Paul McKay

London, South East District

Vice President, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research

I am a VP, Principal Analyst @Forrester covering Cyber Risk, GRC Services and Enterprise Risk Management. All views here are my own unless otherwise stated.

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Last Week in Weed: May 27- June 3, 2025

5 days ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week:A new event dubbed the “Roll-Your-Own Championship” is aiming to elevate joint rolling into a mainstream spectator sport. The competition format combines speed, precision, and flair—participants are judged not just on how fast they roll, but how well they do it.
Cannabis Education in the U.S.: Degrees, Certificates, and the Future of Industry

1 week ago | newsbudz.com | Paul McKay

NewsBudz is a marijuana and medical cannabis news app. The site delivers a daily feed of the latest cannabis news. We aggregate over 30 of the web's best sources for news about marijuana, hemp and legalization to keep you informed. Stay on top of the latest news headlines, trends and developments worldwide around recreational and medical marijuana. Sit back and relax, while you read learn and share. On the web or your mobile device, NewsBudz is your cannabis news stream.
Cannabis Education in the U.S.: Degrees, Certificates, and the Future of Industry

1 week ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay

Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do aspiring professionals gain the foundational knowledge and credentials necessary to succeed in such a multifaceted, evolving field?
Sustainability Leaders Must Drive Operational Results in 2025

2 weeks ago | forrester.com | Paul McKay

2025 marks a pivotal year for sustainability leaders as a new “ESG winter” sets in with a new global political reality. Sustainability leaders are operating in a much looser regulatory environment, with key sustainability reporting regulations such as the EU CSRD delayed and some of its key provisions weakened. 2025 is the time to focus on how sustainability delivers measurable business results.
Mycelium and Morals in the Psychedelic Movement

2 weeks ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay |Jack Gorsline

There’s a hum beneath the surface of the psychedelic revival—a low frequency of resistance, remembrance, and radical joy. You can hear it at Oakland Hyphae conferences, feel it in the walls of the Akoma Psychedelic Church, and trace it in the path of Reggie Harris. The founder of both platforms, Harris is carving out space for Black communities to define their own psychedelic future.
Federal Ignorance Is a Policy Choice

2 weeks ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay |Adjoua Kouassi

The Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025 (EBDPA), introduced by Representatives Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar, doesn’t aim to legalize cannabis or reschedule it. Instead, it proposes something deceptively simple: allow the federal government to study it. In a policy environment where ideology has long outpaced data, this quiet shift could have seismic consequences.
How Nanoemulsion Is Shaping Cannabis Wellness

2 weeks ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay |Debra Dullaghan

For many older adults exploring cannabis for wellness, one of the biggest challenges has always been consistency—knowing how much to take, how long it takes to feel, and whether it will work the same way each time. Nanoemulsion is changing that. This emerging delivery system is redefining how cannabinoids are absorbed, offering faster onset, more reliable effects, and better overall bioavailability.
RSAC Conference 2025: An International Lens

2 weeks ago | forrester.com | Paul McKay

A significant international presence at RSAC 2025 signalled the continued importance of the U.S. as a global export platform for cybersecurity. Countries including The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the UK, Korea, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia showcased national pavilions and cybersecurity companies on the show floor. Trade missions were organized by the UK, Netherlands & Belgium (jointly), and Canada, while Ireland hosted a dedicated ecosystem event.
Feed Your Head

3 weeks ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay

The first thing you need to understand about magic mushrooms is that they are not magic at all. They are fungi. Once relegated to the fringes of psychedelic counterculture, magic mushrooms are now entering the mainstream with remarkable speed. From medical research labs to boutique smoke shops, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound found in these fungi—is generating excitement, scrutiny, and a fast-evolving legal framework.
ZeroEyes and the Power of AI-Based Weapons Detection

3 weeks ago | cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay |Mary Gibson

ZeroEyes was founded in the aftermath of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL—the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history. Today, the company is transforming security in schools, banks, and the cannabis industry through real-time AI surveillance that integrates with existing security systems. I spoke with Rob Carter about the origins of ZeroEyes, and how high-tech weapons detection can mitigate gun violence.