NCIA 2019 Cannabis Business Summit

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CannaVest - Investment (Grand Ballroom 220 BC)

23 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: CannaVest - Investment

CannaVest is the only official industry sponsored trade association investment forum where single and multi family offices, institutional investors... More...

A Conversation with Bruce Linton, Hosted by Seth Adler (Grand Ballroom)

23 Jul 19
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Keynote Presentation

Speaker(s): Bruce Linton ; Seth Adler
Former CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC), Bruce Linton will be on the main stage for the General Session on the opening day of the Cannabis Bu... More...

Exhibits Open (Room Expo Hall)

23 Jul 19
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Lunch (Room Expo Hall)

23 Jul 19
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Applications of Microwave Processing for the Cannabis Industry (Room Elevation Lounge (Booth #1642))

23 Jul 19
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Exhibit Hall

Speaker(s): Robert Weiss
That microwaves can transform organic products was accidentally discovered in 1945 when an engineer walked by a microwave generator with a candy ba... More...

Cannabis Reform Stops Short: Why We Can’t Let Social Justice Get Lost (Room Executive H)

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: INCBA Legal Education, Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy and Community

Speaker(s): Felicia Carbajal ; La Wanda Knox ; Lisa Jordan ; Omar Figueroa
As support for legalization continues to climb and speculation of “cannabis reform” at the federal level continues to swirl, one critic... More...

How to Improve Quality Control in Your Cultivation Operations (Room Executive AB)

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Cultivation & Processing, Retail, Delivery, & Distribution

Speaker(s): Alex Cooley ; Bradley Miller ; Maxwell Salinger
Session attendees will learn the importance of and process to create consistent quality products across types and brands. The discussion focuses on... More...

Operating Expenses: Microgrids, Commercial Solar, and Energy Storage (Room Elevation Lounge (Booth #1642))

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Tracks: Exhibit Hall

Speaker(s): Ara Krikorian
Energy availability, reliability, and costs are a large factor in running a CannaBusiness. Whether it is growing, processing, packing or distributi... More...

Social Media + Digital Marketing: The Secret Sauce (Room Executive CD)

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: General Session, Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy and Community

Speaker(s): Amber Mayo ; Amy Larson ; Derek Riedle ; Kimberly Dillon
A panel of industry leaders will discuss best practices in cannabis-related digital marketing, including; social media, websites, blogs, search eng... More...

The Globalization of Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp: Opportunities and Challenges for Creating International Brands (Room Executive EF)

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: The Business of Cannabis

Speaker(s): Afzal Hasan ; Charles Pyfrom ; Eduardo Provencio ; Ian Stewart ; Jason Horst
The global cannabis and hemp tidal wave continue. This session digs into the fascinating world of the cross-border marijuana trade and the creation... More...

What You Need to Know About Food Safety and GMP Certification in the Cannabis Industry (Room Executve G)

23 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Retail, Delivery, & Distribution

Speaker(s): Ellice Ogle ; Laurel Friesen ; Maureen McNamara ; Trevor Morones
A strong food safety culture is particularly relevant to the cannabis workplace because of the unique history of the workers and the unique needs o... More...

Proper Construction Methods for Cultivators and Growers (Room Elevation Lounge (Booth #1642))

23 Jul 19
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Exhibit Hall

Speaker(s): Jeff Antrim
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To process or not to process? (Room Elevation Lounge (Booth #1642))

23 Jul 19
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Tracks: Exhibit Hall

During this session we will discuss about the process to remediate oil above the permitted THC legal limits. More...

Accounting for 280E in the Real World (Room Executive EF)

23 Jul 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy and Community

Speaker(s): Dean Guske, CPA ; Todd Arkley
We have all heard about the problems that IRC 280E creates, but you have a business to run. This presentation focuses on the day-to-day, practical ... More...

Are You Ready for 3rd Party Certification of Cannabis and Hemp? (Room Executive AB)

23 Jul 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Cultivation & Processing, The Business of Cannabis

Speaker(s): April Crittenden ; Brittny Anderson ; Kelly Dunn ; Rebecca Anderson ; Tina Gordon
Third party quality and safety certification that supports consumer confidence and market demand are standard in much of the international agricult... More...

How to Develop Hemp Products that Appeal to Mainstream Consumers (Room Executve G)

23 Jul 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: The Business of Cannabis

Speaker(s): Chanda Macias ; Fleesie Hubbard ; Jennifer Culpepper ; Jessica Velazquez ; Marvina Thomas
Attendees will learn the differences between Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum and Hemp Isolates. They will also learn the recommended uses and benefit... More...

The Roadmap to Federal Cannabis Legalization (Room Executive H)

23 Jul 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: INCBA Legal Education, Retail, Delivery, & Distribution

Speaker(s): Caroline Phillips ; John Hudak ; Michelle Rutter Friberg ; Shanita Penny ; Steven Hawkins
According to a 2018 Gallup poll, two in three Americans now support the legalization of cannabis. However, even as public opinion has shifted, Cong... More...

Understanding Vertical vs. Horizontal Integration in a Changing Legal Landscape (Room Executive CD)

23 Jul 19
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: General Session, Retail, Delivery, & Distribution

Speaker(s): Joe Segilla ; Kristin Nevedal ; Lara DeCaro ; Sabrina Fendrick
The inevitable end of prohibition will create new interstate and global commercial opportunities that will alter the dynamics of supply and demand,... More...

Developing a Successful Cannabis Delivery Business (Room Executve G)

23 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Andrea Unsworth ; Nurit Raphael ; Steven Domingo ; Zachary Pitts
Local licensing for retail delivery is still coming on-line, and a successful delivery business means both understanding who to market to and how b... More...

How to Be a Great Corporate Citizen in the Cannabis Industry (Room Executive H)

23 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: INCBA Legal Education

Speaker(s): Damon Goodwin ; Kim Wilson ; Terry Lake ; Tom DiGiovanni
The industry has both an opportunity and a responsibility to elevate its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Setting standards for... More...

Marijuana Related Banking from Both Sides (Room Executive EF)

23 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Call ; Dress Wedding ; Mara Gordon ; Sahar Ayinehsazian ; Sundie Seefried
Banking for Marijuana-Related Businesses (MRBs) is at the top of the list of challenges faced by everyone seeking to enter the industry in the US. ... More...

The Role of Genetics in Large-Scale Production (Room Executive AB)

23 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Cultivation & Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy and Community

Speaker(s): Jonathan Vaught, Ph.D.
Genomics research and proper plant breeding practices for nascent industries like cannabis, including hemp, are critical for the efficient and pred... More...

What Happens When your Customers Start Demanding Credit? (Room Executive CD)

23 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: General Session, The Business of Cannabis

Speaker(s): Brett Gelfand ; Jim Swift ; Sam Fensterstock
More companies are doing business in the cannabis market and are being confronted with customers who no longer want to pay Cash and are looking for... More...

Blues & Buds Networking Celebration (Grand Ballroom)

23 Jul 19
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Speaker(s): Jim Belushi ; Seth Adler
Join thousands of industry professionals and friends at the Blues & Buds celebration! All are welcome, but you must RSVP to attend. Enjoy light app... More...