# Event Details - **Event Name**: Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: A two-day event focused on cannabinoid-based medicine in the healthcare system, from emerging evidence to clinical practice.About this EventAvicanna's 6th Medical Symposium is a two-day clinical education conference hosted in the Lower Concourse Atrium of the MaRS Discovery District, with poster presentations featured in the Heritage Atrium West.Designed for practicing healthcare providers, researchers, and trainees, this symposium provides evidence-informed guidance spanning both clinical application and scientific understanding. Sessions will address patient assessment, treatment planning, dosing strategies, and safety considerations, while also examining emerging evidence, mechanisms of action, and areas of ongoing research in cannabinoid therapeutics.Through case-based discussions, expert panels, and real-world clinical data alongside research presentations, attendees will gain practical insights for clinical practice and a deeper understanding of the evolving evidence base supporting medical cannabis.Topics for the Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium include:Mental health and neuropsychiatric applications of medical cannabisPopulation-specific care and precision medicineDosing, titration, and clinical decision-makingMedical cannabis within multimodal careReal-world evidence, registries, and outcomes researchClinician-patient communication, ethics, and stigmaWomen’s healthPalliative care and complex symptom managementAnd new frontiers in cannabinoid researchThe speakers and agenda for Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium will be announced soon.Day 1 and Day 2 tickets must be purchased separately for both in person and online attendance.All in-person ticket purchases are subject to review and approval by the Avicanna team. Please note that certain registrations may be transitioned to an online attendance format.Day 1, June 11th?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMBreakfast and Registration?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening Remarks - A Year in ReviewHost: Dr. Karolina Urban, MSc, PhDInfo: A Year in Review: Evidence, Prescribing Trends, and Clinical Implications in Cannabinoid Medicine?: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AMSpeaker - State of the Evidence for Medical Cannabis in CanadaHost: Dr. James MacKillop, PhD, CPsych, FCAHS?: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AMSpeaker - Brain Injury, Cannabinoids, and the Endocannabinoid SystemHost: Dr. Elizabeth Thompson, PhD, MSc, BSc?: 10:15 AM - 10:40 AMBreak and Poster Session?: 10:40 AM - 11:50 AMClinical Workshop - Prescribing Medical CannabisHost: Dr. Evan Lewis, MD, FRCPCInfo: Clinical Workshop: Prescribing Medical Cannabis - Practical Approaches to Initiation, Titration, and Patient Management?: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PMRapid Poster Presentations?: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PMLunch and Posters?: 01:20 PM - 01:40 PMSpeaker - Real World Implications of Veterans Policy ChangesHost: Dr. Karolina Urban, MSc, PhDInfo: Real World Implications of Veterans Policy Changes and Roundtable Results from HCP and Veterans?: 01:40 PM - 02:20 PMSpeaker - Neurobiology, Hyperarousal, and Clinical ConsiderationsHost: Dr. Matthew Hill, PhD?: 02:20 PM - 02:50 PMSpeaker - Cannabis and the Overdose CrisisHost: Dr. Hudson Reddon, PhDInfo: Cannabis and the Overdose Crisis: Recent Findings and Future Directions?: 02:50 PM - 03:20 PMBreak and Poster Session?: 03:20 PM - 04:10 PMKeynote - Beyond the Battlefield: The Veteran's JourneyHost: Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) David Fraser, CMM, MSC, MSM,?: 04:10 PM - 04:50 PMPanel - Veteran Support GroupsInfo: Veteran and Patient Perspectives: Clinical Needs, Outcomes, and Barriers to Care?: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks - Reflections and the Future of Cannabinoid MedicineHost: Aras Azadian, CEO, MBAInfo: From Evidence to Action: Reflections and the Future of Cannabinoid Medicine?: 05:00 PMNetworking at MercattoDay 2, June 12th?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast and Registration?: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AMOpening Remarks - Day 1 in ReviewHost: Dr. Karolina Urban, MSc, PhDInfo: Day 1 in Review: Framing Emerging Evidence and Specialized Applications?: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AMSpeaker - Evidence from RWE Study and Next StepsHost: Dr. Hance Clarke, MD, PhD, FRCPCInfo: RWE Study and Next Steps In Pain-Related Medical Cannabis Authorization?: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AMSpeaker - The Maverick Medical Cannabis ProjectHost: Michael Koehn, MACP, RCC, CHPCInfo: The Maverick Medical Cannabis Project: Insights and Implementation of a Novel Intervention for the Overdose Crisis?: 09:40 AM - 10:05 AMBreak and Poster Session?: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AMSpeaker - Beyond Antipsychotics: Real-World Cannabinoid Care for BPSDHost: Dr. Blake PearsonInfo: Beyond Antipsychotics: Real-World Cannabinoid Care for BPSD in Long-Term Care?: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AMSpeaker - Medical Cannabis for Cancer Related SymptomsHost: Dr. Dilshaan Panjwani, MD?: 11:05 AM - 11:35 AMPanel - Patient Advocacy GroupsInfo: Understanding Patient Needs: Advocacy, Access, and Cannabinoid Based Care?: 11:35 AM - 11:55 AMRapid Poster Presentations?: 11:55 AM - 12:55 PMLunch and Posters?: 12:55 PM - 01:45 PMClinical Workshop - Women's Health: MenopauseHost: Erin Mignault, NP, MScInfo: Women's Health: Menopause - Pathophysiology and the Role of Cannabinoid-Based Therapies?: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMSpeaker - Cannabinoids in Gynecologic CareHost: Dr. Luiza Marouelli, MD, OB-GYNInfo: Cannabinoids in Gynecologic Care: Real-World Applications and Clinical Experience?: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMPanel - Patient-Centered Care in Women’s Health - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/avicannas-6th-medical-symposium/100001984406346802 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, business, nonprofit, conferences, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: MaRS Discovery District - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: MaRS Discovery District - **lat**: 43.6599298 - **long**: -79.3886594 - **full address**: MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/db33744049fc61a92ea652a55d1200113ab7f33a81335752bcf977ea58fb9c20-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg?v=1775716578 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium being held? - **A:** Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium? - **A:** Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium is organized by Avicanna Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Avicanna's 6th Medical Symposium is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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