Last week, cannabis industry experts and enthusiasts gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, for a 2-day training. The event was organized by Delphy, Fluence, and Cannavigia and was attended by around 25 people. "It was an international group of attendees, but most were from Portugal. Being in a classroom environment, there was lots of opportunity to exchange knowledge. And after those two days of learning, the group was rewarded with an excursion to the Curaleaf facility," the organizers said.
Excursion to Curaleaf's facility
Training course for growers
The training course was specifically designed for cannabis growers working in the cultivation department of a licensed cannabis producer (LP) or for horticultural companies transitioning to cannabis cultivation. According to the organizers, the combination of theory and practical application made the training unique. 
The event aimed to refresh attendees' knowledge of plant cultivation. "The group learned about modern solutions for controlling and optimizing their cannabis cultivation from leading horticultural companies. The program focused on growing cannabis in high-tech buildings such as greenhouses or indoor facilities. Topics included all cultivation issues and techniques."
Topics
During the 2 full days of learning, these were the discussed topics:
- Plant physiology (general and cannabis)
- Interaction between flowering and LED
- Mother plants and propagation
- Climate control and evaporation
- Irrigation, fertigation, and substrate
- Cultivation planning and operations
- Actualities research
- IPDM crop protection and regulations (DGAV)
- Integrated Pest Management practical
- Cannabis compliance and licensing
The specialists were René Corsten (Delphy), Donis Bernal (Delphy), Jaime Ahumada Espinoza (Delphy), Filipa Sousa Nunes (IPDM Specialist Cannabis), Franz Josef Sima (Fluence), and Luís Soares (Cannavigia).
The Fluence team, one of the organizers of the event, mentioned that they find it important to stay true to their slogan: 'LED by science.' "It is our mission to stay at the forefront of education and to connect the industry. The 2-day training was hands-on and based on decades of experience that the specialists have collected. The attendees were also able to share their own experiences: it was like a 'cross-pollination' of knowledge in the industry."
For more information:
Delphy
www.delphy.nl
Fluence
www.fluence-led.com
Cannavigia
www.cannavigia.com