Riccardo Longato is the Founder and CEO of Clear, a Benefit Corporation specializing in first- and second-party auditing, quality assurance, and quality systems, with a strong focus on the medical cannabis sector.

Riccardo completed the IRCA GMP Pharmaceutical Lead Auditor training with RSSL and the ISO 9001:2015 Auditor training with QS Quality Services. His background in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud technologies, together with his qualifications, shapes his and his team’s approach to quality management.

An active voice in the international cannabis industry, Riccardo has presented at events in Italy, Japan, Thailand, and Portugal. He also serves as Greater Europe Regional Vice Chair at the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, where he contributes to the development of international standards and regulatory pathways for the global cannabis industry.

other PTMC 2026 speakers

Ben Stevens

Adan de Salas Quiroga

Heidi Whitman

Choose your ticket for PTMC 2026

The 8th edition of PTMC unfolds across two carefully curated days.

Choose below the experience that best suits your objectives, from conference only to a complete immersive PTMC journey.

VIP ALL-ACCESS

(September 10 & September 11)

This ticket gives you access to the full event across two days: Conference, Political Debate, VIP Dinner and Exclusive VIP Sunset after-party on a Boat at the Tagus River.

CONFERENCE + VIP COCKTAIL & DINNER

(September 10, from 9:00 to 23:59)

This ticket gives you access to the full event across the first day: Conference, Political Debate and VIP Cocktail & Dinner

CONFERENCE ONLY

(September 10, from 09:00 to 18:30)

This ticket gives you access to the Conference (includes Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee-Break)

Riccardo Longato

Founder & CEO

Clear

Italy