The truth behind the world's largest cannabis trade show
He didn't study event management. He doesn't consume cannabis himself. Today, he leads the world's largest cannabis trade fair. 👉 More about the Mary Jane Fair: https://www.maryjane-berlin.com/?utm_... Ersin Akgül-Wiedersich is the CEO of Mary Jane Berlin. He helped build the festival in its early years and took over leadership last year. This doesn't stop him from also working as an artist booker, label consultant, and sales guy at a ticketing company. "Simply because I feel like it!" Not a classic path. Not a classic profile. And yet, exactly the right person to head Mary Jane Berlin. Nhung speaks openly. When she and Duc stepped back from operations, it was immediately clear to them: Ersin would run the show. Because he is calmness personified when everyone else is freaking out. In this episode, they talk about Mary Jane 2026, Ersin's vision, and what it takes to run a festival of this size—without losing your mind. _________________________________________ 🔥 What to expect in this episode: → How Ersin became CEO of the world's largest cannabis event → How he manages multiple projects in parallel and still stays calm → Mary Jane Berlin 2026: what's going to be insane this year → Ersin's personal highlights and his vision for Mary Jane Dive in! Enjoy watching this episode. _________________________________________ 📩 Write in the comments: What are you looking forward to most at Mary Jane Berlin 2026? _________________________________________ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Ersin: Artist Booker, Sales Dude, Mary Jane CEO. 00:07:46 Taking over a cocktail bar during high school 00:14:21 At the poker table with Duc’s lecturer 00:21:14 “Great, social security and pension.” 00:28:18 Why is Ersin so deeply relaxed? 00:37:59 “This is Ersin, he runs our festival!” 00:48:05 Suddenly CEO of the world's largest cannabis fair 00:56:49 Dream employer Mary Jane Berlin 01:04:15 2026 Fair: “It's going to be insane this year!” 01:13:37 Mary Jane: A role model for modern trade fair culture 01:23:01 Vision: “All of Berlin, one week of Mary Jane” 01:26:44 Rapid-fire questions & closing _________________________________________ Disclaimer: Content regarding cannabis/THC/CBD is for educational and informational purposes and is not to be understood as advertising. _________________________________________ 🔗 Socials: Nhung: / njung.ng Ersin: / ersoundichso MJ Podcast IG: / mary_jane_podcast MJ Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X07Sa9... MJB Event IG: / mary_jane_berlin
