Speaker: Sean Hocking, Editor Owner Karma Koala Podcast, Cannabis Law Report, International Cannabis Symposium, Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
About: Back to Basics: Creating Foundational Policy & Law for Equitable Global Cannabis and Hemp. The International Cannabis Symposium 2026 brings together leading academics, policymakers, legal experts, and industry professionals to address the foundational challenges in cannabis and hemp policy development. Our theme emphasizes the need for equitable, evidence-based approaches to cannabis regulation worldwide.
Bio: I publish Cannabis Law Rpt & Law Jnl, www.practicesource.com and the International Cannabis Symposium Initiative to introduce global cannabis policy & debate that doesn’t always revolve around the discussion of the mighty $. + I run independent record label Metal Postcard Records and produce the weekly and monthly Bottom of the Pops radio show on Mixcloud, Dandelion radio (UK), 8K (NZ) ES Radio Portugal & others. Worked in the professional/legal publishing and bookselling industry for 25 odd years. Started behind the counter at then Aus Law Book Company Bookshop late 80’s.
