We are pleased to announce our return to in-person events with the Cannabis Quality Conference (CQC), taking place October 17-19, 2022 at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Conveniently located in North Jersey, the CQC is a short train ride from New York City and Newark International airport. With cannabis markets in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts all beginning to flourish, this event will allow for a meeting of the minds like no other.

Brought to you by Cannabis Industry Journal, the CQC is a business-to-business conference and expo where cannabis industry leaders and stakeholders meet to build the future of the cannabis marketplace. Taking place in a pivotal year for the cannabis industry and in a location surrounded by new market opportunities, the CQC will deliver hands-on education, networking and business discussions. The venue setting, coupled with our highly focused content, creates a business meeting environment unlike anything else.

Insights & Influencers: NY Opportunity Tour in Rochester

Are you a cannabis entrepreneur looking to expand or make your start in the newly regulated New York marketplace? Are you searching for the trusted advisors and industry-leading resources needed to help guide you through the process?

Then you won’t want to miss your chance to mix and mingle with state and national-level influencers and learn from industry leaders who have worked in regulated cannabis markets across the US and internationally.

Join us on the “Insights & Influencers: NY Opportunity Tour” coming to Albany, Rochester and NYC this June co-presented by the National Cannabis Industry Association and Canna Advisors!

Hosted by two industry-leading groups that have been on the forefront of building the cannabis industry as entrepreneurs, investors, and advocates, this event will provide insider insights into opportunities in the New York industry as well as what’s on the horizon for federal policy.Make the investment, take the time, and do the work to position yourself for success in the Empire State!

Event Agenda

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Influencer Power Hour

Enjoy networking, drinks, and appetizers

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Insights & Opportunity Overview

Welcome & Introductions
Top Considerations for License Applications
Investment & Capital
Real Estate
Staffing & Stories of Success
Importance of Advocacy & Closing Remarks

Panelists

Aaron Smith, NCIA
Jay Czarkowski, Canna Advisors
Sumer Thomas, Canna Advisors
Bob Wagener, Canna Advisors

NCIA members receive 2, 5 or 10 tickets based on your level of membership. Non-member passes and additional member tickets beyond your allotment are available for $100 now through 12:00 AM EST on June 7. Tickets go up to $150 the day of the event and limited quantities will be available at the door until we reach capacity, so act fast!

• Have questions about this event? Please reach out to events@thecannabisindustry.org.
• Have questions about your membership or interested in joining? Please reach out to membership@thecannabisindustry.org.
• Want to get in touch with Canna Advisors? Please contact info@thinkcanna.com.

Members of NCIA’s Cannabis Manufacturing Committee have convened a panel of leading cannabis testing experts and researchers alongside regulatory affair specialists to discuss new testing requirements being implemented in the Centennial State and how this will affect your manufacturing operations.

An in-depth presentation will be provided followed by a panel discussion with laboratory reps and Colorado regulators on new vaporizer emission tests which analyze the product vapor stream from filled pens+carts.

At the conclusion of the discussion they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to participate in this interactive educational experience with leading minds from the product development, cannabis manufacturing and testing communities!

Learning Objectives:

• Test requirements;
• Test results overview;
• Why regulators care about these tests;
• How businesses can benefit from these tests

Panelists

Jacob Enslein – AJ Cannabis Consulting LLC
Arnaud Dumas de Rauly – The Blinc Group
Tony Gonzalez – Baker Perkins Inc
Ramon Alarcon – Wellness Insight Technologies Inc

Learn from the best. Make vital contacts.

Imperious produces premier regional business-to-business expositions to promote the medical cannabis and industrial hemp industries.

We present a range exhibitors and top-flight speakers from across the United States. Collectively they offer information vital to the commercial needs of growers and related businesses.

Learn the best from the best on topics from cultivating and sustainability to legal and insurance.

Please join us. We are here to help.

NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational series featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most.

This webinar is the capstone to a 3-part article series outlining how cannabis companies can leverage intellectual property laws to protect their technological developments and build value in their brands. The first article introduced the different types of patents and how they are used to protect different cannabis innovations. The second article explained how cannabis companies can use trademark and trade dress laws to develop a strong and recognizable brand. Finally, the third article discussed how to effectively protect (real) trade secrets and understand applications of copyright law.

This webinar will bring those articles all together to further explain how different types of cannabis companies can use the different types of IP most effectively. The panel of IP attorneys and experts will explain how to identify and evaluate potential inventions, why growers should track genetic information, why manufacturers should meticulously record processing details, and how brand-centric companies should approach trademark selection.

The panel will also discuss ways that the cannabis industry can avoid IP quagmires that have arisen in some other industries. They will present strategies for cannabis companies to use IP to support–and not stifle–innovation. Finally, the panel will answer any audience questions on cannabis IP. Advance questions can be sent to paul@thalo.io

Learning Objectives:
• How is intellectual property shaping the cannabis industry?
• What types of intellectual property are right for my cannabis business?
• How can businesses license intellectual property responsibly to promote innovation?

Speakers

Paul Coble
Chair – NCIA Cannabis Manufacturing Committee
CEO / Founder
Thalo Technologies

Scott Seeley
Committee Organizer – NCIA Cannabis Manufacturing Committee
Registered Patent Attorney
Eastgate IP

We’re pleased to announce we’re back on track after last years forced COVID-19 rescheduling. The new Toronto dates are June 1st – 3rd 2022. We are happy to welcome back all of our committed Partners, Sponsors, Exhibitors, plus all pre-purchased ticket holders. Partners, Sponsors and Exhibitor booth packages have automatically transferred to the 2022 event date. Save the Date!

Budtender Awards created G4 Live with the vision to be the most ambitious & essential Cannabis Event. Life is short. Be present, be industrious, be you. This show is designed for people that want to take their business to the next level.

G4 Live & Budtender Awards collectively are creating a safe space to educate and support our community. During these new times, we are focusing on the health and safety of our event and all attendees. Let us be your safe space, together we’ll celebrate and create new memories.

"It's the world's most commonly cultivated, trafficked, and used illicit drug, and as the push for legalization at home and abroad grows, marijuana is garnering significant attention from investors, manufacturers, and researchers. Despite the plant being illegal under federal law as a Schedule I drug, the U.S. legal marijuana industry was estimated at $13.6 billion in 2019 with 340,000 jobs devoted to the handling of plants, according to New Frontier Data. A total of 33 states have legalized marijuana for medical use, 14 of which allow adults to legally use the drug for recreational use as of March 2020. And that number may continue to rise, as more people are accepting the idea of legalizing marijuana across the United States"

National Real Estate & Cannabis Summit serves as a primary resource and clearinghouse for real estate professionals and real estate companies that interact with the cannabis industry at all levels. It will serve to provide understanding and education related to the complexity and challenges that surround the real estate and cannabis industries and the growing requirement of their coexistence.

The Summit will evaluate the current state of cannabis marketing and learn about the practical tools, tactics, and data that produce effective strategies and campaigns for cannabis brands and retailers across the country.

This content is targeted towards marketing professionals — CEOs, CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Directors of Marketing, brand marketers, and professionals in public relations, design, packaging, and communications that have a stake in the cannabis industry.

The Women in Cannabis Expo was established to connect women from all over the United States and the World who are currently working in or would like to work within the cannabis industry.  Currently, dozens of articles have begun to showcase women in the cannabis industry through cultivation, products, writers, photographers, medical professionals, cooking, dispensaries, makeup products, sexual health and scientific analysis.  However more recent data shows that only 8% of women within the cannabis industry are in CEO and other top company positions. The cannabis industry isn't just about cannabis, it's also about new companies and products that include hemp & CBD extracts. It's an industry in its infancy that has significant room for multiple opportunities for women.

CPX22: Cannabis Products Exchange is a unique event spotlighting the latest in the development and production of legal cannabis edibles and beverages. This conference is designed to inform and inspire the ideation, innovation, research and development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and consumer safety of legal cannabis edibles and beverages.

Backed by Cannabis Products magazine, along with Prepared Foods, FOOD ENGINEERING and Food Safety Magazine, CPX22 will lay the groundwork for merging the federally regulated food and beverage industry with the fragmented legal cannabis edibles and beverages industry.

Once again Star Expo's are leading the field in technology as we are excited to be adding hemp components to our shows. Agriculture has been waiting a long time for this opportunity. Hemp production will allow producers to diversify their farming programs and create new markets. The benefits of hemp to the ag industry are massive for the future of agriculture. Commodity Exchanges are being created for both industrial and medical hemp products giving buyers, sellers and traders the place and tools to trade.

The ICBC Global Investment Forum is first and foremost an exclusive network.  This network provides access to insider market info, capital investors, and exciting growth companies in the cannabis market.  We host a series of investor summits to bring together international investors with companies looking for capital, and we provide a forum for exchange in the key areas that the market needs most – real data and available capital.

This is the 5th annual Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference, a B2B event connecting top mainstream retailers, leading dispensaries, media, and investors to premium CBD, Hemp, & Cannabis brands. LMCC is an invite-only event connecting crossover retailers, media, investors, and CPG executives to leading premium brands in the cannabis and hemp spaces. They will require proof of vaccination and masks for all participants and attendees to support a thoughtful, conscientious in-person return. Additional protocols include rapid tests, a venue-wide air filtration system, and a contactless check-in experience.

Don’t miss this premier launching pad for all things cannabis within the health and beauty industry. This event will introduce you to revolutionary technologies, product innovations, and new channels for distribution, packaging, and manufacturing. Gain valuable knowledge and resources to take your business to the next step.

Don’t miss this LIVE EXPO in the upcoming MISSISSIPPI CANNABIS market. Make the right contacts and gain the needed resources to make it in the industry. Learn all the new advances in medical cannabis healthcare as industry leaders join from all over the globe.

The CannaOne BizCon + Expo will take place June 15 -17, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109 in South Hall, S1. Wednesday, June 15 features symposiums and workshops. The Exhibit Floor and educational sessions open on Thursday, June 16. Registration, expo hall, conference workshops, live demonstrations and keynotes all take place on-premise at the LVCC. Early Registration will be located at the LVCC South Hall, S1 and the Westgate Resort Hotel. Nightly events, parties and select networking events will take place at curated venues across the Las Vegas strip!

This year’s conference will feature the CannaOne Industry Awards and a CBD/THC Food + Beverage Cannavation Center. Be sure to register for these exciting Add-Ons: the CannaOne Industry Awards,  CannaOne Topgolf Tournament, specialized workshops and more.

Starting in 2019, The Georgia World Cannabis Conference is one of the South’s leading cannabis conferences, with flagship conferences in Georgia, North & South Carolina. The #GAWCC is a major authority on trends and insight and a platform for business intelligence and development.

The premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in North America returns to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach for a 2-Day Hybrid Event on April 20-21, 2022.

This is THE place to meet & share ideas with cannabis industry professionals & market leaders!

There is no other event where more deals are made than at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. You cannot afford to miss out!

This year, there will be EVEN MORE ways to connect with cannabis professionals, including:

• Exclusive VIP Lounge
• Private 1:1 meeting booths
• Unforgettable activities and outings

With the passing of New York State legislation in Spring of 2021, New York State is on the verge of unprecedented opportunity.  A billion-dollar marijuana and hemp industry is about to bud in New York State.

Entrepreneurs and cannabis industry professionals are readying themselves – learning about regulations and possible paths forward, making connections, establishing teams and foundations and preparing business plans.

NY Cannabis Insider is here to help the New York State Cannabis industry surge forward by providing reliable, timely and important cannabis industry information to help inform this new business sector.

Our virtual, statewide cannabis industry conferences showcase the best and brightest industry thought-leaders sharing their knowledge and expertise on topics critical for those looking to start their cannabis ventures.  Networking sessions connect industry professionals, creating a grassroots network of industry professionals navigating the New York State cannabis landscape together.

The CanEx Investment Summits will bring together accredited investors, bankers, lawyers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to offer an overview of the legal cannabis industry and specifically to speak to investment opportunities. The event will feature a range of subject matter-oriented toward exposing accredited investors to considering investments directly into businesses, equities, and/or into funds that specialize in the industry.

NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational platform featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most. The NCIA Committee Insights series showcases content produced in partnership with one of our 15 member-led committees.

Members of both NCIA’s Human Resources and Retail Committee have convened a panel of leading retailers and HR specialists to discuss the ever-apparent workforce struggles that are plaguing the retail cannabis space, along with some of the ways business owners and operators can minimize turnover and avoid the erosion of their company’s culture. At the conclusion of the presentation they’ll be hosting a moderated Q&A session so don’t miss your chance to learn from these pioneers in the cannabis space!

Learning Objectives
• Exploring Challenges Vis-à-vis Turnover and Employee Demographics Through the Pandemic
• Exploring Changes to Company Culture Through the Pandemic
• Exploring Approaches to Minimize or Avoid Turn-Over & Erosion of Company Culture

Speakers
Kara Bradford (Moderator)
Co-Founder & CEO
Viridian Staffing

Larina Scofield
Director of Retail Operations
Lucy Sky Cannabis Boutique

Shannon Vetto
CEO
Evergreen Market

Bryan Passman
Founder & Head Hunter
Hunter + Esquire

Nichole Upshaw
Executive Vice President of HR
Jushi Holdings Inc.

Attend NECANN

Since 2014, NECANN events have been home base for the New England cannabis industry. We consistently attract the largest number of Hemp, MMJ and Cannabis industry professionals in the Northeast  and this year will once again be the largest, most important cannabis industry event on the East Coast! The New England Cannabis Convention is THE can’t-miss event of the year for cannabis businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, growers, consumers and patients.

The Most Influential Event For Cannabis Professionals!

Kansas City's 1st Annual Cannabis Expo!
About this event
Kansas City's 1st annual Major Cannabis Expo will be held at the Hy-Vee Arena - 1800 Genessee St. Kansas City, MO 64102 on Saturday March 19th, 2022! Come out and enjoy over 85,000 square ft of vendors, seminars and activities!

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns live & in-person this Fall. Get tickets now before prices go up!
About this event
CONNECT WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CANNABIS
Meet the biggest cannabis industry players and make deals that will push the industry forward.

Featuring live company presentations, insider panels, and unmatched access to networking, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where cannabis executives and entrepreneurs meet.

Join us live or tune in from anywhere using our hybrid event software. There's no better place to connect with the people driving the global cannabis industry forward.

COVID-19 NOTICE: Benzinga will be following all local and state mandates regarding mask use, social distancing, and vaccination status. By attending this event, you are doing so at your own risk.

The New Jersey Cannabis Festival is an annual event to celebrate the Garden State's cannabis culture.
About this event

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The New Jersey Cannabis Festival is an annual event to celebrate the Garden State's cannabis culture! Find more information at www.NJCannaFest.com.

NOVEMBER 11-12, 2022
Richmond
Friday & Saturday, 10AM – 5PM
Richmond Convention Center
After years of prohibition, Virginia has finally passed cannabis legalization laws. This means the cannabis industry is really ramping up in the area. Whether you’re an exhibitor, a vendor or even a consumer, join us for the first-ever Lucky Leaf cannabis conference in Richmond, VA.

SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2022
Oklahoma City
Thursday & Friday, 10AM – 5PM
Oklahoma City Convention Center
We’re coming to OKC! Join us Oklahoma cannabis events to catch up with cannabis industry experts and businesses. Explore more than 100 exhibitors, hear from a variety of speakers and more at the Lucky Leaf Oklahoma City cannabis business convention and conferences.

Join the Ranks Moving the Cannabis Industry Forward
We are proud to have provided Detroit’s first landmark cannabis business expo in 2018, followed by an even more successful 2019 event. CannaCon Midwest Detroit looks forward to helping grow the midwest’s cannabis industry for years to come. Join us in Detroit to network with like-minded entrepreneurs who are building a bold, new industry. Attend CannaCon for all of your cannabis business needs. From seed to seed money. CannaCon is a one-stop shop, from cultivation supplies, the newest industry innovations, world class genetics, business and legal advice, retail displays, extraction technology, scientific and financial trends, marketing, branding and so much more. Exhibit at CannaCon to ensure your business is part of an elite group of Industry professionals who are speaking to the right target audience at the right time. Whether you are an industry pro or newcomer, join the Industry Growers paving the way.

You are cordially invited to attend Tony P’s Cannabis Industry Networking Event, at Bounce Sporting Club.

Come join us and network with over 250 Cannabis Industry Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Startup Founders....we look forward to seeing you there!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Startup Cannabis Company Founders and their Employees
Entrepreneurs
Venture Capitalists
Cultivators and Growers
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries
Real Estate Professionals focused on the Cannabis Industry
Technology and Marketing Professionals
Stakeholders in Chicago’s Startup and Innovation Community
Those who want to connect with the Chicago Cannabis Ecosystem
AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:

Networking
Keynote Speaker (7 pm to 7:30 pm): TBD
Sponsor Tables and Exhibits
Wednesday January 26th

6 pm – 9 pm

Bounce Sporting Club

324 W. Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL 60654

Ticket Includes:

Prize entry and 8 pm raffle from the event sponsors
Stunning venue with over 250 Cannabis industry professionals attending
An awesome name tag (even though you don’t need one)
One complimentary drink ticket
Ticket Options:

* Early Registration: Available through December17th $15 (includes drink ticket and raffle prize entry)

* Standard Registration: December18th - January 25th $20 (includes drink ticket and raffle prize entry)

* Day of the Event Registration (* pending ticket availability): January 26th $25 (includes drink ticket and raffle prize entry)

Also, please follow Tony P’s Networking Events on Social Media for updates to our future events.

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Please contact me at tony@appointmentsiq.com to discuss in further detail.

General Cannabis Info Session 6-7pm Youth and Parent Breakout Rooms 7-8pm
About this event
Gain valuable and actionable canna-insight into the current and future of cannabis where you will be have the opportunity to participate in a discussion and learn about:
- The Cannabis Industry

- The Law and You

- Health Benefits and Risks

- Career Opportunities

Join us at this free two-hour workshop. Pizza will be served, registration here!

Workshop Details:
Raritan Valley Community College • 118 Lamington Rd Branchburg, NJ 08876

An introduction to the Silverleaf educational program concerning the use of Cannabis and its derivatives in medicine for the elderly.
About this event
Silverleaf is the educational program created by Holistic Health Group designed to inform the elderly and their caretakers on the effects of Cannabis in patients with various afflictions common in old age.

The program will in addition explain Massachusetts regulations concerning Caregiving Institutions (935 CMR 500.022) and how hospice and long term care facilities are permitted to create these programs within their business operations.

Online Attendants can join via Zoom as follows:

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Cannabis Education & Networking Event
About this event
Come out every 1st Thursdays of the month to join us for an evening of presentations and networking. Alternative Vibes is hosting a Vibe Nites event at Spotted Fox Ale House Spring Hill Mall so many from the surrounding communities can come together to learn, share success stories, and have a fun evening of good vibes.

FREE Tickets are limited so please make sure you register on Eventbrite. Winner will be announced each event at 9:30 pm and must be present to claim your Free Prize.

Presentation and Education provided by local cannabis advocates and professionals.

Location:

SPOTTED FOX ALE HOUSE - SPRING HILL MALL

113 S Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110

Join us for a fundraising reception in support of the Texas Cannabis PAC.
About this event
Texas Cannabis PAC (TexCann) is a non-partisan political action committee organized to promote the consensus position on cannabis reform in the Texas Legislature.

For years now, the tide has been changing around the country as state after state revisits and reforms our cannabis laws. These changes range from decriminalization and medical marijuana to allowing for adult recreational use. Texas is no exception to this process, having formally rejected the “Schedule I” status and prohibition policy of the federal government through the Texas Legislature’s passage and implementation of the Texas Compassionate Use Act, which currently allows for limited access of cannabis derivatives from plants grown in Texas.

The move toward reform continues as Texans have witnessed both political partes embrace cannabis reform. These bipartisan calls for common-sense decriminalization, legalization, medical access, and business enterprise opportunities continue to grow louder.

Take Action Today!

TexCANN seeks to gather and distribute the resources necessary to encourage continued reform. This is done by providing campaign contributions to members of the Texas legislature and statewide office holders who agree with the consensus position and are willing to support it.

In the past several years, activists have worked hard and made exceptional progress in reforming Texas cannabis laws. However, the missing piece is a comprehensive political support mechanism to encourage and protect those lawmakers willing to lead on the subject.

TexCANN provides this missing piece and is the necessary effort to ensure the passage of significant cannabis reform in Texas.

THE INDUSTRY'S ONE MUST-ATTEND EVENT OF THE YEAR
As the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to plant-touching cannabis businesses, Cannabis Conference has become known for delivering the highest level of education for dispensary, and cultivation professionals throughout the world.

Join the brightest minds in the industry and view the latest technologies, services and solutions on our world-class trade show floor.

Whether you are looking to enter the legal cannabis industry, or a veteran ready to take your business to the next level, this is the one conference you cannot afford to miss!