR – COSMETICS & CHEMISTRY, (AT)Cannabis – research and developmentAbstract:The degree of general prejudices against drugs results in an absolutely distorted image of the real effects of medicines and their use. The comparison between legal and illegal drugs shows that anti-drug laws do not correlate at all with the relevant scientific facts. The talk will focus on the comparison of hemp with other drugs, the real effects and dangers of legal and illegal drugs. The development of novel synthetic cannabinoids opens many new avenues in the area of medicine. The discovery of Cannabis-receptors and natural endocannabinoids in the human body in the early nineties started the development of cannabinoid research world-wide. Thousands of synthetic cannabinoids have been developed, some of them being 8,000-fold more potent than THC, with various pharmacological effects, that will broaden the possibilities of therapeutic treatment of many diseases in future. The development of a new method, that allows for dissolving THC and other cannabinoids in water and boosting their effects, brings new and cheap options to the area of the therapeutic use of THC and other cannabinoids. |
| 5:00 PM |
Marco Renda - Treating Yourself (Canada)Medical Marijuana in North AmericaAbstract:The author was born in Malta, and has lived in Canada since 1964. |
| 5:00 PM |
Philip Polívka (Canada / CZ)MS - CBD in my condition occasion use of CBD rich strains as an alternative to THC in cannabisAbstract:Legally acceptable and clear headed alternative to classic drug strains available. Why grow it and what to do with it? Why use it and what can it do for spinal injury based spasticity and other illnesses where THC is not primarily indicated as therapeutic. |
Organization of the conference programme:
Hana Gabrielová, GSM: 777 027 012, email: hanka.gabrielova@cannafest.cz
Production of the conference at Cannafest:
Štěpán Marek, GSM: 603 262 797
