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REAL CANNABIS
ENTREPRENEUR
CONFERENCE

Name: PennCannaFest Fall Marketplace 2023
Start: 2023-9-30T10:00-8:00
End: 2023-10-1T17:00-8:00

“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis”

OCTOBER 5-6TH 2023

Newark, NJ – DoubleTree Hotel

WHAT IS THE REAL CANNABIS ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE?

The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference is the ONLY event focused on providing progressive business owners, investors and opportunity seekers with real life how-to information about breaking into the cannabis industry.

No theory, state of the industry or policy based topics, just practical how-to instruction delivered by experienced cannabis professionals who’ve been there and done that!

PHOTO GALLERY

Checkout the highlights from our show

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We had 22+ of the top Cannabis & CBD PIONEERS fly in from across the globe in 2019 to speak to a sold out crowd of 500+ attendees, 28+ sponsors & an array of journalists.

In 2021, our live show returned with a vengeance with a sold out crowd of 1,000+ attendees! 2022 was even bigger forcing us to upgrade to largest ballroom in NJ.

Many of our attendees said they learned more at our event in 2-days, than they did in months at pricey universities and learning facilities.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR EVENTS

40+

Speakers

1,000+

Sold-Out Crowd

36

Exhibitors

18+

Countries Attending

REAL CANNABIS
ENTREPRENEUR
CONFERENCE

“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis”

OCTOBER 5-6TH 2023

Newark, NJ – Doubletree Hotel

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Below is a small sampling of the presentations and topics that will be covered. We’ve put together the most diverse and synergistic array of speakers and topics to ensure you get a well-rounded educational experience.

Dispensary Operations

Experienced Dispensary Owners walk you thru the app process, municipality approvals, inventory & cash mgmt, raising capital & more!

Cultivation

Master Cultivators, Horticulturist & Genetics Experts teach you everything from grow techniques to building a brand!

Delivery

Get the blueprint to delivery logistics, strategic product selection, fleet/employee management & little know profit maximizing secrets!

Green Zone Real Estate

Experienced Dispensary Owners walk you thru the app process, municipality approvals, inventory & cash mgmt, raising capital & more!

How To Raise Capital

Master Cultivators, Horticulturist & Genetics Experts teach you everything from grow techniques to building a brand!

Municipality Blueprint

Get the blueprint to delivery logistics, strategic product selection, fleet/employee management & little know profit maximizing secrets!

Inventory / Cash Management

Experienced Dispensary Owners walk you thru the app process, municipality approvals, inventory & cash mgmt, raising capital & more!

Product Line Development

Master Cultivators, Horticulturist & Genetics Experts teach you everything from grow techniques to building a brand!

Security & Compliance

Get the blueprint to delivery logistics, strategic product selection, fleet/employee management & little know profit maximizing secrets!

Digital Marketing For Cannabis

Experienced Dispensary Owners walk you thru the app process, municipality approvals, inventory & cash mgmt, raising capital & more!

Vape Brand

Master Cultivators, Horticulturist & Genetics Experts teach you everything from grow techniques to building a brand!

Edibles & Infusions

Get the blueprint to delivery logistics, strategic product selection, fleet/employee management & little know profit maximizing secrets!

OUR SPEAKERS

Every year, our speaker lineup is ON FIRE!!!

Sequoah Turner

Dispensary Operations Expert

One of the TOP cannabis dispensary operations & optimization experts in the country. Sequoah is currently retail director for Las Vegas based dispensary “The Source+” and supports more than 120 retail employees across (4) retail locations. 15+ years of retail and executive management experience makes Sequoah super WELL-VERSED!

Joshua Krane

General Manager

Seasoned cannabis operator hailing from California with a vast background including VP of Operations at 4Front Ventures, a prominent player among the top-10 multi-state operators (MSOs) in the cannabis industry today. Josh managed the entire operation of the company’s expansive 173,000 square foot manufacturing facility & produced a variety of cannabis products, packaged flower, prerolls, edibles, vapes, soft gels, mints, tablets & extraction products across 11 brands. Josh also played a pivotal role in introducing Sauce, Diamonds & Rosin to the California cannabis market in 2016

Scheril Murray Powell, ESQ

Cannabis Attorney

Voted High Times 100 Top Influencers in Cannabis, Scheril is a pillar in the cannabis industry and dynamic attorney specializing in cannabis, agriculture & dietary supplements. She’s also COO of the Justus Foundation where she helps legacy operators transition to the legal side by offering an array of pro-bono services! Scheril’s background is too extensive to possibly cover here.

Tauhid Chappell

Executive Director
Cannabis Training Academy

The 1st Executive Director to lead New Jersey’s Cannabis Academy, the country’s first government-run program aimed at diversifying the cannabis industry. Tauhid brings 10 years of experience in the cannabis space as a journalist, adjunct professor and more.

Angela Mays

The Blunt Accountant

Angela has over 25 years of experience in accounting, audit, fraud risk management & business process re-engineering within the Big 4 firms. Her specialty is working with plant-touching businesses, focusing on their pain points & tailoring her services to address their unique needs.

Tahir Johnson

CEO Simply Pure Trenton Dispensary

One of the first social equity applicants in NJ to be awarded a conditional license. Tahir is now CEO of Simply Pure Trenton NJ nd Director of Social Equity & Inclusion at the Marijuana Policy Project.

Chris Dell’Olio

CEO, WebJoint Cannabis Delivery

26-year old entrepreneur, software developer & CEO of WebJoint, an all-in-one cannabis software & backbone for delivery services & brands.

Emily Seelman-Sisneros

Canna Business Services Founder

Emily is one of the TOP cannabis consultants in NJ, with the largest number of clients going through the application process or already open! Emily was formally an attorney who figured out most consulting agencies provide mediocre services while hiking fees. She’s one of the most thorough in understanding what it takes to get a license more than ANYONE!

Will Bowden

Outdoor Cultivation Expert

Will Bowden is owner & CEO of Grasshopper Farms (Premium Outdoor Sun Grown Cannabis) multi-state indie operation with 160 acre farm in Michigan, 48 acres in Colorado & soon to open in NJ. Grasshopper Farms pumps out 10,000+ outdoor plants per growing cycle utlizing a team of locally recruited farmers and techniques that are producing outdoor sun-grown bud that competes with indoor cultivars.

Tara Misu

Edibles Expert

Founder of Blazin’ Bakery one of the first DIY herbal edibles brownie mix in a box product lines. Awarded best new product at Seattle Hempfest and glowing reviews in High Times magazine.

Chris Reid

Cova POS Head of Sales

Has worked extensively in the cannabis software industry and now heads off sales for one of the largest cannabis POS companies in North America (Cova). Chris works closely with retailers helping them interpret their data and numbers, which in turn gives him the uncanny ability to deliver insider information that is based on FACTS!

Minh Mai

Cova POS Head of Sales

Minh has over 2 decades of cultivation, manufacturing & wholesale experience. His expertise spans across various cultivation methods, specializing in indoor, outdoor & greenhouse facilities. Responsible for construction of 600,000 square feet of compliant indoor cultivation facilities from ground up, vertical integration specialist with deep insight about cannabis product manufacturing & wholesaling.

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GOODY BOX FILLED WITH $150 OF GOODNESS!

VIP & Platinum ticket holders get a RealCanna GOODY BOX filled with $150 or more worth of swag from our sponsors!

Each Goody Box is unique but here’s a shortlist of products you may receive!

RealCanna T-Shirt ($24.95 value)
TribeTokes ($29.95 value)
Futurola Mike Tyson Farms ($19.95 value)
Plain Jane ($19.95 value)
King Palm Leaf Wraps ($20 value)
Real Canna Swag ($34.95 value)
Kreaky Products Hemp Rolling Papers ($8.95 value)
Mood Mats ($19.95 value)
High Beauty Facial Cleanser ($49.95 value)
Mary Bud Chocolates ($19.95 value)

WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND

Many people believe that owning a “dispensary” is the only way in and overlook the 1,000’s of ancillary products/services that represent billions in revenue,and the bulk of the opportunity.

At the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference you will get real life examples, business models, solutions & strategies that can be harnessed IMMEDIATELY to start generating capital and position yourself for the BOOM!

We’ve hand selected the TOP, most successful entrepreneurs in the industry to teach some of their closely guarded secrets, success stories, lessons and experiences that will give you a distinct advantage and blueprint to crack into the industry.

The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur presenters will be sharing information that you CANNOT, and WILL NOT, get or buy ANYWHERE!! This will be a collection of some of the brightest and most experienced cannabis entrepreneurs you will find anywhere GUARANTEED!

OUR PAST CONFERENCES

6 SHOWS IN ONLY 4 YEARS!

ATTENDEES

500+SOLD
OUT!

November 2019 – Newark NJ

ATTENDEES

600+SOLD
OUT!

Virtual

ATTENDEES

800+SOLD
OUT!

April 2020 – 420 Festival

ATTENDEES

900+SOLD
OUT!

March 2021 – Virtual

ATTENDEES

1,000+SOLD
OUT!

October 2021 – Newark, NJ

ATTENDEES

1,000+SOLD
OUT!

October 2022 – Newark, NJ

AFTER PARTY, CHILL & NETWORK!

On top of all the activities we’ll have premium experiential networking including our “VIP Cocktail Reception Mixer” on Day 1. And our Renown “Experiential After Party” including exotic cuisine, tastings, deserts, cocktails, live DJ’s and more on Day 2.

People are still talking about our after party from 2019 so this is gonna be a MOVIE!!!!

OUR SPONSORS

Here’s a small fraction of our sponsors for 2023

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REAL CANNABIS
ENTREPRENEUR
CONFERENCE

“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis”

OCTOBER 5-6TH 2023

Newark, NJ – Doubletree Hotel

🔥
SPARK TANK

Want to pitch your Cannabis, CBD or Hemp based business or idea LIVE on stage at the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference?

Participate in our cannabis business pitch contest called Spark Tank🔥

Apply to pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors, cannabis brand consultants and investor relations experts.

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PRESS

Press registration applies to editors, writers, print or broadcast reporters. All press registration requests will be evaluated and you will be sent a confirmation that your media credentials have been granted or that more information is needed for verification.

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REAL CANNABIS
ENTREPRENEUR
CONFERENCE

“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis”

OCTOBER 5-6TH 2023

Newark, NJ – Doubletree Hotel

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Past attendees share their thoughts

IN THE NEWS

“See Co-Founder of Real Canna on NBC News!”

40+ SPEAKERS ON DECK!

We had 500+ people travel from as far as the Virgin Islands, UK & Zimbabwe to physically attend our conference in November 2019. Our virtual conferences in 2020 & March 2021, topped with 1,600+ attendees from 17+ countries. Our in-person show returned with a vengeance in Oct 2021 with 1,000+ attendees. This years show will be even BIGGER giving you the option to attend in-person or virtually.

This year we have more than 40+ speakers spread across 2-days live on stage in Newark, NJ! We’ll be announcing speakers daily, all the way up to the day of the event. Check out our rockstar lineup from last year below to get an idea of what to expect!

ABOUT US

The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference was created by us 🙂 Husband and wife team, after spending years traveling the country, attending cannabis events, cannabis conferences, conventions and seminars to find the specifichow-to information on breaking into the industry.

After many years and dollars spent we realized most conferences were riddled with state of the industry, regulatory and legislative conversations, which although important fails to deliver the down and dirty blueprint that we were looking for to get started NOW!

We’re serial entrepreneurs and own an event planning company so we understands the value of investing in mentors, but after realizing most cannabis conferences only covered surface level topics, we decided to CREATE THE SOLUTION to our own problem.

Our mission is to help level the playing field and the empower the underserved by providing information and guidance needed to tap into one of the biggest and fasting growing industries on the planet.

REAL CANNABIS
ENTREPRENEUR
CONFERENCE

“Seasoned entrepreneurs teach you EXACTLY how to break into the cannabis”

OCTOBER 5-6TH 2023

Newark, NJ – Doubletree Hotel

Time

5 (Thursday) 10:00 am - 6 (Friday) 7:00 pm

Location

Double Tree Hotel Newark NJ

128 Frontage Rd

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06oct(oct 6)10:00 am07(oct 7)5:00 pmLucky Leaf Expo St. Louis MOJoin us in St. Louis to catch up with industry experts and businesses at the leading canna expo in Missouri. Explore more than 100 exhibitors, hear from a variety of speakers and more at the Lucky Leaf Expo!

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OCTOBER 6-7, 2023

Friday & Saturday, 10AM – 5PM
St. Charles Convention Center

We’re going to St. Louis! Join us in St. Louis to catch up with industry experts and businesses at the leading canna expo in Missouri. Explore more than 100 exhibitors, hear from a variety of speakers and more at the Lucky Leaf Expo! Have you attended a Missouri show? This is the one to attend. Lucky Leaf is the best expo in Missouri!
No Medical Card Needed

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Missouri Cannabis Expos

This is the one event that you don’t want to miss in St. Louis this year. Missouri’s new laws for cannabis have opened some serious opportunities for cannapreneurs looking to get into the industry.

Join us at the St Charles Convention Center and network with hundreds of individuals that share your passion for the plant. We may still have some opportunities for booth space if you have a business that you want to promote as well.

Our team is here to help. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or just get your ticket now and start telling the rest of your “buds” about the best cannabis business event in STL.

42o Expo in St Louis

This is more than just a Missouri Weed Convention

New Laws, New Markets, New Opportunities

Starting a new business in the cannabis industry?

Interest in the green industry is at an all-time high. Our events allow you to visit, exhibit and learn from other professionals in the industry.

Whether you are new or a veteran in the green industry, our events are where the magic happens.

Get Your Ticket!

*No Medical Card Needed

What to Expect at Lucky Leaf:

Thousands of attendees from around the world

30+ educational sessions and live demos

100+ Exhibitors

Why Should You Attend a Cannabis Convention in St Louis?

With so many successful events under our belt and a strong reputation for excellence, we’re able to schedule truly outstanding rosters of speakers and panelists from among the most knowledgeable and renowned industry leaders.

Our events also attract hundreds of top-notch exhibitors, including innovative leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis marketplace.
For each event, we provide ample opportunity to register, purchase tickets, or even participate as a speaker or exhibitor. Attendees can choose from a range of packages to customize event participation to their liking.

Maps and schedules help you plan your time and navigate the event, and we’re pleased to provide information about accommodations and amenities in and around the area to help you plan the perfect trip.

What will you love about Lucky Leaf Expo events?

Missouri Cannabis Expos Speakers & Educational Panels

At Lucky Leaf Expo, we strive to provide a well-rounded curriculum that appeals to attendees from every walk of life. That’s why we always seek out a range of expert speakers and panelists that represent a wide swath of professionals from across the cannabis industry.

Our guests include:

● Growers
● Manufacturers
● Entrepreneurs
● Financial professionals
● Medical professionals
● Legal experts
● Branding experts
● Environmental specialists
● Logistics specialists
● Technology wizards
● Chefs
● and more

We scour every niche of the cannabis industry to find knowledgeable and compelling speakers to educate and entertain at our cannabis industry conventions.

At Lucky Leaf Expo, our goal is always to empower attendees to explore their passions and take agency over their businesses. This is why our seminars are designed to illuminate the latest industry advances, the best products, new technologies and techniques, financial and legal issues, and so much more.

Exhibitors at the Lucky Leaf MO Weed Expo

In addition to providing a wealth of educational resources, Lucky Leaf Expo offers exhibitors the opportunity to boost brand awareness. Attendees have the chance to discover new brands, products, and services. Truthfully, it’s all about connecting those who are the heartbeat of a growing industry.

Our cannabis industry events are held at venues ranging from 60,000-100,000 square feet, typically allowing anywhere from about 100-250 exhibitors to be present. We encourage businesses of every type to consider becoming exhibitors. We carefully select from among the most successful brands and entrepreneurs, as well as innovative and inspiring newcomers, to fill the exhibition hall.

We always want to keep attendees engaged and offer opportunities to connect with peers in the cannabis industry. The exhibition portion of Lucky Leaf Expo events is a platform for networking and discovering what’s new in the wide world of cannabis from those at the forefront of the marketplace.

Thursday Pre-Show Crash Course

This comprehensive business & entrepreneur crash course provides in-depth training on the canna supply chain to help you successfully launch or progress your canna career. Gain insights and strategies from expert canna professionals in this intensive, day-long workshop. Acquire new skills and insider knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and propel your business forward. Learn about the market demand and revenue growth opportunities in this vast industry, from seed to sale and everything in between.

Time

6 (Friday) 10:00 am - 7 (Saturday) 5:00 pm

Location

St. Charles Convention Center

1 Convention Center Blvd

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06oct(oct 6)10:00 am07(oct 7)5:00 pmCannacon Midwest Detroit

06oct6:30 pm10:00 pmIspire First FridayVenice Beach's iconic First Friday meets the future at Ispire's exclusive Mixer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A collision of art, tech, fashion, and the vibrant world of cannabis, all under one roof. This isn't just another First Friday event; it's an invitation to a sensory experience. Test the newest ISPIRE ONE vape hardware, mingle with industry leaders, groove to killer beats, and discover the essence of Venice Beach like never before. This is where tradition meets tomorrow.

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A Venice Beach Experience

Ispire First Friday

We want you there! RSVP now!

Be a part of a celebration that’s shaping the new wave of Venice Beach culture.

Venice Beach’s iconic First Friday meets the future at Ispire’s exclusive Mixer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A collision of art, tech, fashion, and the vibrant world of cannabis, all under one roof. This isn’t just another First Friday event; it’s an invitation to a sensory experience. Test the newest ISPIRE ONE vape hardware, mingle with industry leaders, groove to killer beats, and discover the essence of Venice Beach like never before. This is where tradition meets tomorrow.

We’ve partnered with the hottest cannabis brands!

Our partners change each month but you can be sure of the quality!

Are you a brand interested in becoming a partner?

Want to relive the magic?

We have photos!

Can’t come but want to see the action?

We have a live feed of the mixer on our Twitch account!

Want to come to the next one?

Save time and RSVP for the next mixer!

IspireVenice, CA 90291

Time

(Friday) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Ispire

1410 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

november 3, 2023 6:30 pmdecember 1, 2023 6:30 pmjanuary 5, 2024 6:30 pmfebruary 2, 2024 6:30 pmmarch 1, 2024 6:30 pmapril 5, 2024 6:30 pmmay 3, 2024 6:30 pmjune 7, 2024 6:30 pmjuly 5, 2024 6:30 pmaugust 2, 2024 6:30 pm

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26oct(oct 26)9:30 am27(oct 27)2:00 pm2023 Midwest CannaTech in MissouriMissouri’s B2B Cannabis Industry Expo and Conference. The largest Cannabis Business Expo and Conference in the Missouri. As Missouri and Kansas continue to evolve in the Cannabis business, hemp, laws, and regulations, you can join thousands of industry professionals to gain information on this profitable and expanding market.

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2023 Midwest CannaTech in Missouri

Supporting the Legal Cannabis Market

October 26 @ 9:30 am – October 27 @ 2:00 pm CDT

Floor: 10:00am – 4:30pm CDT

Seminars: 9:30am – 4:30pm CDT

Mixer: 5:30pm – 7:30pm CDT

October 27, 2023

Floor: 10:00am – 2:00pm CDT

Seminars: 10:00am – 2:00pm CDT

Event Venue 📍

KCI Expo Center

11730 N Ambassador Dr
Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States+ Google Map

(816) 891-7694
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Missouri’s B2B Cannabis Industry Expo and Conference. The largest Cannabis Business Expo and Conference in the Missouri. As Missouri and Kansas continue to evolve in the Cannabis business, hemp, laws, and regulations, you can join thousands of industry professionals to gain information on this profitable and expanding market.

Over 40,000 Square feet of the top Cannabis Industry Suppliers will be on the expo show floor exhibiting the latest in Cannabis production technology. Get access to the latest cultivating and processing technologies for cannabis and hemp. View the show floor for the 2023 Midwest CannaTech Expo in Missouri.

We will be hosting dozens of seminars led by industry experts covering licensing, production, banking, hiring, and more.

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Active License List Provided to Exhibitors & Sponsors

CannaTech Business Seminars and Conference

Emerging Industry Professionals is looking for qualified speakers to lead CannaTech Industry Seminars at our upcoming CannaTech Expos. If you are an expert in Cultivation, Processing, Dispensary & Retail, Seed-to-Sale, Insurance, Security, or any other aspects of Cannabusiness, please click the link below to apply for a speaker role.

Full Access Registrations include Breakfast and Lunch with other participants on day 1 and brunch on day 2, plus Mixer access and full access to all seminars.

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Full access passes include entry to breakfast and lunch on day 1 as well as the networking mixer happening the first evening of the event, followed by brunch on day 2.

Advance Rate passes are on sale for a limited time. Click here for participant details and demographics. Contact EIP sales or click here for exhibiting information.

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Hear about our latest expos before anyone else!

Time

26 (Thursday) 9:30 am - 27 (Friday) 2:00 pm

Location

KCI Expo Center 11730 N Ambassador Dr Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States

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03nov6:30 pm10:00 pmIspire First FridayVenice Beach's iconic First Friday meets the future at Ispire's exclusive Mixer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A collision of art, tech, fashion, and the vibrant world of cannabis, all under one roof. This isn't just another First Friday event; it's an invitation to a sensory experience. Test the newest ISPIRE ONE vape hardware, mingle with industry leaders, groove to killer beats, and discover the essence of Venice Beach like never before. This is where tradition meets tomorrow.

november

Event Info Link

Event Details

A Venice Beach Experience

Ispire First Friday

We want you there! RSVP now!

Be a part of a celebration that’s shaping the new wave of Venice Beach culture.

We’ve partnered with the hottest cannabis brands!

Our partners change each month but you can be sure of the quality!

Are you a brand interested in becoming a partner?

Want to relive the magic?

We have photos!

Can’t come but want to see the action?

We have a live feed of the mixer on our Twitch account!

Want to come to the next one?

Save time and RSVP for the next mixer!

IspireVenice, CA 90291

Time

(Friday) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Ispire

1410 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

december 1, 2023 6:30 pmjanuary 5, 2024 6:30 pmfebruary 2, 2024 6:30 pmmarch 1, 2024 6:30 pmapril 5, 2024 6:30 pmmay 3, 2024 6:30 pmjune 7, 2024 6:30 pmjuly 5, 2024 6:30 pmaugust 2, 2024 6:30 pm

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29novAll Day01decMJBizcon 2023MJBizCon, is the preeminent Marijuana Business Conference to drive deals and forge valuable connections with cannabis professionals in business today.

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Dare to Grow

This year has been one heck of a rollercoaster ride for the cannabis industry, but let’s not forget, it’s never been a walk in the park. Challenges are the name of the game, and it’s time to go back to our roots and DARE TO GROW.

Let’s come together this November to share our passion for the plant, our mutual experiences, and to grow as a community. MJBizCon is the perfect mix of newbies looking to enter the market and the OG’s who dared to push boundaries and paved the way for others to be successful in the early days of the legal cannabis market.

MJBizCon is where the game-changers, rule breakers, and disruptors unite to connect, innovate and leave their mark on the industry. So, let’s DARE TO GROW together and conquer the challenges ahead!

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Show Overview

Get ready to jumpstart your MJBizCon experience!

With so much to see, do, and cannabis players to meet, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. But don’t fret, we’ve got you.

Start off strong by checking out one of the Pre-show Forums on Tuesday, Nov 28 – from Finance and Marketing to Science and Psychedelics, and don’t miss the new Women’s Leadership Forum.
Navigate the re-designed Expo with ease, featuring four segmented Pavilions that will take you where you need to go in a flash:
- Cultivation Products & Services
- Processing, Packaging & Lab Services
- Retail & Dispensary
- Business Services
Catch the 3-day conference curated by MJBizDaily editors – you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to ride out the current storm.
Don’t miss your chance to chat with a speaker and ask those burning questions.
Join the party at our popular evening receptions: ‘Empowering Women in Cannabis’ and ‘Achieving Equity in Cannabis’, where you can schmooze and make lasting memories.
Recharge at ‘The Patio‘, ‘The Joint’ and ‘Elevation Lounge’ — lively spots on and off the Expo floor where you can meet-up, rehydrate, and have some fun.

Experience it all at MJBizCon.

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Agenda-At-A-Glance

Tuesday

Tuesday, November 28

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Finance Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Marketing Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Science Symposium*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Women in Leadership Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

reMind Psychedelics Business Forum – Day 1*

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Associations Day

Wednesday

Wednesday, November 29

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

reMind Psychedelics Business Forum – Day 2*

8:30 am to 10:30 am

First-Timers Open House

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Conference Breakout Sessions

11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Achieving Equity in Cannabis Networking Event*

Thursday

Thursday, November 30

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Executive Luncheon*

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Empowering Women in Cannabis Networking Event*

Friday

Friday, December 1

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

* Separate Registration Required

30,000+

Cannabis Entrepreneurs

1,400

Exhibitors

100+

Industry Speakers

50+

Conference Sessions

2023 Speaker Announcements

Deepak Anand

Principal, ASDA Consultancy Services

Kristi Price

Founder & CEO, Black CannaBusiness Magazine

Guy Rocourt

Co-Founder & CEO, Papa & Barkley

Robin Goldstein

Economists, UC Davis and Co-Author, “Legal Weed: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics”

Daniel Sumner

Economist, UC Davis and Co-Author, “Legal Weed: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics”

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2023 Sponsors

Titanium Sponsor

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Pre-Show Forums

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

This one-day event will take a deep dive into the cannabis industry market. Built for cannabis leaders and investors, you’ll get insider perspective and real-world takeaways to position your business for financial strength. *Requires a separate ticket.

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

A one-day event featuring marketing and branding experts from inside and outside the cannabis industry. Catch experts dropping all the knowledge and tools you need to take your marketing efforts to the next level. AI? Twitter? We’ve got you covered with detailed case studies and data-driven, fresh ideas. Requires a separate ticket.

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Join a one-day focus on scientific breakthroughs and processes that can improve your business operations while driving credibility in the cannabis industry. The symposium will explore technical aspects of the industry fueling solutions, operations, and discussions about the research behind the plant. *Requires a separate ticket.

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

New for 2023! The MJBiz Women in Leadership Forum brings together women working to push the cannabis industry forward and provides thought-provoking content and discussions to continue your personal and professional development. *Requires a separate ticket.

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Two-Day Event: November 28 & 29 Psychedelics is a revolutionary industry that is taking shape at warp speed. The two-day conference and networking event will address the most important topics in the industry today, including the latest market trends, consumer insights, policy updates, and investment advice — as well as the biggest opportunities and challenges in state-regulated markets *Requires a separate ticket.

Tuesday, November 28 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Associations Day will bring together over 40 non-profits and associations driving the industry forward. Attendees can meet and network with these top groups and learn more about how you can get involved with their important work. Associations involved represent one of the following pillars: professional development and inclusion, sustainability and community development, and legal advocacy. FREE to all MJBizCon pass holders. Registration required to attend.

Las Vegas Convention Center

Tuesday, November 28 8:00am – 5:10pm

Join the International Cannabis Bar Association, the world’s premier cannabis bar association, for Building a Team: Cannabis Law Sessions 2023. Offering six hours of continuing legal education credit for attorneys (including one hour of ethics), Building a Team is not only for attorneys, but also for all professionals who serve the cannabis industry – and cannabis business operators. You’ll learn what professionals cannabis startups need to hire beyond attorneys and accountants – and how to choose the right people. Hear from experienced cannabis professionals on how to build the right team to help startups succeed in licensing, branding and intellectual property, insolvency, banking, staffing, and more.

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What attendees are saying

TOI HUTCHINSON

Marijuana Policy Project

“The magic of MJBizCon really is its convening power. I’m most excited to see all the different people from various places and parts of the industry come together. It’s like all roads lead to the end of the year in Vegas.”

EILAINA YELAN

Advanced Control Systems

“To have everything and everyone in one place makes it incredibly convenient. I had conversations with people I wouldn’t get a chance to interface with normally. It’s priceless.”

DENISE MINK

Med Pharm Inc

“If we hadn’t been so motivated during MJBizCon and I didn’t meet, speak and listen to so many simply amazing speakers, we never would have started the changes that ended up saving us. We are not just surviving … we are thriving!”

Time

November 29 (Wednesday) - December 1 (Friday)

Location

3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Show Overview

Get ready to jumpstart your MJBizCon experience!

With so much to see, do, and cannabis players to meet, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. But don’t fret, we’ve got you.

Start off strong by checking out one of the Pre-show Forums on Tuesday, Nov 28 – from Finance and Marketing to Science and Psychedelics, and don’t miss the new Women’s Leadership Forum.
Navigate the re-designed Expo with ease, featuring four segmented Pavilions that will take you where you need to go in a flash:
- Cultivation Products & Services
- Processing, Packaging & Lab Services
- Retail & Dispensary
- Business Services
Catch the 3-day conference curated by MJBizDaily editors – you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to ride out the current storm.
Don’t miss your chance to chat with a speaker and ask those burning questions.
Join the party at our popular evening receptions: ‘Empowering Women in Cannabis’ and ‘Achieving Equity in Cannabis’, where you can schmooze and make lasting memories.
Recharge at ‘The Patio‘, ‘The Joint’ and ‘Elevation Lounge’ — lively spots on and off the Expo floor where you can meet-up, rehydrate, and have some fun.

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Agenda-At-A-Glance

Tuesday

Tuesday, November 28

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Finance Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Marketing Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Science Symposium*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

MJBiz Women in Leadership Forum*

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

reMind Psychedelics Business Forum – Day 1*

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Associations Day

Wednesday

Wednesday, November 29

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

reMind Psychedelics Business Forum – Day 2*

8:30 am to 10:30 am

First-Timers Open House

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Conference Breakout Sessions

11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Achieving Equity in Cannabis Networking Event*

Thursday

Thursday, November 30

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Executive Luncheon*

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Empowering Women in Cannabis Networking Event*

Friday

Friday, December 1

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Expo Hall Open

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Conference Breakout Sessions

* Separate Registration Required

30,000+

Cannabis Entrepreneurs

1,400

Exhibitors

100+

Industry Speakers

50+

Conference Sessions

2023 Speaker Announcements

Deepak Anand

Principal, ASDA Consultancy Services

Kristi Price

Founder & CEO, Black CannaBusiness Magazine

Guy Rocourt

Co-Founder & CEO, Papa & Barkley

Robin Goldstein

Economists, UC Davis and Co-Author, “Legal Weed: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics”

Daniel Sumner

Economist, UC Davis and Co-Author, “Legal Weed: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics”

More Speakers

2023 Show Features

2023 Sponsors

Titanium Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Pre-Show Forums

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 8:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 28 8:00am – 5:10pm

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What attendees are saying

TOI HUTCHINSON

Marijuana Policy Project

EILAINA YELAN

Advanced Control Systems

“To have everything and everyone in one place makes it incredibly convenient. I had conversations with people I wouldn’t get a chance to interface with normally. It’s priceless.”

DENISE MINK

Med Pharm Inc

Time

November 29 (Wednesday) - December 1 (Friday)

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CANNABIS SYMPOSIUM 2

Educating One Another

1 – 3 DECEMBER 2023

PORTLAND, OREGON

Welcome to the Second National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium to be held at Portland State University

This year we hold the Symposium in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. Oregon was the first state to decriminallize cannabis in 1970s and one of the first states to legalize cannabis adult use in 2014.

There are now several pending Congressional Bills related to cannabis including decriminalisation and rescheduling of the drug.

Thirty- eight states have some form of medical marijuana. 23 States, D.C. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Tribal nations now have adult use marijuana laws with many others exploring legislation for recreational marijuana for 2023-24 .

These continued changes in laws are impacting our courts and society. It is also creating a dynamic and some times confusing landscape for various disciplines including Law Enforcement, Judges, The Legal Profession, In House Counsel, Drug Court Professionals, the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry, Academia, and Human Resource Associations & Organisations.

The Symposium brings together all of these disciplines who bring with them a variety of viewpoints. The Byline for the Symposium is therefore “Educating One Another.” This year we have extended our Partnerships and have broadened the participation to include toxicologists, MDs and attorneys. We also have a professional Facilitator for the discussion breakouts and an inaugural Award called the Symposium Education Award (SEA). We hope that you join us and enjoy the Symposium!

The revenue generated from this Symposium will be used to cover the cost and seed money. Any excess funds will be donated to 501(C)(3)s. Thanks to all who have made a contribution to it.

The Partners

NJC National Judicial College

Oregon Department of Transportation

American Judges Association

Cannabis Law Report

We Thank the Premier Sponsors

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE & PRESENTATIONS

Friday, December 1

Reception @ Cultiva Law Firm

All Welcome To Attend

Time: 5-10pm
Address: 11 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 420, Portland, OR 97232, United States

The Symposium will be presenting the Symposium Education Award (SEA) to Sen. Darryl Ervin Rouson (FL) for his work as a Prosecutor; as a Member of the Substance Abuse and Addictions Task Force for The National Bar Association;.as the President of the St. Petersburg NAACP; as a Commissioner on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission;.as a State Respresentative & Senator; and, a supporter of FAMU/MMERI who educate and inform Florida’s multi-cultural population about medical marijuana and the potential consequence to health and well-being from recreational use.

Darryl Ervin Rouson has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in business and the community. In 1981, he became the first African American prosecutor in Pinellas County. In 2003, he was appointed to the newly formed Substance Abuse and Addictions Task Force for The National Bar Association. Sen. Rouson also served as president of the St. Petersburg NAACP from 2000 to 2005. He also served as a commissioner on both the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission in 2007 and the Constitutional Revision Commission in 2017. In April 2008, Sen. Rouson’s years of activism, bold leadership and community service culminated in his being elected to represent Tampa Bay in the Florida House of Representatives. He served the constituents of Tampa Bay as their representative for eight years.

In 2016, he was elected State Senator from District 19 which includes portions of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. In November 2022 he was elected to his final term in the State Senate, District 16 (redistricting). Since Sen. Rouson began his tenure in the Florida Legislature, he has been regularly listed as one of Tampa Bay’s most influential politicians. In 2021, he was appointed to serve as a commissioner on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission. Senator Rouson currently serves at the Vice-Chairman to the Appropriations Committee and served as the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee for the 2020-2022 term.

Sen. Rouson received a college degree in 1977 from Xavier University in New Orleans and graduated from law school at the University of Florida in 1980. He is married to Angela Rouson and proudly raises his five boys while practicing law in the Tampa Bay area with Rubenstein Law.

Saturday, December 2

8.00 – 8:45 am
Continental Breakfast & Vendor Time
PLEASE VISIT OUR VENDORS

8:45 – 9:00 am
Symposium Welcome

Welcome To Country By Mary Jane Oatman – Water Song
Since time immemorial, the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest have given reverence to the sacred gift of water. This song has been a part of the healing journey of contemporary indigenous women, including Mary Jane Oatman, who is a mitochondrial matriarch of the Nez Perce community.

9:00 am -9:45 am

Status of Cannabis Congressional Action

Keynote Speaker Earl Blumenauer Oregon Congressman and Co-Chair Congressional Cannabis Caucus.

9.45am – 10am

Symposium Introduction

10.00 am – 11:00am

Safety of Psychedelics & Cannabis Impaired Driving

Keynote Speaker Dr. Marilyn Huestis is an American toxicologist researching the effects of illicit drugs on the body, brain, and in utero. She was chief of the chemistry and drug metabolism section at the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

11.00 – 11.15am
Break

11.15 – 12.30 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Please Remember To Select Your Breakout Panel (LINK)

Cannabis & The Courts

Moderator & Speaker – Judge Scott Pearson.

Judge Eric Bergstrom.
Mediator, Retired Circuit Court Judge, Judge Janet Holmgren.
Presiding Judge of the Problem-Solving Courts Division Illinois.

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C

Judge Valeri Love.
Chief Juvenile Judge Lane County Circuit Court, Oregon

Hemp & Hemp Derivatives

Moderator – Nolan M. Jackson Attorney At Law Frost Brown Todd.
Nolan is a key member of Frost Brown Todd’s hemp regulatory group based in Washington DC , the preeminent hemp practice in the United States.

Philip Snow – Attorney.
Philip has represented cannabis businesses in both existing and emerging markets across the United States and Canada.

Judge Mary Celeste (ret.).
Judge Mary A. Celeste (ret.) retired from the Denver County Court Bench and now is a Professor teaching Cannabis & the Law at California Western School of Law. She is a national content expert and speaker on the topic of cannabis and the law.

Dr. Shawna Vreeke.
Head of Research and Toxicology at True Terpenes, where she is instrumental in developing and maintaining the rigorous safety and quality protocols the brand is known for. During the Pennsylvania State Department of Health vape recall, she presented as an expert witness supporting growers, processors, and distributors and the implementation of sensible regulations to protect public health and maintain access to regulated medical cannabis products. She has drafted regulatory language that has been adopted in various U.S. state cannabis legislation.

Cannabis & Driving – Differing Views

Moderator & Speaker – Deena Ryerson.
Senior Assistant Attorney General (OR) and Oregon’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.

Sgt. Josh Wilson with the Washington County Sheriffs’ Dept.
Impaired Driving Program Assessor National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA and Drug Recognition Expert.

Jeff Gard.
Lawyer (CO), criminal defense, civil litigation, cannabis/hemp and business matters.

Chris Halsor.
Lawyer (CO), 20 years of criminal law experience. Former 14-year prosecutor. Faculty member for the National Judicial College, training US judges on legal marijuana issues & Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

12.30 – 2.00 pm
EXTENDED LUNCHEON

Keynote: Dr. Thomas Marcotte.

Field sobriety tests and the detection of cannabis-related impairment

Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and Co-Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, which has conducted clinical trials of cannabis for 20 years.

2.00 – 3.30 pm

PLENARY Facilitated Reports Breakout Session 1 and collaborative reflection on emerging ideas with Jenny Leis

3.30 – 3.45 pm
Break

3:45 – 5:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Please Remember To Select Your Breakout Panel (LINK)

Developing Cannabis Testing & Technology

Moderator & Panelist – Tara Lovestead.
Group Leader at National Institute of Standards and Technology . Lead on 2023 pilot study that supports the need for standard materials and methods and more research to realize a cannabis breathalyzer.

Dr. Denise Valenti IMMAD.
Owner of IMMAD-Impairment Measurement Marijuana and Driving. The company provides education, services and technology for the responsible use of cannabis.

Dr. Michael Kosnett.
Medical Toxicologist and Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician.

Amy Miles, Director Of Forensic Toxicology.
Amy Miles is the Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH).

Cannabis Treatment & Mental Health

Moderator & Speaker – Linda E. Hurley, MA, CAGS.
Chief Executive Officer ~ CODAC, Inc.

Tanya L. Gouveia, MS, MPA, LCDP-II, LADC-I.
Addiction Recovery Counseling, LLC; Bristol Community College North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Dr. Elizabeth Stuyt.
Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Stuyt, MD is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist and has worked in the addiction/behavioral health field since 1990

Mark Stodola.
As NHTSA’s Probation Fellow, Mark Stodola brings over 30 years of experience working in the field of court management and adult probation in Arizona.

Beyond Standard Field Sobriety Testing: Other Indicia of Cannabis Driving Impairment.

Moderator & Speaker: Deena Ryerson.
Senior Assistant Attorney General (OR).and Oregon’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.

R. Lynn Howard.
Chief Deputy District Attorney for Lincoln County, Oregon and Oregon’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.

Jeff Gard.
Lawyer (CO), criminal defense, civil litigation, cannabis/hemp and business matters.

Robert Hayes.
West Region Project Manager for the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Sunday, December 3

8.30 – 9.15 am
Continental Breakfast & Vendor Time
PLEASE VISIT OUR VENDORS

9.15 – 10.15 am
PLENARY Facilitated Reports breakout session 2 and collaborative reflection on emerging ideas with Jenny Leis

10.15 – 10.45 am
Break

10.45 – 12.00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION 3
Please Remember To Select Your Breakout Panel (LINK)

Cannabis Equity & Inclusion – Deeds, Not Words: Where is Equity & Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry?

Moderator & Speaker – Rob Mejia.
Teaching Specialist, Stockton University, Cannabis Studies

Portia Mittons.
Cannabis Industry Leader & Advocate. Equity business owner, Treasurer & Co-Chair Cannabis Buiness Association of Illinois, Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Association (ORCA) Social Equity Racial Justice Chair.

Mary Jane Oatman.
Founder Indigenous Cannabis Coalition & THC Magazine and Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association.

Alejandro A Rodriguez.
Founder and instructor at the Cannabis Law Clinic within GGU School of Law

Cannabis in the Workplace and Cannabis Business Considerations

Moderator & Speaker – Trisha Zulick.
Efficient Edge HR & Training Service. Serves on the California State Council of SHRM.

Judge Lisa Dickinson.
Managing Attorney Founder Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC (WA), Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings, Administrative Law Judge Pro Tem, Tribal Court Justice (various tribes).

Dale Gieringer.
Director at California NORML. Director of the California Drug Policy Forum (DPFCA) and treasurer of the Oakland Civil Liberties Alliance. He was one of the original co-authors of California’s medical marijuana initiative, Prop. 215.

Kayla M. Jacob
Kayla Jacob is an associate in the Labor and Employment section of the New Orleans office of law firm, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson L.L.P.

Cannabis & Legal Information

Moderator – Sean Hocking.
Founder / Editor Cannabis Law Report, Cannabis Law Journal, Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers Directory, Global Top 200 Psychedelics Lawyers Directory.

Susan Ameel – President Global Legal Risk Advisors.
GLRA aggregate and AI-enrich public data includinjg Cannabis from over 12,000 US states, counties, cities, towns, villages, and other jurisdictions. From start-ups to large companies, we help drive efficiency through organizations and empower strategic decisions.

Vanessa Christman – Witkin State Law Library Sacramento, CA.
Vanessa Christman is the Principal Law Librarian at the California State Library, where she manages the Witkin State Law Library and the Government Publications Section.

David C. Holland – Partner and a member of Prince Lobel’s Business Litigation and Cannabis practice groups.
David is a civil and criminal litigation attorney who has an extensive background in representing a broad range of stakeholders in the cannabis industry. He is the Executive and Legal Director of Empire State NORML, the New York State affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). He is also a co-founder and President of the New York City Cannabis Industry Association (NYCCIA) and Vice President of the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association (HVCIA).

12.00 – 1.00pm
LUNCH
Keynote Speaker – Scheril Murray Powell.
Chief Operating Officer

1.00pm – 2.15pm
PLENARY
Facilitated Reports breakout session 3 and collaborative reflection on emerging ideas with Jenny Leis.

2.15 – 2.30 pm
Break

2.30 – 3.45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION 4
Please Remember To Select Your Breakout Panel (LINK)

Regulations & Licensing

Moderator – Heidi Urness.
Member, co-chair, cannabis practice group mcglinchey.

Andrew DeWeese, PC..
Lawyer handling complex business litigation in state and federal court.

David Waxman – mcglinchey.
Serving a national client base, but with a focus on Ohio and other Midwestern states, David advises both individuals and organizations, including public companies, closely held businesses, lenders, and manufacturers.

Daniel Shortt – mcglinchey.
Daniel is a Seattle-based corporate and regulatory attorney who works extensively with entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

Psychedelics – Legislation, Regulation, Practicalities & The Law

Moderator – Aaron Pelley.
Managing Partner & Founder Cultiva Law (WA/OR/CA). National Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer 2020-23, Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer.

Shannon O’Fallon.
Senior Assistant Attorney General at Oregon Department of Justice

Kathryn Tucker JD Director of Advocacy.
The Completed Life Initiative. Special Advocacy Advisor, the National Psychedelics Association. Founding Board Member, The Psychedelic Bar Association.

Pat Pizzo – Consultant.

Forensic Toxicologist for 53 years. Served as the Director of Toxicology at Alere Toxicology Laboratory a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories and for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC. Certified as an expert witness in Federal (22 states) and State (17) courts/proceedings and has testified throughout the country.

Matthew Wissler – Approved Oregon Facilitator.
Matthew trained as a facilitator with the Changa Institute and has led practicums for students completing their facilitator certification requirements.

Cannabis: The Good the Bad & the Ugly

Moderator – Anthony Washington FAMU/MMERI.

Dr. Archie Bleyer.
Clinical Research Professor, Radiation Medicine OHSU, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Medicine. Senior Advisor and Health Services Research Collaborator, Cancer Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute, OHSU and Collaborator, Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.Dr. Bleyer has been awarded research grants totaling more than $ 87 million as a principal investigator from the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, University of Texas and the Leukemia Society of America.

Dr. Joseph Rosado.
Leading Physician as well as a well-respected Medical Director, educator, published author, and prominent public speaker.

Dr. Eric Voth.
Dr. Voth is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Pain Management, and Addiction Medicine as well as Former Vice-President of Primary Care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, Kansas. He is a pioneer in the appropriate prescribing of controlled medications and is recognized as an international authority on drug use, drug policy-related issues, pain management, and appropriate prescribing practices.

3.45 – 5.00pm
PLENARY
Facilitated Reports from Breakout Session 4 & Closing Discussion Jenny Leis.

Time

1 (Friday) 8:00 am - 3 (Sunday) 5:00 pm

Location

Portland State University

1825 SW Broadway

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01dec6:30 pm10:00 pmIspire First FridayVenice Beach's iconic First Friday meets the future at Ispire's exclusive Mixer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A collision of art, tech, fashion, and the vibrant world of cannabis, all under one roof. This isn't just another First Friday event; it's an invitation to a sensory experience. Test the newest ISPIRE ONE vape hardware, mingle with industry leaders, groove to killer beats, and discover the essence of Venice Beach like never before. This is where tradition meets tomorrow.

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A Venice Beach Experience

Ispire First Friday

We want you there! RSVP now!

Be a part of a celebration that’s shaping the new wave of Venice Beach culture.

We’ve partnered with the hottest cannabis brands!

Our partners change each month but you can be sure of the quality!

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Ispire

1410 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

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05jan6:30 pm10:00 pmIspire First FridayVenice Beach's iconic First Friday meets the future at Ispire's exclusive Mixer on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A collision of art, tech, fashion, and the vibrant world of cannabis, all under one roof. This isn't just another First Friday event; it's an invitation to a sensory experience. Test the newest ISPIRE ONE vape hardware, mingle with industry leaders, groove to killer beats, and discover the essence of Venice Beach like never before. This is where tradition meets tomorrow.

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Event Details

A Venice Beach Experience

Ispire First Friday

We want you there! RSVP now!

Be a part of a celebration that’s shaping the new wave of Venice Beach culture.

We’ve partnered with the hottest cannabis brands!

Our partners change each month but you can be sure of the quality!

Are you a brand interested in becoming a partner?

Want to relive the magic?

We have photos!

Can’t come but want to see the action?

We have a live feed of the mixer on our Twitch account!

Want to come to the next one?

Save time and RSVP for the next mixer!

IspireVenice, CA 90291

Time

(Friday) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Ispire

1410 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

february 2, 2024 6:30 pmmarch 1, 2024 6:30 pmapril 5, 2024 6:30 pmmay 3, 2024 6:30 pmjune 7, 2024 6:30 pmjuly 5, 2024 6:30 pmaugust 2, 2024 6:30 pm

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