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.

The time to “move the needle” for women in cannabis is gone. It’s time to change the game. The women’s market is underserved, and the riches will go to those who understand and target women. You know the stats: only 2% of venture funding goes to women (minority women get .0006%). C-Suite and board diversity improves profitability. So why are we having this conversation? Because we’re going backwards. Female executive representation in cannabis has shrunk to 22% in 2021 from 36% in 2019 (below the average 30% in mainstream businesses). Learn how to advance women and tap into the single greatest market opportunity for legalization and sales. Get actionable solutions to implement today and get your business and our industry back on track.

Learning Objectives:
• Discover the definition of a female-friendly cannabis retail experience
• Get a suite of actionable solutions to increase success and profitability
• Learn the best career paths in cannabis for female candidates
• Learn where male dispensary buyers are missing the mark
• Identify opportunities across the supply chain to attract women

Panelists:

Whitney Beatty
Josephine & Billie’s

Wendy Bergman
WBS Equities

Brad Bogus
Cannabis Doing Good

Laura Sinton
AFC Products

Jeanne Sullivan
The Arcview Group

Jeanine Moss (Moderator)
Outfront Solutions

Did you miss us? NCIA’s annual Lobby Days are back!

Join us September 13-14, 2022 as we return in person to Washington, D.C. for the first time since 2019 for NCIA’s 10th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days!

This is your chance to unite with other NCIA members to advocate for the issues most important to small cannabis businesses — from SAFE Banking to federal de-scheduling — and to share your personal stories with national lawmakers who need to hear from Main Street Cannabis businesses.

Never been a citizen lobbyist before? Don’t worry! We offer training before the event, and we’ll group you together with experienced industry leaders who can help you find your voice.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Online training before the event
• A full day of meetings
• Opening networking reception to meet your fellow attendees
• Closing event featuring some of our most important allies in Congress

Participation in Lobby Days is only available to NCIA members in good standing.

If you have been to Lobby Days before, expect a few changes as we navigate pandemic protocols on Capitol Hill.

Do you have any questions, comments or concerns? Contact our staff in D.C. at Madeline@thecannabisindustry.org for more information.

Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for your company at NCIA’s most important policy event of the year? Contact us at sponsorship@thecannabisindustry.org to find out more!

The leading hemp industry supply-chain trade show and conference in the southeastern United States, SHE4, returns to Nashville in 2022. The Southern Hemp Expo is the sister show to the NoCo Hemp Expo that takes place in Denver every March/April to kick off the new hemp growing season. This year as we shift into a post-pandemic world and the hemp industry evolves from a cannabinoid focused industry to a fiber, grain and cannabinoid whole plant focused industry, we are excited to move the event back to the newly constructed facilities at The Fairgrounds Nashville.

As US lawmakers inch closer to lifting the onerous restrictions on research into medicinal cannabis, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries has never been clearer, or more essential. Canna Pharma 2022 will feature a two-track program devoted to non-pharmaceutical (or nutraceutical) cannabis product development, safety testing, quality control, and regulatory compliance (Day One) AND expanded, in-depth coverage of cannabinoid-derived pharmaceutical development and the regulatory expectations for novel cannabis-based pharmaceutical products (Day Two). Canna Pharma 2022, in partnership with Ethicann Pharmaceuticals, will also provide an expert how-to workshop on winning FDA & Health Canada approval for novel cannabinoid-based drug candidates. Join pre-clinical and clinical research scientists, product developers, cannabis cultivators, processors, and quality assurance professionals, who will come together this October to advance the science of medicinal cannabis. Register today to lock in your discounted rate for the two-day conference, or contact Kim (khubbard@pharmaedresources.com) for group, single-day, and/or workshop rates.

The Marijuana Business Symposium offers insight into an emerging industry. Subjects like risk management, professional liability concerns, regulation, and business valuation take on unique characteristics because the marijuana business is growing rapidly. Industry leaders provide clarity that will benefit how you approach this field.

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.

NCIA’s Service Solutions series is our sponsored content webinar program which allows business owners the opportunity to learn more about premier products, services and industry solutions directly from our network of established suppliers, providers and thought leaders.

We will discuss some easy steps to prepare your business for funding and accelerated growth. Competition was stiff for funding prior to 2022 but with the current economy and rising interest rates, capital is much harder to acquire today. You should be taking steps to get noticed and get the MONEY you need to grow your business now.

Learning Objectives

How do we leverage a team properly?
What’s most important – It may not be what you think.
Reporting, compliance, and recordkeeping – understanding what’s necessary.
Evaluating potential technology partners.

Panelists:

Joshua Gilstrap
Marketing Manager
e2b Teknologies

Mary Jo Mahood
Practice Manager
e2b Teknologies

Lynne Henslee
President
e2b Teknologies

Cultivate your knowledge with leading agriculture experts in the rapidly growing multi-billion dollar Cannabis industry.

Key leaders in the field of cannabis are here to help you stay on top of the latest insider news, regulations and legislation.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or are looking to step foot in this booming industry, the AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference is a great opportunity to manage through the complex world of cannabis.

You’ll receive key support from industry leaders who will cover a variety of hot topics for you to gain confidence in operating your practice with new techniques:

• Best procedures around financial statement preparation and the SAFE Banking Act
• How to raise money and pitch deck considerations for your practice
• Small firm practice and key court case review
• Product cultivation, processing and manufacturing
• Bookkeeping, cost accounting, compliance and much more!

The Seventh Native American Cannabis & Hemp Conference will be held on June 14-15, 2022 at Pechanga Resort & Casino – Temecula, CA.

Industry experts will come together with Tribal Leaders and decision makers to share information regarding the evolving legal landscape of the cannabis and hemp industries throughout the country. You will hear success stories and discuss best practices for creating regulated, legal, safe, and high-quality products in your communities. This is a must-attend event if your Tribe has already entered this complex market or is considering other means to drive revenue and create jobs. This is also a unique opportunity for professionals with products or expertise to take advantage of the many benefits offered when entering a business relationship with a Tribe.

We ensure our attendees get to know their peers and interact with one another throughout the event by providing a variety of engaging sessions, numerous networking opportunities, and impressive business solutions.

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!

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.

It’s been nearly a decade since the first legal sales of adult-use cannabis occurred, but data about this nascent industry is still incredibly hard to come by. While some information like tax revenue or sales may be easy enough to find, other areas are harder to pinpoint, like overall economic impact or employment; for instance, federal prohibition prevents the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics from counting state-legal marijuana jobs. With the goal of educating policymakers, businesses, and other stakeholders on these topics, Whitney Economics and Leafly have published the annual Leafly Jobs Report, the nation’s most comprehensive cannabis employment study.

Tune in with Mike and Michelle as they are joined by Bruce Barcott, Beau Whitney and Nichole Upshaw for a discussion on cannabis as an economic driver, how booming business can help legalization, and dissect the numbers and what they really mean.

Our guests will analyze the latest jobs report, discuss best practices for hiring and employee retention, the differences of hiring between different license types, and how your business and staff can harness your power to reform laws.

Panelists:

Beau Whitney
Founder and Chief Economist
Whitney Economics

Bruce Barcott
Senior Editor
Leafly

Nichole Upshaw
EVP, Human Resources
Jushi

Michael Correia
Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association

Michelle Rutter-Frieberg
Deputy Director of Government Relations
National Cannabis Industry Association

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!

The Florida Industrial Hemp Conference and Exhibition will focus on the development of the industrial hemp industry in Florida.  Conference related topics  include, but are not limited to:

Cannabis Science Conference is the world's largest & fastest growing cannabis science event. Our conferences have a specialized focus on analytical science, medical cannabis, cultivation science, hemp/CBD science & psychedelic science. We pull together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, cultivators, research scientists, medical professionals, policy makers and interested novices. Our semi-annual event is aimed at improving cannabis science. Join us in Long Beach, CA (May 18-20, 2022) for an exciting conference with keynotes, presentations, round table discussions and exhibits.

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!