Summit Recap · September 16, 2026
Exploring the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids for health, performance, and aging. A day of real science, real conversations, and real people — bridging cannabinoid innovators with the patients, athletes, and caregivers who use their work every day.
Why this summit exists
CannaHealth Summit brought together medical experts, cannabinoid researchers, industry innovators, and real-world users — including athletes, patients, seniors, and caregivers — to advance evidence-based applications of cannabinoids for recovery, health, and human performance. By bridging the gap between science and real-world use, the summit created a two-way dialogue where innovators and end users learned directly from each other — accelerating adoption, improving outcomes, and shaping the future of cannabinoids as a trusted tool for healing.
What we stand for
Evidence-Based Education
Real-World Application
Two-Way Learning
Cultural Relevance
Stigma Reduction
Alternative Healing
Healthy Aging
Increasing Human Potential
Inside the room
Live panels, direct Q&A, and a room full of clinicians, researchers, and the patients and athletes they serve — together, in the same conversation.
The organizing team and speakers who made September 16th possible — Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, Baltimore.
Organized by
CannaHealth Summit was co-hosted by leaders bridging academic research, community health, and cannabinoid science.
Dr. Robert W. Turner II
Summit Co-Host
Associate Professor, Duke University
Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr.
Summit Co-Host
President/CEO, Beloved Community Service Corp.
Dr. Harold Han
Summit Co-Host / Lead Scientist
Founder, PhytoRX
Dr. Jean Talleyrand
Lead Clinician
Founder, MediCann
Looking ahead
Whether you're a researcher, clinician, sponsor, or someone who wants cannabinoid therapeutics done right — we'd like to hear from you as we plan what comes after 2026.
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