Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

The progression of the cannabis industry is in its prime right now, and a decade from now when many more states will likely legalize cannabis, they’ll look back and see that that progress came from industry events like the Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. This year’s Summit is making its mark amongst the greatest cannabis events with a long list of unique seminars, workshops and a large trade show floor to explore. Anyone who wants to better their business, learn about new trends and network with a wide variety of business professionals will find themselves right at home here.

An estimated 3,000 people will be attending this year’s Summit, bringing business men and women who work as growers, dispensary owners, infused product manufacturers and many other careers. Those who attend are invited to check out a variety of workshops, panels and lectures, which will be led by professionals, speaking about topics ranging from the role of cannabis nursing in the industry, banking, technological advances for businesses, all the way to sustainable approaches to cannabis cultivation. Tours will also be available throughout the first day (limited to 20 people per tour) which will take attendees out to famous and successful local cannabis businesses such as Harborside Health Center, Analytical Laboratories, Berkeley Patients Group, Steep Hill Labs and Dark Heart Nursery. Following the end of the day’s events, attendees can spend a few hours exploring the show floor, and check out a great welcoming reception.

It isn’t until the “General Summit Day One,” technically the second day of the event, where the Summit truly shines. Following exciting keynote speeches by Ahmed Rahim, co-founder and CEO of Numi Organic Tea, and Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, the show floor will officially open to all attendees, allowing everyone to explore the Summit’s countless vendors, and make a few networking friendships in the process. The seminars include: “The Fine Print: Money, Law and Your Business,” “Cultivation & Processing,” “Running Your Cannabusiness,” “Policy & Reform” and “Leading Edge: Emerging Topics in the Cannabis Industry.”

“General Summit Day Two” will continue at the same pace, opening up with Cody Bass of Tahoe Wellness Collective and Steve DeAngelo of Harborside Health Center in the morning, and offering even more seminars regarding the previous days’ unique topics, with the addition of the “Medical Applications of Cannabis” category.

At the heart of the event are the many well known and well respected industry experts who have been invited to speak. Rob Kampia of the Marijuana Policy Project, Sue Sisley M.D., the Director of Medical Plant Research at HelioSpectra, Attorney Hillary Bricken of Harris Moure PLLC, are just some of the amazing individuals representing their niche expertise in the industry. There is an astounding amount of knowledge to be had at this year’s Summit.

WHAT: Cannabis Business Summit & Expo.

WHEN/WHERE: Mon, June 20-Wed, June 22. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California, 94607.

INFO: Visit www.cannabisbusinesssummit.com for details.