From London to Las Vegas, Iceland to Zimbabwe, Australia and beyond, Melanie's world-class stage presence and rare talent for evidence-based storytelling make her a sought after speaker.
At the Women Changing The World Summit in 2024 Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York awarded Mel the coveted 'Emerging Global Thought Leader' prize. With good reason.
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Previous speaking engagements include:
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MJBiz Con Womens Leadership Forum
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Women Changing The World Summit
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Australian Medical Association MEDCON22
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Icelandic National Hemp Conference
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Empowered Women Africa
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Sydney University Law School International Cannabis Symposium with Cannabis Law Report
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Melanie Wentzel Thought Leadership Showreel, shot in Reykjavik, Iceland, October 2025.
Kathy Rhodes
The Thought Alchemist
Melanie is a naturally talented speaker and on a mission to change the way we think, use and speak about medicinal cannabis. As someone who has used it for anxiety and cancer-treatment discomfort I am a HUGE believer in her work.
​Þórunn Þórs Jónsdóttir
Iceland's Leading Hemp Activist
We’re so grateful for the light, knowledge, and heart Melanie brought to Iceland — her keynote and workshop were truly unforgettable. She helped make Hemp for the Future something magical, and we can’t wait to welcome her back again.
James Ochse
Plant Scientist & Cannabis Horticulturist
Melanie was a goddess on stage in Iceland. Transformative experience listening to her speak. I can't remember a time when so many shivers ran through me listening to her truth.
Women's Health & Wellness with Cannabis (Workshop), Reykjavik, Iceland, October 2025.
Hemp For The Future Panel, 'How Information Impacts Progress in the Cannabis Industry', October 2025.
Megan Mbengue
Founder & Visionary
Mel is a fantastic speaker. She has this way of being able to read her audience and connect authentically while delivering the information. She was so entertaining and I would 10/10 recommend her.
Sammie Pyle
Cannabis Nurse Educator
MELANIE IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!! I’m literally sitting here in tears. Mel gives me all the feels & makes me want to be a better speaker, cannabis educator, and woman! Total rockstar!!!
Shawna Seldon McGregor
Publicist & CEO
Melanie moved the room with a mix of raw honesty, humour, and history. She reminded us that our relationship with cannabis is deeply personal - a tool for self-regulation, growth, and empowerment. She is unmissable!
