NY Cannabis Insider will host it's only cannabis conference of the year, where industry professionals – from growers, processors and retailers to attorneys, consultants, politicians and new/hopeful business owners – will gather for a day of learning and networking. Our events are always evolving and changing based on the needs of the industry.

Our panels will dive deep into various topics and viewpoints from across the industry. There will be time to ask questions and interact with the panelists.

INDUSTRY TOPICS & PANELS WITH LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A:

The state of NY cannabis

High-up officials at the Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Advisory Board (and possibly elected officials) will discuss the current state of affairs when it comes to the implementation of regulatory changes following a staffing and operational shake-up at the OCM, auditing the DASNY fund for CAURD licensees and other issues.

• Speakers: OCM Chief Administration Officer Sue Filburn, Cannabis Advisory Board Chair Joseph Belluck
   

How would nationwide legalization affect U.S. cannabis cultivation?

The main reason New York’s legal cannabis retailers strictly sell weed grown in New York is that cannabis isn’t federally legal. But once that’s not the case anymore, other countries (which have better growing conditions and cheaper labor) that legalize marijuana may be able to begin shipping to the U.S. at a fraction of the cost to grow here. How much of a danger does that present to U.S. cannabis growers? 

• Speakers: Joann Kudrewicz and Matt Leonardo
   

Branding via Community

Several cannabis brands in New York are closely associated with specific communities. This panel will discuss the business benefits of honing in on a specific community when marketing your product, the downsides of this approach and the ethics involved when marketing to a specific community (and becoming a quasi-representative of that community).

• Speakers: Tyme Ferris, Wyatt Harms, and Ruben Lindo

 

Collaborating for success

Description coming soon.

• Speakers: Mike Flynn, Mike Golden and David O'Brien
   

Opportunities for innovation in the medical market

Panelists will discuss the unserved needs for patients and their doctors, and opportunities for businesses or policymakers to fill these voids.

• Speakers: Dr. Kenneth Weinberg and Nikki Lawley
   

LIVE at 4:20: Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York

Join cannabis attorney Jeffrey Hoffman for a live 4:20 p.m. session where you can ask him anything about cannabis legalization in New York and get a real-time answer.

• Speaker: Jeffrey Hoffman

 

Playing devil’s advocate: New York’s medical program

Since New York introduced its adult-use program, some people in and around the cannabis industry have questioned whether the medical program is still necessary. In this panel, NY Cannabis Insider senior writer Sean Teehan will pose arguments that suggest the medical program is unnecessary to experts in medical cannabis, and ask them to respond.

• Speaker: Danielle Holmes, Lynn Pardoneck, MD, and Peter Clateman

NY Cannabis Insider will host it's biggest cannabis event of the year, where industry professionals – from growers, processors and retailers to attorneys, consultants, politicians and new/hopeful business owners – will gather for a day of learning, venting and problem-solving. Our events are always evolving and changing based on the needs of the industry.

Format

The day will feature interactive panel discussions covering industry relevant topics. Business consultations from sponsors and vendors will be available for attendees, in addition to multiple networking opportunities, lunch, a happy hour and more.

Returning attendees can expect to hear about updates in the industry and a more advanced conversation on topics that continue to affect the industry to date. Anyone getting started in the industry or that has applied for a business license will have an opportunity to hear about startup concepts from updates on the state of NY cannabis, foundational business planning, medical marijuana and more.

Your ticket provides you with all-access to this all-day conference, full access to our vendor fair, happy hour, lunch, on-site networking and access to thought leaders and experts in the cannabis industry.