NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) is hosting its only full-day industry conference of the year at the Crowne Plaza (Desmond Hotel) in Albany, N.Y. on September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Details and tickets available here.
The full-day event will feature interactive discussions with panelists who represent the biggest components of the adult-use ecosystem throughout the state and will discuss current issues facing growers, dispensaries, processors, and laboratories, among others. General admission includes all-access to the speakers, onsite resources provided by the vendors, sessions, networking, coffee, lunch and happy hour; ticket fees help fund NY Cannabis Insider’s essential journalism. Business owners, CAURD license holders and SEE applicants are eligible for 50% discounted tickets by entering the discount code RETAILER during registration.
Panelists and speakers sharing their perspectives include:
· Joseph W. Belluck, Esq. is chairman of the Cannabis Advisory Board. He is widely recognized for his outstanding representation of his legal clients, high ethical standards, and public service and has been advocating for cannabis legalization since 1985.
· Tyme Ferris is Founder & CEO of Pantheon Perspective LLC. He is a long time community, cannabis, environmental conservation, and lgbtq+ rights activist, Tyme has been a leader in the regulated cannabis market for nearly two decades.
· Mike Flynn, the visionary founder of FlynnStoned Cannabis Company, has been a trailblazer in New York’s cannabis industry, opening the first dispensary in Central New York. As the owner of the largest dispensary in the state, Flynn is expanding his brand statewide, solidifying his reputation as a driven and forward-thinking innovator.
· John Kagia serves as the Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management. He leads the team responsible for policy development and implementation for the medical, adult use, and cannabinoid hemp programs in New York.
· Mike Golden is co-founder of The Higher Calling – THC, a Lifestyle Brand based on a mission to break drug, race, and community stigmas around cannabis through clothing! THC promotes the economic empowerment of the underserved communities most impacted by the war on drugs via a fair and equitable cannabis industry through community outreach events.
· Wyatt Harms is the co-founder & CEO of FLAMER, one of New York first 15 brands to the market. FLAMER was born out of Bushwick in Brooklyn and brings together the city’s best from nightlife, fashion, activism and the arts. From seed to the iconic red joint, FLAMER is chosen family owned and operated.
· Danielle Holmes is Attorney at Law and the Law Office of Danielle Holmes, PLLC. Danielle specializes in highly regulated industries, specializing in gaming and cannabis. The firm specializes in licensing and regulatory services across industries.
· Joann Kudrewicz is CEO of Ravens View Genetics. Her focus is on operational and financial efficiencies, strict compliance protocols, and scalability ensures maximum profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
· Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate.
· Matthew Leonardo is a Principal at Hinman Straub. He is a member of the Firm’s Health Law, Cannabis Law and Government Relations departments. Mr. Leonardo represents diverse interests in cannabis before the legislature, including Cultivators, the Black Cannabis Industry Association, the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, and other stakeholders.
· David O’Brien is President and Chief Executive Officer at Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association.
· Lynn Parodneck, MD is a medical marijuana practitioner in Bedford NY. As a leading expert in all things cannabis, she has a community based practice from a 200 year old carriage house.
· Dr. Kenneth Weinberg is Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Cannabis Doctors of New York. When New York State’s Compassionate Care Act was passed in January of 2016 he founded Cannabis Doctors of New York. The practice certifies patients, educates the public, and advocates for the many benefits of medical marijuana.
Topics covered in interactive panel sessions throughout the day include:
· Current state of NY cannabis
· How would nationwide legalization affect U.S. cannabis cultivation?
· Branding via community
· Opportunities for innovation in the market
· Collaborating for success
· Playing devil’s advocate: NY’s medical program
“NY Cannabis Insider is the premium resource for all things cannabis in New York,” said Sean McKenzie, CAURD licensee and chair of policy and regulations of the New York Cannabis Retail Association. “As this once-in-a-lifetime industry develops, with numerous issues, characters, and storylines emerging, NYCI provides a space for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas through its renowned publication and event series.”
Sponsors and vendors are the businesses shaping the industry locally and regionally. Look for them at the event for advice and help with your cannabis business:
· Cannabis Workforce Initiative is a collaboration between the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute. Its mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.
· Jeffrey Hoffman & Associates PLLC is a firm that focuses on clients in the cannabis industry, including licensees in the adult-use cannabis market, patients and practitioners in the medical cannabis space, and cannabis adjacent product and service providers.
· CannDelta Inc. offers cannabis consulting services that include licensing, cannabis business plans, business strategy, operational support, and ongoing compliance and helps its clients navigate cannabis regulations to optimize compliance and help clients to succeed in their respective industries.
· ACT LAB provides fully licensed and accredited critical lab testing solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries.
· AmeriCU is a NYS chartered credit union offering specialty banking. AmeriCU prides itself on prompt, superior member service with local representatives who are always a phone call away
· Innovative Technologies is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) specializing in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for businesses in New York, delivering tailored IT solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure adherence to state regulations.
· Sensi Media Group is one of the fastest-growing nationally recognized media enterprises in North America. They are well known as an industry leader and culture creator whose core values elevate people and cultivate community.
Limited vendor space and sponsorships are still available. Contact Lindsay Wickham at lwickham@advancemediany.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities to reach this audience.
NY Cannabis Insider events are attended by industry professionals as well as those from cannabis-adjacent businesses such as legal, security, retail, banking, finance, construction, engineering, business consultation and medical expertise. For more information, visit https://www.advancemediany.com/ny-cannabis-insider-live/ and follow NY Cannabis Insider on LinkedIn for event announcements.
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