In a fragmented European cannabis landscape, one thing is clear: patients are driving the conversation forward. This fall, the international initiative We, The Patients expands its educational series on medical cannabis and chronic pain with new events in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Following successful gatherings in Madrid and Zurich, these upcoming forums continue the group’s mission of building empathy-based bridges between patients, clinicians, scientists, and policymakers.
Bern and London Events Center Patients, Not Institutions
The upcoming sessions are fully free to attend, with limited registration available online, and designed to create safe, inclusive spaces for those living with chronic pain.
Bern, SwitzerlandSaturday, October 11, 2025Hotel BernOrganized with Swiss nonprofit Medcan SchweizRegister here
London, United KingdomFriday, November 7, 2025The Charterhouse, BarbicanHosted in partnership with PatientsCann UKRegister here
Both events prioritize patient wellbeing throughout the day. Attendees will find:
On-site medical assistance for those who need it
Breaks and rest areas to reduce physical strain
Inclusive catering, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options
Welcome kits with curated tools and information
Full recordings available after the event on the We, The Patients YouTube channel
Evidence, Empathy, and Vaporisers: Inside the Program
Each forum blends scientific expertise with real patient stories. It’s not a top-down lecture. It’s a two-way conversation.
The program includes:
Scientific insights on cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain
Testimonies from patients navigating complex health systems
“Bridging Dialogues”, where patients and professionals speak as equals
Hands-on workshops on vaporisation techniques and the role of terpenes in symptom management
The goal isn’t just education. It’s connection. These events ask what happens when those most affected by policy are the ones shaping it.
A Model Rooted in Listening
“These events are not just conferences — they are bridges,” said Carola Pérez, founder and chair of We, The Patients.
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